CHIANG MAI: Police and public health officials in Chiang Mai conducted a sting operation on Tuesday (Dec 24), using a foreign undercover agent to purchase magic mushrooms from a shop on Tha Pae Road in Muang district. The undercover agent purchased a bag of mushrooms for 500 baht (S$20), prompting authorities to raid the shop and...
Biophilic design, minimalism and earth tones: These are three home interior trends that are set to be sought-after next year. The shift towards these particular trends reflects a growing desire among local homeowners and decor lovers to create living spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. Architect and designer Edric Choo Poo...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit maintained its upward momentum and opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, despite the greenback's strength driven by expectations about the United States (US) administration’s trade policy. At 8 am, the ringgit was trading at 4.4665/4715 against the greenback, up from 4.4670/4715 at Thursday's close. In anticipation of pre-trade conditions, a dealer...
IPOH: The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has confirmed receiving a report of a tiger attack on livestock near Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Choh in Ulu Kinta on Wednesday (Dec 25). Perak Perhilitan director Yusoff Shariff said its personnel discovered tiger paw prints near the scene, along with injuries on cattle. "Based on observations, we are...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended warm birthday wishes to Timor-Leste President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta. In his Facebook post, Anwar described Ramos-Horta as a good friend and a true champion for freedom and justice. "My warmest wishes to you and the people of Timor-Leste for a joyful year ahead. May the friendship between our...
KUALA LUMPUR: A lecturer, students from Universiti Malaya (UM), and an animal rights activist are among seven individuals questioned in connection with the recent cat deaths at the university. City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that the carcass of a cat, found on Dec 21, was handed over to the police by the activist...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit finished stronger against the US dollar today, supported by rising oil prices which benefitted Malaysia as an oil exporter. At 6 pm, the ringgit rose to 4.4670/4715 versus the greenback from 4.4845/4900 at Tuesday’s close. The ringgit has outperformed other Southeast Asian currencies year to date by posting nearly a 2.8 per cent...
Sometimes, people get along. Sometimes, they don't. A video has gone viral on social media of a few men engaging in a bit of fisticuffs at what appears to be a jetty. Did this happen in Malaysia? VERDICT: TRUE According to Semporna police, the incident took place at Kahanga Jetty around 9am on Dec 21. "The fight was due...
Jennie, a member of four-member K-pop girl group Blackpink, will release her first solo studio album in 2025. The 28-year-old made the announcement in a 4½-minute video which went live on YouTube on Dec 23, and was linked to her website on Dec 25. In the video, the South Korea-born star shared that she hopes listeners will...
KUALA TERENGGANU: The site for the first public caning in Terengganu is the mosque, Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah in Jalan Sultan Mahmud here, reported Majoriti. The 43-year-old mosque, which features Middle Eastern architecture on a 1.3ha plot, will be the focus of attention when the public caning is carried out after Friday (Nov 27) prayers. On Thursday,...
