Thunderstorm warning issued for Selangor, Putrajaya

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over some states, including Selangor and Putrajaya. In an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 12.50pm on Monday (Dec 2), thunderstorms are forecast for Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang), and Putrajaya Also seeing rains are Pahang (Pekan and Rompin), Negri...

Malaysia urges Chinese firms to avoid using it to dodge US tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has urged Chinese companies to refrain from using it as a base to "rebadge" products to avoid US tariffs, its Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong (pic) said on Monday, amid increasing export restrictions and concerns of a US-China trade war. Washington is expected to further curb exports to Chinese semiconductor toolmakers...

Actress Zahnita’s husband arrested following allegations of domestic violence

PETALING JAYA: Actress Zahnita Wilson's husband has been arrested following allegations of domestic violence. According to Sinar Harian, Kuantan OCPD Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu confirmed the arrest of the former model's husband on Monday (Dec 2). "The case will be investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code (for criminal intimidation) and the man involved will...

Malaysia, China delegates urged to envision a future where both countries grow, prosper

KUALA LUMPUR: The 5th World Association Presidents' Conference (WAPC) reached a heartwarming conclusion with a grand gala dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations. After a series of fulfilling business forums, roundtable meetings and business matching sessions throughout the day, some 700-plus delegates came together to enjoy an evening of delicious food and captivating...

Bitcoin to crash? Robert Kiyosaki predicts BTC plunges to $60k

Financial author Robert Kiyosaki has suggested that the BTC price could crash to $60,000 as it struggles to breach the $100,000 milestone. The “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author’s analysis comes amid increasing market speculation about Bitcoin’s btc0.59%Bitcoin next major price movement. Kiyosaki shared his market perspective through X and stated that any potential downturn would represent a buying opportunity...

Rice shortage due to floods to be addressed with imported rice price reduction, says Mat Sabu

PASIR MAS: The shortage of rice supply after the padi farming industry was affected by floods will addressed by reducing the price of imported white rice, effective on Sunday (Dec 1). Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic) said that the shortage was inevitable as padi farming has been the most severely affected...

SPM candidates sitting for exam relieved to be relocated to temporary hostels

ALOR SETAR: Several Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates affected by the floods in the state feel relieved as they will be relocated to temporary hostels in preparation for their exams. Muhammad Zairil Baharnordin, 17, a student from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seri Gunong, shared that after his house in Alor Gonchar was submerged up to chest...

Flood: Over 200 electrical substations shut down in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: A total of 230 electrical substations in eight districts in Kelantan have had their supply cut off due to flooding as of 6pm on Sunday (Dec 1). The eight districts are Pasir Mas, Machang, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Pasir Puteh, Tumpat, Bachok and Kuala Krai. TNB Careline, via its Facebook page, said it did this...

Did the Menendez Brothers & O.J. Simpson Know Each Other? About ‘Monsters’ Scene

In an episode of 'Monsters: The Menendez Story', Erik, portrayed by Cooper Koch, is shown talking to O.J. Simpson from his jail cell. But did they actually meet in prison? Find out here. Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story features an episode of Cooper Koch‘s portrayal of Erik Menendez is shown talking to O.J. Simpson from his jail cell. But did O.J....