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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  / 15 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  / 18 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  / 11 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 16 h ago

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

In the footage, one soldier, who crossed paths with investigative reporter Heo Jae-hyeon and others gathered at the building — many of whom were protesting President Yoon’s martial law — bowed his head repeatedly and said, ‘I’m sorry.’
World  / 12 h ago

Soldier says ‘I’m sorry’ to citizens amid martial law tensions in South Korea (VIDEO)

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Money / 07 Nov 2024

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2025 Finalists Pioneering Innovative Global Solutions

A Trump presidency is seen strengthening the US dollar, with investors expecting his policies to lead to higher inflation and growth than would have been the case under Democrat Kamala Harris. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Nov 2024

What’s at stake for global markets in a Trump presidency

At 6pm, the local note decreased to 4.4000/4070 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.3415/3505. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Ringgit ends lower as US election results unfold

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

ZJLD Wins Two Honors at the HKMA’s 2024 Best Annual Reports Awards

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

Global investors are pricing in a decisive victory by Donald Trump. Global broker Octa explains early market reaction

Tesla shares were up 13 per cent at US$283.97 (RM1,250) in after-hours deals, hours before Wall Street opens and after Trump praised Musk during a triumphant speech at his campaign headquarters. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Shares in Tesla, headed by Trump backer Musk, soar in pre-market trading

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

HKSTP and Seven Hong Kong Tech Ventures Forge Partnerships at FII8

A man pauses to watch a television broadcasting footage of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as he speaks during an election night event, at a train station in Seoul November 6, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Ringgit, Singapore dollar hit hard as Trump election win boosts US dollar

Republican presidential nominee and former US president Donald Trump gestures while accompanied by his wife Melania at his rally in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

‘Trump trade’ surges as he claims victory: US dollar, bitcoin and stocks hit new highs

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

Stamford Catering Launches Christmas Feast 2024: A Festive Culinary Celebration

Bank Negara kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged today, in line with market expectations. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Bank Negara keeps OPR unchanged at 3pc

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

Starting on a trading journey: Global broker Octa's guide

The German luxury carmaker’s net profit dropped 84 per cent from July to September, and came in at €476 million (RM2.25 billion) — even worse than analysts had been expecting. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

BMW’s quarterly profits drop 84pc, hit by slumping China sales and recall

The world’s top-selling automaker said unit sales were hit by production cuts in its home market, related to a failure to fully comply with vehicle inspection standards. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Toyota faces 26pc drop in H1 profit but keeps annual forecast unchanged

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

Amazon Singapore Kicks Off 12 Days of Christmas Shopping with Black Friday Deals

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

Artistic Biomedical Limited Company Garners Two Accolades at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Taiwan