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Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the relevant religious authorities will scrutinise complaints regarding a mosque in the capital city that has been accused of using loudspeakers at excessive volumes during religious lectures. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Religious authorities to review complaints of loudspeaker noise complaints at KL mosque, says deputy minister

Several areas in 11 states, including Putrajaya, are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds this evening. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidom

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds to affect 11 states, warns MetMalaysia

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohd Rusdi Isa 10 individuals were detained in an integrated operation at nine entertainment outlets and seven hotels around Jalan Changkat, Bukit Bintang early this morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

KL police chief: 110 detained in Jalan Changkat vice raids targeting prostitution, immigration breaches and public indecency

Two people held down the live python that was stuck in machinery before setting it on fire. — Screenshot of video from Facebook/ACRES: Animal Concerns Research and Education Society

Singapore / 16 h ago

Nope rope in danger: Singapore NParks investigates video showing protected python being flamed alive (VIDEO)

US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shared an intense series of handshakes on Saturday, reminiscent of the white-knuckled grip-off that marked a meeting between the two leaders more than seven years ago. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Trump vs Macron: The handshake showdown continues in Paris

Heavy afternoon rains caused a flash flood in Malaysia’s federal administration capital on December 8, 2024, which receded about an hour later. — Screencap from Facebook video/Faizan Dasuki

Malaysia / 9 h ago

One-hour rainfall floods Putrajaya, submerges cars; waters go down after Bomba clears drains (VIDEO)

This undated confrontation between this man and woman took place at a restaurant in Stulang, Johor, and was witnessed by young children. — Screencap from video posted on r/Malaysia/whusler.

Life / 13 h ago

Battle of the sexes at Stulang restaurant in JB turns physical with chair thrown (VIDEO)

The auction of assets belonging to cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, better known as Vida, has been deferred to January 8, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Auction of Vida’s seized assets postponed to January 8 after Vida Beauty claims ownership, say lawyers

A car plunged headfirst into the basement carpark of Queensway Shopping Centre yesterday, injuring two women aged 61 and 91. — Picture via social media

Singapore / 14 h ago

Car plunges into Queensway Shopping Centre basement carpark in Singapore, injuring 91-year-old and driver

Syrian refugees hold a banner bearing a picture of President Bashar al-Assad with Arabic writing referring to him as a “pig” in the eastern Lebanese town of Majdel Anjar in the Bekaa Valley on December 8, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Assad resigned as Syrian president after giving orders for ‘peaceful handover’, says ally Russia; whereabouts unknown

The suspects have been detained under Section 5(2) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and are currently held at the Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters for further action. — Picture courtesy PGA

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Caught on drone: Five, including a child stopped from crossing Sungai Golok illegally

A poster bearing the image of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad is displayed in the capital Damascus on December 2, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Assad’s forces abandon Damascus as rebels surge into capital

The flag of China is placed next to the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

China’s export curbs on critical minerals pose risks to US defence, clean energy and EV supply chains

Fari and Ali’s Kitchen co-founders Sharifah Athirah Syed Azmin, 34 and Sharifah Samira Syed Anwar, 32. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 19 h ago

Fari and Ali’s Kitchen Bukit Damansara: A cream puff craving turned entrepreneurial voyage

Syrians in Malaysia came together to celebrate the end of decades of Assad family rule at the Syrian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. — Video screenshots via X/@flowrsun_iraqi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Syrians in Malaysia celebrate end of Assad regime by changing to rebel flag at embassy, sharing food and prayers (VIDEO)

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UK’s festive ad blitz sparks joy and record £10.5b sales push as retailers drive profits and public affection

Buses and cars drive past the annual Christmas lights on Regent Street in central London December 6, 2024. Companies are to spend a record £10.5 billion (RM58 billion) on mostly online UK promotion of products during the present Christmas season, according to data from WARC and the Advertising Association, a British trade body. — AFP pic

LONDON, Dec 8 — They come with big budgets, are wrapped in sentimentality and boost company revenues — Britain’s latest instalment of eagerly awaited Christmas television advertisements has a nation tuned in.Known for talking about the weather 12 months a year, Britons will begin sharing thoughts on the latest festive...

