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The report said China’s commerce ministry delivered the message in letters to Korean companies which make power transformers, batteries, displays, electric vehicles, aerospace and medical equipment, all of which use the key materials. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defence firms, paper reports

A general view at LRT3 Johan Setia Depot in Klang July 4, 2023. Forming part of the Klang Valley Integrated Transit System once completed, the LRT3 Line is expected to serve several high-density areas such as Bandar Utama, Shah Alam and Klang — accommodating up to 18,630 commuters per hour per direction. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Right on track: What to expect as Malaysia’s major train projects hit the rails

Heavy thunderstorms overnight have triggered flash floods in parts of the Klang Valley this morning. — Picture courtesy of Selangor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Flash floods hit Klang Valley after overnight thunderstorm, major highways affected

The 73-year-old Johor-born priest has been the Bishop of Penang since 2011.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Conclave countdown: Malaysian Cardinal Sebastian Francis among 135 to elect new pontiff

Earlier, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said 341,708 consumer accounts in five districts in Penang will be affected by the scheduled water supply disruption from April 25 to 28. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Store enough water for up to 60 hours, Penang consumers told ahead of Friday’s disruption

Tesla CEO Elon Musk wears a 'Trump Was Right About Everything!' hat while attending a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, March 24, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Musk steps back from US government role after protests, Tesla sales plummet

US President Donald Trump speaks during the swearing-in ceremony of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Trump now tries to calm global markets with promise to ease China tariffs, keep Fed chief

Visa revocations and university funding cuts by the administration of US President Donald Trump have become a source of anxiety for international students. — Reuters file pic

World / 16 h ago

Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

Indian Army personnel stand guard as they speak with tourists near Pahalgam, south of Srinagar, on April 22, 2025, following an attack. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Gunmen kill 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot, India vows justice after deadliest civilian attack since 2000

Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said that three foreigners, including a woman aged between 32 and 49, were detained following the incident, which occurred on April 17. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Brawl in Genting Highlands casino stemmed from hotel room dispute, say police

Azam said a detailed analysis was currently being conducted on all 10 video recordings linked to an alleged corruption scandal involving several Sabah state assemblymen over mineral mining licensing. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MACC wraps up Ops Sky probe, DPP review expected next week, says Azam

Many retail investors are joining the state-backed ‘national team’ to defend the stock market — another battlefield in the broadening Sino-US conflict, traders and brokers say. Buying has been focused on sectors set to benefit from China’s national agenda, such as defence, consumer and semiconductors. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

‘For our country’: China’s patriots are buying the dip

Everyone orders the Rosu Katsu Set for that deep fried pork loin that makes one happy with its fluffy, crispy panko crumb. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Bukit Jalil’s Hogman serves probably the best bang-for-the-buck ‘tonkatsu’ in town

The PKR vice-president said the process of implementing reform is a long-term effort, requiring time and persistence, and that the party must remain committed to the cause. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Nurul Izzah: Reformasi isn’t dead, PKR’s fight is just getting started

Indian police officers stop vehicles at a check point following a suspected militant attack, near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, April 22, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

Gunmen attack tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, five dead, says ex-chief minister

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Malaysia

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Akmal Nasir to file formal protest over Johor Baru division chief loss in PKR polls

Akmal was defeated by Johor Youth Chief Mohamad Taufiq Ismail, in what many saw as a surprise upset. Official figures show Akmal garnered 587 votes to Taufiq’s 709. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — PKR strategy director Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir will lodge a formal protest with the party’s Election Committee (JPP) over the Johor Baru division poll results, which saw him lose his seat as division chief.Akmal, who is also deputy minister of energy transition and water transformation,...

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Malaysia’s inflation increased at a slower rate of 1.4 per cent in March 2025, with the index points at 134.1 compared to 132.2 in the previous corresponding month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 m ago

Slower price hikes in housing, food and services ease March inflation to 1.4pc

The man reportedly told police that he did not know making a false report is an offence under the law. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 26 m ago

Terengganu man fakes robbery to dodge MyKad fine after losing bag in fight

The imposition of United States (US) duties on solar panels from South-east Asia will have far-reaching implications on the manufacturing base across the region, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). — Picture by Hari Anggara.

Malaysia / 28 m ago

US solar duties may force firms to relocate or scale down, warns Malaysian manufacturers

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The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) is committed to seeking the best solution regarding retaliatory tariffs for mutual benefit, said its Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is currently in Washington, United States of America (US). — Picture via Facebook/Tengku Zafrul

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Tengku Zafrul in Washington to seek fair solution on retaliatory tariffs

As of mid-April, authorities had received 29 police reports against the teen, with identified victims including children as young as 12. The ongoing probe has so far identified 38 affected individuals. — Pexels pic

45 m ago

Johor teen denies AI-doctored lewd photo charge, admits to porn possession

Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) director-general Datuk Zulfikri Osman has clarified that the agency cannot offer sponsorships to students who have already received financial aid from other sources. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

MARA: No sponsorship for students already receiving other financial aid

The judge had made the ruling after hearing arguments from both Shafee and Ng’s lawyer on whether he should be called in to testify today. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Judge rules Roger Ng can testify in Najib’s 1MDB trial in Malaysia, despite US court order

Mohamad Yusuf said repairs are preferred for now, as a complete overhaul of Langkawi's 30-year-old seabed pipe could cost billions of ringgit. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

2 h ago

Complete overhaul of ageing Langkawi seabed pipe ‘could cost billions’, Kedah state assembly told

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Malaysia’s 2025 growth forecast trimmed to 4.1pc in IMF’s latest outlook

The introduction of the Jalur Gemilang badge on students’ uniforms is expected to become a powerful catalyst for fostering patriotism and love for the nation among Malaysia’s younger generation. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Wearing pride daily: Jalur Gemilang badge to instil love for Malaysia in students, says Education D-G

Personnel from the TTDI and Sri Hartamas fire stations were promptly dispatched, involving two vehicles, a fire rescue tender, and an emergency medical response unit, with 15 personnel deployed. — Picture by Devan Manuel

2 h ago

Landslide damages TTDI international school wall, no casualties reported

Indian paramilitary personnel patrolling Pahalgam on April 23, 2025, following an attack. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Wisma Putra monitoring Kashmir attack, no Malaysians among victims

Photo is for illustration purposes only. A foreign worker was killed yesterday after he was struck by a falling counterweight block from the tower crane hook. — Pexels pic

2 h ago

Selangor DOSH issues stop-work order after fatal crane incident at Shah Alam site

In the December disaster, the pond’s wall collapsed after undergoing repairs just three months earlier due to cracks. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue department

3 h ago

Taman Seri Alam homes flooded again as retention pond overflows

Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said that three foreigners, including a woman aged between 32 and 49, were detained following the incident, which occurred on April 17. — AFP pic

3 h ago

Brawl in Genting Highlands casino stemmed from hotel room dispute, say police

Police detained 117 individuals via ‘Ops Mega Khas’ which was implemented in the Kuala Muda district from April 17 to 21. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

Kedah police target high-crime areas in Kuala Muda, 117 arrested in five-day operation

Volunteer trainees attend the registration session for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series 1/2025 at the 515 Territorial Soldier Regiment Camp January 12, 2025. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

National service returns this May with Series 2/2025, 550 youths to undergo training

Screengrab of a flooded street this morning, reportedly in the Puchong area.

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Overnight downpour triggers flash floods in Puchong

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