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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  / 3 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  / 8 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  / 8 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  / 8 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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Optimism among businesses was bolstered by positive domestic players (6 per cent), exporters (13 per cent), and a mix of both (78 per cent). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 27 Nov 2024

MIER survey: Business confidence surges in Malaysia’s third quarter of 2024, reflects steady growth

Malaysia’s equity market is expected to maintain a stable outlook in 2025, supported by robust investment inflows, strong domestic consumption, and continued fiscal consolidation, said an analyst. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Malaysia’s equity market set for growth in 2025, supported by stable outlook and investor confidence

Biduanita Negara (National Songstress) Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza at the media appreciation ceremony and launch of her latest single ‘Sejarah’ at The Roomah Solaris. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Siti Nurhaliza unfazed by critics as she embraces ‘Biduanita Negara’ honour, says ‘titles don’t change who I am’ while balancing fame, family and fans

Young Liu, chairman of the contract manufacturer and key Apple supplier, told reporters after a forum in Taipei that it saw the primary impact of any fresh tariffs falling on its clients because its business model was based on contract manufacturing. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Taiwan’s Foxconn says global manufacturing footprint to shield it from Trump’s tariffs

Trump, who takes office on January 20, said on Monday he would impose “an additional 10 per cent tariff, above any additional tariffs” on imports from China until Beijing clamped down on trafficking of the chemical precursors used to make the deadly drug. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2024

China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

Hong Kong Design Centre Welcomes ‘Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development’

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

Preserving the beauty of nature - a bond that links Lancang-Mekong countries

At 11am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 3.99 points to 1,607.14 from yesterday’s close of 1,603.15. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 27 Nov 2024

Bursa Malaysia advances in midmorning trading powered by YTL stocks

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

A Magical Angel Lights Up 2024 Christmasland in New Taipei City

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

JustMarkets Celebrates Double Recognition as Best Trading Account Provider in India and Indonesia

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

Linkin Park "From Zero World Tour" to Perform in Jakarta on 16 February 2025 as The Only Show in Southeast Asia

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Money / 27 Nov 2024

SM Investments Corporation Wins Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia and Asia’s Most Influential Companies at ACES Awards 2024

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Money / 26 Nov 2024

Bulgarian president urges VinFast to soon sell electric cars and invest in production in Bulgaria

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Money / 26 Nov 2024

SepPure Cuts Emissions and Costs with Solvent Recovery Technology

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Money / 26 Nov 2024

UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU hosted by Galaxy Macau Heated Up the Galaxy Arena

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Money / 26 Nov 2024

HKDPB announces key findings of "Hongkongers’ Sense of Security on Savings" Survey for the seventh consecutive year