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The MACC chief is seeking, among others, damages for harm to his professional reputation and standing, an injunction to block Bloomberg from repeating the contested statements, an order to remove the article within three days of judgment, and a published apology in newspapers and on social media platforms approved by his lawyers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think  / 14 h ago

Azam Baki: Love him or loathe him, you’ve got to commend him — Hafiz Hassan

Picture for illustration purposes only. Cheras police chief Asst Comm Mohd Rosdi Daud said a parking dispute at the Seri Melaka Flats allegedly escalated into a knife attack. — Freepik pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Parking rage turns bloody at Cheras flats after man slashed

Wild boars crash a Malaysian home during Chinese New Year 2026. — Screenshots from Facebook/马来西亚投诉站
Life  / 6 h ago

Year of the Horse, but boars make their mark in CNY visit to Malaysian home, drawing awe and caution (VIDEO)

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. The announcement signals a recalibration within Perikatan Nasional’s top ranks following Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s appointment as chairman. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Takiyuddin: Muhyiddin now Perikatan deputy chair, Hadi steps back from supreme council

The special ‘appam’ at Esther’s Appam Stall comes topped with coconut milk in the centre. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 14 h ago

Off the beaten path in Ipoh: Esther’s Appam Stall in Buntong serves standout ‘appam’, ‘vadai’ and ‘paniyaram’

Terengganu MACC director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid confirmed the arrest and said the suspect will be charged in the near future. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Terengganu MACC detains state exco over alleged nepotism in GLC hires

US investors are pulling money out of their own stock market at the fastest pace in at least 16 years as Big Tech returns fade and better-performing overseas markets look more attractive. — Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

From ‘buy America’ to ‘bye America’, Wall Street exodus gathers pace as investors shift billions overseas

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has declined to take over as Perikatan Nasional chairman despite PAS being expected to lead the coalition, following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (right). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Bersatu to pass Perikatan reins to PAS today, here’s what else to look out for 

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said that criminal agents have evolved into financial managers of illicit funds within government agencies. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

MACC to target syndicate ‘black treasurers’ running illicit funds for civil servants

K. Indiran was found unconscious on February 18. He was rushed to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) but was tragically confirmed dead a day later while receiving treatment. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan express sorrow over trooper K. Indiran’s death, call for thorough probe

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar takes over Perikatan Nasional’s top post after a supreme council meeting this afternoon. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Samsuri takes the helm: Perikatan picks Terengganu MB as new chairman

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was called to give a statement on February 19 as a government panel reviews the compliance of his RM800,000 shareholdings. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Chief Secretary: Azam Baki gives statement to special probe panel over shareholding issue

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Bak. — Bernama file pic
What You Think  / 4 h ago

Outrageous to call for Section 36 MACC Act to be applied to MACC chief Azam Baki — Hafiz Hassan

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2026. — AFP pic
Money  / 15 h ago

Trump raises global tariff to 15pc, invokes alternate law after court setback

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said the move will serve as a transition period before full enforcement begins in September. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Perak to begin single-use plastic bag ban on March 1, six-month grace period before full enforcement

File photo of the Singapore State Courts. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 17 Jul 2024

Singapore landlord gets 10 months’ jail for using pinhole cameras to peep on Malaysian tenant showering, changing clothes

Marcus Phua was sentenced to six months’ jail after pleading guilty to a charge of voluntarily causing hurt by means of a dangerous weapon likely to cause death. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 16 Jul 2024

In Singapore, man gets six months’ jail for attacking bystander with broken bottle after fight in Korean restaurant

A 53-year-old Singaporean man sent two Taiwanese politicians bomb threats over Facebook messenger. — SoyaCincau pic
Singapore / 15 Jul 2024

Singaporean pleads guilty to sending bomb threats to Taiwanese politicians on Facebook to ‘test’ if they read his messages

Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam speaking to the media in Singapore July 15, 2024. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 15 Jul 2024

Singapore issues ISA orders to self-radicalised student and ex-public servant, Israel-Hamas war cited as trigger

Low wages and poor career development are leading to a high turnover and a perennial shortage of workers in the funeral services industry. — iStock pic
Singapore / 15 Jul 2024

A grave problem: Demand for funeral services rising in Singapore, but high turnover, low pay and stigma hinder growth

A delivery man posed as an oil and bunker trader on a dating application and deceived a woman into transferring him S$92,510 (RM322,076). — Ooi Boon Keong/TODAY pic
Singapore / 13 Jul 2024

Singapore delivery man jailed after scamming woman of S$93,000 on dating app, repays only S$67

A picture of a Singapore Police Coast Guard vessel. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Police Force via TODAY
Singapore / 12 Jul 2024

Smuggling snafu: Jail, caning for boatman who tried to transport two men from Batam to Malaysia but entered Singapore by mistake 

A man was sentenced to 20 months and four weeks’ jail for taking voyeuristic videos of at least 27 victims, including ex-colleagues, college friends and an ex-intern. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 12 Jul 2024

Software engineer gets jail for taking obscene videos of close friends, 27 colleagues; causing them ‘agony, anguish’

The exterior of NTUC Centre on July 11, 2024. — TODAY pic 
Singapore / 12 Jul 2024

Singapore’s NTUC set to be designated ‘politically significant person’ under foreign interference law given ‘close nexus, symbiotic relationship’ with PAP

The mural of a 'Samsui' woman in Singapore has courted controvery for its depiction of smoking. — Picture courtesy of Instagram/Sean Dunston
Singapore / 10 Jul 2024

Singapore’s controversial ‘Samsui’ woman mural can stay up amid debate over smoking depiction, building owner fined over lack of permit

Ng Siak Hai, an 87-year-old founding shareholder of Singapore’s Jumbo seafood restaurant chain, was charged in court on Wednesday in connection with a car accident that resulted in the death of his passenger and grievous injuries to another. — Screencap from social media
Singapore / 10 Jul 2024

Singapore’s Jumbo seafood founder charged over car crash that killed passenger

Kang Pue Hua, 75, at State Courts on July 9, 2024. — Image from TODAY
Singapore / 10 Jul 2024

Woman, 75, tricked by love scammer into creating bank accounts for criminals, judge says 'difficult' to weigh harm she caused

A file photo of the State Courts building in Singapore. — Image from TODAY
Singapore / 10 Jul 2024

In Singapore, man with ‘long history’ of violence gets 10 weeks' jail for unprovoked assault of two students

This photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows visitors walking past statues at Haw Par Villa, an Asian cultural park that features Chinese folklore, legend and mythology in Singapore. — AFP pic
Singapore / 09 Jul 2024

Singapore's hell theme park dead serious about afterlife

DBS CEO Piyush Gupta speaks at the Reuters NEXT conference in Singapore July 9, 2024. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 09 Jul 2024

DBS CEO says bank hunting for bolt-on deals, not game-changing ones

Singapore Exchange CEO Loh Boon Chye speaks at the Reuters NEXT conference in Singapore July 9, 2024. Loh said there are no immediate plans to allow cryptocurrency listings on its bourse, adding that conditions are still not ripe for such a move. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 09 Jul 2024

Singapore Exchange has no immediate plans to allow crypto listings, CEO says