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The first Malaysia to earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration while in prison (centre, wearing white face mask) poses with wardens outside the Kajang Prison after being granted a royal pardon by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor on December 11, 2024. —- Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Penjara Malaysia

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Selangor Sultan grants royal pardon to Kajang Prison inmate who earned PhD in jail

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has launched the ‘Belanjawanku’ 2024/2025 guide and a new Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) Framework to help Malaysians plan more effectively for retirement and better manage their monthly living costs. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

EPF rolls out new retirement guide and savings plan to help Malaysians prepare for the future

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 / 6 h ago

Sponsor of national shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s kit says sorry for ‘unintended’ upside-down Malaysian flag on jersey at world final

This undated handout image obtained on November 22, 2024, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows three influenza A (H5N1/bird flu) virus particles (rod-shaped). Note: Layout incorporates two CDC transmission electron micrographs that have been inverted, repositioned, and colorised by NIAID. — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases handout pic via AFP

World / 9 h ago

Bird flu’s looming threat: Experts warn of pandemic potential as virus mutates

The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, Selangor currently has only two terminals and three runways. — Picture by Choo Choo May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Transport minister says new terminals, fourth runway for KLIA on the cards

The accused, Du Zaixing, is alleged to have caused the death of Dao Thi Hong at a ground-floor unit of Block 210 on Hougang Street 21 at around 11:05am on Tuesday.

Singapore / 5 h ago

Man charged with murder after Hougang hardware store stabbing

Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, poses shortly after being discovered by police at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania December 9, 2024. — Pennsylvania State Police handout pic via Reuters

World / 7 h ago

‘CEO Hunter’: Insurance executive killer Luigi Mangione was charged with murder — then donations started pouring in

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (fifth from left) leaves the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on December 12, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

AG drops appeal against DPM Zahid’s foreign visa acquittal

Denmark’s Ambassador to Malaysia Kirstine Vangkilde Berner (left), Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (centre) and Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong (right) converse during the reopening of the Royal Danish Embassy at Jalan U Thant in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Denmark reopens embassy in KL ahead of Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean to deepen trade ties

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim was sworn in as the new King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Istana Negara January 31, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

2024 in review: From new King to flood tragedies, highlights and key moments defining Malaysia this year

Michelin-starred Hongtu Hall is one of the best ‘dim sum’ restaurants in Guangzhou, located in the iconic White Swan Hotel and overlooking the Pearl River. — Picture by by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 3 h ago

‘Yum cha’ like a pro in Guangzhou at these three essential ‘dim sum’ parlours

Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria has apologised to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming in connection with the defamatory remark linking the Perak DAP chairman to the incident of waving the Chinese national flag in Teluk Intan last October. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Razman says sorry to Nga Kor Ming over false allegations in China flag-waving incident

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping before the G20 leaders summit in Osaka in this file photo taken on June 29, 2019. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

‘Got along with very well’: Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, says CBS News

The move to increase the working hours of nurses in hospital wards by three hours under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) directive underwent multiple rounds of engagement, including with seven trade unions and nurses association, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Health minister defends move to up nurses’ working time from 42 hours a week to 45

The United Nations General Assembly could vote on Friday on a draft resolution that would recognise the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member and recommend that the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably.” — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

‘History is the harshest critic of inaction’: UN General Assembly urges ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’, release of hostages in Gaza

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Factory manager, supervisor arrested in Pasir Gudang over Sungai Buloh pollution

The manager and supervisor of an oleochemical factory were arrested by the Department of Environment (DOE) Pasir Gudang branch yesterday following complaints of pollution in Sungai Buloh, near the Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate. — ETX Studio pic/Getty Images/vitranc

JOHOR BARU, Dec 12 — The manager and supervisor of an oleochemical factory were arrested by the Department of Environment (DOE) Pasir Gudang branch yesterday following complaints of pollution in Sungai Buloh, near the Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate.In a statement, the Pasir Gudang DOE said that investigations revealed the discharge...

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A co-curricular senior assistant teacher pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court, here today, to two counts of committing physical sexual assault on a female student at a vernacular school here. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 58 m ago

Ipoh teacher charged with sexually assaulting primary school student

Discussions on gas distribution in Sarawak between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) have been settled. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Petronas and Petros seal gas deal in Sarawak, government ironing out finer details, says PM Anwar

Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom stressed all other districts in the state are still free of ASF. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Sarawak takes action after African Swine Fever found in Mongkos, assures sufficient pork supply for Christmas

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) visits the exhibitions after launching the National Artificial Intelligence Office at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur on December 12, 2024. — Bernama pic

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With AI, Anwar expects GDP to grow 25.5pc, calls to raise digital literacy rate

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (right) shows the location of Batu Puteh while responding to the RCI’s recommendations for criminal charges against him during a press conference at Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya on December 10, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Dr Wan Azizah, Anthony Loke, Mat Sabu: Cabinet had ‘no room’ to discuss Batu Puteh as Dr M had decided for Malaysia in writing

The United States (US) government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided RM442,817 (US$100,000) to support relief efforts for flood victims in Malaysia. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

US donates RM442,817 to aid flood victims in Malaysia

Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria has apologised to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming in connection with the defamatory remark linking the Perak DAP chairman to the incident of waving the Chinese national flag in Teluk Intan last October. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Razman says sorry to Nga Kor Ming over false allegations in China flag-waving incident

Jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is back in court to defend himself against corruption charges at the 1MDB trial on December 12, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Najib: I didn’t ask for ‘special treatment’, never hid my identity for AmIslamic accounts receiving ‘donations’

Public works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said costs of repair for flood-damaged roads so far totalled to about RM312.1 million as at December 11. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

3 h ago

Nationwide road repairs from flood damage set to exceed RM300m, works minister reports

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo officiate the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) today. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

PM Anwar launches national AI office to turn Malaysia into regional digital hub

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has launched the ‘Belanjawanku’ 2024/2025 guide and a new Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) Framework to help Malaysians plan more effectively for retirement and better manage their monthly living costs. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

3 h ago

EPF rolls out new retirement guide and savings plan to help Malaysians prepare for the future

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government is proposing to amend the Child Act 2001 to better protect minors from abuses. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Govt seeks to plug loopholes and provide stiffer penalties to prevent future child abuse cases like GISB and ‘Abang Bas’

The move to increase the working hours of nurses in hospital wards by three hours under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) directive underwent multiple rounds of engagement, including with seven trade unions and nurses association, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Health minister defends move to up nurses’ working time from 42 hours a week to 45

The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, Selangor currently has only two terminals and three runways. — Picture by Choo Choo May

4 h ago

Transport minister says new terminals, fourth runway for KLIA on the cards

Denmark’s Ambassador to Malaysia Kirstine Vangkilde Berner (left), Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (centre) and Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong (right) converse during the reopening of the Royal Danish Embassy at Jalan U Thant in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Denmark reopens embassy in KL ahead of Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean to deepen trade ties

Constitutional amendments related to Malaysian citizenship also require changes to Sabah’s Ordinance CAP. 123. — Bernama file pic

5 h ago

Home Ministry to hold talks with Sabah AG today to iron out citizenship concerns in state CAP 123 Ordinance

An aerial view showing the flood waters receding in Kemaman, Terengganu as of December 11, 2024, allowing more residents to return to their homes. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Kelantan recovers from floods; more evacuees return home in Terengganu

Police have not ruled out the possibility that the decomposed body found in a trolley bag in Taman CP6, Cheras Perdana, belongs to a foreign male, due to the absence of a BCG vaccination scar. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Police believe decomposed body found in trolley bag in Cheras Perdana is a foreigner, no BCG scar

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