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Screengrab of the congestion along the Causeway from the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore to the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (BSI) complex in Johor Baru. — Image via trafficiti.com
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Causeway gridlock: Hours-long jam stretches from Woodlands into Johor Baru, expected to last till midnight

Rescue workers take part in a salvage operation at the site where an aircraft crashed after it went off the runway at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 12 h ago

Jeju Air says it ‘sincerely apologises’ after fatal S. Korea plane crash at Muan airport

The tail section of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft is seen beside rescue personnel after the plane crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, some 288km southwest of Seoul on December 29, 2024. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

Fatalities rising in Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea airport runway; officials suspect landing gear failure due to bird strike (VIDEO)

PAS secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, today announced the party’s intention to take legal action against Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, for spreading baseless accusations and malicious defamation. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

PAS vows legal action over Christmas remarks, demands accountability from Nga Kor Ming for ‘spreading falsehoods’

A life jacket hangs on fencing next to the wreckage of an aircraft that crashed after it went off the runway at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 11 h ago

Yonhap: 179 aboard Jeju Air plane feared dead after crash at South Korean airport, two survive

Express buses are seen at the Terminal Bandar Tasik Selatan (TBS) in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is facing a severe labour supply to meet the two-driver policy for long-haul buses. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Bus driver shortage: Malaysia isn’t the only country in a pickle — here’s how others tackle the issue

The actress, known as Che Ta, was previously targeted in a raid by MARA officers, lawyers, and court representatives on December 10, following claims of a failure to repay a loan close to RM1 million. — Picture via Instagram/Rozita Che Wan
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Actress Rozita Che Wan settles RM550,000 of MARA debt, buys time until March

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering racial and religious harmony following criticism of his ministry’s Christmas celebration and the announcement of legal action by PAS over his remarks. — Picture via X/Nga Kor Ming
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

‘I am a minister for all Malaysians’: Nga Kor Ming vows to protect diversity, calls for unity as PAS announces legal action over Christmas remarks

Malaysia’s gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s gig economy surpasses three million workers in 2024, spurring calls for better worker safeguards, protections

Relatives of passengers of the aircraft that crashed after it went off the runway, react at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 5 h ago

‘Should I leave a will?’: Final message from doomed Jeju Air flight reveals passenger’s final moments 

Fish head curry at Restoran Ah Lyes Curry Fish Head with stingray, an unusual but delicious choice of fish — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 14 h ago

Stingray curry anyone? Find old-school comfort at Restoran Ah Lyes Curry Fish Head in SS19 Subang Jaya 

The new policy is part of Thailand’s efforts to update its tax system and meet the requirements to join the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). — AFP pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Thailand to impose 15pc corporate tax for MNCs from Jan 1; affects those with annual revenue over US$782m

The iconic cat statue in Padungan here has sparked controversy after being dressed up for the upcoming Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations shortly after Christmas. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Controversy erupts over early CNY makeover of Kuching’s iconic cat statue right after Christmas

Burnley FC captain Josh Brownhill has clarified he is English and not Malaysian as speculated. — Picture from Instagram/joshbrownhill_
Sports  / 14 h ago

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill shuts down Malaysian nationality rumours

Johor Unity Ambassador Lim San Shien has been named the latest National Malay Language Icon by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. — Bernama pic
Life  / 13 h ago

Lim San Shien recognised as National Malay Language Icon for commitment to language and heritage

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According to a Canadian government source, Japanese auto giant Honda will open an electric vehicle plant in eastern Canada. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Apr 2024

Honda to build major EV plant in Canada, says govt source

Wall St gains after Friday sell-off as Mideast tensions subside. ― Reuters file pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Wall St gains after Friday sell-off, Mideast tensions subside

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

Guinea-Bissau’s Ministry of Finance Joins Rank of Companies Choosing N-Soft for Revenue Mobilization

The logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen at a branch office in Zurich, Switzerland June 22, 2020. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

UBS shares fall as Swiss central bank ups reserve requirement

Sapura Energy said it will also be relieved by TotalEnergies of a US$175 million obligation in respect of a financing facility extended by OMV Exploration & Production GmbH (OMV E&P) to SapuraOMV, in connection with the share subscription and restructuring exercise among Sapura Energy, OMV E&P, SapuraOMV, and Sapura Upstream on January 31, 2019. — Bernama pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Sapura Energy to divest 50pc stake in SapuraOMV for RM3.37b

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

Chef Ton Ignites Gastronomic Revolution in Georgetown with New Venture, Sood

The EU’s spending rules, known as the Stability and Growth Pact, were suspended between 2020 and 2023. — AFP pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

New EU spending rules bring back debt discipline focus

Malaysian ringgit notes are pictured at a money changer in Kuala Lumpur October 5, 2022. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Ringgit gains some ground against US dollar on DXY decline

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

Octa to sponsor a coding bootcamp for underprivileged youth

Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends will manage the intellectual property rights Embracer has for ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the ‘Tomb Raider’ games. — AFP file pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

‘Tomb Raider’ owner Embracer splits into three companies

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the White House initiative on climate change, at the White House in Washington, November 14, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Biden to unveil US$7b for rooftop solar in Earth Day message

Bursa Malaysia ended higher for the fourth consecutive day. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia extends gains for 4th day running, CI up 0.78pc

Malaysia Building Society Berhad (MBSB) will team up with Fasset to introduce digital asset solutions to the bank’s customers.. — Bernama pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Fasset partners with MBSB to introduce innovative digital asset solutions

Galp Energia logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken, May 3, 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Portuguese oil firm’s shares surge over huge Namibia find

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

"2024 Most Innovative Enterprise Award"

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

New management for the EUTOP Group