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Sumadi Ibrahim poses with golf balls inside his diving suit that he recovered in a pond at a course in Shah Alam, Selangoron Nov 11, 2024. — AFP pic,

Life / 11 h ago

How a retired Malaysian Navy frogman makes RM8,000 a month diving for golf balls

SAPP president Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee today announced the party's exit from Perikatan Nasional. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Sabah’s SAPP quits Perikatan, claims Opposition pact insists on putting West Malaysian candidates in upcoming state polls

A general view of the Chagee Eco Grandeur outlet in Shah Alam, November 21, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

From Mixue to Chagee, how Chinese milk tea chains are now outpacing Taiwanese and local brands

Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng is opposing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s request to postpone the payment of the judgment debt of RM1.402 million in their defamation case. — Bernama pics

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Lim Guan Eng opposes Muhyiddin’s bid to delay RM1.4m judgment debt payment

A screenshot from the live stream shows the upside-down Malaysian flag stitched on national badminton men’s singles’ player Lee Zii Jia during his match against Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen in the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals on December 11, 2024.

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Fahmi labels Lee Zii Jia’s jersey blunder a critical lapse in judgment, urges moderation in public comments

Lawyer Datuk Ahmad Zaharil Muhaiyar (second right) and Safwan Roshdy (right) lodges a police report on December 13, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Mr Wan Cai Official

Malaysia / 12 h ago

What we know so far: ‘Frozen’ stillborn baby case in Klang private hospital now under police probe

Former MACC chief Latheefa Koya said the public prosecutor’s withdrawal to appeal against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s 40 foreign visa system contract charges is a huge blow to to the fight against corruption. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ex-MACC chief says decision to charge Zahid in VLN case was thorough, shocked by AGC’s claim of ‘no basis’

PAS vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (third right) has recently resigned as Perikatan Nasional treasurer-general. — Picture By Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

PAS, Perikatan allies left baffled as Ahmad Samsuri resigns as opposition pact’s treasurer-general

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia vice-president Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee has predicted doom for SAPP. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 7 h ago

After SAPP’s exit, Sabah Perikatan’s Kiandee says party will struggle to win any seats in state election

A file photo shows Toh Ee Wei (left) and Chen Tang Jie at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 27, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia mixed doubles pair reach last hurdle of badminton World Tour Finals for first time

Malaysia Airlines’ first commercial A330neo flight is scheduled for Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne and it will operate 6x flights weekly between the two destinations. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Airlines

Life / 9 h ago

Flying KL-Melbourne on Malaysia Airlines from Dec 19? Welcome aboard the new Airbus A330neo

This delay follows a similar disruption involving another flight from Cape Town earlier in the week. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

SIA’s Johannesburg to Singapore flight delayed by 36 hours, second South Africa technical hitch this week

The world No. 7 pair put on a remarkable display of resilience, clawing their way back from a huge deficit to defeat Indonesia’s world No. 4 duo, Muhammad Fajar Alfian and Rian Ardianto. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Sze Fei-Izzuddin make Malaysian badminton history with stunning comeback to reach WTF final

The body of Zhang Cao, in his 30s, is recovered by civilian divers in the waters of Pulau Mabul. — Picture courtesy of Royal Malaysia Police

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police: Bricks found in backpack of drowned Chinese tourist in Semporna

Speaker of the National Assembly Woo Won-shik signs the impeachment resolution against South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol at the Speaker’s Office in Seoul on December 14, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

South Korean parliament vote to impeach President Yoon over martial law bid, 204 out of 300 lawmakers in favour

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Sports / 3 h ago

Sze Fei-Izzuddin make Malaysian badminton history with stunning comeback to reach WTF final

The world No. 7 pair put on a remarkable display of resilience, clawing their way back from a huge deficit to defeat Indonesia’s world No. 4 duo, Muhammad Fajar Alfian and Rian Ardianto. — Bernama file pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — National men's badminton doubles duo Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani delivered a dream debut at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China today.They not only reached the title decider but also made history as the first Malaysian men’s doubles pair to qualify for...

