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Police shoot dead armed suspect in Bayan Lepas; arrest eight others tied to 25 robberies across Penang

GEORGE TOWN, May 14 -- A 35-year-old man was shot dead by police early this morning after he opened fire at officers during a crime prevention operation in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Penang police chief Da... Read More


African Swine Fever slashes Penang pig farms by 25pc, pork prices soar nationwide to RM18/kg

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 -- The pig farming sector in Malaysia is still grappling with the aftermath of African Swine Fever (ASF), which producers say has had a lasting impact on livestock numbers and rem... Read More


Microsoft to axe 6,000 jobs worldwide as AI spending surges

SEATTLE, May 14 -- Microsoft will cut around 6,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to streamline its management structure. The job cuts represent less than 3 per cent of the company's total headcoun... Read More


RM1m fine, mandatory jail time: Selangor to toughen water pollution law, empower enforcers to snare culprits quickly

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 -- The Selangor government said it plans to strengthen the Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) Enactment to impose stricter penalties on environmental polluters, including ... Read More


Trump lands in Riyadh to royal fanfare - and a McDonald's truck

RIYADH, May 14 -- Donald Trump's first overseas trip since reclaiming the presidency kicked off in typical fashion - with pomp, spectacle, and fast food. Saudi officials in Riyadh welcomed the US pre... Read More


Ex-Penang DCM P. Ramasamy claims trial to 17 CBT charges involving over RM850,000 in gold, aid payments

SEBERANG PERAI, May 14 -- Former Penang deputy chief minister II P.Ramasamy has claimed trial to 17 counts of criminal breach of trust charges at the Sessions Court in Butterworth here. He was charge... Read More


Lorry driver with six past convictions remanded over Teluk Intan crash that killed nine FRU officers

TELUK INTAN, May 14 -- The driver of the lorry involved in a crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) policemen on Jalan Sungai Manik-Sungai Lampam has been remanded for four days, New Strait... Read More


Another cat found dead in suspected abuse case, fuelling fears of cruelty trend in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 14 -- Authorities are investigating another suspected case of animal cruelty in the city state following the violent death of a stray cat in Punggol. According to The Straits Times, th... Read More


Biggest room is room for reform - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, May 14 -- Lawyers representing footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim have reportedly applied to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to reopen the investigation into the acid attack cas... Read More


Could this be one of the best curry puffs in PJ Sea Park? We think so

PETALING JAYA, May 14 -- Not all curry puffs are created equal. This stall, found along a lane at the side of the Sea Park market, takes the humble snack, and recreates it into a light, flaky wonder,... Read More