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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  / 7 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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Lee Zii Jia, who was represented by his coaches Wong Tat Meng and Liew Daren and manager Lee Zii Yi, explained the reason behind the shuttler’s stance, adding that he no longer required help to realise his medal hopes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Shuttler Zii Jia turns down chance to join Road to Gold programme, says committee 

The Briton, who turned 21 on Monday, has not played since April after undergoing operations on both wrists and also an ankle. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Raducanu delays comeback after ‘challenging year’

Based on the progress shown under the guidance of head coach Kim Pan Gon, which has seen Malaysia now ranked among the top 24 teams in Asia, there is no doubt that this Harimau Malaya squad can create history by going beyond the second round of the World Cup Qualifiers this time. — Bernama pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Harimau Malaya aim to create history by getting past second round of World Cup qualifiers

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has been ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina with a foot injury, the Brazilian football federation announced yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Ederson misses Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers with foot injury

Paris has linked Azerbaijani figures to a disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing France’s reputation as host of the 2024 Olympic Games. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

France detects Azerbaijan-linked campaign to smear Olympic bid

Brazil forward Neymar is recovering well from the knee surgery he had after suffering an injury last month but there is still no forecast of when he will be able to return to action, national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said today. — Reuters pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Neymar responding well to treatment, says Brazil’s team doctor 

Uruguay’s record goal scorer Luis Suarez yesterday received his first call-up under new coach Marcelo Bielsa who named the 36-year-old in his squad to face Argentina this week in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Suarez returns to Uruguay squad for Argentina clash

Manchester United could be without Rasmus Hojlund for a critical Champions League trip to Galatasaray, while Christian Eriksen will be sidelined for a month in the latest injury blow to the Red Devils. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Man U, Denmark suffer Hojlund, Eriksen injury blow

Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 at the ATP Finals on yesterday. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Zverev overpowers Alcaraz, Medvedev prevails in ATP Finals Russian derby

A hearse carrying the coffin of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton is driven past Old Trafford stadium. — AFP pic
Sports / 14 Nov 2023

Thousands line Manchester streets to bid final farewell to Bobby Charlton

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer scores their fourth goal from the penalty spot in a match against Manchester City - Stamford Bridge, London, November 12, 2023. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Chelsea’s Palmer wins England call-up for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Tottenham Hotspur’s Ben Davies in action with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, November 11, 2023. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Wales ‘never stopped believing’ in Euro 2024 bid, says Davies

Former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, a World Cup winner in 2010, takes over at Como after Moreno Longo was sacked, with the club saying it was looking for a new man to take the permanent job. — Picture from social media
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Fabregas becomes interim Como coach in managerial bow

Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund reacts during a match against Luton Town at Old Trafford, Manchester, November 11, 2023. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Man United’s Hojlund, Eriksen withdrawn from Denmark team duty

FAM president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said that that the national team under coach Kim Pan Gon would gain more benefits if successful in qualifying for the third round of the 2026 World Cup. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

Qualifying for World Cup 2026 FAM’s main priority, says president 

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) announced in a statement today that fans can enjoy the ‘early bird’ campaign, which provides a discount for tickets purchased before December 15. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 Nov 2023

BAM: Malaysia Open 2024 tickets on sale from Wednesday