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Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

According to police, the victim is believed to have slipped from the 33rd floor while trying to exit through the bathroom window after the bathroom door was damaged. She then fell into the 12th-floor corridor of the apartment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Foreign student dies in 33rd floor fall while trying to exit bathroom through window at Kajang high-rise

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

The woman, in her 40s, filed the notice of motion, obtained by the media today, in the Federal Court last December 23, naming the director-general of the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Malaysian Government as respondents. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Indonesian woman seeks Federal Court’s nod to appeal for son’s Malaysian citizenship

A 24-year-old car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in jail by the magistrate’s court today after admitting to trespassing in a building for paranormal activity last Saturday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ghost hunting at abandoned Batu Pahat mall lands car wash assistant in jail for trespassing

Thanakarn “Bank Leicester” Kanthee, 21, sold flowers and accepted paid challenges for a living. — Picture from Facebook/แบงค์ เลสเตอร์'
World  / 13 h ago

Thai garland seller ‘Bank Leicester’, 21, dies after whisky challenge, sparking outrage; activist offers legal help

A 28-year-old former security guard has been awarded RM1.8 million in compensation due to medical negligence at Taiping Hospital, Perak, and by four others involved in his treatment following an accident, which led to permanent brain injuries. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Medical negligence at Taiping Hospital leads to RM1.8m payout for brain injury victim

Telegram and WeChat are taking steps to secure official licenses to operate in Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MCMC: Telegram, WeChat set to meet licensing requirements, warns others to comply or face consequences

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the MACC will also carry out a transformation of the MACC structure, namely improving the assignment approach and empowering the functions and roles of each division to be more effective in carrying out duties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MACC chief: Grand corruption cases, national asset recovery in agency’s crosshairs for 2025

According to the charge, the oil palm plantation worker was accused of storing obscene videos and images on his mobile phone at a house in Sri Medan in Batu Pahat at 11.15pm on December 23. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Court fines Batu Pahat man RM4,000 for filming explicit videos of granny, aunt and cousin  

In a statement, IJN said that it remains a fully government-owned corporate entity sponsored by the Ministry of Health and remains committed to providing high-quality treatment to all patients. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

IJN: No truth to claims of halting free treatment and requiring patients to transfer to other hospitals

The fire on December 26, 2024 destroyed 40 per cent of the hospital generator room measuring 5.5sqm, according to the Fire Department. — Picture from Wikipedia
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Fire breaks out in Seremban hospital generator room; cause likely from lorry snagging electrical cable outside

At 6pm on December 26, 2024, the ringgit rose to 4.4670/4715 against the US dollar — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money  / 12 h ago

Ringgit up against US dollar on oil prices at market close to petrol producing Malaysia’s gain

Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud (right) said the new Valuation List includes a reduction in the assessment tax rates and was published in the Perak state government gazette on December 26, 2024. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Ipoh city council cuts assessment rate by up to 2pc after residents object

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Money / 12 h ago

A Year of Growth for VinFast: Navigating the Storm, Seizing Opportunity

At 6pm on December 26, 2024, the ringgit rose to 4.4670/4715 against the US dollar — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit up against US dollar on oil prices at market close to petrol producing Malaysia’s gain

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Money / 14 h ago

APB Singapore Champions Drinking in Moderation with Keep It Real, Keep It Moderate Campaign

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Money / 21 h ago

GC Ranked No. 1 in DJSI Chemicals Business Sector for Six Consecutive Years, Becoming the First and Only Company Worldwide to Achieve This, Reaffirming Its role as a Global Model For Sustainability

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Money / 22 h ago

ALCO HOLDINGS (00328) announce the launch of four strategic mechanisms to foster employee collaboration and enhance team cohesion.

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Money / 22 h ago

SIBUR receives highest-category ESG rating from China’s largest rating agency

People shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Petaling Street December 24, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 22 h ago

Bursa Malaysia tracks Wall Street’s uptrend in post-Christmas trade

At 8 am, the ringgit was trading at 4.4835/4900 against the greenback, up from 4.4845/4900 at Tuesday’s close. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 23 h ago

Positive signals from China lift ringgit against US dollar

The US ride-hailing giant was aiming to acquire Foodpanda Taiwan by the first half of 2025 for US$950 million, merging the top two players in Taiwan’s food delivery market.
Money / 1d ago

Taiwan blocks Uber-Foodpanda merger over monopoly fears, citing market competition risks

The factory, which broke ground in late May, will be dedicated to manufacturing the company’s energy-storage batteries, Megapack. — Reuters pic
Money / 1d ago

Tesla’s energy storage push: Shanghai megafactory to complete construction by end of year

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 93.58 points, or 0.24 per cent, from Tuesday at 39,130.43. — AFP pic
Money / 1d ago

Tokyo stocks rise on auto gains amid slow trading; Chinese shares end lower Wednesday

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Money / 1d ago

Saudia Wins Cabin Crew of the Year at Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2024

Bottles of Remy Martin VSOP cognac, Remy Martin XO cognac and St-Remy XO Brandy are displayed at the Remy Cointreau SA headquarters in Paris January 21, 2019. China’s commerce ministry said today it would extend its anti-dumping investigation into brandy originating from the European Union by three months, less than the full extension allowed under its previous guidance. — Reuters pic
Money / 1d ago

China extends EU brandy anti-dumping investigation by three months, targeting French brands like Hennessy and Remy Martin

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Money / 1d ago

VT Markets Innovates Trading at the Hong Kong Traders Fair

People walk past a lane lined up with restaurants, at a shopping area in Shanghai September 28, 2024. China approved a value-added tax law today to take effect on January 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax. — Reuters pic
Money / 1d ago

China’s updated value-added tax law to streamline exemptions from January 2026

Batik Air has unveiled its latest route expansion, connecting travellers from Malaysia to Beijing and Changsha in China. — Picture via X/Bernama
Money / 1d ago

Batik Air expands China network with new routes to Beijing and Changsha starting March 2025