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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

‘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

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

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  / 7 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

A man suspected of killing a dog in Ladang Malaya, Selama, by shooting it with an arrow was charged in the Taiping Magistrate’s Court on December 23.
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Man accused of shooting dog with arrow faces charges for alleged animal cruelty in Taiping

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  / 3 h ago

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

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Meitu had invested nearly US$100 million in bitcoin and ether in 2021. — Screenshot from Apple Store
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Chinese selfie app Meitu sells cryptocurrency holdings, netting nearly US$80m amid bitcoin price surge

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

CPA Australia Survey: Hong Kong businesses are looking to expand as confidence improves in 2025

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

HKTDC to Create Boundless Business Opportunities with Three Major Trade Fairs for Toy, Baby Products, and Stationery in Early January 2025

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

JJ-LAPP introduces Deye’s solar energy products and solutions to Malaysia

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

MIPIM Asia 2024 Gala Dinner Revealed Award Winners across Asia Pacific

Bitcoin rose above US$100,000 (RM443,230) for the first time today as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Bitcoin hits US$100,000 milestone on Trump’s pro-crypto agenda and rising institutional support

The details of the conditions of the US$6.5 billion funding, which have not been previously reported, show how far OpenAI, the most valuable AI startup in the world, has come. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

OpenAI partners with defence tech firm Anduril to enhance AI-driven military applications and counter drone threats

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Fineline Design Celebrates Qanvast SuperTrust Award Win and Strategic Partnership with Gain City

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Alibaba Cloud Named a Leader in Public Cloud Platforms Report

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Nikkei Forum Medini, Johor 2025 To Showcase Johor's Strategic Investment Opportunities For Japanese Businesses

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Southco Introduces New Squeeze Handle With Multi-point Latching Support

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 2.70 points to 1,616.79 from Wednesday’s close of 1,614.09. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Bursa Malaysia extends gains, investors eye tech and energy sectors

Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attend a news conference, in Montevideo, Uruguay, January 25, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Montevideo summit: Can EU and Mercosur bridge divides to end two-decade wait for historic EU-Mercosur trade pact?

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

The Story of Centenary Hotel Central Book Launch & Documentary Screening

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Gold's road to $3,000: expert analysis by global broker Octa

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Key risk trends for Directors and Officers in 2025: insolvencies, geopolitical tension and "AI washing": Allianz