Recently, a video of a lorry without a driver ramming several vehicles went viral on social media. Verdict:TrueA lorry parked on the shoulder moved on its own and crashed into five other vehicles on Jalan Persiaran Damai Perdana on Tuesday (Jan 27). Kajang OCPD, Asst Comm Naazron Abdul Yusof, said the accident occurred at about 12.45pm. "The public with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Ahmad Zahrein Muhd Suod, at 017-381 8422. "Road users are advised to practice prudent driving, obey road rules and always be careful while driving," he said.

President Donald Trump urged Iran ‌on Wednesday to come to the ‌table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S. attack would be far worse. "Hopefully ‍Iran will quickly 'Come to the ‍Table' and negotiate a ‌fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - ‍one ​that is good for all parties. Trump wrote ‌in a social media post. The Republican U.S. president, ⁠who pulled ‍out of a 2015 multination nuclear deal with Tehran during his first White House ‍term, noted that his last warning ‌to Iran was followed by a military strike. Don’t make that happen again," Trump wrote.

(Jan 28): Oil traders are paying a premium for bullish call options for the longest stretch in about 14 months as they huddle in the options market to protect against the risk of a new confrontation between the US and Iran. The global Brent benchmark has registered a call skew for 14 consecutive sessions, while the equivalent US marker has seen such a pattern for the 13 most recent trading days. “The focus on Iran continues,” said Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, chief analyst at A/S Global Risk Management. “The market will likely remain nervous over the coming days.”The uncertainty is leading to chunky additions of bullish options contracts. It follows the busiest ever day of Brent crude call options trading earlier this month.

NEW DELHI: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the thriving Indian cultural heritage in Malaysia and acknowledges the significant role the Malaysian Indian community plays in this. Indian festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in every corner of the world," Modi said in the latest episode on the eve of India's Republic Day on Wednesday (Jan 28). Our Indian community in Malaysia is also doing commendable work in this regard," he said. The Indian prime minister is expected to visit Malaysia in early February. Malaysia and India elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi in August 2024.

(Jan 28): The S&P 500 breached the 7,000-point mark for the first time on Wednesday, driven by unrelenting optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) and expectations of strong Big Tech earnings as well as monetary policy easing. It took about three years for the S&P 500 to rise to 5,000 points from 4,000, but only about nine months to jump from 5,000 to 6,000, which it reached in November 2024. Technology stocks account for nearly 50% of the S&P 500. The Fed is, however, widely expected to hold interest rates at its meeting later in the day. The S&P 500 has rebounded nearly 45% from its lows in April 2025, when US President Donald Trump's tariffs had roiled global markets.

BENGALURU (Jan 28): Spotify said on Wednesday it had paid out more than US$11 billion (RM43.11 billion) to the music industry last year, adding that it was the largest annual payment to music from a retailer in history. YouTube said in October it had paid out more than US$8 billion to the music industry in the 12 months between July 2024 and June 2025. "Since Spotify pays out two-thirds of all music revenue to the industry — almost 70% of what we take in — as Spotify revenues grow, music payouts have grown as well," the blog said. The company reinvests the money it keeps into the platform, it said, as it looks to grow various content formats such as podcasts, videos and audiobooks. Spotify recently raised the prices for its premium subscription plans in several markets to boost profits and leverage its large user base to drive growth.

IPOH: The police have arrested a 29-year-old woman who ran amok at an eatery in Taman Tasek Damai and injured two workers there. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the incident occurred after a worker behind the counter at the premises had rejected her request to transfer money into her account on Wednesday (Jan 28) at about 6.26am. "The woman proceeded to injure the worker behind the counter and another worker with a dangerous object. ACP Abang Zainal Abidin said the woman would be investigated under Sections 324, 427 and 380 of the Penal Code for causing hurt using weapons, mischief and theft in a building. "The people are advised not to speculate on the incident and spread unverified information that could impact investigations," he added.

MELAKA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a senior officer serving an army camp here over alleged bribery. A six-day remand order until Feb 2 was issued against the suspect by Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani following an application made by the MACC in Ayer Keroh here on Wednesday (Jan 28). The suspect, believed to be in his 40s, was detained at 12.15pm on Tuesday (Jan 27) when he turned up to give his statement at the state MACC headquarters in Alai here. A source said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect, who was the commanding officer of the camp, allegedly committed the offence around two years ago. Melaka MACC director Datuk Adi Supian Shafie confirmed the arrest when contacted, and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009.

