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Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations revealed that the victim was duped by the suspect via the WeChat application. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Gombak trader loses over RM1.6m in non-existent online investment scam via WeChat app

The body of a foreigner, believed to have fallen from an unknown floor, being extricated from atop the foyer of Pavilion Suites Kuala Lumpur this morning. — Picture via Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

KL Fire Dept: Body of foreigner found atop Pavilion Suites, believed to have fallen from unknown height

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati during the leader’s visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before the Extraordinary Summit of Arab-Islamic States. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Malaysia ready to provide financial aid to Lebanon for victims of Israeli attacks, says PM Anwar

File picture of a view of the old city of the Yemeni capital Sanaa with its Unesco-listed buildings, on February 24, 2023. A married couple pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today to three charges of trafficking three local women to Yemen since May last year. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

KL married couple plead not guilty to trafficking three Malaysian women to Yemen for exploitation

They were all charged under Section 325 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same code that carries a maximum prison sentence of seven years and fines, as well as Section 323 of the Penal Code that carries a maximum sentence of one-year imprisonment and a maximum fine of RM2,000 or both if found guilty. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Eight N. Sembilan private religious school students charged with hurting fellow students

A three-year-old boy was locked up in a cage for seven hours daily because his 20-year-old mother needed to work. No mention was made about the type or dimensions of the cage that housed him. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Taman Danau Desa mum admits to locking toddler son in cage for seven hours so she could work, gets 14 days’ jail, RM10,000 fine, 240 hours community service

This aerial handout picture taken on November 9, 2024 and released on November 10, 2024 by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency shows the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki as seen from the Eputobi rest area in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. — Indonesia National Disaster Mitigation Agency handout pic via AFP

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Foreign Ministry: Malaysians in Indonesia safe but advised to monitor situation as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano eruption affects 10,000

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a public lecture at the al Azhar Conference Centre in front of Malaysian students in conjunction with his four-day official visit to Egypt November 10, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Al-Azhar University agrees to offer scholarships for outstanding Malaysian students in tech, medicine and engineering, says PM Anwar

File picture of police officers at the scene. Police have confirmed that unrequited love was the motive behind the fatal stabbing of a woman and her father at an apartment in Bandar Baru Farlim on November 7. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Unrequited love motive behind fatal stabbing of father and daughter in Air Itam, say Penang police

A father and his son were killed when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a car at Kilometre 15 of Jalan Gaung-Kuala Ping-Teris, near Kampung Tengkawang in Kuala Berang today. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Terengganu father and son die in motorcycle-car collision on way to preschool in Kuala Berang

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit all states except Penang until 6pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

MetMalaysia: Severe weather alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain in almost all states, except Penang, until 6pm

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said the ministry is set to address the impact of minimum wages on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Human Resources. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Entrepreneur Development, Finance, Human Resources ministries join forces to ease minimum wage rise impact on MSMEs, says Ewon Benedick

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is seen arriving in Saudi Arabia. — Picture via X/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

PM Anwar to address Israeli violence, Middle East tensions in meeting with Lebanese PM, Kuwaiti Crown Prince in Riyadh

The Court of Appeal has set August 18 next year to hear businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad’s appeal against a High Court’s decision which struck out a lawsuit he filed against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and two others. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

UEM-Renong suit: Appellate court sets Aug 18 next year to hear tycoon Halim Saad’s appeal over suit against Dr Mahathir, two others

Penang will introduce trial bus lanes around the Komtar area starting next week. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

Penang introduces six-month trial bus lanes in inner city to improve public transport timing

Two people were killed, and four others injured, in two separate accidents in Bota and Taiping. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 11 Nov 2024

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Sorry for any unpleasant stay in Malaysia, Tourism Minister Tiong tells tourists from China

It’s a ‘crazy era’ when you’re vilified for being transparent, PM Anwar says after travel expenses disclosure lambasted

‘I’m not poor’: Accused of acting holier than Prophet for refusing wages, PM Anwar says he’s still earning Parliament allowance

Dubai’s Bin Zayed International pulls out of RM40b Langkasuka project in Langkawi, says ‘no longer saw its value’ since 2022

Appearing in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, US Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln returns as first aircraft carrier to visit Malaysia in 12 years

Sanctioned by PKR for slamming second 5G network award to U Mobile, Pasir Gudang MP says won't contest punishment

‘They deserve to be hanged’: Dr M backs ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants against ‘war criminals’ Netanyahu, Gallant

National mixed double shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei fall in China Masters semi-finals but qualify for BWF Tour Finals

‘APT.’ fever takes over Osaka as Rosé and Bruno Mars drop ‘live’ debut at 2024 MAMA Awards (VIDEO)

Lost your SPM cert? Education Ministry can reprint it for you with discount at the Madani govt’s anniversary event

US Republican Matt Gaetz takes a swipe at Biden admin for funding harm-reduction app for Malaysian gays, bisexuals

Playtime’s over: IGP says drones will swoop on cops shirking duties with golf breaks

Aaron-Wooi Yik get lucky, score spot in BWF World Tour Finals after China Masters exit

Continuous rain warning for six states until Nov 29

Thai authorities investigating Buddhist monastery for using cadavers in meditation

Gombak trader loses over RM1.6m in non-existent online investment scam via WeChat app

KL Fire Dept: Body of foreigner found atop Pavilion Suites, believed to have fallen from unknown height

Malaysia ready to provide financial aid to Lebanon for victims of Israeli attacks, says PM Anwar

KL married couple plead not guilty to trafficking three Malaysian women to Yemen for exploitation

Eight N. Sembilan private religious school students charged with hurting fellow students

Taman Danau Desa mum admits to locking toddler son in cage for seven hours so she could work, gets 14 days’ jail, RM10,000 fine, 240 hours community service

Foreign Ministry: Malaysians in Indonesia safe but advised to monitor situation as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano eruption affects 10,000

Al-Azhar University agrees to offer scholarships for outstanding Malaysian students in tech, medicine and engineering, says PM Anwar

Unrequited love motive behind fatal stabbing of father and daughter in Air Itam, say Penang police

Terengganu father and son die in motorcycle-car collision on way to preschool in Kuala Berang

MetMalaysia: Severe weather alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain in almost all states, except Penang, until 6pm

Entrepreneur Development, Finance, Human Resources ministries join forces to ease minimum wage rise impact on MSMEs, says Ewon Benedick

PM Anwar to address Israeli violence, Middle East tensions in meeting with Lebanese PM, Kuwaiti Crown Prince in Riyadh

UEM-Renong suit: Appellate court sets Aug 18 next year to hear tycoon Halim Saad’s appeal over suit against Dr Mahathir, two others

Penang introduces six-month trial bus lanes in inner city to improve public transport timing

Two die, four injured in separate road accidents in Perak’s Bota and Taiping