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...

Chicken slices in controversial sandwich have halal certificate, claims producer

SHAH ALAM: The chicken slices used in the controversial "ham & cheese sandwich" products have a valid halal certificate issued by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim), claims producer Shake and Bake Cafe Sdn Bhd. The producer said that other ingredients used to produce the sandwich included bread and cheese, Malay language daily Sinar Harian...

MACC nabs five over alleged misappropriation of RM104mil in investment funds

PUTRAJAYA: Four company directors were among five arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), in connection with a suspected fraud case totalling RM104mil involving public investment funds. According to a source, the individuals - four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 years old - were detained at around 7pm Tuesday (Jan...

Malaysian Indian rapper Balan Kash reaches new milestone with first Malay album

Malaysian Indian rapper and singer Balan Kash (pic), celebrated for his chart-topping hits and genre-defying fusion tracks, has achieved a new milestone with the release of his first Malay-language album, Cekap. The album is a vibrant pop-rap fusion featuring five tracks encapsulating creativity, culture and innovation, further showcasing Balan Kash’s versatility as an artiste. Speaking at a recent...

QuickCheck: Did the dead fish in Kota Kinabalu’s drains come from markets?

In the world of environmental mysteries, the sudden appearance of hundreds of dead fish in waterways can stir public curiosity and concern. Recently, Kota Kinabalu witnessed such an occurrence, leading to widespread speculation about its cause. Could it be true that fishmongers are behind this aquatic enigma? VERDICT: TRUE Sabah Fisheries Department director Azhar Kasim said investigations revealed that the...

Anti-drug agency officials charged with false claims totalling RM138,570

KOTA KINABALU: An assistant chief director and an assistant officer of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) here were charged for making false claims amounting RM138,570 between 2018 and 2019. The assistant director Bakri Bibi, 53 and assistant officer Abd Gani @ Ghani Keruput pleaded not guilty to a total of 41 false claim charges made against...

Arul Kanda says he met Jho Low four years before joining 1MDB

KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy has told the High Court here that he met fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, in Abu Dhabi, four years before he joined the company. The first defendant was responding to a question from 1MDB's counsel Datuk Lim Chee Wee during...

Companies must hire 3 interns for every expat, says HR Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Companies employing expatriates will soon be required to hire at least three interns under the latest policy by the Human Resources Ministry. The ministry said the policy’s pilot phase would start on Feb 15 until Dec 31 this year, while full implementation would take place in January 2026. “The ministry, through Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad...

Luas issues yellow alert after pink-coloured discharge detected in Sg Kabul

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) has issued a yellow alert after discovering pink-coloured water flowing in Sungai Kabul at Beranang On Tuesday (Jan 14). In a statement Wednesday (Jan 15), LUAS said this follows concerns that the polluted flow, which stretched for 500m, could impact the Sungai Semenyih Water Treatment Plant (LRA) located...