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Malaysia / 9 h ago

After sandwich maker claims chicken ham was ‘halal’, Jakim says ingredients don’t make the cert

Known as Rumah Tangsi, this distinctive mansion, with its bright yellow exterior and European-style architecture, is among the few remaining heritage buildings in Kuala Lumpur that has stood the test of time. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Life / 11 h ago

Rumah Tangsi: From tin tycoon’s home to PM’s yellow heritage haven where leaders break bread

An undated file photograph shows the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission badge with a pair of handcuffs in the background. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

No escape: MACC to collar more bank officers who got loans for blacklisted civil servants

Jailed Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Why speak to 1MDB chairman via Jho Low’s phone? Najib says for ‘convenience’, I was ‘using’ Jho Low for Middle East ties

In the Round of 32 match, Chia and Soh lost the opening game 20-22 but mounted a strong comeback to claim the next two games 21-16 and 21-18 against the world’s 31st-ranked pair. — Bernama pic

Sports / 9 h ago

India Open 2025: Aaron-Wooi Yik rally hard, join Pearly-Thinaah in Round of 16

Palestinian supporters celebrate news of a ceasefire with Israel in Berlin January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal for January 19, ending 15 months of war in Gaza

File picture of preacher Ebit Lew arriving at the Tenom Magistrates’ Court in Sabah September 27, 2022. A witness in the sexual harassment trial told the Magistrate’s Court that 15 call were made from the complainant’s phone to Lew’s number.. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Digital forensics reveals 15 calls to Ebit Lew from complainant’s phone, witness tells court in sexual harassment trial

A file photographs shows former prime minster, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin leaving the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on February 28, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Judge rolls Muhyiddin’s money laundering, abuse trials into one

A vitamin D deficiency whilst pregnant could increase the chance of children developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life says a new study. - AFP Relaxnews pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Man in Subang Jaya arrested for rape after teen girlfriend found pregnant

Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong speaks during the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 in Putrajaya on 29 February 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

US blockade on AI chips won’t hurt data centres in Malaysia, says Liew Chin Tong

A man visits the National Scam Awareness Campaign at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, on October 3, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

Khan was taken to a nearby hospital at around 3:30am today with six injuries, two deeper than the rest and one close to his spine. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed after late-night scuffle with intruder at Mumbai home

Sin, who will be competing in the Europe Tour full season for the second time this year, expressed her desire to explore more opportunities and push herself further in the sport. — Bernama pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Bowling queen Sin Li Jane keeps her eye on the prize after big win, says opponents’ ‘intimidating’ gaze fuels her drive

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning for Telupid, Beluran, and Sandakan in Sabah, which is expected to persist until tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain and strong winds in multiple states until tomorrow

Chinese New Year menu at Fifty Tales — Picture courtesy of Fifty Tales

Eat-drink / 5 h ago

Feast at Fifty Tales this CNY: Savour truffle Hokkien ‘char’, steamed silver pomfret, corn-fed chicken two ways, and more

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Malaysia

17 m ago

Malaysia ranks 7th in Asia, 33rd globally in QS World Future Skills Index 2025

QS highlighted an urgent need for Malaysia to raise the digital skills of its future workforce as the world economy shifts in the direction of artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy. — AFP pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Malaysia ranked 33 out of 83 countries globally in of the QS World Future Skills Index 2025, which evaluates the readiness of higher education systems to meet the evolving demands of the job market.With a score of 69.8 out of 100 in the first edition...

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File picture of university students at the UiTM campus in Shah Alam, Selangor on May 16, 2024. With a total score of 69.8 out of 100 across four indicators — academic readiness, future of work, skills fit and economic transformation — Malaysia performed best in academic readiness and worst in economic transformation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 m ago

Malaysia’s talent pipeline outpaces economic transformation, QS World Future Skills Index reveals

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gestures upon arrival to meet with his British counterpart at 10 Downing Street in central London on January 15, 2025. Anwar met industry players and institutional investors on the third day of his working visit to the United Kingdom (UK). — AFP pic

Malaysia / 22 m ago

PM Anwar engages industry leaders, institutional investors in London

Eight individuals, including a married couple who own a travel agency, are on remand for three days for investigation of an Umrah fraud case involving a loss of RM2.1 million. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 45 m ago

Eight suspects, including travel agency owners, remanded over RM2.1m umrah fraud involving 379 stranded victims

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The agreement was inked by CAAM chief executive officer Datuk Capt Norazman Mahmud and AEROTHAI executive vice-president and chief operation officer Sunun Nimfuk today. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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CAAM, AEROTHAI sign agreement to optimise air traffic management

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Misuse of halal logo: As ham sandwich probe sparks calls for higher penalties, Armizan says fines of up to RM5m, prison terms already severe

A view of the skyline of Kota Kinabalu September 30, 2020. The Kota Kinabalu City Hall has reinstated the original rate of licence fees under the Kota Kinabalu City (Hotel & Lodging Houses) By-laws 1966, effective January 1 this year, with the approval of the state government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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As Kota Kinabalu City Hall reinstates hotel licence fees effective Jan 1, industry players warn of potential cost impacts

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Police warn public of scams using fake documents with IGP’s name, national crest and official logos

A bank clerk pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Alor Setar today to committing a criminal breach of trust involving RM115,900 in a bank account belonging to a mosque. — Picture via X/Bernama

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Man charged with criminal breach of trust in Alor Setar for allegedly misusing RM115,900 from mosque account

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

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Law firm in Kota Kinabalu hit with Molotov cocktail (VIDEO)

File picture of traffic on the North-South Expressway (NSE). Construction works on the additional lane on the Sedenak-Kulai section of the NSE in Johor will be temporarily halted for 12 days from January 23 to February 3. — Picture by Farhan Najib

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Minister: Construction works on NSE’s Sedenak-Kulai lane in Johor paused for 12 days to ease CNY traffic, resuming after Feb 3

Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman with 22 prior criminal records, in connection with a jewellery fraud case that recently gained attention on social media. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Two suspects arrested for jewellery fraud in Kuantan, including woman with 22 prior criminal records

Three restaurant workers here were rushed to the hospital today after they fall unconscious believed to be from inhaling leaked gas at the premises. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Three workers found unconscious, hospitalised after gas leak at Kuala Nerus restaurant, says Terengganu Fire Dept

Former 1MDB president Arul Kanda Kandasamy arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 3, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Arul Kanda says didn’t ask about two audit firms’ sacking as 1MDB CEO

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (left) meets Thai Senate president Mongkol Surajja during an official visit to Thailand. — Picture via Facebook/Dato' Johari Abdul

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Dewan Rakyat Speaker embarks on official Thailand visit to bolster parliamentary ties

People collect cockles that were washed ashore following large waves that hit Sura Beach January 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

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As Dungun residents flock to collect cockle bounty washed ashore, Terengganu police ban gathering on beaches citing strong waves as safety hazard

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning for Telupid, Beluran, and Sandakan in Sabah, which is expected to persist until tomorrow. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain and strong winds in multiple states until tomorrow

Halal Development Corporation Berhad chairman Khairul Azwan Harun conducts a media briefing in Petaling Jaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2 h ago

HDC says Europe’s appetite for premium halal meat could be chance for Malaysia to up its game

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said RM12 billion has been allocated to the Malaysian Armed Forces for the acquisition of assets to enhance the country’s defence capabilities this year. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Armed Forces set to enhance defence capabilities with RM12b worth of new assets in 2025, including cannons, missiles and drones, says minister

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