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Swiss food giant Nestle was ordered by the High Court on January 30, 2026 to pay RM3.89 million to the security firm Uppal Aimed Guard Security Sdn Bhd for wrongful service termination in 2022. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

High Court rules Nestle service termination unjustified, awards RM3.89m to security company

The Immigration Department detained 218 foreigners in an integrated operation at Taman Emas, Cheras on January 29, 2026 using thermal drones to detect those hiding on rooftops. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Immigration goes high tech: Uses thermal drones in Cheras raid against undocumented migrants

Major-General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis (centre), 56, pled not guilty to criminal breach of trust involving RM5 million from the Armed Forces Welfare Fund at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on January 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Major-general becomes third high-ranking military officer to be charged in recent weeks

The High Court denied the judicial review in case over MACC notices to lawyer representing Albert Tei. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MACC investigative processes linked to Albert Tei not open to judicial review, High Court rules

Influencer-entrepreneur Khairul Aming said his restaurant treats all customers equally. — Screenshot via Instagram/rembayungmy

Life / 16 h ago

‘Walk-ins? Even politicians can’t’: Inside Khairul Aming’s fight to keep Rembayung fair

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers bring detainees for a remand application. — MACC pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MACC nabs five more enforcers in massage chain probe, freezes RM13.3m

A typical 7-Eleven Thailand drinks chiller — ground zero for the Meiji milk raids that My Thailand joked about. — Vecteezy pic

Life / 14 h ago

Thai Facebook page ribs Malaysian tourists ‘looting’ 7-Eleven like it’s Doomsday — and Singaporeans catch strays too

At 8am, the local currency traded at 3.9190/9410 against the US dollar, strengthening from yesterday’s close of 3.9275/9315. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit climbs against greenback amid US policy uncertainty

The director-general, deputy director-general, and an assistant officer in the Department of Environment are seen with MACC escorts at the Putrajaya Court Complex on January 30, 2026 for a remand order amid investigations into abuse of power and corruption linked to e-waste management over the past few years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Three senior DOE officials under MACC remand for next seven days for probe into e-waste management funds

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar speaks to the media after the 2025 Mandate Ceremony in Putrajaya on January 20, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

After MACC nabs DOE top officials, Chief Secretary vows zero tolerance for corruption

A 51-year-old man landed in bankruptcy after failing to pay income tax arrears of RM15 million for the assessment years from 2011 to 2017. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

High Court declares 51-year-old man bankrupt over RM15m in unpaid taxes

The fish and chips here are made using a whole ‘live’ tilapia. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Try a surprising fish and chips made with whole ‘live’ fish at Edelweiss Flagship Oyster Bar, Old Klang Road

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the press after performing his Friday prayers at Masjid Ar-Rahimah in Taman Greenwood, Gombak on January 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

After agency chiefs, PM tells local council heads to do their jobs well or go

Travellers use quick response (QR) codes for immigration clearance at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 on December 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

KLIA T1, T2, Penang, KK, Kuching airports get MyNIISe QR eGates March 1

National women’s doubles shuttler Teoh Mei Xing said she remains fit and determined to compete internationally despite her recent split with Go Pei Kee — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Badminton doubles player Teoh Mei Xing focused on comeback after Go Pei Kee split

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Aminuddin: No protection or compromise for corrupt PBT officers in Negeri Sembilan

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said strict action based on the law will be taken regardless of post or position against the individuals involved. — Bernama pic

SEREMBAN, Jan 30 — The Negeri Sembilan State Government will not compromise with any local authority (PBT) officer or staff involved in corruption, abuse of power, embezzlement or any form of integrity misconduct.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said strict action based on the law will be taken regardless of post...

