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Signature ABC at Lubiantan ABC in Cheras. –– Pictures by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 9 h ago

Why folks line up for the ABC, prawn mee and ‘nasi lemak ayam rendang’ at this ‘lubiantan’ in Cheras

An undated file photo shows the Royal Malaysia Police logo outside the federal police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Toyota Hilux driver leads cops in 180km chase from Muar to KL, then gets away

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar (centre) with the outgoing deputy state police chief Afandi Senin (left) who will be replaced by lNor Azizi Maarof (right) at the Johor police contingent headquarters in Johor Baru November 21, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Police arrest six men after 180km high-speed chase from Muar to KL, recover two rented vehicles

Three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed while another pregnant woman sustained critical injuries after a Perodua Viva they were in skidded near a shopping mall in Putrajaya late last night. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Pregnant woman among three killed in Putrajaya crash, another pregnant woman critically injured

A general view of the Kuala Lumpur city centre on January 10, 2023. —Picture by Firdaus Latif
Opinion  / 8 h ago

Kuala Lumpur: A city under other people

If you’re a TNG eWallet user, you must complete your eKYC process by December 20, 2024 to ensure seamless and full access to your eWallet. –– SoyaCincau pic
Tech-gadgets  / 4 h ago

Unverified TNG eWallet users will gradually lose access starting Dec 20: Here’s how to check and complete the eKYC process

File picture of the road where the incident happen. The 10-year-old girl, confirmed to be brain dead following a fall from her bicycle in an accident in Kuang last Thursday, died at 10am yesterday at Sungai Buloh Hospital. — Picture courtesy of the police
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Selangor police: 10-year-old girl in Kuang dies after bicycle fall, trousers caught in chain, hit-and-run ruled out

A lorry driver fell into a micro-sleep while driving, causing an accident on the North-South Expressway (NSE) that killed a toddler and injured seven others in Muar. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Three-year-old dies, seven injured in North-South Expressway crash as lorry driver’s micro-sleep causes collision with family’s car

Najib’s lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on October 30, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

After Shafee complains about Najib’s SRC trial reports, NUJ says don’t blame the media

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Life  / 11 h ago

Silent killer: Colon cancer highly treatable, but third leading cause of cancer deaths

School students use an illegal route on a boat to cross the Malaysia-Thailand border to start the school session November 19, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Immigration to open Rantau Panjang ICQS at 6am, offer RM10 annual pass and considering special lane for students crossing Kelantan-Thai border

A photo posted online shows the freezer where the woman’s body had been stored for the past three years.
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Woman in Taman OUG freezer died from blows to chest, police say

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the government’s current priority is completing and further developing projects such as the Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double-track rail project and the East Coast Rail Link. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

KL-Singapore HSR plans pending approval as Cabinet prioritises existing rail development projects like Gemas-JB line and ECRL, says Amir Hamzah

People cross a street in the Omotesando shopping area in Tokyo on November 15, 2024. Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely followed by South Koreans, a global survey by a French research firm showed. — AFP pic
Life  / 11 h ago

No sex or romance: Japan, South Korea trail global satisfaction rankings, Ipsos survey finds

China is the second-largest export market for cognac after the United States and the industry’s most profitable territory, accounting for US$1.7 billion in exports last year. — Reuters pic
Money  / 11 h ago

Hennessy’s potential move to bottle cognac in China sparks French worker protests

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The AI model, which processes symptom data from patients, helps distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, ensuring antibiotics are only prescribed when necessary. — AFP pic
Singapore / 22 h ago

Singapore General Hospital develops AI system to tackle pneumonia, combat growing antibiotic resistance

In Singapore, it is common for patrons to buy flower garlands for female hostesses and performers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Singapore / 22 h ago

In Singapore, jealous man jailed for ‘brutal’ assault on ex after flowers from admirer spark fury

Legha Pawan, who was originally charged on July 2 with causing death by a rash act, now faces an amended charge of voluntarily causing hurt that results in grievous harm. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 1d ago

Man accused of pushing another into Singapore River, causing drowning, faces five years’ jail on amended charge

Labubu is a popular collectible vinyl doll known for its adorable, quirky design, limited-edition releases, and strong appeal to fans of cute culture and designer toys. — Picture via Facebook/Popmart
Singapore / 1d ago

RM16,000 fine for woman caught smuggling Labubu dolls, luxury bags into Singapore from London

A booth of OKX cryptocurrency exchange is seen at Hong Kong Web3 Festival, in Hong Kong, China April 13, 2023. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 1d ago

Crypto exchange OKX launches Singapore dollar funds transfer service for local customers

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has issued a warning to food delivery platform Foodpanda for misleading advertising related to its Pandapro subscription service. — SoyaCincau pic
Singapore / 1d ago

Foodpanda Singapore warned over ‘free delivery’ ad misleading consumers

Fernando was handed the molestation charge on November 14, but court documents did not reveal why it took 20 years for him to be brought to court over the alleged offence. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 1d ago

Man linked to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore charged with molestation of 12-year-old girl in 2004

A third man, 42, who sustained injuries at the scene and was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, was also arrested for possession of a weapon. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 1d ago

Midnight brawl in Woodlands: Two nabbed for rioting, one for possession of a deadly weapon

Idris Ami, 60, was accused of promoting actions contrary to Islamic law to a group of individuals known as 'Kumpulan Cahaya’, allowing the opposite sex to embrace, claiming it was based on love from the heart rather than physical desire. –– Bernama pic
Singapore / 1d ago

Singaporean who claimed to be a prophet jailed for promoting deviant Islamic doctrines in Negeri Sembilan

A representative said the giveaway is intended to show appreciation to parents, but he wouldn’t reveal how much each bag costs, how many are available, or how many parents are eligible for the offer. — AFP file pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore tuition centre offers free Coach bags to parents — but only if they are ‘loyal’

Analysts expect South-east Asia’s top performing stock market in 2024 to continue its momentum next year as the central bank unveils stimulus measures to further boost the market. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts

The case, which involves charges under the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) and the spreading of offensive material, has drawn attention due to the psychological and professional damage suffered by the victim. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore man confesses to using fake Facebook profiles to share anti-Islam posts, targeting ‘arrogant’ NS mate

The planned upgrade includes a fourth tower, a 15,000-seat ‘live’ entertainment arena, and expanded conference facilities, with completion targeted for early 2031, subject to regulatory approval. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Marina Bay Sands aims for RM40b financing, largest in Singapore

The case, one of Singapore’s largest money laundering investigations, began in 2021 following reports of foreigners using forged documents to launder funds. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore closes cases against 15 in billion-dollar laundering scandal after RM6.18b in assets surrendered

This follows a record fine of S$2.25 million (RM7.51 million) imposed on Resorts World Sentosa in December 2023 for failing to conduct mandatory due diligence checks on cash deposits of S$5,000 or more from third parties into customers’ accounts. — TODAY file pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore slashes Resorts World Sentosa’s casino licence tenure over ‘unsatisfactory’ tourism gaps

Shop owner Derrick He said the machine drew a larger crowd after he stocked it with 11 Labubu dolls from ‘The Monsters Tasty Macarons Series’.
Singapore / 2d ago

Three Yishun boys accused of tilting claw machine to steal hyped Labubu dolls worth RM1,000