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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 / 06 Nov 2024

Awesome Group Honored With Two Awards at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Taiwan Chapter

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2024 China Chapter Shines Light on ESG Champions Setting the Standard for Sustainability in Asia

Supporters of US presidential candidate Donald Trump pose for a picture as they follow the US election results in Mexico City November 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Bitcoin smashes record as Trump’s election odds fuel crypto rally

Supporters react while watching returns come in during an election night watch party for Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida November 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Greenback climbs 1.5pc against yen and euro as traders eye Trump election win

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

China Wantian Holdings was awarded the "2024 Hong Kong International ESG Award"

Supporters gather at Howard University, where the venue for Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris’ election night event is set up, during the 2024 US presidential election on Election Day, in Washington November 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Bursa Malaysia starts strong ahead of US election results and OPR announcement

The controversial plan mandating workers come to Amazon offices every day starting next year, up from three days now, has caused consternation among employees. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Amazon CEO denies full in-office mandate is ‘backdoor layoff’

The world’s biggest tech companies have invested tens of billions of dollars into Nvidia’s powerful AI technology that is the central component for training powerful generative AI systems such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Nvidia overtakes Apple to become world’s most valuable company

The markets await the BNM’s Monetary Policy Committee decision on the OPR today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 06 Nov 2024

Ringgit gains ground as investors await Bank Negara’s OPR decision

A dummy depicting Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump is seen outside a polling station during the 2024 US presidential election on Election Day in West Palm Beach, Florida November 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

From Taiwan to trade, China braces for more rivalry as close US presidential race ends

A person votes at Engine Company 15 during the 2024 US presidential election on Election Day, at a library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania November 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2024

‘Calm before the storm’: Anxious global investors brace high-stakes US election result

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Money / 06 Nov 2024

JustMarkets Gala Dinner 2024 — This Year's Most Splendid and Rewarding Trading Event

The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the US dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, said an economist. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 05 Nov 2024

Ringgit holds strong as markets eye US rate cut

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Money / 05 Nov 2024

Traders' attitude to charity: global broker Octa's research

Bolt is set to launch its services in KL soon. — Picture courtesy of Bolt
Money / 05 Nov 2024

Here comes a new competitor? European e-hailing app Bolt set to launch services in KL

Striking workers at Boeing approved the company’s latest contract proposal Monday, ending a more than seven-week stoppage that underscored discontent within the workforce of the beleaguered aviation giant. — AFP pic
Money / 05 Nov 2024

Boeing union approves contract, ending more than seven-week strike