Author - Stephanie Chan

‘Our ties are stronger than ever’, Starmer tells Anwar during meet at No 10

LONDON: The United Kingdom and Malaysia have a close and historic relationship, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Starmer also said he was delighted to welcome the Malaysian Prime Minister to his office at No 10, Downing Street, on Wednesday (Jan 15). "Can I extend a warm welcome to you here at Downing...

LHDN has no plans to extend e-invoicing deadline

PETALING JAYA: Despite companies grappling with the mandatory adoption of e-invoicing, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is not planning to extend the Feb 1 soft-landing deadline. Companies under the first phase of the e-invoicing roll-out will be subject to a fine of between RM200 and RM20,000 or imprisonment for up to six months for each instance...

Four arrested over viral video of man being beaten with steering lock

PETALING JAYA: Four men have been arrested following a viral video in which a burly man was seen hitting another man with a steering lock. According to a statement issued by the Kajang district police headquarters, the incident had happened on Dec 29, 2024, in Semenyih. "The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal...

Sheinelle Jones’ Husband: Is the ‘Today’ Co-Host Married?

The 'Today' co-host has been married to her husband for years! Learn more about their marriage. Sheinelle Jones found her passion on the TODAY show, but her husband is the one who captured her heart. For years, the broadcast journalist has been married, and they have a family together. Since Sheinelle has been noticeably absent from TODAY, though, fans want to learn...

Is Carrie Underwood Performing at Trump’s Inauguration? Find Out

Carrie returned to her roots on 'American Idol' last year as a judge, replacing Katy Perry. Apparently, Donald Trump‘s second presidential inauguration will include a star-studded performance lineup. A new report claims that country music super star and American Idol judge Carrie Underwood will perform at the January 2025 inauguration. But has the “Before He Cheats” hitmaker commented on the report? Find...

MACC cripples money laundering syndicate after mass raids in Klang Valley

PUTRAJAYA: A syndicate believed to be engaging in corruption and money laundering involving a financial consulting firm and officers from several financial institutions have been crippled. It is learnt that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had carried out mass raids at 24 locations including houses and offices within the Klang Valley on Jan 13 and arrested...

Dr Wee questions EPF’s handling of MAHB shares

PETALING JAYA: An investigation must be conducted into the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) selling its Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) shares at a lower price and repurchasing them at a premium in a short period, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said records show that EPF's equity holdings in MAHB in November...

Distribution of RM13bil Sara cash aid begins tomorrow, highest in history

KUALA LUMPUR: The distribution of the 'Sumbangan Asas Rahmah' (Sara) aid starting Wednesday will see improvements to the targetted aid resulting from the increase in the Budget 2025 allocations for the Sara and 'Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah' (STR) assistance to their highest historical level of RM13bil compared to RM10bil in 2024. The Sara aid will be increased...

Minister’s son got married last September in Thailand, confirms IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have confirmed that the Home Minister's son has been married since last September and that the marriage took place in southern Thailand. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the marriage certificate was legitimate based on checks conducted by investigators. "The Home Minister's son and a woman were in love, but they...

‘I had no personal knowledge 1MDB funds used to buy jewellery for Rosmah’, Arul Kanda tells court

KUALA LUMPUR: Former chief executive officer of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Arul Kanda Kandasamy told the High Court here on Tuesday (Jan 14) that he had no personal knowledge that monies from the company’s funds were used to buy jewellery worth US$1.3mil for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Arul Kanda said this when 1MDB’s counsel Raphael Kok...