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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 9 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 8 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  / 18 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  / 18 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  / 14 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  / 16 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 10 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  / 18 h ago

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

Testifying in his own defence in his trial involving RM2 billion of 1MDB funds which allegedly entered his bank account, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he had sent his then special officer Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin alone to China to explore if the latter was interested in infrastructure projects in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Najib: China never settled 1MDB debts; I used Jho Low for 2016 ECRL talks there as wanted quick riches for Malaysia

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Block 653 Yishun Avenue 4, the scene of the knife attack on October 10, 2022. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 30 Sep 2024

In Singapore, youth gets six years’ jail for killing abusive father after years of torment and taunts near Yishun home

Tests completed include a stress test using a locomotive to ensure the rails are sturdy and an endurance test simulating a fully loaded train with sandbags. — Picture from Facebook/Land Transport Authority
Singapore / 30 Sep 2024

Singapore’s MRT disruption: Damaged rail segments on East-West Line replaced, tests underway for service restoration

SMRT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced today that 12 new cracks have been discovered along the rail connecting the Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations on the East-West Line in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/SMRT
Singapore / 29 Sep 2024

New cracks delay resumption of MRT services on East-West Line in Singapore to October 1

A guide explaining the soy sauce production process to participants at the Tai Hua soy sauce factory on July 26, 2024. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 29 Sep 2024

‘We’re fully booked’: Singapore businesses see strong demand for factory tours as visitors seek behind-the-scenes access

In Singapore, 'mamak shops' are sundry kiosks located at the 'void deck' of the HDB flats. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 29 Sep 2024

Singapore ‘mamak shops’ sell sundry goods — as costs rise and foot traffic falls, more of them are closing for good

Singapore has seen a rise in the demand for these off-the-street medications, despite the serious legal and health implications involved. — AFP pic
Singapore / 29 Sep 2024

Suspicious stash: Singaporeans turn to illegal ‘street peddlers’ selling medicine from back of their bikes

A 47-year-old man was sentenced to 16 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane by the High Court after pleading guilty to charges of rape, drug possession, and drug use. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 28 Sep 2024

Singapore father gets 16 years jail, 12 strokes of rotan for raping daughter he just met following prison release

A 49-year-old man pleaded guilty to voyeurism charges today for recording his niece in various states of undress and creating deepfake pornographic videos of her. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 27 Sep 2024

In Singapore, man pleads guilty to recording voyeuristic videos of niece, creating deepfake porn using her face

Ng Siak Hai, 88, pleaded guilty to two counts of driving without due care and attention. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 27 Sep 2024

Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh founder, 88, pleads guilty after deadly crash in Singapore, gets S$14,000 fine

Over 300 engineers and technicians are working around the clock to address the damage, which includes 34 rail breaks and several other critical components. — Picture via Facebook/SMRT
Singapore / 27 Sep 2024

MRT disruptions to continue, full service restoration for Singapore commuters expected by Sept 30

The term ‘Neet youth’ refers to youth, aged 15 to 24, not in employment, education or training. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 26 Sep 2024

Senior official: 17,000 Singapore youths aged 15-24 not in education, employment or training

The four-minute video, which circulated on WhatsApp and Telegram, depicted a teenage boy in a black T-shirt and jeans attacking a smaller student wearing the Qihua Primary School uniform, located in Woodlands. 
Singapore / 26 Sep 2024

Singapore cops arrest five teens for suspected rioting in Qihua Primary School assault

The man, who is still married to the victim’s mother, will begin his sentence on October 25. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 26 Sep 2024

In Singapore, jail, caning for stepdad who molested 11-year-old stepdaughter, once while wife was sleeping next to him

File photo of sachets of methamphetamine pictured among other drug paraphernalia at an undisclosed drug den in Manila June 20, 2016. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 26 Sep 2024

Singapore father of two admits to letting 14-year-old son smoke meth, faces seven years in jail

Singapore / 26 Sep 2024

Second day of ordeal for Singapore commuters as MRT services continue to be disrupted

Nearly 70 per cent of employers in Singapore consider the four-day work week to be a feasible option. — AFP pic
Singapore / 25 Sep 2024

Almost 70pc of Singaporean bosses think a four-day work week could work, but will they take the leap?