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A person watches a TV screen broadcasting a news report on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and the following announcement that he will lift the martial law, after parliamentary vote, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

S.Korean president abandons martial law attempt

Vivy and Fadzaruddin are expected to be charged in court on December 5, 2024 in connection with the RM43.9m investment losses involving Khazanah, PNB. — File picture courtesy of FashionValet
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

FashionValet founders Vivy Yusof, Fadzaruddin to face charges tomorrow linked to Khazanah, PNB investment losses

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on December 4, 2024 where he is testifying as a witness in his own defence for the main 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Najib: ‘Only fools would believe’ I would risk my career to receive just US$20m as Malaysia’s most powerful person

A Chinese man spent three days trapped in a 12-metre-deep abandoned well in a remote forest in Thailand, with his calls for help mistaken by villagers for ghostly noises. — Picture via Facebook/Mae Sot Pitakkarn Foundation
Life  / 3 h ago

Chinese man trapped in well in Thailand for three days as villagers mistake cries for help for ghostly sounds

The couple fled Singapore in 2005 during investigations into Ng’s alleged misuse of electronic scrap from his company, Citiraya Industries, which defrauded clients of over US$51 million (RM228 million). — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore tycoon behind RM228m electronic scrap scam arrested in Johor after 19 years on the run

People wearing protective face masks walk on a wooden platform running along the River of Life in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

After nearly RM4b spent, FT ministry scraps five out of 12 River of Life projects as ‘not significant enough’

Dumpling fans assemble: Get your fix at Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling with their boiled dumplings filled with pork mixed with a choice of cabbage, spring onions, chives and prawn. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Everyone is heading to PJ Section 14’s Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling for a taste of their dumplings, fried rice and stir-fried string beans

Under the Moneylenders Act 1951, moneylenders are required to apply for a licence from the Registrar of Moneylenders. This licence, unless revoked earlier, is valid for two years, and moneylenders must apply for renewal at least 60 days before it expires. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

How to spot a loan shark: Crucial warning signs every borrower must know

Unusually heavy rain that continued for more than 13 hours with rainfall reaching 92.5 millimetres (mm) per hour at the Ulu Kinta Dam was the cause of the flash floods at Arena Kepayang Putra, Fair Park here, on December 1. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Housing minister: 13 hours of continuous rain causes flash floods in Ipoh’s Arena Kepayang Putra

Social media platforms like TikTok have become the new avenue for loan sharks, replacing traditional posters on trees and lamp posts. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Beware, loan sharks are now on Tik Tok! Here’s how they bait students using social media influencers

Masidi Manjun claims a recent video posted online alleging him of involvement in a money-for-mineral prospecting licence to be doctored and aimed to tarnish his reputation. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Sabah minister Masidi Manjun volunteers statement to MACC after alleged bribery video spreads

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the additional routes will connect five major destination in the country - Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang, enabling the states involved to share in the tourism benefits while offering various travel options. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Tourism minister announces 10 new international flight routes to boost Malaysia’s global appeal

A man chants slogans during a rally calling for the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Foreign Ministry urges Malaysians in South Korea to stay informed as martial law is lifted

US presidents traditionally dole out pardons as they leave office but Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter is a rare instance involving a family member. — Reuters pic
World  / 9 h ago

Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

After Trump first took office in 2017, his relations with Macron had the initial makings of a bromance. — AFP file pic
World  / 19 h ago

Trump makes global comeback with first international trip for Notre Dame grand reopening

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

2024 Data Asset Management Summit held in Shanghai

At 3.01 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 4.87 points or 0.3 per cent, to 1,599.38, from Wednesday’s close of 1,604.25. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 28 Nov 2024

Bursa falls below 1,600 level, tycoon Ananda Krishnan’s companies see shares decline

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

TOJOY Participates in Malaysia Smart Nation Expo to Foster China-Malaysia (ASEAN) Business Opportunities

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, Alliance Bank said revenue improved to RM605.65 million from RM528.10 million.
Money / 28 Nov 2024

Alliance Bank posts higher Q2 net profit of RM189.91m

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

Lalamove Discussed "Internet+" at Keynote Address During the 2024 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

Singapore Achieves Progress in Sustainability Reporting, Outperforming Global Benchmarks

The bank said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today that the performance was underpinned by its robust loans or financing growth, improved non-interest income, and stable contributions from its associates. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 28 Nov 2024

Hong Leong Bank posts higher Q1 net profit of RM1.09b

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd said revenue improved to RM5.74 billion from RM5.31 million previously. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 28 Nov 2024

CIMB posts higher net profit of RM2.03b in Q3

Axiata said the strong performance was driven by higher earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), foreign exchange gains in 3Q FY2024 versus losses in 3Q FY2023, and a gain from the early redemption of debt. — Picture by Miera zulyana
Money / 28 Nov 2024

Axiata returns to black with RM976.67m net profit in Q3

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

Earn Rewards while Exercising | Five activities to Earn Sweat Points

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

De Beers Group Proudly Supports The HKFDA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner By Sponsoring Ten Natural Diamond Pins

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

Amazon invested over S$2 billion in Singapore and enabled the creation of more than 10,000 indirect jobs in 2023

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

AIA Hong Kong Fully Supports Additional Performance for Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour

A Pikachu balloon is prepared during the Macy’s Parade Balloon Inflation November 27, 2024. The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set for today, continuing a beloved tradition that began in 1924. — AFP pic
Money / 28 Nov 2024

Bursa Malaysia trades lower amid sticky US inflation and pre-Thanksgiving holiday slowdown

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

ISCA and Kaplan Higher Education Academy Forms Partnership to Grow the Accountancy Profession in Singapore

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

Kapsch TrafficCom reports GNSS viability for large-scale tolling