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A bustling street in Hat Yai. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Foreign, but familiar: Why more and more Malaysians are choosing Hat Yai for their quick trips

Members of the public attempting to catch a glimpse of the public caning punishment against a 42-year-old man convicted of repeated “khalwat”, or close proximity with the opposite sex in Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

PAS spiritual leader moots public caning for Shariah offences across all Perikatan-led states

MetMalaysia has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas across the country’s waters, effective from Sunday to Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MetMalaysia: Strong winds, rough seas warning issued for Malaysian waters from tomorrow to Tuesday

OK Lim was convicted in May 2024 for cheating and abetting forgery, part of a trade financing fraud described as one of Singapore’s most severe. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 6 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim and children declared bankrupt over Hin Leong debts

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  / 2 h ago

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

‘Nasi lemak’ with ‘ayam rendang’ and ‘daging rendang’ at Nasi Lemak Angah. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Head to Nasi Lemak Angah on Jalan Ipoh for a ‘nasi lemak’ full of flavour... and personality

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  / 3 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

A group of men leaves flowers outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre November 12, 2024, a day after a car rammed through the site killing dozens in Zhuhai. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death

A Chinese military aircraft flies in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024. — Social media pic/via Reuters
World  / 9 h ago

Mysterious new Chinese military jets spark debate over stealth tech

Simply put, the DRG is a pricing system that charges a fixed rate for certain medical procedures. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

What is DRG anyway? How Putrajaya plans to deal with rising medical costs with a new pricing system

US president-elect Donald Trump filed a brief yesterday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. — AFP pic
World  / 8 h ago

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or Papagomo, is investigated under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act, Sections 500 and 504 of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

After criminal probe against Papagomo for remarks targeting police, IGP sues over alleged defamation

Detail of a Chinese-made Changan car at a dealership in Naucalpan, Mexico, December 7, 2024. Sales of luxury vehicles in Mexico registered a significant drop in 2024, in the face of a stronger presence of Chinese-made vehicles preferred by consumers. — AFP pic
Money  / 9 h ago

Why Mexicans are ditching legacy luxury rides for affordable Chinese auto upstarts

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  / 4 h ago

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

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  / 1 h ago

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

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Money / 06 Dec 2024

Energy Development Corporation Named Green Company of the Year at ACES Awards 2024

An employee sits inside a Bitcoin exchange advertisement truck in Hong Kong on November 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Dec 2024

Mystery, volatility, Trump: The Bitcoin phenomenon

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Inner Mongolia Embraces a New Era of Energy: Methanol Pioneers Innovation and Sustainable Development

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

FEV and ProLogium develop high-performance vehicle battery

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

OCBC Hong Kong celebrates the Festive Season with Customers and the Community

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Visa and FPT Corporation collaborate to advance government’s digital transformation in Vietnam

At 6pm, the local currency bounced to 4.4250/4305 against the US dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of 4.4505/4550. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Ringgit extends gains on rising confidence of another US rate cut

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 1.55 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 1,615.64 compared with Wednesday’s close of 1,614.09. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Late buying lifts Bursa Malaysia to end in positive zone 

Vodafone said the enlarged group will create ‘a new force in UK mobile, unleashing more competition and investment to transform the UK telecoms landscape’. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

UK regulator approves £16.5b Vodafone-Three merger, creating Britain’s largest mobile operator

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

SHARP Introduces the AQUOS R9 pro, Revolutionising Mobile Photography with Pro-Grade Imaging Capabilities

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Tradition and Innovation: Yung's Bistro Opens in Taikoo Place

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

VYTAL Global enters the U.S. market with the launch of VYTAL US Inc.

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Jobstreet Express by SEEK Celebrates First-Year Milestone, Shares Hiring Trends Of 2024 and Outlook For 2025

Chinese shopping app Temu has been forced to suspend its services in Vietnam after it failed to register with authorities, state media said today. — AFP pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Chinese shopping app Temu suspended in Vietnam over missed registration deadline as authorities crack down on unregistered businesses

A currency dealer works in front of an electronic board showing the Korean Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) in the dealing room of a bank in Seoul, South Korea, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Won stabilises amid South Korea stock turmoil as Asian markets show mixed performance

The Opec oil cartel and its allies are expected today to extend their supply cuts to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Tensions in Opec+ as members debate extending oil supply curbs despite dissenting voices