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Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said rejecting public caning for shariah offences does not mean opposing Islamic teachings. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said MS88, which has undergone 15 years of research, has a taste comparable to other premium durians such as Black Thorn. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Say hello to MS88: Malaysia’s next big durian, set to rival Black Thorn

A runway closure at Subang Airport due to a pothole today led to major disruptions, causing flight cancellations and diversions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Runway trouble at Subang Airport: Passengers face frustrating flight delays due to pothole

In the incident, Lau tripped and fell with his knees hitting the ground, his head extending beyond the edge of the platform.
Showbiz  / 14 h ago

Same day, two cities, both ‘Heavenly Kings’: First Aaron Kwok, now Andy Lau falls during concert in Hong Kong

Jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

AGC: Any new proposal for Najib’s house arrest must go through Pardons Board chaired by Agong

The damaged bus that got off the road on the E10 near Raftsundet, Hadsel municipality, is pictured after it's transportion to a control station in Gullesfjord on December 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

The police reports followed a call by an NGO for Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to resign after the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed her defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif and Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Cops: Investigation underway after seven police reports filed against Hannah Yeoh in defamation dispute against former IGP Musa Hassan

Taking to social media in the early hours of this morning, Kwok reassured his fans, explaining that he had fallen through an empty hydraulic platform after failing to spot the gap. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

Two men robbed a jewellery store at a shopping mall in Banda Hilir yesterday afternoon. — Screengrab via CCTV footage on social media
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Two men flee with valuables after armed robbery at Banda Hilir jewellery store, say Melaka police

MetMalaysia has issued a continuous rain warning at the alert level for several areas in Sabah until December 30. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Sabah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang until Dec 31

Selangor Red Giants triumphed over Red Falcon AP Bren Sport in a nail-biting match, ending Malaysia's seven-year e-sports title drought. — Picture via Instagram/Esports World Cup
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Viral in 2024: Malaysians who stole the spotlight and captured global attention (VIDEO)

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects to reach the new limit between January 14 and January 23, 2025. —- Reuters pic
Money  / 14 h ago

US debt ceiling crisis looms as Treasury warns of US$36.2t default risk by mid Jan 2025

This appeal follows the Kelantan government’s announcement to begin enforcing mandatory halal certification in Kota Baru, with plans to expand the initiative across the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Samenta calls for Kelantan govt to reconsider halal cert requirement for F&B operators

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow visited the swimming pool after officiating the Iconic Marjorie Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio hotel under Marriott International’s premium brand, in Bayan Lepas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Chow calls for more investment as Penang faces hotel room crunch from soaring tourist numbers

People wait in line to purchase their Mega Millions lottery ticket from a liquor store where winning tickets have been sold on December 27, 2024 in Hawthorne, California. — AFP pic
Life  / 10 h ago

US lottery ticket sold in California strikes US$1.22b jackpot, but winner yet to claim prize 

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Money / 11 Dec 2024

V-GREEN and Prime Group sign MOU to develop 100,000 VinFast EV charging stations in Indonesia

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Money / 11 Dec 2024

SEA-TEP Model: A Foundational Blueprint for Teacher Education and Development, Elevating Regional Education onto the Global Stage for Worldwide Transformation

Markets diverged todaya head of US inflation data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Dec 2024

Markets mixed ahead of US inflation data as traders watch Beijing, Seoul politics

DOSM attributed the surge in sales to strong performances across the retail trade, wholesale trade, and motor vehicle sub-sectors. — AFP pic
Money / 11 Dec 2024

DOSM: Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade hits RM150.1b in October

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Money / 11 Dec 2024

EXIMBANK & VISA Officially Launch Visa Direct Service

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Money / 11 Dec 2024

NetApp’s 2024 Data Complexity Report Reveals AI’s Make or Break Year Ahead

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Money / 11 Dec 2024

JForce Employment Service Strengthens Maid Training with Overseas Centre in Indonesia

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Money / 11 Dec 2024

Health2Sync Partners with Western Sydney Diabetes to Improve Glycemic Control through Digital Solutions

Axiata said the merged entity, to be named PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk (XLSmart), will serve a combined mobile subscriber base of approximately 94.51 million, representing around 27 per cent of the local market share. — Picture by Miera zulyana
Money / 11 Dec 2024

Axiata and Sinar Mas ink deal for landmark telecom merger in Indonesia

The company has entered into two strategic agreements with Penang Development Corporation and PDC Properties to jointly develop more than 35,000 affordable housing units in Penang. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 11 Dec 2024

Skyworld’s shares rise 5.60pc after bagging Penang housing deals

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 5.84 points to 1,603.13 from yesterday’s close of 1,608.97. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 11 Dec 2024

Bursa Malaysia slides in early trade, eyes on US inflation data

Trading of Axiata Group Bhd’s shares will be suspended from 9am to 5pm today, pending the release of a material announcement. — Axiata pic via Bernama
Money / 11 Dec 2024

Trading of Axiata’s shares to be halted pending material announcement

File photo of a worker at a cocoa farm in Klang October 7, 2013. The ministry said the reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Dec 2024

Ministry: Stronger ringgit brings relief to Malaysia’s cocoa farmers with lower import costs

At 8am, the local currency stood at 4.4250/4315 against the US dollar, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.4250/4300. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 11 Dec 2024

Flat start for ringgit as investors await Fed signals

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Money / 11 Dec 2024

Honouring Excellence in Leadership and Sustainability: ACES Awards 2024 Celebrates Trailblazing Companies and Visionary Business Leaders

At 6pm, the local currency slid to 4.4250/4300 against the US dollar, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.4225/4280. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 10 Dec 2024

Ringgit closes slightly lower amid Mideast uncertainty, ahead of US CPI data