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A screen capture shows the poster for the UiTM event that said it was mandatory for non-Muslims to attend the event.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

UiTM denies Islamic religious camp mandatory for non-Muslims, says miscommunication

After less than four hours of deliberation, a Hong Kong High Court jury unanimously found that anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun, 60, was guilty of murdering his wife Wong Siew Fing, 47, and their 16-year-old daughter, Lily Khaw Li Ling.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Hong Kong jury unanimously finds Malaysian ex-professor guilty in lethal yoga ball murders of wife, teen daughter

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 / 6 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

World No. 28 Leong Jun Hao found himself trailing 1-11 in the opening game but mounted a stunning comeback to claim the victory. — AFP file pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Men's singles shuttler Jun Hao stuns China's Li Shifeng to reach second round of Indian Open

The national team comprising of Timmy Tan, Ahmad Muaz Mohd Fishol, Muhammad Rafiq Ismail and Tun Hakim Tun Hasnul Azam overcame a tough challenge from Puerto Rico to win 3-2 with scores of 203-179, 216-257, 197-180, 185-222 and 227-161 at the Top Bowl, Kai Tak Sports Park. — Picture from Facebook/IBF

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s men’s bowling team strikes gold with historic World Cup win

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 / 3 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5 million to crypto scam in Johor

The cafe operator revealed in a statement that it received 66,041 applications for 3.65 billion issue shares worth RM1.609 billion from the Malaysian public. — Picture from Facebook/Crowe Malaysia

Money / 17 h ago

Oriental Kopi IPO oversubscribed by 59.96 times, set for Jan 23 listing

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 / 3 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

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 / 3 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’

Four people — three men and a woman — had died at the scene of the crash involving three cars and two motorcycles this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fifth victim dies in horrific Kuching crash involving three cars and two motorcycles

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 / 2 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

On the investigation into Khairy Jamaluddin over his statement on the existence of an additional document allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said it would be completed within seven days. — Picture Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

IGP: Cops weighing remand extension of four including top broadcasting officer in money laundering case, Khairy probe on Najib house arrest claim to wrap up in a week

US President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy returns as he makes bold threats ahead of second term

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 / 3 h ago

In escalating tech war, US to ban Chinese tech from smart cars

Anwar landed at the Stansted Airport in London, the UK at 10.50pm local time on January 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar arrives in London for first UK visit since becoming PM for key talks on trade, education, climate

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Thai police hunt Cambodian mastermind behind drive-by shooting of ex-opposition lawmaker in Bangkok

Thai national Ekalak Paenoi, a suspect in the alleged killing of former lawmaker of the dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Lim Kimya, is escorted into a police van to transport him to the Criminal Court from Chana Songkram Police Station in Bangkok January 13, 2025. — AFP pic

BANGKOK, Jan 15 — Thai police said today they are hunting a Cambodian national believed to be the mastermind behind the killing of a Cambodian opposition politician in downtown Bangkok last week.Lim Kimya, a former lawmaker for the dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was shot dead last week by...

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India’s weather office issued an orange alert for Delhi, the second highest warning level, forecasting dense to very dense fog in many areas. — Reuters pic

World / 27 m ago

Train and flight delays hit northern India as dense fog blankets Delhi

Alcohol tainted with methanol is thought to be the cause, methanol being a toxic substance that can be added to liquor to increase its potency, but which can cause blindness, liver damage and death.

World / 2 h ago

11 die after drinking tainted alcohol in Istanbul

A chimney remains at the site of a home that was destroyed by the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Speculation rages as LA wildfire death toll hits 24, federal investigation launched

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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

2 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

NBC News, citing an unnamed official involved in planning the January 20 ceremony, said the three men will be seated together on the platform with prominent guests, including Trump cabinet nominees. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Tech titans Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump’s inauguration

Rescued miners are seen as they are processed by police after being rescued at the mine shaft where rescue operations are ongoing as attempts are made to rescue illegal miners who have been underground for months, in Stilfontein, South Africa, January 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

3 h ago

Death toll hits 36 as South Africa clears illegal gold mine

A demonstrator raises a placard during an protest calling for action to secure the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza since the October 2023, in front of the Israeli defence ministry in Tel Aviv January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

3 h ago

Qatar says Gaza truce talks in ‘final stages’

US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth grilled in Senate over women in combat stance

President Joe Biden’s announcements effectively roll back many of the sanctions put in place by President-elect Trump during his previous term ending in 2021. If they endure, they would represent the most significant advance in US-Cuba relations since the Obama-era detente. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

US-Cuba reset: Biden lifts terrorism label as Havana announces prisoner release

People gather inside the barricade blocking the road leading to the residence of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul January 15, 2025. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Ladders and chaos as South Korea authorities breach impeached president Yoon’s compound in fresh arrest bid

US President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, on November 19, 2024. — Reuters pic

6 h ago

Trump and Musk: What their partnership means for the White House and beyond

This aerial view shows a landslide at the Irpavi II neighbourhood in La Paz, taken on January 7, 2025. — AFP pic

6 h ago

‘Afraid to live here’: Urban Bolivia’s death-defying homes

US President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. — AFP pic

16 h ago

Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy returns as he makes bold threats ahead of second term

This picture taken on November 8, 2024 shows commuters boarding a commuter train during the morning rush hour at Manggarai station in Jakarta. Scrolling on social media, Indonesian moviegoer Jessica Sihotang stumbled across a film depicting a fellow woman in her 30s struggling to make the dream of buying a Jakarta home a reality. — AFP pic

16 h ago

‘Jakarta’s dream homes out of reach’: Rising prices force residents into gruelling commutes

Balls the size of marbles were found on shore in Sydney. — Picture courtesy of Northern Beaches Council

20 h ago

Sydney closes nine beaches as mysterious marble-sized white, grey balls wash up on shore (VIDEO)

The couple made a public plea outside the Chinese embassy in Bangkok. — Pic via X

22 h ago

Chinese families desperate for help as relatives fall victim to yet another human trafficking case in Thailand

Chinese actor Wang Xing was allegedly abducted while visiting Thailand and trafficked to Myanmar under false pretenses. — Picture via Facebook

22 h ago

Chinese tourists cancel Thailand trips after actor Wang Xing’s abduction sparks safety concerns

Special counsel David Weiss accused US President Joe Biden yesterday of undermining public confidence in the justice system with his criticism of the investigation into his son. — AFP

1d ago

Hunter Biden prosecutor says President Joe Biden ‘maligned’ Justice Department

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