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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

According to a source, the individuals — four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 — were detained around 7pm yesterday, after appearing for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

In a statement, EPF said the recent decision to make a voluntary general offer for MAHB’s shares at RM11 per share as part of a consortium reflects a separate, long-term strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth and returns. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 17 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

LUAS said the pink discharge was detected around 6.40pm January 14, 2025 and tracing the final discharge point to a factory in the Beranang industrial area, which feeds into the Beranang and Semenyih rivers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

After being shown the transcripts of two audio recordings of alleged phone conversations between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the then crown prince Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al-Nahyan in 2016, Najib agreed that he did make a ‘personal request’ in the second phone conversation regarding Riza Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Najib admits asking UAE crown prince to help clear moviemaker stepson Riza Aziz of 1MDB money claims

In a note, CIMB Securities said this is due to the off-takers for YTL Power’s AI data centres (DCs) being US hyper-scalers, including Nvidia, which are not subject to the limits. — Shutterstock pic
Money  / 18 h ago

YTL Power expected to attain NVEU status amid new US global AI chip policy, says CIMB Securities

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

Testifying in his own defence in his trial involving RM2 billion of 1MDB funds which allegedly entered his bank account, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he had sent his then special officer Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin alone to China to explore if the latter was interested in infrastructure projects in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Najib: China never settled 1MDB debts; I used Jho Low for 2016 ECRL talks there as wanted quick riches for Malaysia

Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Kangar mosque imam charged with taking RM26,300 in bribes for registering Muslim marriages held abroad

The sentence was upheld due to defendant Liang Yu-chih’s intention to kill, the cruelty of his actions and the high risk of him reoffending, it reported the court said in a news statement.
World  / 10 h ago

Taiwan upholds death sentence for man convicted of Malaysian student’s brutal murder in 2020

Money  / 19 h ago

YTL gets green light for Ryt Bank, Malaysia’s first ‘AI-powered’ digital bank in venture with Shopee owner

When asked if Jho Low had made any proposals, former chief executive officer of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) Arul Kanda Kandasamy said there was one in particular that involved an investment on Al Maryah Island, a financial district in Abu Dhabi. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Former CEO Arul Kanda says he met Jho Low in Abu Dhabi four years prior to joining 1MDB

During the confirmation hearing, which was broadcast across major US networks, Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from US Senator Tammy Duckworth, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, regarding his understanding of Asean member states and their strategic significance. — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

‘Do your homework’: Trump’s defence nominee under fire for lack of Asean knowledge in senate hearing as senator issues warning

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Money / 22 Sep 2024

P-CARDIAC: AI powered risk prediction tool to predict and prevent cardiovascular event across all levels of care for patients with cardiovascular diseases

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers in November raised alarm about Chinese auto and tech companies collecting and handling sensitive data while testing autonomous vehicles in the United States. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Sep 2024

US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say

Youth unemployment in China climbed to 18.8 per cent in August, its highest level this year, as the country struggles to boost a flagging economy. — AFP pic
Money / 21 Sep 2024

China’s youth unemployment soars to 18.8pc, reaching highest level this year amid economic struggles

Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin was appointed the Malaysia Aviation Group chairman in July 2020. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 21 Sep 2024

After steering Malaysia Aviation Group through Covid-19 turbulence, Wan Zulkiflee steps down as chairman

Elon Musk has been criticised, including by Twitter shareholders, for waiting at least 10 days too long to disclose he was buying Twitter shares. — Reuters
Money / 21 Sep 2024

Citing ‘gamesmanship’, US Securities Commission seeks sanctions against Elon Musk for snubbing Twitter takeover probe hearing

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde arrives for the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting at the IMF and World Bank’s 2024 annual Spring Meetings in Washington, U.S., April 18, 2024 — Reuters pic
Money / 21 Sep 2024

IMF chief admits central banks face ‘difficult balancing act’ to lower interest rates amid falling inflation

People walk through the financial district near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 19, 2024, in New York City. — AFP pic
Money / 21 Sep 2024

Stock markets mostly fall after record-filled rally fuelled by US Fed rate cut

The front entrance of the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant is pictured in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 30, 2017. — Reuters pic
Money / 21 Sep 2024

Closed in 2019, US nuclear plant Three Mile Island reopens to power Microsoft data centres

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

Luxury Evermore Celebrates Third Anniversary with Plans for Expansion and Digital Innovation

The ringgit is the clear winner from the 50 basis points (bps) cut to the United States federal funds rate (FFR), as it continued its appreciation against the greenback, said an analyst. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Ringgit soars 12.67pc against USD after Fed slashes rates

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola to visit Singapore as part of club’s flagship international fan engagement programme The Famous CFC, presented by Ascott

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 showcases cutting-edge health and safety trends for home and workplace

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

NTS strengthens position as one-stop supplier with the opening of their new facility in Singapore

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

DL Holdings intends to acquire part of a Singapore-based wealth management firm at valuation of US$50M

According to a BBC documentary, Harrods failed to intervene, and helped to cover up abuse allegations during Al Fayed’s ownership between 1985 and 2010. — Picture from Facebook/Harrods
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Harrods apologises over rape allegations against former owner Al Fayed, says it’s a ‘very different organisation’ now

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

SGi Signs Landmark Deal with Helitech Asia as Launch Customer for Ten Leonardo AW09 Helicopters at Bali Air Show 2024