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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  / 8 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  / 13 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  / 14 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  / 10 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  / 12 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  / 19 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  / 8 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  / 11 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  / 15 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  / 7 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  / 15 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  / 19 h ago

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

The video hit the 700 million-view mark in just 70 days and 13 hours, outpacing ‘Gangnam Style’, which took 118 days to achieve the same feat. — Picture via YouTube/ROSÉ
Showbiz  / 10 h ago

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ becomes fastest K-pop music video to hit 700 million views, breaking Psy’s 12-year record for ‘Gangnam Style’

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  / 17 h ago

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

Johor Unity Ambassador Lim San Shien has been named the latest National Malay Language Icon by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. — Bernama pic
Life  / 15 h ago

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

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JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon testifies during a Wall Street oversight hearing by the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, December 6, 2023. Inflation could remain elevated for longer than expected, posing a risk to the US economy’s near-term health, JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on April 8, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

JPMorgan Chase reports higher profits, warns inflation could linger

The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

Ringgit ends easier versus US dollar on higher-than-expected US inflation data

Bursa Malaysia closed mixed on Friday, trended within a tight range as investors exercised caution amid the volatile sentiment across the region. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 12 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia ends mixed on cautious mood

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre) and Britain’s Minister of State for Veterans’ Affairs Johnny Mercer (left) attend a Q&A event at the RAF Museum in Hendon, north west London, on April 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

UK growth uptick fuels hopes of recession exit

People walk past the Gucci store on Fifth Avenue on March 20, 2024 in New York City. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

Gucci names new deputy CEO as Kering seeks to stem sales decline

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Money / 12 Apr 2024

Poly Auction Hong Kong Spring Auctions 2024 Officially Concludes

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Money / 12 Apr 2024

Four Restaurants at Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort Shine at Tatler Dining Awards 2024

Lines of trucks are seen at a container terminal of Ningbo Zhoushan port in Zhejiang province, China, August 15, 2021. — cnsphoto via Reuters
Money / 12 Apr 2024

Chinese exports fall more than feared in March

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Money / 12 Apr 2024

HIDDEN.sg Partners National Heritage Board to Deliver Interactive Katong-Joo Chiat Heritage Experience

A picture taken on August 19, 2019 shows a board bearing the logo and the name of German industrial conglomerate ThyssenKrupp outside its headquarters in Essen, western Germany. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

Top German steelmaker to cut jobs, production

At 3.06pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) trimmed 3.90 points or 0.25 per cent to 1,549.61 from Tuesday's close of 1,553.51. ― Bernama pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia remains lower at mid-afternoon

Britain fell into recession in the second half of last year, leaving Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a challenge to reassure voters that the economy is safe with him before an election expected later this year. ― Reuters pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

UK economy's growth points to exit from recession

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Money / 12 Apr 2024

DHL Express introduces dedicated flight between Hong Kong and Sydney to cater to Oceania-North Asia trade demand

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Money / 12 Apr 2024

Results of the ixCrypto Index and ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes Quarterly Review (2024 Q1)

Fujifilm announced its original investment in the large-scale cell culture facility in North Carolina, part of its pharmaceutical business, in 2021. ― Reuters pic
Money / 12 Apr 2024

Fujifilm ups US biotech plant investment by US$1.2b

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Money / 12 Apr 2024

Data center demand continues as land, power constraints drive push into new markets