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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  / 12 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  / 7 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  / 12 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  / 14 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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

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  / 5 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  / 7 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 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

The Telegram Messenger logo is displayed on a tablet in this illustrative photograph. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Malaysia’s social media licensing takes effect today

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  / 11 h ago

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

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Money / 16 Apr 2024

Introducing MyWord: Kardome's Customizable Generative AI Wake Word Technology

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is seen chairing the National Investment Council (NIC) Meeting. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Money / 16 Apr 2024

PM Anwar: Miti to draw up comprehensive semiconductor strategic plan

At 6 pm, the ringgit fell to 4.7945/7970 against the US dollar from yesterday’s closing of 4.7785/7815. — Reuters file pic
Money / 16 Apr 2024

Ringgit easier against US dollar at closing

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Money / 16 Apr 2024

Renowned Dutch Microbiologist and Expert in Water Quality and Health Named Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Laureate

In a statement today, Mida said Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid will be succeeding Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman who retires on April 17. — Picture from X/Bernama
Money / 16 Apr 2024

Mida appoints Sikh Shamsul as new CEO 

In the April 2024 issue of its Palm Pulse newsletter, the council said the dynamics of the palm oil market for the month are influenced by several key factors, namely increased palm oil production, improved palm oil imports, and a recovery in soft oil prices. ― Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 16 Apr 2024

Malaysian Palm Oil Council expects CPO to trade at RM4,000-RM4,200 a tonne in April

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Money / 16 Apr 2024

HeeSay Launched 'LivelyLaugh' Campaign to Celebrate Songkran 2024, driving New Interactive Trends among LGBTQ+ People

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 7.53 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 1,535.0 from yesterday's close of 1,542.53. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 16 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia ends lower, tracking weak global sentiment

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Money / 16 Apr 2024

"Nomad Awards": Inaugural Annual Technology Application Competition in the Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Meanwhile, the US dollar soared to a five-month high as traders also pushed back expectations for the timing and size of any rate cuts from the Fed. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Apr 2024

Stocks, FX fall on Middle East tensions, fading Fed cut hopes

China’s regulators today urged banking and financial institutions to have separate credit plans for the manufacturing sector, according to a statement released by the financial regulator. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Apr 2024

China urges financial institutions to boost credit for advanced manufacturing

Earlier, the central bank conducted two conventional money market tenders and a reverse repo tender. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 16 Apr 2024

Short-term interbank rates close steady on Bank Negara operations

At 3pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 5.46 points to 1,537.07 from yesterday's close of 1,542.53. ― Bernama pic
Money / 16 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia stays in the red at mid-afternoon

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Money / 16 Apr 2024

The 2024 DePIN Report forecasts a $3.5 trillion market size by 2028

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Money / 16 Apr 2024

ISCA launches Accelerated Pathway Programme to fast-track aspiring Chartered Accountants of Singapore

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Money / 16 Apr 2024

Arla Foods Ingredients targets nutrition-conscious gamers with new beverage concept