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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  / 14 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  / 16 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  / 13 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  / 14 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

Money20/20's TwentyFold Fintech Intelligence Platform Makes Asian Debut at Money20/20 Asia

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Enjoy Wealth Appreciation and Inheritance with Hong Kong Life's Wealth Up (Premier) Savings Insurance Plan

Known for cheap own-brand clothing and accessories, Shein is moving into other categories and has given brands and retailers access to its platform in nine European countries so far, having done so in the United States, Brazil, and Mexico last year. ― Reuters file pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, too

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Qmiax Obtains Canadian MSB License, Initiating a New Era of Compliance in Trading

Zhao resigned from his post at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange platform late last year as part of a deal with US authorities. ― AFP file pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Ex-Binance chief set for sentencing in US court

Hong Kong has launched trading of Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds. — AFP pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Asia's first spot bitcoin, ether ETFs start trading in Hong Kong

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 Concludes After an 8-Month Journey, Igniting the Collaborative Efforts of Hong Kong's Primary and Secondary School Students Towards a Technology-Driven Sustainable Future

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

China leads with eight of top ten largest VC deals in Asia in Q1’24, KPMG analysis finds

At 9am, the ringgit eased to 4.7665/7710 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.7650/7700. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Ringgit opens slightly lower against US dollar ahead of FOMC meeting

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 2.89 points to 1,585.55 from yesterday’s close of 1,582.66. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia continues its uptrend by opening higher

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

ECOVACS ROBOTICS Teams Up with New Brand Ambassador, South Korean Superstar Jun Ji-hyun, for a Dynamic Journey Ahead

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

ARCTITUDESIGN Dominates Again: Clinches Top Spots at 2023 Design Competitions

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.36 per cent higher, set to clock in a nearly 1 per cent gain for the month, its third straight month of gains. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Stocks in Asia rise, yen wobbles after volatile start to week

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

K E Wee Associates PAC - Achieving Company Compliance Success: Chartered Accountant Wee Kong Eng Shares Key Insights

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

HDBank targets high growth in 2024: $625.5m profits, 30% dividend

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Lek Hang Group Announces Highly Anticipated Soft Opening of Hotel Central