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The ruby slippers worn by US actress and singer Judy Garland in the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are pictured on display in London on November 27, 2024 before it was sold for a record US$32.5 million in an auction in Texas, the United States on December 8, 2024. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

Once stolen, Dorothy's original ruby slippers from 1939 classic ‘Wizard of Oz’ sells for ‘way up high’ price of US$32.5m at auction

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state and Cambodia have expressed their intentions to enhance commercial relations and leverage key economic sectors between the two resource-rich states. — Bernama pic

Money / 11 h ago

Sarawak and Cambodia to boost economic ties, discuss direct flights, trade and halal market opportunities, says premier

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has the potential to be a huge catalyst to spur economic growth, innovation and connectivity in the Asia Pacific. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 11 h ago

Ismail Sabri touts RCEP as tool to strengthen Asia Pacific economies, says critical for boosting Malaysia’s exports and regional cooperation

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The flag of China is placed next to the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

China’s export curbs on critical minerals pose risks to US defence, clean energy and EV supply chains

(From left) Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena pose for the family picture of the LXV Mercosur Summit in Montevideo on December 6, 2024. Mercosur and the European Union have concluded ‘negotiations for a free trade agreement,’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Montevideo yesterday. — AFP pic

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EU-Mercosur trade pact divides Europe: Spain and Germany cheer, France and farmers resist, say ‘fears have materialised’

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, topped the symbolic 20-trillion-kroner mark (RM7.9 trillion) yesterday for the first time. — Reuters pic

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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, hits 20 trillion krone, doubling in five years

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (right) joins Donald Trump on stage during the US election campaign rally on October 5, 2024. — AFP pic

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Musk’s US$270m (at least) for Trump make him biggest US political donor

The US economy rose on the back of 227,000 jobs in November 2024, more than analysts expected and up from a revised 36,000 in October, according to the US Department of Labor. — AFP pic

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Paris stocks rally as Macron fights on, US jobs data boosts Wall Street, Seoul shares sink after Yoon’s short-lived martial law declaration

The Employees Provident Fund has become a substantial unitholder of KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) following the successful conclusion of the group’s recent private placement. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2d ago

EPF invests in KIP REIT, acquires over 6pc stake to support growth strategy

The Guardian Media Group announced today it had agreed to sell the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, to online news company Tortoise Media, brushing aside strikes by staff. — Picture via Facebook/Observer

2d ago

Historic sale: UK’s Guardian sells world’s oldest Sunday paper, The Observer, to Tortoise Media

The ringgit ended the week positively, extending gains against the American dollar for the third straight session on Friday ahead of the closely watched US payrolls data later tonight. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Ringgit rises for third straight session against greenback ahead of US payrolls data

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the week slightly lower, pulling back from recent gains as profit-taking dominated amid heightened investor caution. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

2d ago

Profit-taking hits FBM KLCI, but broader market holds strong

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan delivers a speech at the Malaysia Venture Forum 2024 in Kuala Lumpur December 3, 2024. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Malaysia to simplify cross-border finance approvals to attract global venture capital through efficient fund flows

Convenience store chain 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings is among those who have been included in the FBM KLCI after its semi-annual review. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2d ago

Genting out of FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, while 99 Speed Mart and Gamuda join list

An employee sits inside a Bitcoin exchange advertisement truck in Hong Kong on November 27, 2024. — AFP pic

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Mystery, volatility, Trump: The Bitcoin phenomenon

At 6pm, the local currency bounced to 4.4250/4305 against the US dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of 4.4505/4550. — Reuters pic

05 Dec 2024

Ringgit extends gains on rising confidence of another US rate cut

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 1.55 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 1,615.64 compared with Wednesday’s close of 1,614.09. — Picture by Choo Choy May

05 Dec 2024

Late buying lifts Bursa Malaysia to end in positive zone

Vodafone said the enlarged group will create ‘a new force in UK mobile, unleashing more competition and investment to transform the UK telecoms landscape’. — Reuters pic

05 Dec 2024

UK regulator approves £16.5b Vodafone-Three merger, creating Britain’s largest mobile operator

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