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Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP

Singapore / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

According to the writer, the man who claims to be fighting for Ukraine is actually leading it straight into the abyss, and America has been played. —AFP pic

What You Think / 12 h ago

The comedian who would be king — Che Ran

The writer says Malaysian public healthcare must move beyond the current heavy reliance on general taxation and suggests a focus shift on preventing diseases rather than expensive cures. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s healthcare system: A ticking time bomb demanding urgent reform — Shahrul Azman Abd Razak

The Kecik-Kecik Group Show at Hin Bus Depot in 2023. Organised by Penang Art District (PAD), the exhibition showcases Malaysian contemporary art at prices below RM2,000, making it more affordable. — Picture courtesy of PAD

Life / 14 h ago

Could Penang’s art scene handle a biennale?

Donald Trump today designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world. — File pic by Reuters

World / 12 h ago

Trump designates English as official language of US

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arrival to attend a bilateral meeting in central London. – Pic by AFP

World / 10 h ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK’s Starmer

Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP

Singapore / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

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The ongoing legal and public dispute between property tycoon Kwek Leng Beng and his son, Sherman Kwek, took another turn on Thursday (February 27), with the younger Kwek pointing to his father’s associate — Dr Catherine Wu, 65, an adviser to the board of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C), a subsidiary of CDL — as the root of the conflict within City Developments Limited (CDL).

Singapore / 2d ago

Behind the CDL boardroom feud: Sherman Kwek blames father’s ex-PA, board adviser for power struggle in Singapore

Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng is scheduled to plead guilty on April 2 to two charges related to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau’s (CPIB) investigation into former Singapore transport minister S. Iswaran. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to plead guilty on April 2 in case linked to Iswaran’s corruption probe

Thai police arrested a 39-year-old was in Bangkok following a joint operation with Singaporean authorities. -- AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Thai cops arrest Singaporean suspected of global cyber attacks

A Singaporean man who was sentenced to 13 years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane for raping his co-conspirator's wife has lost his appeal. — Screengrab from Google Street View

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore’s drugged wives rape ring: Member who claims trial loses appeal against conviction, sentence

NTUC FairPrice will offer the freebies in 59 of its stores. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore supermarket chain FairPrice to give away 75,000 free snacks, drinks to Muslim customers this Ramadan

Activists attend a candlelight vigil against the impending execution of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, sentenced to death for drug trafficking into Singapore, outside the Singaporean embassy in Kuala Lumpur on February 19, 2025. -- Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 2d ago

After Malaysian Pannir gets reprieve, Singaporean death row inmate Hamzah also granted last-minute stay of execution

Singapore faces scrutiny from the United States over allegations that DeepSeek circumvented US export restrictions on advanced Nvidia chips. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Nvidia chips for DeepSeek? Three men charged with fraud as Singapore comes under US scrutiny

Assistant Commissioner of Police M Malathi, emphasised that shop theft cases are taken seriously. – Pic via Facebook/Singapore Police Force

Singapore / 27 Feb 2025

Traveller arrested for shoplifting at Changi Airport upon return to Singapore

An Indonesian man who failed to declare US$20,000 (RM88,835) cash he was carrying while entering Singapore will be charged for failure to declare cross-border movement of cash and money laundering offences. – File pic by TODAY

Singapore / 27 Feb 2025

Indonesian entering Singapore to be charged with money laundering after failing to declare US$20,000 cash

The Supremely Gourmet Premium Dark Chocolate (96g) from New Zealand has been recalled by retailer, Redmart, for the undeclared ingredient of milk. – Pic via supremelygourmet.co.nz

Singapore / 27 Feb 2025

Redmart recalls imported New Zealand dark chocolate for undeclared milk allergen

File picture of people walking along the promenade next to installations of the Yuewen Wonderland event at Marina Bay in Singapore on February 18, 2025. Singapore will invest S$60 million (RM198.6 million) over the next two years to further catalyse research and development in space technologies and support their subsequent translation. — AFP pic

Singapore / 26 Feb 2025

Singapore invests S$60m in space technology R&D, launches Earth Observation Initiative

Singapore’s Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam and Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng filed defamation suits against Bloomberg an one of its reporter. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 26 Feb 2025

Singapore minister duo sue Bloomberg, reporter for alleged defamation over property transactions

Kwek Leng Beng said he has initiated legal proceedings to address what he described as an attempt by his son, along with board members Philip Lee, Wong Ai Ai, and other directors, to consolidate control over CDL’s board.

Singapore / 26 Feb 2025

Battle for control: In Singapore, CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng moves to oust CEO son over alleged boardroom coup

A screen capture shows the Elections Department (ELD) website.

Singapore / 26 Feb 2025

Singapore’s ELD warns voters over fake notice claiming electoral roll removal

An illustrative file photograph shows a gavel being used on a bench. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 26 Feb 2025

Five gang members get prison time, whipping over deadly brawl near Singapore’s Concorde Hotel

At least S$1.1 billion was lost to scams in Singapore in 2024. — AFP pic

Singapore / 25 Feb 2025

Singapore sees record surge in cybercrime, S$1.1b lost to scams in 2024