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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 15 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 14 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

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  / 15 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 19 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

Motac said that the agency has been advised to honour the bookings of existing pilgrims who have made full payments and ensure their flights are carried out according to the agreed schedule. — Saudi Ministry of Media/Handout via Reuters
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Motac: Investigation underway into travel agency for allegedly failing to fly umrah pilgrims, RM2.13m loss claims, as cops probe case

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Money / 16 Sep 2024

Wealth Management Institute: SGD 15 Million Investment to Strengthen Philanthropic Capabilities through the Asia Centre for Changemakers

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Money / 16 Sep 2024

Allianz Asia Pacific’s Agency Force Embarks on Allianz Pinnacle Excellence Program with INSEAD

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Money / 16 Sep 2024

Asian Safety & Security Online Exhibition 2024 Grand Opening

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Money / 16 Sep 2024

Heicoders Academy and First Page Digital Announce New Jointly-Held Performance-Driven Digital Marketing With AI Course

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Money / 16 Sep 2024

Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong Launches Sector Leading Bilingual Pathway

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Money / 16 Sep 2024

AutoStore Introduces New Grid Capabilities, Including the Multi-Temperature Solution

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Money / 16 Sep 2024

Salmon Wins Prestigious International Finance Awards

The US Federal Reserve Bank of New York is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Sep 2024

US Fed likely to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020; question is how big, and how many

A file photo of Amazon India hoarding as seen outside a metro rail station in New Delhi, India on October 23, 2019. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Sep 2024

What are India’s antitrust findings against Amazon, Flipkart

South Korean tech brand Samsung has a plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, India. — AFP pic
Money / 15 Sep 2024

India accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of colluding with Amazon, Flipkart, going against its competition laws

Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of former Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, is a candidate of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election. — AFP pic
Money / 15 Sep 2024

Japan’s lead PM candidate Koizumi seeks US cooperation to fight against cheap China steel 

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Money / 14 Sep 2024

The Fifth Private Entrepreneur Grand Conference: New Quality Productive Forces Lead Private Enterprises to New Heights

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Money / 14 Sep 2024

Inaugural Realtors Round Table: A Night of Celebration and Recognition

Workers inspect dual-mass flywheels at the production line in an auto parts factory in Nanjing June 27, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Sep 2024

China’s direct investment in Malaysia soars 28.8pc, trade climbs 10.8pc in first seven months of 2024

The US Trade Representative’s office said that many of the tariffs, including a 100 per cent duty on Chinese EVs, 50 per cent on solar cells and 25 per cent on steel, aluminium, EV batteries and key minerals, would take effect on September 27. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Sep 2024

US cranks up trade pressure with 100pc duty on Chinese EVs, 50pc on semiconductors

China’s new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than nine years in August. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Sep 2024

China’s economic growth slows to five-month low in August, calls for bold stimulus rise