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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

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

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

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  / 6 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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At 8.04 am, the ringgit advanced to 4.4400/4550 against the greenback compared with Wednesday’s close of 4.4505/4550. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 05 Dec 2024

Ringgit rallies to 4.44 on back of lower US yields, easing tensions

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Money / 05 Dec 2024

Chinese Tycoon Ren Li Honored As Responsible Business Leader At Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2024

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

First Phosphate Announces Positive Results of Preliminary Economic Assessment at its Begin-Lamarche Property in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Commerce Dot Com Celebrates Landmark Feat with Triple Gold Victory at MPRA 2024

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

The Top Workplaces in Saudi Arabia for 2024 Announced

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

AI adoption across Finance functions achieves standout levels of ROI with usage only set to increase

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

KGI: 2025 Market Outlook

The logo of Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp Ltd, the country's largest telecom group, is seen outside their headquarters in Holon, Israel October 23 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Dec 2024

Norway’s massive wealth fund divests from Bezeq as telco firm provides services to Israeli occupiers in West Bank

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Hong Kong Design Centre’s New Landmark ‘DX design hub’ Holds Launching Party

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

IMDA Refreshes Skills Framework for Media and Continues to Support Virtual Production Capabilities and Training

Lip-Bu Tan, the former CEO of chip-software company Cadence Design, joined Intel’s board two years ago as part of a plan to restore Intel’s place as the leading global chipmaker. — Picture from Celesta Capital
Money / 04 Dec 2024

Muar-born semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan among those hunted to head struggling chipmaking titan Intel

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

TCMA joins COP29 with progress of ‘SARABURI SANDBOX’ attracting green funding to support Thailand’s Net Zero 2050

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Zurich Resilience Solutions and GoImpact Capital Partners forge strategic alliance to bolster climate resilience across Asia Pacific

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Prince Foundation Amplifies Mine Action Message at Landmark Siem Reap Summit

At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 4.62 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 1,611.58 from Tuesday’s close of 1,606.96. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 04 Dec 2024

Bursa Malaysia closes higher in morning session, buoyed by heavyweight stocks

(L-R) Elica assistant managing director Pauleni Tsai, Ting, Finn, and IHG Hotels and Resorts South East Asia and Korea (Development) senior manager Emma Yap are seen during a photocall for the announcement. — Picture by The Borneo Post
Money / 04 Dec 2024

Former Century Kuching Hotel to be redeveloped into first outlet under IHG’s premium voco brand in Malaysia