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Pearly Tan and M Thinaah lost 18-21, 18-21 to South Korea’s Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong.. — AFP file pic

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An elderly woman who sought to have her eldest daughter removed as a joint tenant of their HDB flat — claiming she had been misled and didn’t fully understand what she was signing — had her claim dismissed by the High Court. — File photo from TODAY

Singapore / 19 h ago

High Court dismisses widow's claim to remove eldest daughter as co-owner of their HDB flat

Police personnel are seen at the location where three suspected car thieves were shot dead in Rawang January 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Seventeen heists, one showdown: Police shoot dead three car theft suspects in Rawang

Following a viral incident involving Popiah Satay, famous local Satay franchise, Sate Kajang Hj Samuri has seen their sales for the dish doubled in the last few weeks. — Picture courtesy of Sate Kajang Hj Samuri

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Thailand’s Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit said ‘a wealth tax must be introduced’ as part of tax reforms aimed at increasing government revenue and reducing income inequality. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Thailand moves closer to introducing wealth tax with new asset tracking capabilities

Learner Tien of the US in action during his third-round match against France’s Corentin Moutet at the Australian Open in Melbourne January 18, 2025. — Reuters pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Tien the youngest man into Australian Open last 16 since Nadal in 2005

MACC detained another four men over alleged bribes in personal loan approvals.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC detains four more over alleged bribery in bank personal loan approvals

The world No. 3 duo succumbed to a 17-21, 15-21 defeat against France’s Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Tough break for Tang Jie-Ee Wei in India Open semi-finals, as hopes dashed by French pair

Police seized four phones and nine storage devices, which contained 13 videos of the landlady and nine of her daughter, following the man’s arrest. The material spanned several years, with the man admitting to recording the young girl from as early as 2018. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

In Singapore, Malaysian tenant jailed for secretly filming landlady, daughter for at least seven years

A woman sits with a child with salvaged footwear amidst debris and rubble at the site of Israeli bombardment on a residential block in Jalaa Street in Gaza City on January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

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Donald Trump alongside his wife Melania Trump and his son Barron Trump. — AFP pic

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said although buyers could check summonses on the myJPJ app, there are restrictions and controls on data sharing for users. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anthony Loke: MOT to integrate used motorcycle sales app with mySIKAP for safer, faster transactions

The two slain judges has been identified as Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Two judges shot dead at Iran's Supreme Court

Data protection experts have urged consumers to take precautions before handing over their devices for repairs. ― File picture via iStock

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore repair shops under fire as technicians caught snooping on customers’ private data

File photo of Muslims touching and praying at the door of the Kaaba, as well as kissing the Al-Hajr al-Aswad ‘Black Stone,’ during their Umrah Mawlid al-Nabawi pilgrimage in Mecca January 13, 2014. – Reuters pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Tourism Ministry reviews minimum RM250,000 bank guarantee requirement for Umrah operators amid rising fraud cases

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Tok Mat: Asean must unite on trade, climate action to navigate global shifts

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (right) held a bilateral meeting with Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in conjunction with the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM) at the Langkawi International Convention Centre (LICC) yesterday. — Bernama

LANGKAWI, Jan 19 — Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today opened the Asean Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat here, highlighting the need for ASEAN to focus on regional economic integration, climate preparedness and inclusivity to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.“Our diversity of economic strengths and capabilities,...

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A man who was reported missing since Thursday was found dead, believed to have drowned in Sungai Perak, near Kampung Changkat Parah, Parit yesterday. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Man reported missing found drowned in Sungai Perak, SAR operation ends

Johor police are investigating a viral photo alleging a traffic police officer solicited and accepted money at the Johor Causeway last Thursday. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Johor police probe viral photo alleging traffic cop solicited bribe at Causeway

Kemaman police chief DSP Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said the men, aged 18 and 60, including a vendor, were arrested at around 8 pm at the Kemaman District Police Headquarters while giving statements. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Three arrested in connection with assault on person with disabilities in Chukai market

MACC detained another four men over alleged bribes in personal loan approvals.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC detains four more over alleged bribery in bank personal loan approvals

JKOM director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop said the biggest challenge faced by the department was the dissemination of fake news. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 h ago

JKOM gets tough on fake news to protect Madani government’s reputation, says D-G

A former chief executive officer of a media company and a managing director of a supplier company placed on remand since Thursday to assist with money laundering investigations were released on police bail today. — Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Former broadcast CEO, company MD out on bail amid Op Ragada money laundering probe

Concert file picture. Subang Jaya District police chief, ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, said this conclusion was based on a report from the Department of Chemistry received last week. — Picture from Facebook/Pinkfish Festival

Malaysia / 21 h ago

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An illegal dumping site at Jalan Sim Kheng Hong in Miri sighted last week. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Miri mayor urges residents to manage waste responsibly as illegal dumping grows rampant in city

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Police seized four phones and nine storage devices, which contained 13 videos of the landlady and nine of her daughter, following the man’s arrest. The material spanned several years, with the man admitting to recording the young girl from as early as 2018. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

