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Authorities believe the syndicate, operating under the guise of grocery stores and eateries in Klang, Selangor and Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur (pictured), offered unlicensed money transfer services to mainly Indonesian and Indian customers. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Immigration unearths RM3.6m illegal funds transfers to India, Indonesia in Brickfields and Klang through grocery marts, eateries

According to Channel News Asia (CNA), two individuals familiar with Ong’s condition said that the 79-year-old has multiple myeloma, a rare cancer characterised by an abnormal expansion of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 10 h ago

Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng diagnosed with bone marrow cancer amid legal proceedings, sources say

A Malaysia-based man bought 30 packets of Hokkien mee from a Singapore stall, vacuum-sealed them, and stored them in his freezer to preserve their freshness. — Picture via Facebook/Bosco Cheung
Singapore  / 4 h ago

Hokkien mee fan vacuum packs 30 packets from Singapore stall to bring to Malaysia

Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz (left) at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. — Picture from Facebook/Embassy of Malaysia, Washington D.C.
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Diplomacy without publicity: Nazri Aziz reflects on two-year tenure as ambassador to US

Influenza viruses mutate frequently, which is why new vaccines are developed each year to protect against the most prevalent strains. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Behind the sneeze and cough: What is influenza and how you can keep safe

In the bout held at Lumpinee Stadium, Iman Aliff secured his win by fending off Adukhov’s attacks before swiftly landing two powerful punches to his opponent’s head. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Sports  / 6 h ago

One-two and it’s done: Malaysian Muay Thai fighter Iman Aliff flattens Russian rival in 70 seconds

A 77-year-old lost RM3.21 million after investing in fake trade on Facebook while a 70-year-old lost RM2.21 million to fake cryptocurrency traders on the WhatsApp group ‘UVKXE’. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

A lifetime of savings and RM5m gone: Two men in their 70s fall prey to Facebook, WhatsApp investment scams

A spread of braised meats at Restoran Xin Kee in Seremban — Picture by CK Lim.
Eat-drink  / 11 h ago

Make a beeline to Restoran Xin Kee in Seremban for the best braised duck and braised pork in town

A screen capture of Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) shows that its online services disrupted.
Tech-gadgets  / 7 h ago

PlayStation Network goes down worldwide, users unable to access online services

Ryuta Watanabe, 36, gained media attention last October for his polygamous lifestyle in Hokkaido, Japan, where he lived with three wives, four children — including twins on the way — three pet dogs and two lizards. — Picture via Instagram/watanaberyuta_official
Life  / 8 h ago

Japan’s ‘gigolo’ turns influencer with three wives and 11 children now earns over RM35,000 monthly, considering ‘double life in Malaysia and Hokkaido’

Donald Trump said he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries by Monday or Tuesday — Pic by Reuters
Money  / 7 h ago

Trump says he will announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries next week

Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed his displeasure at a proposed guideline for Muslims in non-Muslim events. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Religious harmony at risk if new guidelines for Muslims are introduced, warns Selangor Sultan

Donald Trump said he was revoking Joe Biden’s security clearance as his predecessor had removed his own security clearance after winning the 2020 election. — Pic by AFP
World  / 10 h ago

Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance, escalates foreign aid crackdown

A police report over an attempted theft was lodged at the Penang International Airport Police Station in Bayan Lepas. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Foreigner nabbed for attempted theft on board of flight from Subang to Penang

The acquisition of MASwings was supposed to be finalised by December 31, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/MASwings
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Sarawak to complete MASwings deal Feb 12 following third-party audit

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Rory McIlroy hoists the trophy during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California, February 2, 2025. — Kyle Terada-Imagn Images via Reuters
Opinion / 1d ago

Pebble Beach triumph: A win for history, strategy, and mental toughness — Rory McIlroy

According to the author, the home minister will likely read amendments to the Societies Act 1966 (Act 832) next year at Parliament. — Bernama pic
Opinion / 2d ago

Engagement is a dirty word when with the disengaged: Societies Act

A file picture of people waiting at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. The author notes that while the public hospital experience may not be ideal, it is at least affordable. Their advice for anyone undergoing surgery is to find ways to pass the time or manage discomfort. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Opinion / 05 Feb 2025

Cancer Diaries: Cancer basics you (and your relatives on WhatsApp) should know

Aunts and uncles, once held in awe for their godlike ‘mah jong’ prowess, are now more likely to be seen swiping through reels than strategising how to best exploit their panda and bamboo tiles. — Pexels.com pic
Opinion / 03 Feb 2025

Chinese New Year and our phones