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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

A spokesman for the Save Taman Desa Coalition proposes that the vacant land next to the abandoned school be turned into a transportation hub. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

This comforting bowl of Pan Mee sparked off a round of visits to Restoran Tai Kar Ho by my group of friends. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

Restoran Tai Kar Ho: A place to delve deep into neighbourhood of Taman United as you slurp comforting bowls of ‘pan mee’, ‘kai si hor fun’ and ‘wantan mee’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

According to a source, the individuals — four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 — were detained around 7pm yesterday, after appearing for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

An illustration featuring US President-elect Donald Trump holding Bitcoin is displayed outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, China, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5m to crypto scam in Johor

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy told the court that the money was used to purchase a luxury yacht and real estate, one of which was registered under Kassem Dean, the husband of singer Alicia Keys. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sued by 1MDB, ex-CEO Arul Kanda tells court no personal knowledge funds used to buy US$1.3m worth of jewellery for Rosmah

In a statement, EPF said the recent decision to make a voluntary general offer for MAHB’s shares at RM11 per share as part of a consortium reflects a separate, long-term strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth and returns. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 12 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

In a note, CIMB Securities said this is due to the off-takers for YTL Power’s AI data centres (DCs) being US hyper-scalers, including Nvidia, which are not subject to the limits. — Shutterstock pic
Money  / 13 h ago

YTL Power expected to attain NVEU status amid new US global AI chip policy, says CIMB Securities

After being shown the transcripts of two audio recordings of alleged phone conversations between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the then crown prince Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al-Nahyan in 2016, Najib agreed that he did make a ‘personal request’ in the second phone conversation regarding Riza Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Najib admits asking UAE crown prince to help clear moviemaker stepson Riza Aziz of 1MDB money claims

A motorcade believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his arrest drives down a road, in Seoul January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

LUAS said the pink discharge was detected around 6.40pm January 14, 2025 and tracing the final discharge point to a factory in the Beranang industrial area, which feeds into the Beranang and Semenyih rivers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

Visitors watch the BYD Yangwang U9 electric vehicle (EV) by Chinese car manufacturer BYD on display at Singapore Motorshow in Singapore on January 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Money  / 16 h ago

In escalating tech war, US to ban Chinese tech from smart cars

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Both Aespa and Illit will be having comebacks on October 21 with contrasting concepts. — Picture composite via official X accounts of Illit/Aespa
Showbiz / 23 Sep 2024

Friendly rivalry or possible fanwars? Aespa and HYBE’s Illit to both have comeback on Oct 21 (VIDEO)

Perry and the AFL have reached an agreement for her to include just one new song for her performance. — Picture from Instagram/katyperry
Showbiz / 23 Sep 2024

Pop star Katy Perry and Australian Football League finally reach agreement on song choice for her AFL Grand Final performance

Jungkook's cryptic message of support for NewJeans continues to be at the center of debate among fans after a Youtube video pointed to his support actually being a veiled condemnation of Hee-jin. — Picture from Instagram/Big Hit
Showbiz / 23 Sep 2024

HYBE vs Min Hee-jin: Fans debate BTS' Jungkook's allegiance after a Youtuber claims star was taking a swipe at former ADOR CEO

Transgender singer-songwriter Xavian Wu performs at a party during International Transgender Day of Visibility in Hong Kong, China, March 31, 2024. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 22 Sep 2024

‘I don’t want to hide’: HK transgender singer SY seeks voice through music as he undergoes transition

Zhang Jie reached out to the owner of the number to apologise three days later. — Picture from Instagram/justforstar
Showbiz / 22 Sep 2024

Popular China singer Zhang Jie shares made-up phone number during a concert, fans bombard unsuspecting Shanghai stranger with calls and messages

Zhu Jian, 69, on the set of a micro movie during a filming session at a banquet hall, in Zhengzhou, Henan province. — Reuters
Showbiz / 22 Sep 2024

Low brow and vulgar? Micro dramas shake up China's film industry, aim for Hollywood  

Jennie's management said both the Blackpink idol and BamBam were merely having a meal together as friends. — Picture from instagram/jpeghype
Showbiz / 21 Sep 2024

Blackpink’s Jennie and GOT7’s BamBam dating? They’re just friends dining out, says her agency

The Music Bank in Madrid concert scheduled for next month at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, has been abruptly canceled by Spanish football club Real Madrid. — Image from Music Bank
Showbiz / 21 Sep 2024

South Korea's ‘Music Bank’ production demands apology from Spanish football club Real Madrid for cancellation of concert at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

TAG PR controversial clients include Johnny Depp, Drake and YouTuber Logan Paul. — Pictures from Instagram/johnnydepp, champagnepapi, loganpaul
Showbiz / 21 Sep 2024

South Korean entertainment giant HYBE's new RM106M acquisition: PR firm with controversial clients like Johnny Depp, Drake and Logan Paul

Sean ‘Diddy’ has been placed on suicide watch in detention while awaiting trial. — PIcture from AFP
Showbiz / 21 Sep 2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs placed on suicide watch while awaiting trial — rapper ‘in shock’, mental state unclear

At one point in his life, Santesh took a job as a factory line worker before becoming a lorry driver’s assistant, loading and unloading supplies for wet markets. — Picture By Yusof Mat Isa.
Showbiz / 21 Sep 2024

‘Amalina Santesh’: From factory floors to comedy fame, tickling Malaysia’s funny bone with a Tamil-Malay twist

Jin from the superstar K-pop group BTS is making waves again with his appearance in the October 2024 issue of Vogue Korea. — Picture via Instagram/Vogue Korea
Showbiz / 20 Sep 2024

BTS’ Jin stuns in Vogue Korea’s October 2024 issue, as photoshoot with Fred Jewellery goes viral (VIDEO)

‘Traslados’ directed by Argentine Nicolas Gil Lavedra in Buenos Aires on September 17, 2024. ‘Traslados’ is a documentary that evokes the so-called ‘death flights’ that occurred during the military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983), in which airplanes were used to throw live people into the sea, among them several members of the NGO Madres de Plaza de Mayo and two French nuns, with the aim of making the bodies disappear. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 20 Sep 2024

Documentary ‘Traslados’ uncovers grim truth on Argentina’s ‘death flights’, bringing dictatorship horrors to light

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, whose skill and nonchalance won the internet at the Paris Olympics, has landed her first acting role — as an assassin. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 20 Sep 2024

‘Killer duo’: Viral Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji secures first acting role as assassin, joining Indian actress Anushka Sen

Director Jared Bush attends the premiere for the film ‘Encanto’ at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California November 3, 2021. Walt Disney Animation Studios yesterday named Bush as its new chief creative officer, effective immediately. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 20 Sep 2024

Disney Animation Studios appoints Oscar-winning director Jared Bush as new creative chief, with focus on ‘Moana’, ‘Zootopia’ sequels

BTS fans claim former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin was against BTS and oppose her possible return. — Photo via Facebook/ bangtan.official
Showbiz / 19 Sep 2024

ARMY vs Bunnies: It's the battle of the Kpop fandoms as BTS fans publicly oppose return of former ADOR CEO