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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 / 01 Nov 2024

Lee Kum Kee Garners Industry Cares Recognition Scheme 2024 ‘Grand Award’ from the Federation of Hong Kong Industries

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Ocean City to host International Lantern Design Contest and Festival

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Merck Announces Emerging Biotech Grant Program Winners

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Gamuda said the scope of work includes foundation, civil, structural, and architectural (FCSA) works. — Bernama file pic
Money / 01 Nov 2024

Gamuda lands RM451.4m deal to construct Cyberjaya data centre, to start in 4Q 2024, complete in 1Q 2026

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

EdgeProp announces winners of EdgeProp Excellence Awards 2024; City Developments, GuocoLand, SingHaiyi Group and UOL Group are Top Developers

Indonesia mandates that foreign smartphone and tablet producers meet local content thresholds of up to 40 per cent, achievable through manufacturing, firmware development, or other investments within the country. — AFP pic
Money / 01 Nov 2024

Indonesia bans Google Pixel after iPhone 16 block over local content rules

An overview of the Apple store on the first day of sales for the iPhone 16 at the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) in Kuala Lumpur September 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 01 Nov 2024

Apple’s sales surpass projections, yet modest forecast raises holiday season doubts

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024 Unveils the best of Thai and Asian Creativity And Reaffirms Siam Paragon As the Number One ‘Luxury Destination’

The ringgit opened unchanged at 4.3755/3805 on November 1, 2024 against the US dollar compared to the close of trade on October 30, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 01 Nov 2024

Ringgit opens flat against US dollar at 4.38 as investors tread with caution ahead of US election next week

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Money / 01 Nov 2024

AIM Vaccine’s 13-valent pneumonia conjugate vaccine obtained Production license

This photo taken on December 21, 2023 shows government workers collecting trash by waters under a bridge in Paranaque, Metro Manila. Last year, Philippines’ ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ statute came into force — the first in South-east Asia to impose penalties on companies over plastic waste. — AFP pic
Money / 01 Nov 2024

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines turns to new ‘plastic neutrality’ law, holding big companies accountable with fines