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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  / 7 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

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

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

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

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

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

Najib’s 1MDB trial before judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah resumes tomorrow morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Najib: I never approved Jho Low as my 1MDB orchestrator; ‘lying’ 1MDB officers conveniently blamed me

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Casual American dining chain TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday in the US state of Texas, a company statement said. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Nov 2024

TGI Fridays Files for bankruptcy: US casual dining icon blames pandemic for financial struggles

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government planned to cut student loans for around three million Australians by 20 per cent, wiping off around A$16 billion in debts. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Nov 2024

Australia to slash A$10b off student debt to combat cost of living crisis

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced the selection of U Mobile to implement the second 5G network. — Soyacincau pic
Money / 02 Nov 2024

U Mobile says reducing foreign stake to 20pc after selected to lead second 5G network rollout

FashionValet used to be a promising homegrown e-commerce fashion platform with more than 400 brands and 15,000 products on its platform. — Picture from Facebook/FashionValet
Money / 02 Nov 2024

Khazanah and PNB defend investments in FashionValet, say did so to support homegrown and Bumiputera start-up

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Hong Kong’s First AI Company (Nasdaq: ATGL) Successfully Concludes Its One-Year-Anniversary Halloween Celebration

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Cambodian Delegation Visits Hong Kong to Bolster Investor Relationship for Preah Sihanouk Province

ExxonMobil reported a dip in third-quarter profits today on lower earnings from its refining business, but the results were strong enough to enable nearly US$10 billion (RM43 billion) in shareholder distributions. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 Nov 2024

ExxonMobil’s Q3 profits slip as it rewards investors with nearly US$10b payouts

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Hong Kong: Connecting the Middle East along the New Silk Road

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Outback Steakhouse celebrates its 25th anniversary in Hong Kong

At 6pm, the local note dipped to 4.3780/3835 against the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.3755/3805. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 Nov 2024

Cautious markets see ringgit ease against dollar, gain versus Asean peers

Workers harvest oil palm fruit at Kampung Ulu Kuang in Chemor. A rally in plantation stock propelled a jump in crude palm oil (CPO) prices to a fresh 28-month high today. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 01 Nov 2024

Crude palm oil surge lifts SD Guthrie, propelling Bursa to 1,600 mark amid banking drag

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and SPC Group President Hur Jin-soo discuss potential collaborations in Seoul October 30, 2024. — Picture via Facebook
Money / 01 Nov 2024

South Korea bakery giant SPC Group, owner of Paris Baguette, expands with new halal facility in Johor Baru

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Lionrock Property: Continuous supply of student accommodation to build Hong Kong education hub

South Korean actor Byeon Wooseok is the ambassador for Paldo Bibimyeon Noodles. Officials attribute the rise in ramyeon exports to the global popularity of K-content, such as Korean dramas and movies.
Money / 01 Nov 2024

Masitda! South Korea’s instant ramyeon exports surpass US$1b mark in 2024’s first 10 months

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

DFA Awards 2024: Asia’s Creative Luminaries Shine

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Luxshare Precision Reports Steady Growth in Q3 2024 Results, Optimistic About Annual Performance