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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  / 4 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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At 8am, the ringgit was trading at 4.4325/4450 against the US dollar, strengthening from Wednesday’s close of 4.4440/4465. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Nov 2024

Stronger ringgit shines amid slower US inflation, yet market uncertainty looms

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

Sara Lamsam of Muang Thai Life Assurance Recognised as Outstanding Leader in Asia at ACES Awards

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Money / 28 Nov 2024

PTT Lubricants Highlights New Innovations to Drive Sustainable Growth in the Lubricants Business

Shoppers walk with their purchases near the US-Mexico border in San Ysidro, California, on November 26, 2024. US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to begin his presidency with a massive trade war –– and diplomatic crisis –– as he demanded China, Canada and Mexico stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States or face punitive US import tariffs. –– AFP pic
Money / 28 Nov 2024

Trump’s tariff threat: Risks to autos, food prices from Canada, Mexico, and China

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

Hang Lung Advances Real Estate Decarbonization with First Mainland Project Using Nearly 100% Low Carbon Emissions Steel in its Building Structure

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

Gorilla Technology Shortlisted for a Groundbreaking Smart Education Project in Southeast Asia

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

Galaxy Macau Presents a Night of Timeless Elegance: "Galaxy Music Gala" World-Renowned Pianist Lang Lang Will Collaborate with the Macao Orchestra and Conductor Lio Kuokman to Perform Classic Masterpieces

For the first three quarters of 2024, PGB’s revenue reached RM4.92 billion, marking a 1.2 per cent rise from RM4.86 billion reported during the same period last year, said the statement. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Petronas Gas Berhad posts strong RM1.50b profit after tax for first nine months of 2024, maintains third interim dividend

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 1.10 points to 1,604.25 from Tuesday’s close of 1,603.15. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Bursa Malaysia ends higher amid profit-taking in plantation stocks

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

Tech A Break Launches Innovative Multilingual AI Chatbot Services for Global Users

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

ZJLD Group Awarded the "Greater Bay Area Listed Companies ESG100 Green Advancement Awards - Value Champion Award"

ChatGPT creator OpenAI will allow its employees to sell shares worth roughly US$1.5 billion (RM6.6 billion) to Japanese tech investor SoftBank, CNBC reported today. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son spearheads US$1.5b OpenAI stake purchase via employee stock buyout, supporting ChatGPT creator’s growth

Pedestrians walk past the ‘Adani House’ corporate building in Gurgaon on November 27, 2024. India’s Adani Group conglomerate said on November 27 it had lost almost US$55 billion (RM244 billion) in a stock market rout since US prosecutors last week accused its founder and other officials of fraud. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Adani Group blames US DoJ’s fraud charges as US$55b wiped off market value, calls allegations unfounded

In this picture taken on September 6, 2024, people enter the Sanrio Smile Shop on its opening day at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. Hello Kitty marks its 50th anniversary on November 1, adorning everything from handbags to rice cookers and raking in billions of dollars for her Japanese creators Sanrio. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Hello Kitty turns 50, but owner Sanrio shares dive 17pc as major shareholders plan stake sale

Heavy online marketing spending by Temu and Shein is making it more costly for other retailers and brands to reach shoppers on Black Friday, marketing and industry experts say, with both platforms bidding heavily on search keywords used by competitors. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Black Friday ads face soaring ‘cost per click’ as Temu, Shein fuel fierce keyword bidding war

The legislation follows accusations from politicians and farmers that the biggest supermarket chains are using their scale to stifle competition, mistreat suppliers and overcharge customers, charges the companies reject. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Australia introduces bill imposing big fines for supermarket misconduct, prevent mistreatment of suppliers