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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  / 14 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  / 18 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  / 10 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  / 16 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  / 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  / 17 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  / 18 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

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  / 12 h ago

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

A motorcade believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his arrest drives down a road, in Seoul January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

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  / 15 h ago

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

Money  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 9 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  / 12 h ago

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

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Ant Group launches the Zhixiaobao app as tech giants like Google, Meta and Microsoft ramp up investment in the AI market. — Picture courtesy of RinggitPlus
Money / 06 Sep 2024

China fintech Ant Group dives into AI with Zhixiaobao, ‘life assistant’ app

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Money / 06 Sep 2024

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Reinforces Commitment to Digital India, Invests US$3.2 billion to add 550MW Data Centre Capacity

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Money / 06 Sep 2024

Vingroup and the Global Ambitions of Vietnamese Brands

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Money / 06 Sep 2024

Elevating Cancer Care: Thomson Hospital and OncoCare Medical Malaysia Announce Strategic Alliance for Excellence in Oncology

At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 7.62 points to 1,657.20 from Thursday’s close of 1,664.82. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Money / 06 Sep 2024

FBM KLCI dips 7.62 points by midday, as investors stay cautious ahead of key US jobs data

The Temu logo is seen in this illustration taken August 22, 2024. US CPSC Commissioners Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak want the agency to evaluate how Singapore’s Shein, China’s Temu and other foreign-owned e-commerce platforms comply with its rules, handle relationships with third-party sellers and represent imported products. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Sep 2024

Temu vows full cooperation with US safety regulators over ‘deadly baby and toddler products’

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Money / 06 Sep 2024

Strong employee culture earns DHL Express the top Great Place to Work spot in Asia Pacific

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Money / 06 Sep 2024

Bay Of Lights: A Visionary Transformation Of Cambodia's Coastline Showcased At The Inaugural Singapore Business Expo

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Money / 06 Sep 2024

CUHK: Nurturing Global Talent with Unparalleled Support and Opportunities

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 6.36 points to 1,671.18, from Thursday’s close of 1,664.82. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Sep 2024

Bursa Malaysia opens higher after sharp sell-off

The offer for Seven&i Holdings would create an international convenience store behemoth combining 7-Eleven, Couche Tard, Circle K and other brands across Asia, North America and Europe. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Sep 2024

Japanese 7-Eleven owner rejects ‘opportunistically timed’ takeover offer from Canadian rival

At 8am, the local currency climbed to 4.3325/3405 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.3360/3400. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 06 Sep 2024

Ringgit inches up against US dollar as BNM holds OPR at 3pc

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Money / 05 Sep 2024

GKSD and the World Economic Forum Establish a Collaborative Partnership to Transform the Landscape of Equitable Healthcare Globally

Tengku Muhammad Taufik said the national oil and gas company would always act in the country’s best interest and could not engage in negotiations without considering the broader implications to the nation. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 05 Sep 2024

Petronas reaffirms commitment to Sarawak’s growth amid gas distribution negotiations

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Money / 05 Sep 2024

HeeSay's 'Mini-Community' Triggered Hives of Excitement and Engagement during White Party

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Money / 05 Sep 2024

HeeSay Debuts at White Party Vietnam, Bringing its "Community" Vision to Local LGBTQ+ Scene