Ayer Kuning polls: EC announces Barisan win

TAPAH: The Election Commission has announced a win for Barisan Nasional in the Ayer Kuning polls.   The EC said Barisan candidate Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir garnered 11,065 votes, Perikatan Nasional candidate Abd Muhaimin Malek had 6,059 and Parti Sosialis Malaysia's Bawani KS won 1,106 votes.   The EC also said there were 289 spoilt votes and total voter...

Ayer Kuning polls: Work starts to fulfil manifesto pledges, says winning Barisan candidate

TAPAH: Newly elected Ayer Kuning assemblyman Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir (pic) says he will strive to fulfill all pledges in the Barisan Nasional manifesto.   "I am grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to shoulder the responsibility as Ayer Kuning assemblyman.   "Everything we have pledged and committed to in our manifesto, we will strive to fulfill...

Delicious end to a Malaysian night

PETALING JAYA: Whether it involves working graveyard shifts or simply socialising with friends late at night for a “lepak” session, Malaysians cannot resist the urge for supper. For many, having supper has become a habit that is difficult to kick. Mohd Sabri Abdul Halim, 35, said that he agreed that Malaysians have a late-night eating culture due...

MACC seized RM177mil of assets in Q1 of 2025, including from Ismail Sabri probe, says Azam Baki

KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM177mil worth of assets were seized in the first quarter of this year, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said this was its biggest asset seizure to date, with it also involving the cash and gold bars related to investigations into former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail...

Delicious end to a Malaysian night

PETALING JAYA: Whether it involves working graveyard shifts or simply socialising with friends late at night for a “lepak” session, Malaysians cannot resist the urge for supper. For many, having supper has become a habit that is difficult to kick. Mohd Sabri Abdul Halim, 35, said that he agreed that Malaysians have a late-night eating culture due...

Nurturing talent for a brighter future

AS Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates embark on their future, the decisions they make today will define the trajectory of their careers and lives. Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) offers a transformative journey, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to excel in a tech-driven world, not just for now but for the...

Ayer Kuning polls: Voters to vote tomorrow

TAPAH: Registered voters in the Ayer Kuning state constituency, totalling 31,315, will go to the polls on Saturday to fulfil their responsibility to elect a new representative, marking the end of the 14-day campaign. A total of 19 polling centres involving 63 channels will open from 8am to 6pm, except for the polling centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan...

First team of Tabung Haji personnel arrives in Madinah

MADINAH: The first team of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) personnel for the 1446H/2025M season arrived at the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, here at about 8.10pm Thursday (local time). The team, consisting of 74 individuals including media practitioners, welfare workers and information technology personnel, were taken to their place of accommodation in Roha Al-Madinah. They are part of...

Apex Securities not affected by hacking, says CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Apex Securities has clarified that it is not among the brokers affected by the recent stock account hacking. In a note seen by StarBiz, the broker's executive director and CEO, Straise Chong, assured clients it has reviewed the orders placed on affected counters and confirmed they are genuine client transactions. She added that Apex has...

Stock trading accounts hacked, regulators on alert

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's capital market regulators have received reports from a few brokers that there have been unauthorised access and trading activities in a limited number of clients' online trading accounts. In a joint statement, the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia said the reports were received on Thursday, April 24, 2025, which also identified incidences of...