KUALA LUMPUR: KK Group, a China-based trend retailer has accelerated its expansion across Southeast Asia, entering four countries last year with its lifestyle brand, KKV and makeup brand, The Colorist. Embarked on an ambitious expansion in 2024, the company in a statement said it operates more than 1,000 stores in over
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) captured a two-metre crocodile tangled in a fishing net at Pulau Ketam last night. Selangor assistant director of Operations, Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar confirmed that the 120-kg reptile was discovered by fishermen when they were about to repair their fishing nets. “We received an
KOTA BHARU: Malaysia-Thailand cross-border criminal activities are under control since the ban on illegal crossings came into effect last year on Dec 1, said Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. He said efforts to strengthen control at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan has had a positive impact. “Cross-border criminal activities have been successfully
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is likely to remain cautious this week as investors are bracing for a cautious start to 2025, with eyes fixed on the US President Inauguration Day scheduled on Jan 20, said an analyst. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said the looming threat of trade
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian cafe owners who import coffee beans and sell speciality coffees are now faced with the challenge of rethinking their pricing strategies as coffee bean prices hit record highs. The cost of coffee beans, particularly from major suppliers Brazil and Vietnam, is expected to rise further in 2025
BANGI: Campus food stall and cafe operators at public universities have been urged to prioritise providing balanced and nutritious meals, rather than focusing solely on profit, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic). He highlighted the need to continue the Menu Rahmah initiative across all universities, to
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is setting up a Pineapple Waste Processing Centre in Rompin, Pahang as part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s pineapple industry. LPNM chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said the centre, expected to be operational in the first quarter of this year,
BY SOON LI WEI KUCHING: When the word “rabies” is mentioned, many may envision an aggressive dog, foaming at the mouth. Yet, rabies is more than just an image – it’s a deadly, yet preventable, disease that affects both humans and animals. In Sarawak, where the fight against rabies has
KUALA LUMPUR: Danish badminton legend Kenneth Jonassen who now serves as the National Singles Head Coach is thrilled to introduce a hybrid of Asian and European playing styles to the national players after officially commencing his role with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) yesterday. Jonassen said it’s his job
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department urges foreign tourists to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites linked to the registration of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the department revealed the existence of a fraudulent website with the link: “Always visit the official MDAC website
