PETALING JAYA: Parliament must hold a special session to debate the illegal detention of the 23 Malaysian volunteers on the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission, says PAS. Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (pic) proposed that the session be held when Parliament reconvenes on Oct 6. "Parliament must be proactive and not stay silent on such an...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are fortunate to benefit from lower petrol prices than foreigners under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative, a move that reflects the government’s commitment to the welfare of its citizens. Somali national Faisal Abdi Ali, 45, said the savings enjoyed by Malaysians under Budi95 help with household financial management, allowing funds to be...
JOHOR BAHRU: A Singapore-based company director pleaded not guilty in the Johor Bahru Sessions Court on Tuesday (Aug 12) to four charges of cheating three Singaporeans and a Malaysian of RM155,000 in a company investment scheme a decade ago. Chong Kok Ming, 54, a Singapore permanent resident, is jointly accused with a Singaporean man still at...
JAKARTA: A Malaysian national has been confirmed among the three bodies recovered during a search and rescue (SAR) operation following the ferry capsizing tragedy in the Bali Strait late on the night of July 2. Fauzey Awang, 55, was found in the waters off Perancak Beach, Bali, according to Eko Suyatno, Deputy of Operations and Preparedness...
His original loan only amounted to S$9K — here's how everything snowballed. Here's a reminder that while some things can become trendy overnight, the hype surrounding it can die down quickly too. Chen, a 23-year-old man from Malaysia, had to learn that lesson the hard way. Chen noticed the rise in demand for Pokémon cards and Labubu dolls — you...
PETALING JAYA: Permisi (excuse me), but Malaysians are going to Indonesia! Holidaymakers are heading to the republic to take advantage of the weak rupiah. Marketing executive Jerry Lim, 30, is planning to visit Indonesia next month. “The cost of living there is generally quite affordable. And considering our currency now, it will be a good travel destination. “Food is...
She only managed to get 6kg of gold necklaces and bracelets during her visit, spending an estimated S$756K. Malaysian influencer and entrepreneur Anes Ayunie Osman has sparked backlash after a video of her wheeling a suitcase filled with cash to purchase 15kg of gold jewellery went viral. Her video, which documents her trip to the goldsmith, was posted four days...
Malaysian influencer and pianist Cathryn Li, 35, who boasts over three million followers on Instagram, is well known for having a super toned figure. Cathryn, a self-professed fitness athlete, is not shy when it comes to sharing snaps of her perfectly hourglass-shaped bod on social media, where she also often shares gym and diet tips. She recently posted a...
Photos from his trip sparked an intense debate, with some condemning his actions and others calling it an act of kindness. An influencer from Malaysia has sparked quite the religious debate online. @Imranbard, who is Malay, recently posted a series of photos documenting his trip to Thailand. In his Instagram carousel were two snaps of piglets — one pic showed a piglet lying...
BENTONG: A 31-year-old Malaysian influencer Hu Chang Mun, has been missing for a week while in Taiwan, leaving his family deeply concerned. A resident of Kuala Lumpur known for his frequent work travel, Hu shared updates of his journey to Nanning, China, on Facebook and Instagram at the start of this month, Sin Chew Daily reported. From...