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A 33-second video of the brawl, shared on the Facebook page ‘Beh Chia Lor — Singapore Road’, shows around nine people, including two women, taking part in the fracas that saw plastic chairs being used as both weapons and shields. — Unsplash pic

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An elderly woman who sought to have her eldest daughter removed as a joint tenant of their HDB flat — claiming she had been misled and didn’t fully understand what she was signing — had her claim dismissed by the High Court. — File photo from TODAY

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High Court dismisses widow's claim to remove eldest daughter as co-owner of their HDB flat

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Singapore repair shops under fire as technicians caught snooping on customers’ private data

The protestors said they selected the CREATE research building due to its connection with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which they claimed ‘vocally and financially supports the genocide in Gaza.’ — Picture via Facebook

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Singapore authorities said the 21-year-old Malaysian man was caught trying to smuggle drugs worth over S$169,000 (RM566,600), including over 4.6kg of cannabis, via the land border on Tuesday. — Vizerskaya/IStock.com pic via AFP

Singapore / 2d ago

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A second monsoon surge is expected to hit Singapore from January 17 to 19. — Reuters pic

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A Palestinian girl walks amid the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israeli strikes, ahead of a ceasefire set to take effect on Sunday, in Gaza City January 16, 2025. — Reuters pic

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It remains to be seen whether an executive order by Trump to halt the ban would override the law.. — Pic by AFP

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Demonstrators hold a giant Palestinian flag during a demonstration in support of the Palestinian people and to demand the end of the war in Gaza, in Madrid yesterday. — Picture from AFP

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Search and rescue dog Tulla leads the way to find human remains from fire-ravaged beachfront properties along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. — AFP pic

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Security officials run alongside a motorcade believed to be transporting impeached South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to the Seoul Western District Court in Seoul on January 18, 2025, to attend a hearing which will decide whether to extend his detention as investigators probe his failed martial law bid. — AFP pic

World / 20 h ago

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Even if the ban now stands, the Biden White House said it won’t enforce it, leaving the matter to incoming president Donald Trump. — Picture from AFP

World / 1d ago

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Online Comic Zach Sage holds a faux funeral for TikTok, encouraging park-goers to say their goodbyes in New York City. — Picture from AFP

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A dove, the symbol of peace, flies through the air. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire, set to begin January 19, 2025, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. — Pixabay pic

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Thailand’s Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit said ‘a wealth tax must be introduced’ as part of tax reforms aimed at increasing government revenue and reducing income inequality. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

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On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the ringgit depreciated against the US dollar to 4.5040/5085 from 4.4945/5000 a week ago. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Ringgit set to hover at 4.50 against US dollar next week as Trump inauguration looms

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI declined 35.69 points to 1,566.72 from 1,602.41 a week earlier. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Tengku Arif Temenggong Tengku Fahad Mua'adzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Shah (3rd right) and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang (4th left) during the launch of Versa Quest at Atria Shopping Gallery in Petaling Jaya January 18, 2025. Also present are Versa chief executive officer Teoh Wei Xiang (5th right) and Digital Deputy Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong (2nd left). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 21 h ago

Versa introduces gamified quests with rewards to help Malaysians build better financial habits

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second, right) poses for a photo during the InvestMalaysia programme in London, the United Kingdom on January 16, 2025. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Anwar secures RM11b potential UK investments for Malaysia in first visit as PM

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of challenges to forecasting the US government’s payments and revenue months into the future. — AFP pic

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Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada Governor and now the UN special envoy for climate action and finance, mooted the Net-Zero Banking Alliance to limit the effects of climate change and push toward achieving net-zero emissions. — AFP pic

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Ottawa is considering imposing higher duties on goods from the United States, including orange juice, a Canadian government source told AFP if the new Trump government decides to impose trade tariffs on its northern neighbour. — AFP file pic

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Corentin Moutet hits a return against Learner Tien hits during their men's singles match on day seven of the Australian Open. — Picture from AFP

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France’s Moutet ‘collapsed in shower’ before Australian Open match

Sheffield United’s Harrison Burrows found the back of the net twice, including a goal from the penalty spot. — Picture from Instagram/sheffieldunited

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Sheffield United on top of Championship after beating Norwich

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane tumbles in the German first division Bundesliga football match against VfL Wolfsburg. — Picture from AFP

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Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker #09 Darwin Nunez (C) shoots and scores his team second goal. — Picture from AFP

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Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola (second from left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. — Picture from AFP

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Barcola strikes as PSG fight back to beat Lens

Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United’s season will continue to be a ‘rollercoaster’ ride. — Picture from AFP

Sports / 1d ago

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Postecoglou admitted Spurs had been interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani but the forward appears set to join Juventus on loan. — Picture from AFP

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Postecoglou defends Spurs’ lack of action in transfer market

Tony Mowbray was named as coach of English second-tier West Brom for the second time and handed the mission of steering the club back to the Premier League.— Picture from Instagram/wba

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