KOTA TINGGI: Police have arrested two men for impersonating policemen and robbing foreigners in the district. Its OCPD, Supt Yusof Othman, said on Wednesday (Oct 9) that based on a police report lodged by a foreign worker on Oct 7, police tracked down and arrested these two men in their 20s in Bandar Tenggara the next...
A fitness influencer in eastern China has trended on social media after he created a “lazy man mountain climbing method” by using a helium balloon to lighten the bag he carried on hikes. The Zhejiang-based blogger, surnamed Pu, released a video on Douyin of him climbing a mountain with a big white helium balloon attached to...
KUALA LUMPUR: Cautious trading is set to continue on Bursa Malaysia this week, driven by the bearish outlook on the global economy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said despite Hong Kong’s Hang Seng continuing its upward trend, supported by optimism surrounding China’s ongoing...
GEORGE TOWN: High-end property prices in Penang rose by 7% to 10% in 2024 from a year ago, reflecting the steady demand among locals and foreigners. One Asia Property Consultants (Pg) Sdn Bhd executive director Chandra Mohan Krishnan said prices had increased in Bayan Baru, Pulau Tikus and Seri Tanjung Pinang as buyers went for properties...
IN today’s competitive job market, employers are constantly looking for the ideal candidate with the perfect combination of experience and relevant academic qualifications. But in reality, most employers will generally have to find a balance between the two factors. Hence, the age-old debate – does having a fancy degree land you the job? Or do years of...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia’s right to engage with various global partners, including Russia, while maintaining a balanced stance on international issues. He said countries should not dictate to others what is best for them, adding that as a trading nation, Malaysia welcomes investments from all over the world. Addressing a...
PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have announced the signing of former Spanish international striker Jese Rodriguez (pic). Jese, who has played for top clubs such as Real Madrid, Paris St Germain, Sampdoria, and Real Betis, is considered a marquee signing for JDT due to his impressive football accolades in Europe. The 31-year-old joins the club as...
KUALA TERENGGANU: A senior citizen who was reported missing after going off into his orchard was found dead this morning from a suspected wild elephant attack. Hulu Terengganu district police chief DSP Zainul Mujahidin Mat Yudin said the victim, Musa Ahmad, 65, was found by villagers in the orchard area about 100 metres from his orchard...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have confirmed receiving a report about a two-month-old baby girl who was found in a weak and injured state when her mother picked her up from the babysitter’s house on Sept 4. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said that the report was filed by the victim’s mother at the Iskandar Puteri...
The film Abang Adik has been selected to represent Malaysia in the International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards next March. In a statement, the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) said the debut film by director Jin Ong was chosen following several evaluation rounds by the Finas Film Selection Committee, which consists of professionals from...