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Abang Johari says these fields are crucial for managing and auditing the financial aspects of Sarawak’s expanding green economy, particularly in carbon trading and environmental sustainability. – Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Sarawak to offer free finance, accounting tertiary education from 2026, says Abang Johari

A screenshot from the live stream shows the upside-down Malaysian flag stitched on national badminton men’s singles’ player Lee Zii Jia during his match against Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen in the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals on December 11, 2024.

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Fahmi labels Lee Zii Jia’s jersey blunder a critical lapse in judgment, urges moderation in public comments

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad shows how a CPR is carried out on a mannequin after officiating at Malaysia’s First Community First Responder Conference in George Town, Penang on December 14, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Good Samaritan Law will encourage more people to become lifesavers in an emergency, says health minister

Bomba personnel handling the caught crocodile. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Bomba team captures 12-foot croc in Simunjan, hands it over to Sarawak Forest Dept

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Parti Bangsa Malaysia unveils new logo

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the report is expected to be completed by the upcoming post-Cabinet meeting next week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MOH says awaiting investigation report on private hospital ‘freezing’ remains of stillborn infant over unpaid bill

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said this initiative aims to reduce the smuggling of subsidised goods into neighbouring countries. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Govt to reintroduce special zones at Thailand, Indonesia borders to curb smuggling of subsidised goods

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said that the letters of offer will be issued to selected prospective pilgrims. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tabung Haji to roll out 2025 Haj offer letters from Dec 16, says minister

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This delay follows a similar disruption involving another flight from Cape Town earlier in the week. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

SIA’s Johannesburg to Singapore flight delayed by 36 hours, second South Africa technical hitch this week

The Pofma Office has ordered Transformative Justice Collective to insert correction notices on its posts, with a link to the Singapore government’s clarification. — AFP pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore activist group hit with fifth Pofma order over execution claims

The move would have lifted Allianz to fourth largest composite insurer in Asia, from ninth, but sparked critique in Singapore because of concerns that it would detract from a mission to provide affordable insurance for lower-income workers. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Allianz scraps proposed acquisition of Singapore’s Income Insurance, source says

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower said 15 workplace fatalities in the construction sector were recorded in the second half of 2024, three times the five fatalities reported in the first half. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Workplace fatalities in Singapore’s construction industry triple in H2 2024, says Ministry of Manpower

Zainab Ash Shughra Amer is the first Muslim woman embalmer — and currently the only one — in Singapore. It is understood that there are no Muslim women embalmers in Malaysia too. — Picture from TikTok/doktermayat7

Singapore / 17 h ago

Concierge by day, embalmer at night: The trailblazing Muslim woman redefining death care in Singapore (VIDEO)

A screen capture shows a MadeGood Granola Bar product affected by the recall. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Food Agency

Singapore / 12 h ago

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Disgruntled ex-employee arrested for allegedly wrecking Singapore massage parlour before flight home

Live Nation’s 3,000-capacity music hall will be located at the former Grange Road carpark, at the junction of Grange Road and Somerset Road. — Picture via Facebook/Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore / 1d ago

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South Korean prime minister Han Duck-soo has been elevated to acting president following the second impeachment vote against Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Who is Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s acting leader after President Yoon’s impeachment?

An aerial view of the protesters in Seoul calling for the ouster of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol who wait for the outcome of the second martial law impeachment vote as its Parliament vote on December 14, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

What happens next now that South Korea’s President Yoon is impeached? A guide

Protesters calling for the ouster of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol react after the result of the second martial law impeachment vote outside the National Assembly in Seoul on December 14, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

‘I’m so happy’: Tears of joy, K-pop anthem by SNSD echoes in Seoul as Yoon impeached (VIDEO)

Authorities in Thailand have arrested two men following a bomb blast at a festival near the border with Myanmar that killed three people and wounded dozens, police said today. — Picture via Umphang Rescue team

World / 5 h ago

Thai police arrest two after deadly festival bombing kills three, injures 48

General view shows the Kadena US Air Force Base in Kadena Town on the southern island of Okinawa August 24, 2023. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

US initiates Marine relocation from Okinawa to Guam amid local grievances, eyes Pacific realignment