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A 51-year-old man landed in bankruptcy after failing to pay income tax arrears of RM15 million for the assessment years from 2011 to 2017. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

High Court declares 51-year-old man bankrupt over RM15m in unpaid taxes

Johor Bahru Selatan are investigating two separate incidents of a 13-year-old girl who claimed to have been harassed by a 17-year-old schoolmate, which triggered the second incident in which the boy was beat up by the girl’s 20-year-old brother and another 17-year-old boy in Larkin. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sister, 13, complains of harassment; older brother joins teen fight outside Larkin school, police investigating

More ETS trains are available for travellers heading north and south of the peninsula for Chinese New Year and Aidilfitri 2026. — Picture via Facebook/KTM Berhad

Malaysia / 11 h ago

KTMB adds 70,000 ETS seats this CNY and Aidilfitri

The Fire Department said the number of fake emergency calls are rising, which is putting strain on firefighters. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Not funny: Bomba warns as hoax emergency calls rise to 225 in 2025

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers bring detainees for a remand application. — MACC pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MACC nabs five more enforcers in massage chain probe, freezes RM13.3m

The Education Ministry says it needs 20,000 new teachers for schools across Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Want to make a difference? 20,000 contract teacher jobs open March 2

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli displays the ‘FH’ registration number at the launch of the special registration number series in conjunction with Federal Territory Day at the Tun Azizan Zainul Abidin Auditorium in Putrajaya on January 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

JPJ opens online bidding for ‘FH’ vehicle plates from Feb 1–5 to mark FT Day, minimum bid from RM300

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim performs his Friday prayers at Masjid Ar-Rahimah in Taman Greenwood, Gombak on January 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

The heart of Taman Greenwood: Exploring the history of the mosque Anwar visited today

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Charles Teng Wei Yian pleaded guilty to insulting the modesty of the nurse and was sentenced on Jan 30, with a gag order imposed to protect her identity. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

‘Let me tell you something’: Singapore man jailed five-weeks after luring nurse into toilet and exposing himself to her

A Singapore government-led economic review has recommended positioning the country as a global artificial intelligence hub while revamping skills and training systems to support growth and quality jobs amid global uncertainty. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 10 h ago

Under threat of disruption, Singapore economic review urges all-in approach to AI and learning

The 217 people — comprising 139 men and 78 women aged between 16 and 83 — are believed to be either scammers or money mules. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore police probe 217 people in scams totalling over S$7.6m

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) now expects core and headline inflation to range between 1 per cent and 2 per cent next year, up from its previous forecast of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore raises 2026 inflation forecast, keeps monetary policy unchanged

A general view shows the exterior of the house of Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew at 38 Oxley Road in Singapore on April 11, 2016. The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and National Heritage Board (NHB) said the acquisition aims to preserve the property’s historic significance and prevent it from being redeveloped for private or commercial use. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore to acquire 38 Oxley Road despite Lee Kuan Yew’s demolition wish

Changi Airport Group reportedly said that aircraft traffic rose 2.2 per cent year on year to 374,000, while airfreight throughput climbed 4.5 per cent to 2.08 million tonnes. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore ramps up airport screening after Nipah virus cases in West Bengal

SPF warned that if crowd safety thresholds are exceeded, selected areas may be locked down, and visitors will be diverted. They advised the public to remain patient and follow instructions from officers on site. — Picture via Singapore Police Force website

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore police: Consider congestion when visiting Chinatown, safety measures will be enforced

According to CNA, Tan See Chee spotted the trap from a passing bus on Oct 20, 2025, then returned to the site at Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, where he cut the cable ties securing the enclosure and opened its door. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore man fined S$500 for releasing crows from a trap

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World

China’s President Xi Jinping and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Britain turns to Beijing as Starmer defies Trump and signs new deals

Marius Borg Høiby (back right), the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, appears in a family photo taken during Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s 18th birthday gala in Oslo on June 17, 2022. — AFP file pic

World / 11 h ago

Norway royal scandal: Trial begins next week for crown princess’s son accused of raping and assaulting multiple women, some while unconscious

The US Capitol is seen as the Senate negotiates a federal government funding bill to avert a partial shutdown ahead of a midnight deadline on January 29, 2026, in Washington. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

US government shutdown nears as Senate blocks spending bill over Trump’s immigration crackdown

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut reacts during a general election campaign rally ahead of Thailand’s general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, January 25, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Reformist Natthaphong leads race to be Thai PM ahead of February vote, survey shows

