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Nasi kandar, Penang’s aromatic, gravy-soaked staple that inspires pilgrimages, morning queues, midnight cravings, and generations of culinary tradition. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think  / 9 h ago

Michelin’s Malaysian meltdown: How the world’s ‘top’ food guide became a local laughing stock — Cynthia Goh Meow Ling

A general view at the Proton Electric Vehicle Plant at Proton Tanjung Malim in Perak September 04,2025. Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Hire-Purchase Act reforms: Why settling your car loan early will finally make financial sense in 2026

Once the review is complete, the amendments will ensure that children of Malaysian mothers married to foreign fathers and born abroad will automatically be granted Malaysian citizenship. — Picture by FIrdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Automatic citizenship for children born abroad to Malaysian mothers set for mid-2026, says home minister

Look for this ‘chee cheong fun’ stall with the neatest set-up that promises an assortment of ‘yong tau foo’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

Kedai Kopi Ban Fong at KL’s Loke Yew flats is serving super silky ‘chee cheong fun’, just like the old days

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa presents the appointment letter to Putrajaya Corporation president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, who will assume office as Kuala Lumpur Mayor tomorrow, November 15. — Picture from X/Bernama.
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Fadlun Mak Ujud appointed as new KL mayor

Mansor said he had no intention of insulting anyone and urged that his apology be accepted.  — Picture from Facebook/Mansor Zakaria
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Kedah rep Mansor Zakaria apologises for ‘Gardenia bread’ jibe at Sabahans

Former Sabah Law Society (SLS) president Datuk Roger Chin stressed the need for transparency, saying Sabahans — and Malaysians — have a right to understand exactly what is being appealed and its implications for both future payments and past losses. — Picture courtesy of Roger Chin
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Roger Chin: AGC appeal broader than let on, could hollow out ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue share

The Selangor Immigration Department has uncovered a tactic used by foreign nationals who use new passports with no stamps or endorsements to conceal their overstaying status in Malaysia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Immigration Dept uncovers foreigners using embassy‑issued ‘blank’ passports to conceal offences

However, some experts have cautioned that more visitors do not automatically guarantee higher spending or long-term retail success. — Picture via X
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Johor malls race to revamp ahead of RTS link opening, but questions remain over long-term gains

Namewee was released on police bail earlier this week after several days in remand, following the death of 28-year-old Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, who was found unconscious at a Kuala Lumpur hotel where they were staying and later pronounced dead as investigations continue. — Picture via Facebook/Namewee 黃明志
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘I tried my best to save her’: Namewee says Hsieh Yu-hsin’s death will stay with him forever

A law firm representing Christina Carolina Gerarda Johanna Verstappen, mother of late Dutch model Ivana Smit, has issued a 48 hour notice demanding the government pay RM1.1 million in damages. — Picture from Instagram/Ivana Smit
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Law firm issues 48‑hour notice to govt over unpaid RM1.1m Ivana Smit damages

MAHB said its engineering, operations, and safety teams have been mobilised to manage the situation, with passenger safety, containment efforts, and the protection of electrical systems being prioritised. — Screengrab via X
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Rainwater pours into KLIA Terminal 1 in leak after thunderstorm (VIDEO)

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said in a statement yesterday that the decision was made to enable Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif to contribute her expertise at the government-linked company (GLC), which is set to spearhead the development of a new landmark project in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Maimunah exits DBKL early, appointed Petronas property adviser for new KL landmark project

Thailand’s National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed in principle to lift the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

Afternoon booze ban on the way out as Thailand updates alcohol regulations

Tesla CEO Elon Musk performs a Nazi salute during the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 14 h ago

‘F***ing pathetic’: Billie Eilish unloads on Elon Musk as Tesla CEO set to be first trillionaire

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Money / 31 Jan 2025

Germany "rested on its laurels" too long, report finds

At 6pm, the ringgit fell to 4.4550/4600 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.3905/3980. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 31 Jan 2025

Ringgit weakens amid global trade fears as new US tariffs spark concerns

Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound from early losses to end the holiday-shortened trading week on a positive note, albeit in thin trading, supported by renewed buying interest, said an analyst. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 31 Jan 2025

Bursa Malaysia rebounds, FBM KLCI closes positive amid thin trading

The operating profit of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics sank almost a third in the fourth quarter owing to spending on research. — AFP pic
Money / 31 Jan 2025

Samsung operating profit hit by R&D spending, fight to meet AI chip demand

Japan saw its biggest year-on-year jump in foreign workers since records began, government data showed Friday, as the country seeks to address labour shortages exacerbated by its ageing population. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2025

Japan’s foreign workforce hits all-time high as labour gaps widen

People check an iPhone 16 Pro as the new iPhone 16 series smartphones go on sale at an Apple store in Beijing, China September 20, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2025

Apple bets on AI as iPhone sales struggle in China from stiff competition

A smartphone with a displayed Intel logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2025

Chipmaking giant Intel posts US$126m loss in 2024’s final quarter as AI race intensifies

Customers go through the self check out line at a Target store on the week of Black Friday shopping in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. November 26, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2025

Strong consumer spending drives steady US growth as Trump era begins

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Money / 31 Jan 2025

American Creators Score Major Wins at BIGO Awards Gala 2025

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Money / 30 Jan 2025

IMAX Rockets to Best Chinese New Year Opening with $12 Million

The logo of SoftBank is displayed at a company shop in Tokyo, Japan January 28, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jan 2025

Japan’s SoftBank in talks to invest up to US$25b into OpenAI

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Money / 30 Jan 2025

Swimwerks Launches Sponsorship for Lifeguard Training Initiative in Singapore

Money / 30 Jan 2025

Microsoft’s AI ambitions fuel growth, but investors question the cost as DeepSeek disrupts the market

A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the Tesla logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jan 2025

Musk downplays impact of his right-wing, Trump pandering as Tesla profit drops 71pc from growing EV competition

Pedestrians wait for a street signal on a sidewalk as an electronic billboard shows the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock indexes in Shanghai, China January 21, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jan 2025

DeepSeek’s AI disruption and US Fed decision keep Asian stocks in check amid CNY holiday lull

Jerome Powell US Federal Reserve Chairman, packs up his things after a press conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve yesterday. — AFP pic
Money / 30 Jan 2025

US Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts as Trump’s policies spark inflation fears