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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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Money / 04 Dec 2024

The Future of Casting Is Now: IAmCasting Debuts 2.0 Enhanced Features at Singapore Media Festival 2024

With the upcoming 12.12 sale right around the corner, aspiring entrepreneurs, local MSME, and homegrown brands should not miss out by signing up as a seller.
Money / 04 Dec 2024

#JomLokal sellers on TikTok Shop achieve over 4.5x sale uplift for 11.11

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Pudong Shipping Week 2024 Held in Shanghai

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Shopee Singapore and Children’s Cancer Foundation Announce Partnership to Support The Hope Train x ARTrepreneur 2024 Initiative

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Taiwan’s Most Coveted Omakase Teppanyaki, "MinSuiZen·Raku Singapore," Is Finally in Singapore!

A police car drives past barricades set up by police at a road leading to the South Korean Presidential Office and the Defence Ministry in Seoul on December 4, 2024, after South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Dec 2024

Asian stocks slip, rattled by South Korean political unrest

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Military Metals Responds to China's Export Ban on Critical Minerals

At 8.02am, the ringgit eased to 4.4650/4750 against the US dollar compared with yesterday’s close of 4.4675/4720. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 04 Dec 2024

Ringgit remains lower against US dollar in early trade

South Korea’s won trimmed some losses early today but stayed near two-year lows after Yoon lifted his shock martial law declaration. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Dec 2024

South Korea vows ‘unlimited’ liquidity measures after political turmoil; Bank of Korea to meet

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Money / 04 Dec 2024

Henderson Land Recognised Among Asia's Top Green Companies

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Money / 03 Dec 2024

1win and HSDF Bring Free Healthcare Screenings to 10,000 People across Enugu and Anambra State

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Money / 03 Dec 2024

Visa’s inaugural Open Payments Session showcases key partnerships and innovation fueling Cambodia’s digital payment landscape

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Money / 03 Dec 2024

KPay Secures Record USD55 Million, Marking 2024’s Largest Series A Fundraise Globally in the Payments Sector

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Money / 03 Dec 2024

Dato’ Seri Paduka TPr Dr. Maimunah Mohd. Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur Receives PRCA Malaysia Leadership Award 2024 and Dato’ Dr. Hartini Zainudin Receives ‘Making A Difference’ Community Award at MPRA 2024

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Money / 03 Dec 2024

Dusit Hotels and Resorts set for Malaysia debut with the opening of Dusit Princess Melaka

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Money / 03 Dec 2024

Capstone Asset Unveils ‘Peylaa Phuket Bang Tao’ – A Luxury Condominium Valued at THB 3.4 Billion, Setting a New Standard for Low-Density Living in Phuket’s Iconic Bang Tao