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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 12 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  / 12 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  / 10 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 / 20 Sep 2024

Citi Head of Wealth Andy Sieg Returns to Hong Kong

Tealive was set up in 2017 and has over 1,000 outlets worldwide. — Picture from Facebook/Tealive
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Tealive says planning to expand to Indonesia next, but only after opening 100 stores in Philippines

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour speaks at the Asian Insurance Institute launch, September 18, 2024. — Bernama pic
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Bank Negara: Ringgit reaping silver lining from US Fed rate cut, recovery driven by structural reforms and positive economic outlook 

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

Oxyliving Now Offers Free Personalization for Water Purifier Machines – Choose from over 1000 Unique Colours

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

MoneyHero Group Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Water vapour rises from cooling towers of a China Energy ultra-low emission coal-fired power plant in Sanhe, Hebei province, China July 18, 2019. — AFP pic
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Rise in power-hungry data centres pushing Malaysia’s consumption of coal, as regional demands set to outpace China

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

In Vietnam, Vingroup Plants the Seeds of a Social Enterprise Ecosystem

Delta has now paused all direct flights between the United States and Israel until the end of the year. — Picture from Facebook/Delta Air Lines
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Citing rising Middle East tensions, American airline Delta suspends direct flights to Israel until end of year

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

Trade in for a greener tomorrow: Sell old phones to Carousell when upgrading to the iPhone 16

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

Alibaba Cloud Empowers Customers and Partners with its Proven Large Models and High-Performance Infrastructure

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

AWC Unveils the New Iconic Landmark of Thailand "EA" As the Largest and Highest Rooftop Lifestyle Destination in the Heart of Bangkok at The Empire

At 9.15am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 5.10 points to 1,670.75 from Thursday’s close of 1,665.65. The benchmark index opened 5.03 points higher at 1,670.68. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Bursa Malaysia rises in early trade, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally

At 8.11am, the local note fell to 4.2100/2300 versus the greenback from Thursday’s 28-month high of 4.2025/2105. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 20 Sep 2024

Oil price drop weighs on ringgit, local note opens lower against greenback

Hsu Ching-kuang (left), head of Taiwanese company Gold Apollo, speaks to the media outside the company's office in New Taipei City on September 18, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 20 Sep 2024

How did Israel insert the explosives? Taiwan probes company behind exploded pagers in Lebanon

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Money / 20 Sep 2024

Vinmec pioneers Southeast Asia's first 3D-printed titanium chest wall reconstruction, opening new pathways in cardiac treatment

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

China, Mongolia Boost Cooperation, Exchanges to Benefit More People