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A person watches a TV screen broadcasting a news report on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and the following announcement that he will lift the martial law, after parliamentary vote, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

S.Korean president abandons martial law attempt

Vivy and Fadzaruddin are expected to be charged in court on December 5, 2024 in connection with the RM43.9m investment losses involving Khazanah, PNB. — File picture courtesy of FashionValet
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

FashionValet founders Vivy Yusof, Fadzaruddin to face charges tomorrow linked to Khazanah, PNB investment losses

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur on December 4, 2024 where he is testifying as a witness in his own defence for the main 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Najib: ‘Only fools would believe’ I would risk my career to receive just US$20m as Malaysia’s most powerful person

A Chinese man spent three days trapped in a 12-metre-deep abandoned well in a remote forest in Thailand, with his calls for help mistaken by villagers for ghostly noises. — Picture via Facebook/Mae Sot Pitakkarn Foundation
Life  / 4 h ago

Chinese man trapped in well in Thailand for three days as villagers mistake cries for help for ghostly sounds

The couple fled Singapore in 2005 during investigations into Ng’s alleged misuse of electronic scrap from his company, Citiraya Industries, which defrauded clients of over US$51 million (RM228 million). — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Singapore  / 7 h ago

Singapore tycoon behind RM228m electronic scrap scam arrested in Johor after 19 years on the run

People wearing protective face masks walk on a wooden platform running along the River of Life in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

After nearly RM4b spent, FT ministry scraps five out of 12 River of Life projects as ‘not significant enough’

Dumpling fans assemble: Get your fix at Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling with their boiled dumplings filled with pork mixed with a choice of cabbage, spring onions, chives and prawn. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Everyone is heading to PJ Section 14’s Wong Shi Fu Taiwan Dumpling for a taste of their dumplings, fried rice and stir-fried string beans

Under the Moneylenders Act 1951, moneylenders are required to apply for a licence from the Registrar of Moneylenders. This licence, unless revoked earlier, is valid for two years, and moneylenders must apply for renewal at least 60 days before it expires. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

How to spot a loan shark: Crucial warning signs every borrower must know

Unusually heavy rain that continued for more than 13 hours with rainfall reaching 92.5 millimetres (mm) per hour at the Ulu Kinta Dam was the cause of the flash floods at Arena Kepayang Putra, Fair Park here, on December 1. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Housing minister: 13 hours of continuous rain causes flash floods in Ipoh’s Arena Kepayang Putra

Social media platforms like TikTok have become the new avenue for loan sharks, replacing traditional posters on trees and lamp posts. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Beware, loan sharks are now on Tik Tok! Here’s how they bait students using social media influencers

Masidi Manjun claims a recent video posted online alleging him of involvement in a money-for-mineral prospecting licence to be doctored and aimed to tarnish his reputation. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Sabah minister Masidi Manjun volunteers statement to MACC after alleged bribery video spreads

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the additional routes will connect five major destination in the country - Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang, enabling the states involved to share in the tourism benefits while offering various travel options. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Tourism minister announces 10 new international flight routes to boost Malaysia’s global appeal

A man chants slogans during a rally calling for the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul December 4, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Foreign Ministry urges Malaysians in South Korea to stay informed as martial law is lifted

US presidents traditionally dole out pardons as they leave office but Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter is a rare instance involving a family member. — Reuters pic
World  / 9 h ago

Family first: Biden joins list of US presidents pardoning relatives

After Trump first took office in 2017, his relations with Macron had the initial makings of a bromance. — AFP file pic
World  / 19 h ago

Trump makes global comeback with first international trip for Notre Dame grand reopening

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How can there be a fair trial if prosecution blocks access to important documents, moans Wan Saiful Wan Jan. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 16 Nov 2024

The law seeks to ensure fairness of a trial — Hafiz Hassan

Tabung Haji stands as a beacon of financial awareness and cultural identity, inspiring generations to save for meaningful goals and contributing to a more resilient and financially aware society. — Picture by Hari Anggara
What You Think / 16 Nov 2024

Tabung Haji: Building financial and spiritual foundations — Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

Road safety is a shared responsibility of all. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
What You Think / 16 Nov 2024

Prioritising accountability and responsibility on the roads — Idris Adewale Ahmed

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks to reporters after a roundtable programme in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 17, 2024. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 15 Nov 2024

He ain’t a whistleblower — Hafiz Hassan

Hobbies, like crocheting, can be a form of escapism. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 14 Nov 2024

Healthy escapism: How simple pleasures can build resilience and community — Nurul Wahilah Abdul Latif

Mercu Alam Bina at Universiti Malaya stands as a lasting tribute to Professor Emeritus Ezrin Arbi. — Picture by the author
What You Think / 14 Nov 2024

The enduring influence of Ezrin Arbi on Malaysia’s architectural landscape — Zuraini Md Ali and Mastura Adam

According to the author, the frequency and magnitude of climate change-related hazards such as droughts, wildfires, flash floods, and landslides have left the city and its residents vulnerable to further shocks and stresses. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 13 Nov 2024

Building resilient Kuala Lumpur — Camelia May Li Kusumo

A young actress plays the role of Giorgia, 10, forced to marry Paolo, 47, during a happening organised by Amnesty International to denounce child marriage, in this file picture taken on October 27, 2016 in Rome. — AFP pic
What You Think / 12 Nov 2024

Ending child marriage: Crucial step to curb teenage pregnancies and safeguard Malaysia’s future — Sisters in Islam

According to the author, clearly again, the immunity accorded to judges and other judicial officers is only a qualified immunity given to the judicial officer who acted in good faith and believed to have jurisdiction to carry out the act or make the impugned order. — Picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 11 Nov 2024

No blanket immunity — Hafiz Hassan

A general view of Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 10 Nov 2024

Upholding academic freedom is a scholar’s imperative — Zahiruddin Fitri Abu Hassan

The author (second from right) discussing his project with the community in Taman Klang Perdana. — Picture by Nahrizul Adib Kadri
What You Think / 09 Nov 2024

Learn to value what counts — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Government-linked companies are instrumental in driving Malaysia's economic development, managing critical sectors such as finance, infrastructure, and telecommunications.  — Picture by Miera Zulyana
What You Think / 09 Nov 2024

Strengthening accountability and public trust in GLCs — Zarina Zakaria

Section 2 of the Prison Act 1995 (Act 537) defines a prisoner as “a person, whether convicted or not, under confinement in a prison and in relation to a convicted prisoner, includes a prisoner released on parole”. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think / 08 Nov 2024

House arrest for remand prisoners is not objectionable in principle — Hafiz Hassan

Cities are places where people forge connections, cultivate identities, and envision their futures. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 08 Nov 2024

Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future — Hamdan Abdul Majeed

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said house arrests apply only to those in remand detention awaiting their trial dates. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
What You Think / 08 Nov 2024

It’s best to wait for the Bill on House Arrest to be drafted — Hafiz Hassan

Saifuddin said the proposed law on house arrest was designed to provide first-time offenders with a second chance. — Pixabay pic
What You Think / 07 Nov 2024

What will be the sentence for a prisoner in Malaysia to be eligible for home detention? — Hafiz Hassan