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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

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 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  / 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

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

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

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

Sansiri, Thailand's Most Trusted Brand, Launches ‘the Society’: A New Social Space In Cherngtalay-Bang Tao, Phuket, Set To Become A Global Brand

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

Vietnam pushes for prompt removal of the ‘IUU Yellow Card’

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

Commerce Dot Com Wraps Up a Momentous 25th Anniversary Year with the Prestigious Digitech Best Brands Award 2024

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, MRCB said the agreement, signed on December 15, 2023, was intended for the submission of a non-binding conceptual proposal to MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 19 Dec 2024

KL-Singapore HSR project: MRCB issues termination notice for teaming agreement with Berjaya 

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

Phu Quoc welcomes the world’s most prestigious resort brands

At 6pm, the local currency depreciated to 4.5030/5080 against the greenback, compared to Wednesday’s close of 4.4670/4725. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Dec 2024

Ringgit continues to extend loss on Fed’s hawkish turn

at 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 0.03 per cent or 0.51 of-a-point to 1,600.09 from Wednesday’s close of 1,599.58. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 19 Dec 2024

Bursa Malaysia ends slightly higher despite weak market breadth

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

The Top 7 Best Places to Work in Egypt for 2024 revealed

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

Vinhomes and Nomura Real Estate Group sign MoU for strategic cooperation in real estate development

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

WePlay Christmas Carnival: WePlay App Officially Announces Christmas Live Stream Collaboration with Alfea from G22

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

Xanh SM forms strategic partnerships with leading Indonesian firms to advance sustainable green mobility

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

CTF Life Named Kai Tak Sports Park’s Exclusive Founding Insurance Partner Launching Community Fencing Programme to Nurture Future World-class Fencers

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Money / 19 Dec 2024

The Top 5 Best Places to Work in Thailand for 2024 revealed

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Top 3 Best Places to Work in Vietnam for 2024 revealed

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