Penang father of six pleads guilty to owning replica rifle bought from TikTok to play with son, gets RM1,800 fine Posted on 13/01/2025 BALIK PULAU, Jan 13 — A food rider man was fined RM1,800, in default a month in prison, by the Magistrate’s Court here today for possession of a fake firearm, which he had bought online. Magistrate Chia Huey Ting meted out the fine on Mohd Nasir Othman, 47, who pleaded… Read more
1MDB trial: No need to declare King Abdullah’s donations to Cabinet if PM’s integrity unaffected, says Najib Posted on 13/01/2025 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 13 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today insisted that he as the prime minister was allowed to receive gifts as long as it does not affect his integrity, denying that it was ethically wrong for him to have accepted billions of ringgit which he claims were Saudi Arabia’s… Read more
IGP says Khairy Jamaluddin under investigation for criminal defamation and offensive post on Najib’s house arrest document Posted on 13/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The police will record former Rembau Member of Parliament Khairy Jamaluddin’s statement today over his claim on the existence of an additional document regarding former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s purported house. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said Khairy’s statement will… Read more
PM Anwar meets UAE sovereign wealth fund managers on Day Two of Middle East tour to boost food, energy, AI, and data trade Posted on 13/01/2025 ABU DHABI, Jan 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim commenced his second-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today by meeting three UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund managers here. The One-on-One Business Meetings started with Masdar chief executive officer (CEO) Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, followed by Abu Dhabi… Read more
KK Mart blames supplier after Jakim says halal logo misused for ‘ham and cheese sandwich’ sold by convenience chain Posted on 13/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — KK Mart today said its logo was misused by a supplier of a “ham and cheese sandwich” sold by the chain, which religious authorities have found to be using the halal logo without authorisation. According to Malaysiakini, KK Mart said it had depended on the… Read more
Penang exco defends PIL 1 highway project Posted on 13/01/2025 State infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said Penang’s rapid urbanisation, particularly the southward expansion from George Town, has outpaced the capacity of existing road networks. (X pic) PETALING JAYA: Penang executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari has defended the proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway after warnings by… Read more
Brickfields’ Little India abuzz with shoppers ahead of Pongal Posted on 13/01/2025 Pongal is celebrated by the Hindu community, with sweet rice prepared for family and friends as a sign of gratitude for a bountiful harvest. KUALA LUMPUR: As is always the case during festive seasons, Brickfields’ Little India was abuzz with people on the weekend, primarily the Hindu community, preparing for… Read more
Ishiba tells Biden of ‘strong’ concerns over blocked steel deal Posted on 13/01/2025 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the strong concerns about the Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel were raised on both sides of the Pacific. (AP pic) TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told US President Joe Biden that “strong” concerns have been raised over his decision to block Nippon… Read more
This device charges smartphones in a matter of seconds Posted on 13/01/2025 The Swippitt can change a smartphone battery pack in just a few seconds. (Swippitt pic) PARIS: Spotted at CES 2025, a strange box-like device is said to be capable of charging smartphones in just two seconds. A promise bold enough to cause a stir at the Las Vegas tech show…. Read more
3,845 mangsa banjir di 38 PPS Johor Posted on 13/01/2025 Keadaan banjir di Kampung Gembut, Tanjung Sedili, Kota Tinggi semalam. (Gambar Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Jumlah mangsa banjir di Johor berkurangan sedikit kepada 3,845 orang pagi ini berbanding 3,869 orang pada 8 malam tadi. Menurut portal Info Bencana Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, seramai 1,083 keluarga masih berlindung di 38 pusat pemindahan sementara… Read more