Author - James Lim

QuickCheck: Was a ‘mummy’ spotted walking the streets of Sabak Bernam?

A "MUMMY" casually strolling down the street is not something you expect to see outside of Halloween. Yet, this eerie sight in Sabak Bernam, Selangor, has left locals in disbelief and social media buzzing with intrigue. Could it be true that a video capturing this "paranormal" spectacle has captured the attention of the online world? Verdict: TRUE A man dressed...

Gov’t announces five new price control items for CNY

TELUK INTAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has included five additional items under the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme in conjunction with the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year. Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali listed the five items as red chillies, large yellow onions, imported large shallots, short mustard or Japanese...

Gold climbs to 11-week peak as dollar falls on signs of gradual Trump tariffs

Gold prices climbed to their highest level in nearly 11 weeks on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar slumped following President Donald Trump's inauguration and investors sought the safe-haven metal to hedge against uncertainty sparked by his tariff plans. Spot gold climbed 0.7% to $2,725.70 per ounce by 0804 GMT and hit its highest since Nov. 6,...

Singer Shawn Mendes attends Friday prayers in New York, earns the nickname ‘Brother Shawn’

While it’s common for celebs to be photographed exiting trendy clubs or upscale restaurants in New York, Canadian singer Shawn Mendes turned that narrative when he was spotted attending Friday prayers at a mosque within New York University (NYU) last week. Photos of Mendes standing in line with the congregation circulated on social media and quickly...

No devices for kids at meals and turn off the TV: Singapore issues stricter screen use guidelines

SINGAPORE: Children younger than 18 months old should not be allowed screen use or be exposed to screens in the background. Background screen use refers to having the television or other devices turned on in the background even when a child is not watching them. These are part of stricter and clearer guidelines on screen use that the...

Touch ‘n Go eWallet introduces SOS reload feature to save users low on balance from getting stuck at tolls

PETALING JAYA: The Touch 'n Go (TNG) eWallet has unveiled a new feature called SOS Balance, which aims to prevent users from being caught at toll plazas due to insufficient balance in their accounts. The feature, intended to work at Touch 'n Go RFID and PayDirect-enabled toll plazas, will activate if a user does not have enough...

Chemical plant explosion: 32 were injured in Klang, say cops

KLANG: The police have confirmed that 32 individuals were injured in an explosion at a chemical recycling plant in Taman Perindustrian Kapar Indah, Klang, on Monday (Jan 20) evening. Klang Utara District police chief ACP S. Vijaya Rao stated that the injured individuals, aged between 20 and 40, were in the vicinity when the explosion occurred. "All...

Najib directly involved in handing out cheques to Umno, SRC’s lawyer tells court

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has been told that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was the "shadow director" of SRC International Sdn Bhd and was personally and directly involved in handing out cheques worth RM16mil and RM3.5mil to Umno and Selangor Umno. Lawyer Razlan Hadri Zulkifli, representing SRC and its subsidiaries, Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd and...

QuickCheck: Is it true that ice volcanoes exist?

WHEN you picture a volcano, you’ll undoubtedly think of fiery explosions and hot, flowing magma. But is there such a thing as the opposite – a volcano made from ice? Verdict: TRUE It may surprise you, but yes, ice volcanoes do exist! While cryovolcanoes that erupt gases, water, ammonia, and hydrocarbons only exist on icy planets and moons far...