Vietnam is the world’s largest producer of Robusta coffee, which has a bitter taste ‍and is used mainly in instant coffee. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Vietnam’s coffee pride shaken as police investigate fake blends made from soybeans

Pino Terzo Di Dio was in tears as firefighters carried his beloved parrots out of his home, which has been cordoned off as his town teeters on a cliff edge. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Firefighters rush to save parrots and pets as Sicilian town reels from cliff‑edge collapse

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the country has rejected joining US President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’ in its current form, citing limited added value. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

New Zealand says no to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite, prefers UN alignment

This file photo shows Luigi Mangione in the Manhattan Supreme Court for a suppression hearing December 18, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Man with pizza-cutter blade arrested for posing as FBI agent to free insurance CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione

Money

Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to be the next US central bank chief, the US president announced Friday on social media. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

Trump taps Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, raising fresh questions over central bank independence

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives to speak during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on January 28. — AFP pic

Money / 6 h ago

What are the key challenges awaiting the new US Fed chair?

The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of the week, pressured by renewed demand for the greenback amid speculations surrounding the future leadership of the United States Federal Reserve. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit eases against US dollar on last trading day, pressured by chatter over Fed leadership

Panama’s Supreme Court annulled on Thursday the concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the Panama Canal, a ruling that undermines Chinese sway over the waterway. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

Panama cancels Hutchison’s canal concession, fuelling US‑China battle for control of strategic trade routes

Apple chief executive Tim Cook said the iPhone delivered its best-ever quarter, generating US$85.2 billion in sales, with Greater China revenue surging to US$25.5 billion from US$18.5 billion a year earlier amid unprecedented global demand. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Apple posts record $42b profit as iPhone sales soar in China, services hit all-time high

Rocket maker SpaceX is in discussions to merge with xAI ahead of a blockbuster public offering planned for this year, — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

SpaceX explores Musk company mergers ahead of US$1t IPO

Venezuela’s National Assembly president Jorge Rodriguez (centre) holds a copy of the hydrocarbons reform bill alongside first vice-president Pedro Jose Infante (left) and second vice-president Grecia Colmenares during a session in Caracas on January 29, 2026, as lawmakers approved changes opening the oil sector to private investment. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after Trump secures access to reserves

View of the facade as construction continues on the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, DC, US, September 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Trump to name new US Fed chair next week

Sports

Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries in the crash in Nigeria which killed his strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and his trainer Latif Ayodele. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 10 h ago

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua opens up for the first time after crash that killed two close friends, says ‘it’s really tough’

This file picture shows Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto performing in the Exhibition Gala Program during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in the Polesud ice rink in Grenoble on December 8, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Japan’s ‘big sister’ of skating, Kaori Sakamoto, aims for Olympic gold in final season

Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie (right) and Toh Ee Wei (left) hit a return during their mixed doubles semifinal match against China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta on January 24, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Coach eyes Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik rematch with Korean champs in All England final

Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei said the Badminton Association of Malaysia has appointed Harry Hartono as men’s singles coach, Yeoh Kay Bin as junior men’s singles coach and Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif as women’s doubles coach. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

BAM names Harry Hartono, Yeoh Kay Bin and Zakry Latif as new national coaches

Australia’s Olivia Gadecki and John Peers pose with the trophy after winning the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on January 30, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Gadecki, Peers become first in 37 years to defend Australian Open mixed doubles title

Paris Saint-Germain’s Portuguese forward Gonçalo Ramos jumps for the ball during their Uefa Champions League league-phase Matchday 8 clash against Newcastle United at the Parc des Princes in Paris on January 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

PSG, Real Madrid headline teams in Champions League play-offs draw

Nottingham Forest’s Dilane Bakwa (left) in action against Ferencváros defender Gábor Szalai during their Uefa Europa League match at The City Ground in Nottingham, Britain, January 29, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Forest, Celtic head into Europa League play-offs as Villa seal comeback victory

Johor Darul Ta’zim’s returning player João Vitor Brandão Figueiredo (centre) challenges two Shan United FC players during the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri, January 29, 2026, which JDT won 3-0. — Bernama pic

Sports / 17 h ago

JDT thrash Shan United 3-0 to top group in Asean Club Championship