LEH LEO NEWS
The latest exchange rate between ringgit and foreign currencies on December 8.
Are you planning to travel abroad in the coming months? If you are about to exchange foreign currency, you can refer to this latest currency exchange rate. According to the latest exchange rate from money changers in Klang Valley, 1 US dollar can be exchanged for...
Tealive Plus launches Buy 1 Free 1!
Tealive Plus announced that it will launch a buy one get one free offer on drinks. This offer is limited to 3 types of drinks, namely Bamboo Oolong Tea Latte, Peach Oolong Tea Latte and Camellia Flower Tea Latte. The offer is only valid from December 9 to 17, 2023, at...
“Kopitiam daily” How a Malaysian morning routine keeps me going rain or shine
Order Half boiled egs , "Cha Kuey Teow" , "Wan Tan Mee" , "Kopi peng", "Peng Roti" for me please! The distinct aroma of kopitiam coffee is a result of the caramelised sugar notes that are added during roasting, as well as the rich, nutty flavour of butter or...
Autistic 6-year-old Zayn Rayyan believed killed elsewhere before body dumped.
PETALING JAYA, Dec 8 ― Autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who was found dead in a stream in Damansara Damai, near here, yesterday, is believed to have been murdered elsewhere before his body was dumped there. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director...
Heavy rain and high tide led to flash floods in 38 Johor Bahru areas
JOHOR BARU, Dec 8 ― Flash floods hit the city yesterday following a heavy downpour as well as high tide which further compelled the situation. State Housing and Local Government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said according to the Irrigation and...
Jamie Foxx makes first public outing since medical scare
US actor Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance in Hollywood since suffering a mysterious medical emergency, telling an award show that he had not been able to even walk six months ago. Making a surprise appearance at the Critics' Choice Association's...
Wisma Putra reports that there are no Malaysians impacted by the Mt. Marapi eruption.
No Malaysians were reported to be affected by the eruption of Mount Marapi in Indonesia's West Sumatra province on Dec 3. In a statement Thursday (Dec 7), the Foreign Ministry via the Consulate-General of Malaysia in Medan confirmed the matter, which has so far...
Rado’s classic Swiss watch sparks the interest of the younger generation.
Reputable watchmaker Rado welcomed a new generation of watch enthusiasts in March of this year when they announced Ji Chang-wook, a South Korean superstar, as their new ambassador. The K-drama hunk, who became well-known for his portrayal of Dong-hae in Smile Again,...
An RM480,000 phone scam scammed a retired Seremban teacher.
Here, a retired teacher fell victim to a phone fraud that cost her RM480,000. Asst Comm Arifai Tarawe, the chief of Seremban police, stated that on November 15, the 56-year-old victim got a call from someone posing as a delivery business. The caller had informed the...
PM Anwar to visit Sabah and Labuan today
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 7 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a one-day visit to Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan today. In Sabah, he is scheduled to grace the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Dam in Kampung...
INTERACTIVE: Deadly habit of Malaysian teens
PETALING JAYA: Nearly one in five adolescents in Malaysia use tobacco products, underscoring the high stakes in the country's anti-smoking efforts. An anti-smoking law was passed by Parliament last month, but many lawmakers expressed disappointment during the debate...
Bukit Aman arrests man supporting Malaysia-Israel ties establishment.
Authorities have verified the apprehension of a 36-year-old male to aid in the probe concerning his alleged endorsement of the initiation of diplomatic ties between Israel and Malaysia. Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Federal Police...
eMadani credit: Food, household items top Sibu folk purchase list
The eMadani RM100 e-wallet program's successful applicants have started using the funds for in-store purchases at participating retail locations. Kebang Libau, 45, was one of them; yesterday, he used the e-money to purchase necessities at a Sibu Jaya supermarket. The...
eMadani application rejected? Here’s how you can file an appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Eligible Malaysians can apply to redeem their RM100 eMadani eWallet credit since Monday (December 4) and most individuals have received their credit if they fulfil the initiative’s requirements. However, some have applied but their redemption was...
Malaysian film ‘Abang Adik’ gains popularity in Taiwan
The acclaimed Malaysian film Abang Adik has achieved another milestone by setting a box office record in Taiwan. The movie, which premiered in Taiwan on Dec 1, dominated the country’s box office in its first weekend, raking in NT15$mil (RM2.22mil) – the highest for...
More than 3,200 people had evacuated Pasir Mas because of flooding.
