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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  / 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  / 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 / 19 Sep 2024

Increasing credit limit to $100 million, HDBank and Proparco promote climate finance and 2X Challenge initiative

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

Gorilla Technology Completes Purchase of 1.1 Million Shares, Accelerates Buyback Programme to Capitalise on Substantial Undervaluation

(From right) Colorex director Lim Tiak Cheong, Colorex managing director Loke Yeak Thong, Nylex Holdings chief executive Robin Ling, and Nylex Malaysia chief financial officer Michelle Chen. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 19 Sep 2024

Ancom Nylex acquires 70pc stake in Colorex for RM14m, expands chemical portfolio

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

The mofusand X Sanrio characters Collection Completes with These Adorable Additions!

The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, hitting a 28-month high versus the greenback after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) kept to its words and delivered a 50-basis points interest rate cut last night, an analyst said. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Sep 2024

Ringgit soars to 28-month high against USD as Fed cuts rates

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

CTBUH 2024 International Conference in London Spotlights Thailand’s Legendary Landmark: Dusit Central Park

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

WRISE Prestige Reaffirms Commitment to Hong Kong

A view of workers removing oil palm fruit bunch at Kampung Ulu Kuang, Chemor, near Ipoh in Perak, Malaysia. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 19 Sep 2024

Indonesia set to produce less palm oil this year due to higher biodiesel usage locally, to support benchmark Malaysian prices

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

CPA Australia proposes policy ideas to reinforce Hong Kong’s international position

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

Forvis Mazars earns Best Place to Work status in CEE and Central Asia for 2024-2025

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

Increasing credit limit to $100 million, HDBank and Proparco promote climate finance and 2X Challenge initiative

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

Global broker Octa offers some tips to spot and avoid scams and fraud as a trader

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

Alibaba Cloud Unveils New AI Models and Revamped Infrastructure for AI Computing

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Money / 19 Sep 2024

K11 MUSEA Defies Market Trends, Doubling 7 Luxury Brands’ Footprint with Expansion to More Than 30,000 Square Feet

The Boeing logo is seen on the side of a Boeing 737 MAX at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022. — Reuters
Money / 19 Sep 2024

Boeing to start large-scale furloughs to save cash as Seattle strike talks stall

This photo taken on December 13, 2023 shows Cathay Pacific aircraft parked at Hong Kong international airport. — AFP pic
Money / 19 Sep 2024

Hong Kong probe finds Cathay Pacific’s Airbus defect could cause ‘extensive’ damage if not detected