KKFP ‘senjata’ SPRM kesan dana haram di luar negara

Johor optimis catat nilai pelaburan lebih RM50 bilion akhir tahun ini

Family pressure, money woes, mistrust fuel Johor’s 2024 Muslim divorce surge

Divorce cases in Johor, Malaysia, increased slightly from 7,174 in 2023 to 7,306 in 2024. Primary reasons cited include lack of understanding, financial issues, irresponsible partners, infidelity, and in-law interference. Divorce claims rose to 4,264, while validated divorce pronouncements reached 2,462. Annulments and conditional divorces decreased. The 26-35 age group filed the most divorces (2,838 cases).

‘Underdog’ Ng Tze Yong eyes Malaysia Masters redemption after injury-plagued year

Malaysian badminton player Ng Tze Yong is excited to play in the 2025 Malaysia Masters despite being an underdog due to a previous back injury. He's seen improvement since returning to competition at the Badminton Asia Championships in April. Although he suffered first-round exits in recent tournaments, he's eager to compete with home crowd support at the Axiata Arena from May 20-25. He faces Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long in his opening match.

Pempengaruh TikTok mengaku ceroboh rumah Anju

A TikTok influencer pleaded guilty to trespassing at the home of Malaysian celebrity Anju (Zarina Anjoulie Lavocah Mohd. Fahizul) on May 7th. The accused, Nurul Nur Ariani Muhammad Zahari, 41, entered the plea in the Seremban Magistrate's Court. Sentencing is postponed until June 19th. The charge falls under Section 447 of the Penal Code, carrying a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment, a RM3,000 fine, or both. The accused was granted bail of RM2,500. Previous reports mention Anju filing police reports regarding car ownership, trespassing, and defamation by the same individual.

Maybank labur RM2.35 bilion dalam projek JS-SEZ

Kevin Spacey honoured for ‘artistic brilliance’ at Cannes fringe event amid fresh misconduct claims

Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award at a Cannes Film Festival charity gala, despite recent sexual misconduct allegations. The Better World Fund will honor him for his "decades of artistic brilliance." Spacey was acquitted of nine sexual offense charges in the UK last year and a US civil lawsuit was dismissed in 2022. However, a new documentary features further allegations. His last Cannes appearance was in 2016.

61 peratus daripada 192,857 penagih golongan muda, Pelan Komunikasi Antidadah dilancar

Bekas pengarah tak mengaku ‘songlap’ duit syarikat

Nicole Kidman calls out scarcity of female directors as she’s honoured at Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival, Nicole Kidman received the Kering Women In Motion award and highlighted the persistent underrepresentation of female directors in the film industry. Despite her commitment to working with a female director every 18 months, she noted the low number of women-directed films among top-grossing movies. She praised Mascha Schilinski's "The Sound of Falling" and revealed her personal writing habit, often waking at 3:00 am to capture dreams and thoughts.

Bapa lumpuh bertongkat cari anak hilang ketika ke sekolah

A paralyzed father in Seremban, Malaysia, is desperately searching for his 17-year-old daughter, Nurhidayah Jamalludin, who went missing on her way to school last Thursday. Nurhidayah left home in her school uniform but never arrived. Her father, who suffered a minor stroke, has been deeply distressed by her disappearance. The family reported her missing to the Nilai District Police Headquarters after 24 hours. A suspicious car was seen circling their house before Nurhidayah vanished.

Wan Junaidi calls for private sector to drive Sarawak’s economic transformation

Sarawak's Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, urged the private sector to actively participate in the government's economic transformation initiatives. He emphasized the importance of seizing job and business opportunities arising from these initiatives. He highlighted Sarawak's growing recognition as a strategic investment destination due to its political stability, economic policies, and fiscal management. He praised the government's efforts to attract investments, improve infrastructure, and acquire Bintulu Port Authority and MASwings (now AirBorneo).

Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN: 6 lebuh raya, 25 laluan ditutup bermula 23 Mei

Six highways and 25 major roads around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will be closed in stages for the 46th ASEAN Summit from May 23rd to 28th to facilitate the movement of foreign leaders. Rehearsals and dry runs will begin on May 18th with closures and diversions until May 22nd. Affected routes include major roads like Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang, and Jalan Tun Razak, and highways such as ELITE, NKVE, Guthrie, MEX, and parts of the North-South Expressway. Closures will primarily affect access to the city center, KLIA, Subang Airport, Istana Negara, and hotels, and will occur intermittently between 8 am and 8 pm, lasting 30 to 45 minutes each.

[VIDEO] Lagi kes mak guard ‘pau’ duit parkir hospital

A TikTok influencer, Iman Kamil, posted a video of a female security guard demanding RM10 to avoid taking action against him for parking in a hospital staff parking area. Iman argued there was no signage indicating parking restrictions. The guard initially insisted on payment, claiming she was being 'kind', but later told him to leave and threatened to call 'certain people' after he accused her of soliciting a bribe. This incident follows another recent case where a senior citizen was allegedly charged RM50 for parking at a government hospital, prompting calls for the Ministry of Health to investigate and take action.

“Macam tak percaya Amira Othman ‘tayang’ muka Fattah Amin”

Enam lebuh raya, 25 jalan utama ditutup sempena Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN

Chery Omoda E5 gets huge price cut in Thailand – C5 EV SUV up to 27.8% less; now starting from RM84k

The Omoda C5 EV (Omoda E5 in Malaysia) has received a significant price reduction in Thailand for the 2025 model year. Both variants, now renamed Long Range Dynamic and Long Range Max, see a 250,000 baht (RM32,000) price drop. While the 61-kWh battery remains, the electric motor's power output is slightly adjusted to 211 PS and 288 Nm. Performance figures, range, and charging capabilities remain unchanged. Key features include LED lights, powered tailgate, dual 12.3-inch screens, and a V2L system.

2025 QJMotor AX200S scooter in Malaysia, RM7,988

The 2025 QJMotor AX200S scooter has launched in Malaysia at RM7,988, available in Sand Brown, Moon Blue, and Grey. Powered by a 175cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 17 hp and 15.2 Nm of torque, it features a CVT gearbox, belt drive, and 14-inch wheels. Standard equipment includes dual-channel ABS, switchable traction control, and a TFT-LCD screen. The AX200S also boasts a smart key system, under-seat helmet storage, and weighs 127 kg with a 10-liter fuel tank.

Ashraf Muslim timang anak lagi, pilih nama Alif Ashraf

Mahkamah benar PU Azman jalani hukuman penjara 12 tahun

Former celebrity preacher PU Azman's appeal was partially successful, reducing his jail sentence from 24 years to 12 years. The High Court ruled that his two 12-year sentences for sexual assault against a teenage boy will run concurrently, instead of consecutively. The court upheld the two strokes of caning. The original sentences were handed down by the Sessions Court under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, for offences committed in 2022.