PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have been stunned by the news of a Malaysian student in the United Kingdom who, after giving birth, placed her newborn baby in a cereal box shortly after birth and concealed the box in a suitcase. Teo Jia Xin, 22, was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 17 years at...
PETALING JAYA: The officers of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had the chance to taste a special dish prepared by the King on Saturday (Oct 26). The King crafted a unique curry using Japanese beef, blending traditional Japanese spices and ingredients with a local touch. "In a warm and friendly atmosphere, His Majesty cooked while...
IPOH: The police will meet with several governmental and private agencies to discuss the mysterious loud noise that shook the city on Monday (Oct 21). Perak police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said he has instructed his deputy to arrange a meeting next Tuesday (Oct 29) to clarify the incident. "We will call about 20 of...
PETALING JAYA: Around the world, many people love Japan for its culture, food and history. As such, many would jump at the chance to live and work in Japan - making any official offer of a visa targeted at foreigners a choice opportunity. With this said, it has been said online repeatedly over the years that...
MELAKA: A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to three charges of using forged documents involving honorific awards from the Melaka government. Mohamad Nizam Abdul Ghani entered the plea before Magistrate Khairunnisak Hassni here on Fri (Oct 25). According to the charge sheet, the accused used falsified approval letters for the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM), which carries...
YANGON: Myanmar authorities have arrested an ex-military officer and son-in-law of a former junta chief for Facebook posts that threatened "peace and stability," the junta said. The junta has cracked down on dissent since ending a decade-long experiment in democracy in 2021, with systematic censorship and surveillance of online speech. Nay Soe Maung, whose father-in-law Than Shwe...
IN ASIAN cultures, some conversations are just off-limits. Growing up, certain topics, especially those about our bodies or illnesses, are often viewed as taboo. There’s always that hesitation, even when it comes to discussing health. This silence often stops people from seeking medical advice when it matters most. And with breast cancer, the silence can be...
IPOH: A controversial Teluk Intan cultural festival where Chinese flags were waved did not have a police permit, says Comm Azizi Mat Aris. The Perak police chief said investigations found that the organiser did not get a permit to hold the event, where several individuals were seen to be hoisting the Chinese flags during a procession...
KUANTAN: A retiree lost over RM478,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme promoted on social media. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 69-year-old man first expressed interest in the investment advertised on Facebook in July. He explained that the victim was provided with a link to download the investment platform, while the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho and Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, the stepson of Datuk Seri Najib Razak, were good friends who went on ski trips together, the High Court heard. Jasmine Loo, a former general counsel of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), testified that she had first met Riza Shahriz on a ski trip with...
