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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 14 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

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  / 14 h ago

Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

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  / 18 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

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  / 14 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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

Mohd Isa Abdul Karim (centre) was charged with seven counts of accepting RM26,300 in bribes for processing foreign marriage registrations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Kangar mosque imam charged with taking RM26,300 in bribes for registering Muslim marriages held abroad

The sentence was upheld due to defendant Liang Yu-chih’s intention to kill, the cruelty of his actions and the high risk of him reoffending, it reported the court said in a news statement.
World  / 11 h ago

Taiwan upholds death sentence for man convicted of Malaysian student’s brutal murder in 2020

When asked if Jho Low had made any proposals, former chief executive officer of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) Arul Kanda Kandasamy said there was one in particular that involved an investment on Al Maryah Island, a financial district in Abu Dhabi. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Former CEO Arul Kanda says he met Jho Low in Abu Dhabi four years prior to joining 1MDB

During the confirmation hearing, which was broadcast across major US networks, Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from US Senator Tammy Duckworth, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, regarding his understanding of Asean member states and their strategic significance. — Reuters pic
World  / 11 h ago

‘Do your homework’: Trump’s defence nominee under fire for lack of Asean knowledge in senate hearing as senator issues warning

The lorry driver, 73, and his Bangladeshi assistant aged 44, died at the scene of the crash atKM 226.5 northbound on the PLUS Highway Senawang–Ayer Keroh on January 15, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/INFO-INFO SEMASA,Kemalangan,Bencana,Jenayah di Pahang & Luar Pahang V.2
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Four-vehicle crash on NSE near Senawang claims lives of lorry driver, assistant, and college student; five others severely injured

Five people across three generations in a family were killed in a two-car collision on Jalan Nenasi-Rompin in Pahang on January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Pahang Sultan calls for more street lights after three generations in family die in Pekan-Nenasi-Rompin crash, says will inspect them personally

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the state will explore mining if there really is gold in Lenggong as claimed. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Gold rush in Lenggeng after Gemas? Negeri Sembilan authorities investigate claims of discovery

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Most of Sweden’s immigrants have come from conflict-ridden countries such as the former Yugoslavia, Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Iran and Iraq. — Reuters pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Paradigm shift? Sweden says can pay nearly RM150,000 per head to immigrants who leave voluntarily

Supporters of Donald Trump gather near Shelby Park ahead of his visit to the US-Mexico border, in Eagle Pass, Texas, on February 29, 2024. — AFP pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Here’s why Trump is reviving the Cold War-era ‘red scare’ against US presidential challenger Kamala Harris

Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was released on bail by India’s top court. — AFP pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

India’s Supreme Court frees PM Modi’s top political foe jailed since March

An illustrative file photograph shows milk being poured into a glass. ― AFP pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Got ‘fish milk’? Proposal for substitute to cow’s milk in Indonesian free lunch scheme causes a splash

Laura Loomer arrives ahead of former U.S. President Donald Trump's debate with Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

‘Ugly, racist poison’: White House denounces Trump for ties with conspiracy theorist spouting hateful, divisive rhetoric

A person holds an umbrella displaying the Palestinian flag during a march through London, during a National Day of Action for Palestine on September 7, 2024. — AFP pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Spain hosts ministers from Muslim, European countries to seek two-state solution for Palestine

Delegates arrive at the venue of the 11th Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center on September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

‘Peace is the only way out’: China defence minister calls for ‘negotiation’ to end Ukraine, Gaza wars

World / 13 Sep 2024

Change of mindset and working patterns: Jokowi to spend final weeks of term in new, yet unfinished capital Nusantara

A poll by YouGov earlier this year found more than half of the Britain public do not trust the police to solve crimes, and over a third said they have no faith in the police to maintain law and order. — Reuters pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

The system is broken: Britain crime minister’s bag stolen at police conference

The United Nations General Assembly in May overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member. — AFP pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

With its people now granted a seat, can Palestine actually be a full UN member state next? Here’s how it works

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures while speaking during a campaign rally in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. September 12, 2024. — Reuters pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Trump claims victory despite thumping by Harris, declares no more debates amid fight for swing states

Billionaire Elon Musk (centre) did not take kindly to Australian laws that would make tech giants responsible for misinformation. — Reuters pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Told by Australia to be responsible for misinformation, X owner Elon Musk cries ‘fascists’

A man carries an AI-generated image of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump carrying cats away from Haitian immigrants, a reference to falsehoods spread about Springfield, Ohio, during a campaign rally for Trump at the Tucson Music Hall in Tucson, Arizona, September 12, 2024 — AFP pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Govt of US city falsely accused by Trump over eating pets evacuated due to bomb threat by anti-immigration local

Every September world leaders travel to New York to address the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly session. — Reuters pic
World / 13 Sep 2024

Explainer: What is the UNGA and what will the world leaders talk about?

South Korea today declared a special emergency medical response period for two weeks in September and said it would use all available resources to ensure services, as a strike by young doctors increases strains on the medical system. — Reuters pic
World / 12 Sep 2024

South Korea to raise medical fees, declares special emergency for Chuseok holiday as doctors strike continues

The Bali Urban Subway will be an underground system designed to connect major tourist hubs such as Seminyak, Sanur, and Ubud with I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. — Reuters pic
World / 12 Sep 2024

No more angkot and dokar? Bali finally to get a subway line, but concerns over reliance on China