“The company offered to pay IJM shareholders only 10% in cash, while the rest were via Sunway shares. Regardless, MBSB Research has recommended IJM shareholders to accept Sunway’s offer. MBSB Research said Sunway’s offer at RM3.15 per share valued IJM at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 21.1 times, based on estimates for the financial year 2027. “This offer price from Sunway is also close to the net tangible asset per share of IJM at RM3.17. “Sunway had also clarified that it would continue with the takeover offer,” according to MBSB Research.

PETALING JAYA: Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia cleared his first round hurdle at the Thailand Masters after defeating Belgium’s Julien Carraggi on Wednesday (Jan 28). It marked Zii Jia’s fourth consecutive tournament since returning from a back injury, and the 27-year-old delivered a solid performance to beat Carraggi 21-19, 21-11 in 29 minutes. Zii Jia is expected to face either India’s Mithun Manjunath or Denmark’s Magnus Johannesen in the second round. Also advancing were young men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing, who came through a tough all-Malaysian clash against Mohd Faiq Masnawi-Lok Hok Quan 12-21, 21-18, 21-15. Awaiting Aaron-Khai Xing in the second round are China’s Hu Keyuan-Lin Xiangyi.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched Taste Hong Kong, a new gourmet guide developed in collaboration with the Chinese Culinary Institute, to showcase the city’s diverse culinary culture. Hong Kong has long been recognised as one of the world’s leading food destinations, defined by contrasts where street-side eateries coexist alongside Michelin-starred restaurants. At the heart of Taste Hong Kong are the chefs themselves, many of whom lead some of Hong Kong’s most celebrated dining establishments. Notable contributors include chefs Adam Wong and Lee Man-sing, who shared personal selections shaped by their culinary roots and long-standing engagement with Hong Kong’s dining scene. Designed for both visitors and residents, Taste Hong Kong organises its 250 restaurant picks by neighbourhood, encouraging exploration beyond established dining districts and offering insight into the unique character of different areas.

A 2019 study by Khazanah Research Institute shows that Malaysian women spend far more time than men on unpaid care work, even while clocking similar hours in paid jobs. Its recently launched Single Parent Welfare Support programme offers monthly incentives of up to RM500 to high-performing single-parent employees. Understanding financial strainAs a single parent of a 10-year-old child, managing time and finances can often be a challenge, says Normah, one of the beneficiaries of the initiative.One of the recipients, Normah Kasim, a 47-year-old single mother from Kuala Lumpur, says that as a single parent of a 10-year-old child, managing time and finances is often a challenge. Data from UN Women reveals that women and girls do 16 billion hours of unpaid care work daily - powering families, communities, and economies. "Workplaces and communities need to recognise unpaid care labour, offer flexibility and provide meaningful support," Tan concludes.

SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has voiced concern over a culture of slander and the spread of allegations, particularly on social media, which run counter to Islamic teachings. His Royal Highness said such acts should not be taken lightly as they have the potential to undermine ukhuwah and weaken unity among Muslims. Sultan Sharafuddin also urged mosque and surau imams not only to deepen their religious knowledge but also to equip themselves to manage and administer mosques effectively. "Safeguard the good name of mosques and surau, and avoid any actions that could undermine the dignity and trust of the community. Meanwhile, the Sultan of Selangor expressed pride in the achievement of the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, which welcomed more than 100,000 visitors last year.

Kallas warned that Europe was no longer a primary focus for the US. “This shift has been ongoing for a while — it’s structural, not temporary,” she said. These targets, or Nato’s “homework” of what military equipment and assets to procure, are currently given to countries individually and with a high level of classification, making it hard for EU countries to spot synergies and coordinate. The conversation on Europe’s defence took on a renewed sense of urgency after Trump threatened to hit European countries with extra tariffs because they opposed his move to annex Greenland. Kallas also said the EU should “operationalise” its own mutual-defence clause, which so far has never been invoked.

KOTA BARU: The Tenggara Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) seized more than RM850mil of goods from various enforcement operations carried out last year. Tenggara Brigade GOF commander SAC Ahmad Radzi Hussain said the success involved 2,479 cases recorded, with 2,372 arrests made during the period. He said among the largest seizures recorded were 12 cases related to solid waste and electronic waste (e-waste), involving seizures worth RM410.6mil and 10 arrests. According to him, the achievement reflected the high level of commitment and preparedness of Tenggara Brigade personnel in combating cross-border crime, smuggling and illegal activities that threaten national security. Ahmad Radzi said the 7th Battalion of GOF recorded the highest value of seizures at RM492mil from 768 cases involving 591 arrests, followed by the 8th Battalion and 9th Battalion, which recorded RM188.2mil and RM115.5mil respectively, while the Tenggara Brigade GOF headquarters recorded RM57.8mil.