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Screengrab of the congestion along the Causeway from the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore to the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (BSI) complex in Johor Baru. — Image via trafficiti.com
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Causeway gridlock: Hours-long jam stretches from Woodlands into Johor Baru, expected to last till midnight

Rescue workers take part in a salvage operation at the site where an aircraft crashed after it went off the runway at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 11 h ago

Jeju Air says it ‘sincerely apologises’ after fatal S. Korea plane crash at Muan airport

The tail section of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft is seen beside rescue personnel after the plane crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, some 288km southwest of Seoul on December 29, 2024. — AFP pic
World  / 12 h ago

Fatalities rising in Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea airport runway; officials suspect landing gear failure due to bird strike (VIDEO)

PAS secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, today announced the party’s intention to take legal action against Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, for spreading baseless accusations and malicious defamation. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

PAS vows legal action over Christmas remarks, demands accountability from Nga Kor Ming for ‘spreading falsehoods’

A life jacket hangs on fencing next to the wreckage of an aircraft that crashed after it went off the runway at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

Yonhap: 179 aboard Jeju Air plane feared dead after crash at South Korean airport, two survive

Express buses are seen at the Terminal Bandar Tasik Selatan (TBS) in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is facing a severe labour supply to meet the two-driver policy for long-haul buses. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Bus driver shortage: Malaysia isn’t the only country in a pickle — here’s how others tackle the issue

The actress, known as Che Ta, was previously targeted in a raid by MARA officers, lawyers, and court representatives on December 10, following claims of a failure to repay a loan close to RM1 million. — Picture via Instagram/Rozita Che Wan
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Actress Rozita Che Wan settles RM550,000 of MARA debt, buys time until March

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering racial and religious harmony following criticism of his ministry’s Christmas celebration and the announcement of legal action by PAS over his remarks. — Picture via X/Nga Kor Ming
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

‘I am a minister for all Malaysians’: Nga Kor Ming vows to protect diversity, calls for unity as PAS announces legal action over Christmas remarks

Malaysia’s gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s gig economy surpasses three million workers in 2024, spurring calls for better worker safeguards, protections

Fish head curry at Restoran Ah Lyes Curry Fish Head with stingray, an unusual but delicious choice of fish — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 13 h ago

Stingray curry anyone? Find old-school comfort at Restoran Ah Lyes Curry Fish Head in SS19 Subang Jaya 

Relatives of passengers of the aircraft that crashed after it went off the runway, react at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

‘Should I leave a will?’: Final message from doomed Jeju Air flight reveals passenger’s final moments 

The new policy is part of Thailand’s efforts to update its tax system and meet the requirements to join the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). — AFP pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Thailand to impose 15pc corporate tax for MNCs from Jan 1; affects those with annual revenue over US$782m

The iconic cat statue in Padungan here has sparked controversy after being dressed up for the upcoming Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations shortly after Christmas. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Controversy erupts over early CNY makeover of Kuching’s iconic cat statue right after Christmas

Burnley FC captain Josh Brownhill has clarified he is English and not Malaysian as speculated. — Picture from Instagram/joshbrownhill_
Sports  / 13 h ago

Burnley captain Josh Brownhill shuts down Malaysian nationality rumours

Johor Unity Ambassador Lim San Shien has been named the latest National Malay Language Icon by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. — Bernama pic
Life  / 12 h ago

Lim San Shien recognised as National Malay Language Icon for commitment to language and heritage

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, Ruth Porat, at the ‘Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI, A Google For Malaysia Event’ in Kuala Lumpur October 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 13 Dec 2024

2024 in review: Malaysia emerges as regional digital leader with record-breaking RM74.8b investments from Amazon, Google and Microsoft

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Money / 13 Dec 2024

IGC Allots and Issues 110,000,000 Subscription Shares

At 8.13am, the ringgit stood at 4.4350/4450 against the US dollar from Thursday’s close of 4.4350/4.395. — Bernama pic
Money / 13 Dec 2024

Mixed bag for ringgit: Holds against US dollar, gains on pound and euro

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Money / 13 Dec 2024

Shaping a Sustainable Future: Asia’s Visionary Business Leaders and Corporations Redefine Excellence at ACES Awards 2024

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Money / 12 Dec 2024

CHKLC Announced Winners of Hong Kong Corporate Governance & ESG Excellence Awards 2024

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Money / 12 Dec 2024

Medicus Pharma Ltd. Announces Minor Use (MUMS) Designation from the FDA for Doxorubicin-Containing Microneedle Array (D-MNA) Patch

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Money / 12 Dec 2024

Experience Jakarta's First All-Electric, 5-Star Taxi Service

At 6pm, the local currency slid to 4.4350/4395 against the US dollar, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.4300/4355. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 12 Dec 2024

Ringgit extends loss for fourth straight day after release of US CPI data

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.12 points or 0.07 per cent to 1,602.08 from yesterday’s close of 1,603.20. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 12 Dec 2024

Bursa Malaysia slips despite regional gains, CI holds above 1,600

In a separate statement, Sapura Energy said that while the group effectively maintains a natural hedge against foreign currency exposure at an operational level, it is impacted by unrealised foreign exchange losses arising from its existing multi-currency financing facilities. — Bernama pic
Money / 12 Dec 2024

Sapura Energy posts RM293.06m net loss in 3Q due to forex losses

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Money / 12 Dec 2024

Phu Quoc - the world's new ‘all-inclusive’ destination

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Money / 12 Dec 2024

Chiang Mai Design Week's 10th Anniversary: A Decade of Transforming a Creative City

Malaysia's Industrial Production Index rose by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in October 2024, spurred by steady output growth in the manufacturing sector, according to the Department of Statistics. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Money / 12 Dec 2024

Stats Dept: Malaysia’s industrial production grew 2.1pc in October, driven by manufacturing

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Money / 12 Dec 2024

CompareForexBrokers Launches Platform Finder – The Personalised Trading Platform Selection Tool

BHP and Rio Tinto have used confidentiality agreements to prevent female employees from speaking about sexual harassment at work, according to a lawyer leading Australian class action lawsuits against the miners. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Dec 2024

Class actions accuse global mining giants BHP, Rio Tinto of systemic sexual harassment, alleged non-disclosure agreement misuse

Angie Kueh presents a memento to Julaihi for attending the gala dinner on behalf of Abang Johari. — The Borneo Post pic
Money / 12 Dec 2024

Premier: Sarawak eyes RM7b investments from China in renewable energy, solar glass, construction, creating jobs for SMEs