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro looks on, as Brazil’s Defence Minister Walter Souza Braga Netto salutes him, during a military ceremony for the promotion of sergeants from Brazilian Air Force in Brasilia April 1, 2022. — Reuters pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Brazilian federal police arrest former defence minister Braga Netto, Bolsonaro ally, over alleged 2022 coup plot

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes Argentina’s President Javier Milei at Palazzo Chigi prior their meeting in Rome December 13, 2024. The Italian government has granted citizenship to Argentine President Javier Milei, a source close to the matter told AFP today. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Italy grants citizenship to Argentina’s President Milei; opposition decries unequal treatment of migrant-born youth

Iran confirmed today that it has allowed watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency to increase the number of inspections it carries out into Tehran’s nuclear programme, state media reported. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Iran ramps up nuclear activities but pledges transparency, allowing enhanced IAEA monitoring

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On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the ringgit slid against the US dollar to 4.4475/4525 from 4.4170/4220 a week ago. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 5 h ago

Subdued market tone for ringgit with eyes on Fed decision

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI fell 4.50 points to 1,608.75 from 1,613.25 in the previous week. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 5 h ago

Cautious week ahead for Bursa Malaysia amid Fed rate speculations

Money / 14 h ago

TikTok’s day of reckoning: US orders Apple, Google App Store ban prep by Jan 19

At 6pm, the local currency slid to 4.4475/4525 against the greenback, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.4350/4395. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit slides for fifth day amid pre-FOMC jitters, mixed performances against major currencies

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 6.67 points or 0.42 per cent to 1,608.75 from yesterday’s close of 1,602.08. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia snaps five-day losses as data centre stocks drive gains amid global optimism

Robots weld bodyshells on the assembly line at the Proton manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim on December 16, 2019. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

November steers Malaysia’s auto sales into slow lane with 8pc drop

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week has reopened an investigation into Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink, according to a letter shared by Musk yesterday on social media platform X. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

US SEC ‘reopens’ Neuralink probe, issues settlement demand to Musk, lawyer says

Spanish infrastructure group Ferrovial said yesterday it had sold a 20-per cent stake in Britain’s Heathrow airport to French and Saudi investors for over US$2 billion (RM8.9 billion). — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

The world No. 7 pair put on a remarkable display of resilience, clawing their way back from a huge deficit to defeat Indonesia’s world No. 4 duo, Muhammad Fajar Alfian and Rian Ardianto. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Sze Fei-Izzuddin make Malaysian badminton history with stunning comeback to reach WTF final

Arsenal’s Raheem Sterling during training at the Arsenal Training Centre, London Colney December 10, 2024. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 4 h ago

Arteta keen to boost Sterling’s game time at Arsenal during busy festive period

A file photograph shows British alternative rock band MUSE performing during their live concert at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on July 29, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Sports / 7 h ago

‘Stadium would be closed half the year’: Malaysian Hockey frets over plans for 26 concerts at Bukit Jalil

Tottenham Hotspur’s Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou looks on before the Uefa Europa League, League Phase football match between Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow on December 12, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

‘I’m here, I take responsibility’: Postecoglou rejects ownership blame for Spurs’ struggles, urges focus on solutions, not excuses

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reacts during his team’s match against Viktoria Plzen in Plzen, Czech Republic, on December 12, 2024. :---Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Manchester derby: Sleepless nights for Guardiola, trial by fire for Amorim

A file photo shows Toh Ee Wei (left) and Chen Tang Jie at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 27, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Malaysia mixed doubles pair reach last hurdle of badminton World Tour Finals for first time

A file photograph shows Malaysia’s Rachel Arnold and Aifa Azman (right) posing on the podium at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, August 8, 2022. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysian women leave World Squash Team games with bronze

Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Heberty Fernandes De Andrade attempts to evade two Kuala Lumpur City FC players during the first leg of the Malaysia Cup 2024/2025 Quarterfinals at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, Cheras, on Dec 13, 2024. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

KL City fend off JDT assault to stay in contention for Malaysia Cup Q-final