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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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

S.Korean president abandons martial law attempt

High Court judge Datuk Quay Chew Soon said that Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad should have been more circumspect in her speech as a veteran politician. — Screengrab from Facebook/Bernama TV
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

PAS MP Siti Mastura, sued for defamation over Chin Peng and Kuan Yew link, told to pay RM825,000 to Kit Siang, Guan Eng and Teresa Kok

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 15 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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Lip-Bu Tan, the former CEO of chip-software company Cadence Design, joined Intel’s board two years ago as part of a plan to restore Intel’s place as the leading global chipmaker. — Picture from Celesta Capital
Money  / 9 h ago

Muar-born semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan among those hunted to head struggling chipmaking titan Intel

The 1MDB logo is seen on a billboard at the construction site of the Tun Razak Exchange, then under development, in Kuala Lumpur on July 3, 2015. — AFP file pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Najib: ‘Deeply painful’ to hear once-trusted ex-minister Husni’s 1MDB court testimony; you get blamed for everything when at the top

Perodua has just unveiled its eMO-II, their latest EV concept which is expected to be the Electric Myvi for the masses. — SoyaCincau pic
Life  / 11 h ago

Perodua unveils eMO-II concept EV boasting 400km range, under RM90,000 price tag

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Artistic phoenix sculpture from west China’s Fengdu County unveiled in Mexico’s Guanajuato

New China-built electric vehicles of the company Xpeng are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Nov 2024

China posts fastest export growth in over two years as trade war risk with West looms

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Primech AI, a Subsidiary of Primech Holdings, Launches AI-Powered Automated Toilet Cleaning Robot, Hytron

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Hone Aroma Partners with Nas House to Elevate Guest Experiences with Ambient Fragrance

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Shopee Superstar Awards 2024: A Celebration of E-commerce Excellence in Malaysia

Last week, MCMC announced that the second 5G network in Malaysia will be implemented by U Mobile. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 07 Nov 2024

Fitch unit: Dual 5G networks could force Malaysia’s telcos to blow investment projections

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Aon Joins Asia Investor Group on Climate Change as a Member

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Networking for traders: Octa broker's workshops lead the way to success

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Provincial Electricity Authority wins Inspirational Brand Honor at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Regional Edition

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Taiwan Honors Alljack Technologies, Inc. With Awards Under the Inspirational Brand and Master Entrepreneur Category

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 5.05 points to 1,639.22 from Wednesday’s close of 1,634.17. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 07 Nov 2024

Bursa Malaysia gains as investors react to Bank Negara’s OPR hold

TikTok said it will challenge the order in court. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Nov 2024

Canada orders TikTok to close over security risks, app access unaffected

Jollibee is continuing its global expansion. — Picture via Facebook.com/Jollibee Philippines
Money / 07 Nov 2024

Jollibee snaps up Tim Ho Wan dim sum chain for RM66m

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Merlin Entertainments Group's Madame Tussauds Hong Kong - Exciting Debut of Ahn Hyo Seop's New Wax Figure Expected to Fuel "Romantic Proposal" Craze

A trader wears a hat in support of Republican Donald Trump, after he won the US presidential election, at the New York Stock Exchange in New York November 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Nov 2024

Ringgit firms up as US dollar climbs on Trump’s return and market optimism

Supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump react, after he won the 2024 US presidential election, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Nov 2024

Trump’s election win ignites US dollar surge, stock rally and bond sell-off