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Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

According to police, the victim is believed to have slipped from the 33rd floor while trying to exit through the bathroom window after the bathroom door was damaged. She then fell into the 12th-floor corridor of the apartment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Foreign student dies in 33rd floor fall while trying to exit bathroom through window at Kajang high-rise

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

The woman, in her 40s, filed the notice of motion, obtained by the media today, in the Federal Court last December 23, naming the director-general of the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Malaysian Government as respondents. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Indonesian woman seeks Federal Court’s nod to appeal for son’s Malaysian citizenship

A 24-year-old car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in jail by the magistrate’s court today after admitting to trespassing in a building for paranormal activity last Saturday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Ghost hunting at abandoned Batu Pahat mall lands car wash assistant in jail for trespassing

Thanakarn “Bank Leicester” Kanthee, 21, sold flowers and accepted paid challenges for a living. — Picture from Facebook/แบงค์ เลสเตอร์'
World  / 13 h ago

Thai garland seller ‘Bank Leicester’, 21, dies after whisky challenge, sparking outrage; activist offers legal help

A 28-year-old former security guard has been awarded RM1.8 million in compensation due to medical negligence at Taiping Hospital, Perak, and by four others involved in his treatment following an accident, which led to permanent brain injuries. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Medical negligence at Taiping Hospital leads to RM1.8m payout for brain injury victim

Telegram and WeChat are taking steps to secure official licenses to operate in Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MCMC: Telegram, WeChat set to meet licensing requirements, warns others to comply or face consequences

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the MACC will also carry out a transformation of the MACC structure, namely improving the assignment approach and empowering the functions and roles of each division to be more effective in carrying out duties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

MACC chief: Grand corruption cases, national asset recovery in agency’s crosshairs for 2025

According to the charge, the oil palm plantation worker was accused of storing obscene videos and images on his mobile phone at a house in Sri Medan in Batu Pahat at 11.15pm on December 23. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Court fines Batu Pahat man RM4,000 for filming explicit videos of granny, aunt and cousin  

The fire on December 26, 2024 destroyed 40 per cent of the hospital generator room measuring 5.5sqm, according to the Fire Department. — Picture from Wikipedia
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Fire breaks out in Seremban hospital generator room; cause likely from lorry snagging electrical cable outside

At 6pm on December 26, 2024, the ringgit rose to 4.4670/4715 against the US dollar — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money  / 13 h ago

Ringgit up against US dollar on oil prices at market close to petrol producing Malaysia’s gain

Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud (right) said the new Valuation List includes a reduction in the assessment tax rates and was published in the Perak state government gazette on December 26, 2024. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Ipoh city council cuts assessment rate by up to 2pc after residents object

Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese coach Joao Pereira reacts during the Portuguese League football match between Gil Vicente FC and Sporting CP at the at the Cidade de Barcelos stadium in Barcelos, on December 22, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports  / 13 h ago

Sporting sack Amorim's successor Joao Pereira after just weeks in charge, replaced by Rui Borges

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Job Title Inflation in Hong Kong: 6 in 10 expect promotion within 12 – 18 months

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Chubb Promotes Kate Burke to Head of International Personal Lines, Asia Pacific

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Liverpool FC and AXA Celebrate Continued Growth of Its Successful Partnership Until 2029

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Straits Energy’s unit completes first delivery of ISCC EU-certified marine biofuel

Telekom Malaysia Bhd is looking to further accelerate its current endeavours in artificial intelligence this year, which range from enriching customer experiences to optimising operational processes. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 30 Apr 2024

TM to further accelerate AI endeavours this year

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

ZUHYX Obtains US MSB License, Setting the Highest Compliance Standards

Executive Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Corporation Satya Nadella speaks during the ‘Microsoft Build: AI Day’ event in Jakarta April 30, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Microsoft to invest US$1.7b in Indonesia to develop AI

At 3pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 3.57 points to 1,579.09 from yesterday’s close of 1,582.66. — Picture Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia stays in negative territory at mid-afternoon

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

PolyU's Department of Health Technology and Informatics Announces Three New Master's Degree Programs with Open Applications

According to official data, the French economy grew more than expected in the first quarter and inflation slowed this month. ― Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

French economy beats growth forecast, inflation eases

The German 10-year bond yield, the benchmark for the euro zone bloc, was little changed at 2.53 per cent, down from a five-month high of 2.65 per cent last week. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Euro zone government bonds steady ahead of inflation data

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Pianoland announces its second outlet at Westgate, Singapore

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

AIA Singapore unveils wealth strategy and ambitious plans to be the top insurer in the wealth segment

China continues to fight a crisis in its debt-ridden property market, with home prices sliding in recent months, while retail sales have been hit by poor domestic demand. ― Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

China's factory activity grows for second straight month

HSBC today said it had begun the process of finding a successor to Quinn and was considering both internal and external candidates. ― AFP pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

HSBC says chief executive Noel Quinn 'to retire'

According to Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s official reserve assets amounted to US$113.76 billion (RM542.36) as of end-March, 2024, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.61 billion. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Bank Negara: Malaysia’s official reserves assets at US$113.76b as of end-March 2024