As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 3,260 individuals from 989 households were still listed as flood victims in Pasir Mas. The Social Welfare Department's Info Bencana webpage states that all flood victims have been relocated to nine relief centres (PPS) inside the...
After being stabbed 27 times, an economy rice vendor in Penang passes away.
According to George Town acting deputy OCPD Supt. V. Saravanan, a rice vendor in his 60s passed away after being stabbed 27 times at a Jelutong parking lot by unidentified assailants. He added that on Tuesday, December 5, while undergoing treatment at the Penang...
CCID chief warns of rise in AI-powered crime in Malaysia
The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by criminal organizations for nefarious ends, such as deepfakes, voice spoofing, and financial market manipulation, has alarmed the police. Director of the Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID),...
3,260 evacuated in Pasir Mas due to morning floods.
At 8 am today, there were still 3,260 flood victims in Pasir Mas, representing 989 families. All of the flood victims have been evacuated to nine relief centers (PPS) in the district, according to the Social Welfare Department's (JKM) Info Bencana portal. They are...
If your RM100 eMADANI application is rejected, you may have made the following mistakes.
The application for RM100 eMADANI e-wallet reward was rejected? You may have made 6 mistakes. The eMADANI electronic wallet reward program has officially opened for applications. As long as Malaysian citizens aged 21 or above with an annual income of no more than...
Notice! E-wallet accounts that provide or participate in eMADANI cash-out services will be blocked.
Notice! E-wallet accounts that provide or participate in eMADANI cash-out services will be blocked. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance of Malaysia, once any e-wallet account is found to provide or participate in the eMADANI e-wallet reward...
Successfully apply for a Standard Chartered Bank credit card at RinggitPlus and receive RM1,000 TNG eWallet Credit.
Successfully apply for a Standard Chartered credit card and you will receive RM1,000 in Touch ‘n Go eWallet Credit! RinggitPlus launches a 7-day limited-time offer. As long as you apply for a Standard Chartered credit card between 11 am on December 4, 2023 and 11 am...
If you have a birthday in December, remember to go to Tealive to redeem your Buy 1 Free 1 offer.
If you have a birthday in December, remember to go to Tealive to redeem your Buy 1 Free 1 offer. Tealive provides a buy-one-get-one-free drink discount for birthday guests every month. Every birthday guest who has registered the Tealive APP can enjoy the...
FactCheck: Is constipation a possible side effect of oatmeal?
It's common knowledge that oatmeal is a "superfood." The oatmeal has an array of benefits, including being high in fibre, heart health, and aiding in weight loss. Does this sunny image, however, truly have a darker side? Does oatmeal really have the potential for...
Grouper fish may be off the menu for now
GEORGE TOWN: The much sought-after grouper fish may be off the menu as there is a shortage of supply due to several factors, including the northeast monsoon. Fisherman Abdul Khalid Abbas, who represents a group of fishermen in north Seberang Prai, said strong winds in...
Take note! These locations prohibit the use of the RM100 eMADANI!
You are eligible to receive a RM100 eMADANI e-wallet reward as of December 4. It should be noted that the RM100 electronic cash can only be used in physical stores; therefore, transactions such as transfers, cash exchanges, telecommunications bill payments, parking...
Datuk on drug trafficking charge
JOHOR BARU: A businessman, who is also a Datuk, was among five men charged with drug trafficking at the Magistrate’s Court here. Datuk Loong Chan Yow, 46, Wong Fook Loy, 46, and Chai Choon Foo, 54, nodded after the charges were read to them in Mandarin before...
“Rizz” wins the word of 2023 by dazzling Oxford wordsmiths.
According to Oxford University Press (OUP), "Rizz," a slang term meaning "style, charm, or attractiveness," has been named word of the year for 2023. This announcement was made on Monday, December 4. With public assistance, its lexicographers selected "rizz," which...
There are still 6,009 flood evacuees in Pasir Mas as of 8 a.m.
As of 8 a.m. today, the number of flood evacuees in the Pasir Mas district had not changed from 1,952 families to 6,009 families. The evacuees were placed at 13 relief centers, according to the Info Bencana portal run by the Social Welfare Department. SK Gual To'Deh...
Businesses hoping for Chinese New Year sales
Retailers are expecting that the visa-free travel for Chinese and Indian visitors would further improve sales, especially for the upcoming Chinese New Year, even if year-end sales have been positive. Retailers hope for better sales in 2024 as the 30-day visa-free...
