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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is accused of using illegal funds originating from 1MDB in his bank account to pay RM2.3 million for those social media and speechwriting services. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

1MDB trial: Najib says RM2.3m cheques issued from own account for PM’s social media, speeches to avoid burdening govt

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain speaks to the press during the Home Ministry's Monthly Assembly in Putrajaya on October 23, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

IGP: Minister’s son eloped, wedding cert real

Qie during her birthday celebration surrounded by family and friends. — Picture via X

Life / 8 h ago

Rice, lard, and walks: Chinese woman turns 124, shares her secrets to longevity

China’s Commerce Ministry called the US' new AI chip policy 'a flagrant violation' of international trade rules, — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

US tightens AI chip exports to curb China, draws global backlash

The abandoned playground in Taman Desa shows signs of neglect and deterioration, November 30, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Taman Desa’s last public park stands alone as developments encroach, residents say

Roast meats at Sun Ming Kee Restaurant. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Don’t miss out on the candy-like ‘cha siu’ and other charcoal roasted meats at Sun Ming Kee in Cheras

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) and Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) meet with with Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi in Abu Dhabi on Jan 13, 2025. —Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

In Dubai, PM Anwar predicts health and infra investment haul

A file photograph shows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arriving at Parliament to table Budget 2025, in Kuala Lumpur on October 18, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Putrajaya ups SARA for hardcore poor to RM2,100 for 2025, expands MyKad payments to Sabah and Sarawak

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Can the police demand access to your phone? IGP says yes for inspectors or above with reasonable cause

A screen capture shows the poster for the UiTM event that said it was mandatory for non-Muslims to attend the event.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

UiTM denies Islamic religious camp mandatory for non-Muslims, says miscommunication

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli delivers his speech during the KL Summit 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 22 April 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Rafizi among 555 awardees of Negeri Sembilan honours list, now ‘Datuk Seri’

After less than four hours of deliberation, a Hong Kong High Court jury unanimously found that anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun, 60, was guilty of murdering his wife Wong Siew Fing, 47, and their 16-year-old daughter, Lily Khaw Li Ling.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Hong Kong jury unanimously finds Malaysian ex-professor guilty in lethal yoga ball murders of wife, teen daughter

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani who recently climbed to a career-best world No. 2 ranking, defeated compatriots Tan Wee Kiong and Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub 21-16, 21-16. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Malaysian men’s doubles shuttlers Sze Fei-Izzuddin book a spot in Indian Open second round

A file photograph shows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim disembarking from a plane after landing in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 4, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Next stop, the UK: PM Anwar set for five-day trip

Elon Musk could potentially purchase TikTok from ByteDance with the app possibly combined into the platform formerly known as Twitter.. — AFP

Money / 9 h ago

China exploring possible sale of TikTok operations in US to Musk, could be combined with X

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Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy returns as he makes bold threats ahead of second term

US President-elect Donald Trump smiles during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 22, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. — AFP pic

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 — Donald Trump has not yet returned to the White House but is already thrusting himself to the front of international stage as he once again shatters diplomatic niceties.As only the second former president elected to a non-consecutive term, Trump is at least a known quantity to...

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Even before taking office, Donald Trump has raised the prospect of fresh levies on companies, countries and groups of states as he seeks to implement his agenda.— Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

Trump’s tariff plans could fuel trade wars and raise import costs for US businesses

This picture taken on November 8, 2024 shows commuters boarding a commuter train during the morning rush hour at Manggarai station in Jakarta. Scrolling on social media, Indonesian moviegoer Jessica Sihotang stumbled across a film depicting a fellow woman in her 30s struggling to make the dream of buying a Jakarta home a reality. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

‘Jakarta’s dream homes out of reach’: Rising prices force residents into gruelling commutes

Author Neil Gaiman has denied the allegations through his representatives, asserting that any encounters were consensual. — Picture via Instagram/@neilhimself

World / 2 h ago

Author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual misconduct by eight women, including four repeat accusers

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Balls the size of marbles were found on shore in Sydney. — Picture courtesy of Northern Beaches Council

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Sydney closes nine beaches as mysterious marble-sized white, grey balls wash up on shore (VIDEO)

The couple made a public plea outside the Chinese embassy in Bangkok. — Pic via X

7 h ago

Chinese families desperate for help as relatives fall victim to yet another human trafficking case in Thailand

Chinese actor Wang Xing was allegedly abducted while visiting Thailand and trafficked to Myanmar under false pretenses. — Picture via Facebook

7 h ago

Chinese tourists cancel Thailand trips after actor Wang Xing’s abduction sparks safety concerns

Special counsel David Weiss accused US President Joe Biden yesterday of undermining public confidence in the justice system with his criticism of the investigation into his son. — AFP

12 h ago

Hunter Biden prosecutor says President Joe Biden ‘maligned’ Justice Department

A firefighter walks among the remains of a house reduced to rubble by the Eaton Fire during search and rescue operations in Altadena. — AFP

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Search for bodies as LA firefighters brace for more wind

File photo from Jan 6,released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS shows the launch of a hypersonic missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. — AFP

12 h ago

North Korea fires unidentified projectile towards East Sea

Sierra Leone declared a public health emergency yesterday to combat mpox. — Reuters

13 h ago

Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox

A sign seen in front of a home warns against looting in Altadena, California. — AFP

13 h ago

Nine charged over looting in LA fires

Hindu pilgrims take a dip in the sacred waters of Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj yesterday. — AFP pic

15 h ago

World's largest spiritual gathering: Kumbh Mela draws millions to holy confluence in India

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a ceremony at Fort Tiuna military base within the presidential inauguration in Caracas on January 10, 2025. — AFP pic

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Venezuela’s future in question: Critics warn of Maduro’s tightening grip

Protesters march as they take part in a demonstration against impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol near Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul on January 11, 2025. — AFP pic

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South Korea’s Gen-Z divided over political crisis

This photo taken on December 9, 2024 shows a sculpture of US president-elect Donald Trump in a pose evoking the Buddha at artist Hong Jinshi’s workshop in Xiamen, in south-eastern China’s Fujian province. — AFP pic

1d ago

Zen Trump? Chinese artist turns US president-elect into Buddha statue amid renewed popularity

Men carry the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, at Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, January 13, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Breakthrough in Doha: Final Gaza ceasefire proposal presented to Israel and Hamas

Gambling in Thailand is currently only legal on certain state-run horse races and an official lottery, but illicit betting is widespread. — AFP pic

1d ago

Thailand approves plan to legalise casinos in bid to boost tourism, create jobs

Members of the influential sect Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) attend a rally to oppose calls to unseat Vice-President Sara Duterte in Manila on January 13, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

Philippine religious sect rallies against VP Duterte impeachment

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