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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 14 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

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  / 14 h ago

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

Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

Known as Rumah Tangsi, this distinctive mansion, with its bright yellow exterior and European-style architecture, is among the few remaining heritage buildings in Kuala Lumpur that has stood the test of time. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Life  / 1 h ago

Rumah Tangsi: From tin tycoon’s home to PM’s yellow heritage haven where leaders break bread

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the state will explore mining if there really is gold in Lenggong as claimed. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Gold rush in Lenggeng after Gemas? Negeri Sembilan authorities investigate claims of discovery

The lorry driver, 73, and his Bangladeshi assistant aged 44, died at the scene of the crash atKM 226.5 northbound on the PLUS Highway Senawang–Ayer Keroh on January 15, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/INFO-INFO SEMASA,Kemalangan,Bencana,Jenayah di Pahang & Luar Pahang V.2
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Four-vehicle crash on NSE near Senawang claims lives of lorry driver, assistant, and college student; five others severely injured

Five people across three generations in a family were killed in a two-car collision on Jalan Nenasi-Rompin in Pahang on January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Pahang Sultan calls for more street lights after three generations in family die in Pekan-Nenasi-Rompin crash, says will inspect them personally

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Money / 17 Sep 2024

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Returns to Singapore on 8 October to 13 October with Six Days of Incredible Savings for Prime Members

A total of 134 countries representing 98 per cent of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with almost half at an advanced stage and pioneers like China, the Bahamas and Nigeria starting to see a pickup in usage. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Study: 98pc of global economies exploring central bank digital currencies as pioneering nations see rising usage

Donald Trump yesterday offered few details about a new cryptocurrency business that the Republican former president, his family and associates unveiled in a live event on X Spaces. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Trump unveils new crypto firm ahead of election with limited information

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Money / 17 Sep 2024

Wealth Management Institute: Boosting Capabilities for Strategic Investing for Family Offices

A man walks in front of an electronic quotation boards displaying the Nikkei index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (left) and the foreign exchange rate for the Japanese yen against the US dollar (right) in Tokyo September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Most Asian markets climb as Fed rate cut looms, Tokyo dragged down by strong yen

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Money / 17 Sep 2024

Wisdom’s FCEV solution at IAA: A Milestone Powering Tomorrow with Hydrogen

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Money / 17 Sep 2024

Monopole Celebrates 160 Years of Legendary Vega Sicilia with an Exclusive Wine Dinner

MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) noted that foreign investors net bought shares on three out of five days during the week. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Foreign investors’ RM217.6m net buying keeps up the pressure ahead of Fed easing

Bloomberg News reported yesterday that Tupperware is planning to enter court protection, after it breached the terms of its debt and enlisted legal and financial advisers. — Picture via Facebook
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Iconic plastic pioneer Tupperware poised for bankruptcy after US$700m debt dispute

The ban marks a sharp escalation in actions by the world’s biggest social media company against Russian state media. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Meta blocks RT, Russian state media on global platforms, citing deceptive tactics, election influence threats

As of 9.55am, Top Glove advanced 12.5 sen to RM1.04, while Hartalega surged 59 sen to RM3.01 and Supermax increased 10 sen to 89 sen. — Bernama pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Malaysian glove counters rally after US trade tariffs on Chinese goods spark positive outlook

Securing the Sony PlayStation 6 chip design contract would have marked a significant achievement for Intel’s design division, while also bolstering the company’s contract manufacturing initiative, which is central to CEO Pat Gelsinger’s broader strategy to revitalise the company. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Game over for Intel: How AMD snagged Sony’s PlayStation 6 chip contract

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Money / 17 Sep 2024

UnionPay and AXS launch new payment option on UnionPay App to simplify bill payments for Mainland Chinese residents living in Singapore

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Money / 17 Sep 2024

[ SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection 1998-2024 ] Exhibition Connecting Design for 25 Years debuts in Arts Pavilion West Kowloon Hong Kong Nov 11-21.2024

Intel said yesterday it would pull back on its projects in Malaysia. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Intel freezes German and Polish chip factory plans, Malaysia projects also affected

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch (centre) poses for a photograph with his sons Lachlan (left) and James in London March 5, 2016. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Sep 2024

Murdoch empire showdown: Children challenge patriarch’s plan for Lachlan’s takeover