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The Honda City bearing the car plate that failed to meet JPJ’s required specifications. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Personalised car plate leads to fine for woman in Kedah

File photo of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 6, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Najib: I didn’t ask MACC chief to do me favour on 1MDB probe; AGC official was just briefing me

While campaigning, Donald Trump had vilified diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the federal government and corporate world, saying they discriminated against white people — men in particular. He also demonised any recognition of gender diversity, attacking transgender people — notably transgender women in sports — and gender-affirming care for children. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Trump orders immediate shutdown of federal diversity offices, staff put on paid leave

Serdang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner AA Anbalagan, said the suspect is accused of offering treatments without the proper licences or recognition from the Ministry of Health Malaysia or relevant authorities. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police probe fake ‘Datuk Seri’ over unlicensed health and beauty treatments in Puchong

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is brought to stand trial at Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 4, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Was money in accounts ‘gift’, ‘political donation’ or ‘financial support’ from Saudi? Najib says it’s all the same

At 6pm, the ringgit gained to 4.4340/4400 versus the greenback from Tuesday’s closing of 4.4730/4780. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar as Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.7pc in December

This handout photograph on January 21, 2025, shows an aerial view of a fire on the fourth floor of the 11-storey hotel in Bolu’s Kartalkaya ski resort. — DHA (Demiroren News Agency) handout pic via AFP

World / 14 h ago

What we know about the deadly Turkiye ski resort fire that killed 76, injured 51

The 27-year-old accounts executive siphoned over S$500,000 from his company in just two months. — Unsplash pic via TODAY

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore exec steals S$500,000 from firm for second-hand Rolex, Pokemon cards, gets jail for 19 months

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, the popular kopitiam chain announced that the previously proposed service charge increase to 15 per cent on the first and second days of the Chinese New Year would no longer take effect.

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Oriental Kopi apologises, confirms no 15pc service charge hike for CNY

In the clip made by generative artificial intelligence posted to the government’s Facebook page, a likeness of Paetongtarn Shinawatra appears speaking in fluent Mandarin, a language she does not speak in real life. — Screengrab from Facebook/PR Thai Government

World / 15 h ago

Thai PM makes Mandarin AI video to reassure Chinese tourists amid border kidnappings (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) attends a forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Despite US pullout, PM Anwar says Malaysia still all-in on Paris Agreement

Earlier this month, Haniff filed a judicial review in which he challenged the constitutionality of the smoking ban in private workplaces. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Lawyer secures interim stay on smoking ban at his office

Red paint is seen outside the KK Mart outlet at Kompleks Perdana Siswa (KPS) in Universiti Malaya (UM). — Picture courtesy of Umany

Malaysia / 19 h ago

UM says working with authorities over paint attack at KK Mart following ‘ham’ sandwich row

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek speaks to reporters after a meet-and-greet event at the Institute of Teacher Education, Dato’ Razali Ismail Campus in Kuala Nerus January 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Teachers must seek Education Ministry approval for part-time jobs, says Fadhlina

Kota Tinggi Police Chief, Superintendent Yusof Othman, said that there were no injuries in the accident involving two cars and a lorry. — Composite of Facebook photos

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor highway turns into seafood free-for-all after lorry spill

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2 m ago

Gas leak believed to have caused explosion at OCIM plant in Samalaju, no injuries reported

A composite of Bomba photos showing the area affected by the explosion.

BINTULU, Jan 23 — An explosion occurred at OCIM Sdn Bhd’s plant in Samalaju Industrial Park here last night.The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said no injuries were reported in the incident.Firefighters from the Samalaju fire station were dispatched to the scene for monitoring purposes after receiving a call...

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Both firefighters are now reported to be in a stable condition. — Screengrab from Facebook

Malaysia / 5 m ago

Two firefighters injured by electric shock during Putatan blaze

The PAS MP has complied with the Penang High Court’s order to pay global damages and costs of RM825,000, including interest, to the trio by submitting a cheque to the plaintiffs’ counsel, Datuk Sankara Nair, pending the appeal. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 m ago

Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura pays RM830,000 to DAP’s Lim Kit Siang, Lim Guan Eng and Teresa Kok pending appeal of case

The fires, which occurred in the early hours of the morning and began in December last year, resulted in the destruction of two vehicles and 18 motorcycles, with total losses amounting to RM770,000. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 27 m ago

Kedah police: Outcast’s resentment fuels serial arson attack on nine homes in Kupang

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The source said that a three-month surveillance operation revealed that all the smuggled vape units were undeclared and lacked proper documentation. — File picture by Choo Choy May

28 m ago

MACC nabs 14, including customs officers, in RM8m vape smuggling bust

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking during the ASEAN Plenary session during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 yesterday. — Bernama pic

40 m ago

Anwar: Asean cautiously approaches Myanmar crisis, prioritising peace and inclusivity

38 m ago

Foreign worker dies after Klang gas storage facility fire

Justice Datuk Ismail Brahim set the date for Mohamad Zaki Gusam, 31, Mohd Farhan Mohd Fudzi, 33, Mohamad Faeszudin Mohamad Jaes, 34, Mohammad Hasrul Faiz Mustaffa, 35, Mohd Borhan Zakaria, 36, and Muhammad Nazri Mohd Kahar, 29, at the close of the prosecution case. — The Borneo Post pic

1 h ago

KK High Court schedules Feb 17 ruling for six soldiers accused of murdering workmate

In a statement posted on Facebook last night, the popular kopitiam chain announced that the previously proposed service charge increase to 15 per cent on the first and second days of the Chinese New Year would no longer take effect.

1 h ago

Oriental Kopi apologises, confirms no 15pc service charge hike for CNY

Traditionally made thnee kuih is steamed in bowls made of banana leaves. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

2 h ago

Sealed with a sweet: Why the Chinese ply the Kitchen God with ‘thnee kuih’ today

A file photograph shows a family tossing yee sang during their reunion dinner ahead of the 2024 Chinese New Year. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Cost, convenience and family: How JB became a CNY reunion dinner hot spot for Singaporeans

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state cabinet has endorsed the programme which will be rolled out in phases to benefit an initial 100,000 people. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Sabah to roll out RM300 monthly aid for poor beginning February, says CM

Police transport one of the bodies of the victims of the house fire at Tongkang Yard near Alor Setar, Kedah, January 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Deadly Tongkang Yard fire: Kedah cops nab five suspects after two bodies found, remanded until Jan 27 as revenge motive revealed

PLUS will deploy around 4,500 personnel, including 490 patrol officers and 50 Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, to manage highway incidents, as well as improve public facilities at 50 locations. — Picture by Hari Anggara

14 h ago

Ready for the exodus: PLUS Malaysia mobilises 4,500 personnel for traffic control during CNY surge

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) attends a forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Despite US pullout, PM Anwar says Malaysia still all-in on Paris Agreement

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is brought to stand trial at Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 4, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

15 h ago

Was money in accounts ‘gift’, ‘political donation’ or ‘financial support’ from Saudi? Najib says it’s all the same

A file photograph shows the Road Transport Department branch at UTC Sentul. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

15 h ago

JPJ extends counter hours today over MySIKAP system outage

An illustrative file photograph shows a gavel being used on a bench. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Three charged over slaying of woman outside Skudai temple

File photo of a dog being vaccinated against rabies. All pet dogs in Sarawak are now required to undergo anti-rabies vaccination and receive annual boosters. — The Borneo Post pic

16 h ago

Sarawak enforces mandatory anti-rabies vaccination for all pet dogs

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