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An undated file photograph shows Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar at a press conference in Johor Baru. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Singaporean and Malaysian who hit JB policemen arrested after 70km car chase

Fireworks illuminate the night sky during the new year’s countdown on January 01, 2025 in Putrajaya. A Muslim businessman in Melaka, detained for “cohabitation” with a woman who wasn’t his wife at a hotel, said her was too tired to go home as the reason he was with a Thai masseuse in a hotel room. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Married man claims NYE fireworks left him ‘too tired’ to go home, so spent night at Melaka hotel with Thai masseuse

Mourning relatives bow at the site where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport. — AFP
World  / 11 h ago

South Korea says initial data extracted from Jeju Air crash black box voice recorder

JPJ senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the dubious approval of an unsafe vehicle was only found at the Wangsa Maju Puspakom so far. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

JPJ investigates Wangsa Maju Puspakom staff for passing unsafe vehicle, might involve MACC 

MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim gives a brief on the Mutiara Line LRT alignment in George Town, Penang on May 4, 2024. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Groundwork for Penang’s first LRT, Mutiara Line, starts this month; PM Anwar to attend ceremony Jan 11

Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said he has been a heavy smoker since 1986 when he was 21, adding that he goes through three packs of cigarettes a day. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Self-confessed hardcore smoker lawyer sues govt for right to puff away inside his law firm

Baby Shima lodged a report at the Sibu Police Station accompanied by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture via Facebook/Baby Shima
Showbiz  / 12 h ago

Kuching truck driver nabbed for sending death threats to singer Baby Shima on social media

The Tax Return Form (BN) filing programme for the Year of Assessment 2025 is available as a reference and guide for taxpayers submitting their BN forms this year, according to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

With e-filing mandatory starting 2025, IRB urges taxpayers to refer to new tax return submission guide available online

Malaysians enjoying the evening out at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. September 12, 2024 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

M50, not M40? Why those sandwiched between the haves and have-nots aren't actually the middle-class in Malaysia

Muslims have, for a long time, ignored the issue of smoking, regarding it merely as makruh (reprehensible, detested, hateful, odious). Makruh acts are not forbidden (haram) but discouraged. — Picture by Farhan Najib
What You Think  / 4 h ago

Smoking is an offence in at least three states in Malaysia — Hafiz Hassan

Yesterday, a comment by Indonesian men’s doubles player Mohammad Ahsan on Herry IP’s New Year post on Instagram sparked speculation that the latter could be heading to Malaysia. — Screengrab via Instagram
Sports  / 6 h ago

Herry IP to Malaysia? BAM plays it cool amid men’s doubles coaching speculation

Jagdeep Singh Deo lost his non-executive director position in the parent company of Penang Water Supply Corporation as he had missed more than 50 per cent of board meetings during the financial year, which is a Bursa Malaysia rule. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Penang deputy CM Jagdeep no longer a director at parent of state water company after missing too many meetings

The Telegram Messenger logo is displayed on a tablet in this illustrative photograph. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Malaysia’s social media licensing takes effect today

The man was subsequently arrested for voluntarily causing hurt, with enhanced penalties applied due to the victim’s age. — Pixabay pic
Singapore  / 14 h ago

Man, 38, arrested in Singapore after allegedly slapping six-year-old in playground dispute

Silhouettes of mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of YouTube logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

MCMC: WeChat and TikTok now licensed, Google and X yet to apply

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A drone view shows cocoa plantations and farms destroyed by illegal gold mining in Kwabeng, in the Eastern Region, Ghana, February 28, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Cocoa farming in Liberia risks undermining EU deforestation law

Motorists drive their vehicles past a billboard depicting Iranian missiles in Tehran on April 20, 2024, a day after Iran’s state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan. — AFP pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Markets bounce as Middle East fears ease, US inflation in view

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

Cathay’s 1 Ticket, 1 Tree initiative achieves new milestone

The World Bank anticipates that the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 will expedite a rise in private investments in Malaysia, as the long-term pattern has indicated a decline in numbers. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 22 Apr 2024

World Bank: NIMP 2030 to accelerate net FDI inflow into Malaysia

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

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The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will introduce a Venture Capital (VC) Golden Pass to streamline the registration process with SC for eligible international VCs setting up in Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Securities Commission to introduce VC Golden Pass to streamline venture capital registration

Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd is set to adjust prices for selected products in response to the recent surge in global cocoa prices, said chief executive officer, Juan Aranols. — AFP pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Nestlé Malaysia to revise prices of selected products after surge in global cocoa prices

Malaysian banks demonstrate robust asset quality and are well positioned to navigate external challenges, as highlighted in a chartbook-style commentary published today by S&P Global Ratings. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 22 Apr 2024

S&P: Malaysian banks stand firm against external headwinds 

The net purchases by local institutions on Bursa Malaysia hit a six-year high last week, totalling RM1.79 billion versus the RM430.7 million worth of domestic equities sought after in the week before, said MIDF Research. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Equity buying by local institutions hit six-year high, supporting Bursa amid major outflows

Axiata Group Bhd shares on Bursa Malaysia rose in early trade today following the announcement of its merger operations with Dialog Axiata PLC and Bharti Airtel Ltd in Sri Lanka, including the acquisition of the entire issued shares of Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pte) Ltd. — Bernama pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Axiata shares up in early trade after announcing merger exercise in Sri Lanka

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

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RHB Research has maintained its ‘overweight’ stance on the oil and gas (O&G) sector as the research house foresees the geopolitical uncertainties to stay. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Apr 2024

Research houses maintain ‘overweight’ call on O&G sector

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

DFI Retail Group releases Sustainability Report 2023 – Demonstrating the significant progress in its sustainability and ESG journey

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

Toshiba Introduces HAORI: New Era of Aesthetic Air Conditioning

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Money / 22 Apr 2024

Starpower Partners with WEIHENG to Develop Smart Energy Storage Technology

Money / 22 Apr 2024

US commerce secretary downplays chip in advanced Huawei phone