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Aeroline loses long-time KLCC hotel pick-up point as Corus closes its doors on January 18, 2026 after 23 years. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

After 23 years and 4.7 million passengers, Aeroline and Corus KLCC part ways

A group of Kampung Jalan Papan residents, some whose homes were recently demolished, show up at the Centro Mall Klang where the Selangor DAP is holding its annual convention on January 18, 2026, to demand the party and the state government fulfil their 2018 election promise to grant them terrace houses. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘We want what they promised us last time’: After demolition, Kampung Jalan Papan residents demand Selangor honour 2018 housing pledge

Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma whose real name is Nadia Kasumawati Abdul Karim, was reported missing after she could not be traced while transiting at King Abdulaziz International Airport during her flight from Kuala Lumpur to London on January 15, 2026. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Actress Nadia Kesuma has died in Jeddah, husband confirms on Facebook

One of the most striking themes to emerge from PAU 2025 was reconciliation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Three things we learnt from: Umno’s General Assembly 2025

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook speaks at the party’s Selangor convention in Klang on January 18, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Divide-and-rule does not apply, there is only one team in DAP, says Anthony Loke

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is scheduled to undergo surgery to replace his right knee on January 18, 2026 and selected specialists from Malaysia’s National Heart Institute to asist. — Reuters pic
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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s top heart specialists to assist as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undergoes knee operation in Brunei

Police are detaining a 38-year-old man said to have been caught on camera beating two children aged eight and 11 with a cane and a chair, allegedly for resisting his mother. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Beaten with cane and chair: PJ police arrest uncle after video of children’s assault goes online

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his earlier remarks were not meant to suggest factions within DAP, following a clarification by party secretary-general Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Zahid clarifies ‘Team B’ remarks after Loke rejects claims of factions in DAP

Nadia Kesuma’s husband Professor Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah, with whom he has three children aged 11 to 15, departed Kuala Lumpur for Jeddah on January 18, 2026 to reclaim her body for burial. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Nadia Kesuma’s family prepares for burial, husband and daughter en route to Jeddah

Cantonese roasted meats and Teochew braised dishes live in harmony under one roof here at Shaohun. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

Cantonese ‘siu mei’ and Teochew braised dishes: Shaohun brings two tastes of Hong Kong to Damansara Utama

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook said that is the party’s decision to continue contesting in the seats that they have won in the last election. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

DAP will contest Selangor incumbent seats, says Anthony Loke

Miri City Council enforcement officers confiscating durians during an operation against illegal roadside vendors in early January 2026 that was later criticised on social media who called on the authorities to show empathy to traders. — Picture from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Miri

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Play by the rules, or lose your spikes, Miri mayor defends council’s durian roundup after social media backlash

Thousands of pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’ at a business in Kuchai Lama Business Centre fails tests in Kuala Lumpur enforcement action and were confiscated on January 18, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

What you see isn’t always what you get: KL domestic trade enforcers seize over 3,500 pieces of gold marketed as ‘pure’

In a statement, the hospital said the results of the examination confirmed that the Prime Minister’s health is at an excellent level, enabling continuation of all official duties as scheduled. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

All clear: PM Anwar passes routine physical check-up with flying colours

Chow Yun-fat poses with his finisher’s medal after completing the 10km event at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook Video

Showbiz / 5 h ago

Still running the show: Chow Yun-fat, 70, crosses HK Marathon 10km line to ‘God of Gamblers’ theme song

Money

1 h ago

AirAsia X seals RM3.8b consolidation, all airlines under one roof

AirAsia X Bhd has completed the acquisition of AirAsia Bhd (AAB) and AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd from Capital A Bhd, marking the final step in the consolidation of the group’s aviation businesses. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — AirAsia X Bhd has completed the acquisition of AirAsia Bhd (AAB) and AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd from Capital A Bhd, marking the final step in the consolidation of the group’s aviation businesses.“The transaction was settled via the allotment and issuance of 2,307,692,307 new ordinary shares...

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This file picture shows ground staff walking past an Indigo airlines aircraft taxiing in the apron at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata on February 1, 2024. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

Regulator slaps IndiGo with US$2.45m fine after December meltdown strands thousands

South American and European Union officials on Saturday signed a major trade deal, which they hailed as sending a powerful message at a time of tariff threats, global uncertainty and protectionism. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

EU and Mercosur strike historic trade deal, sending global signal against Trump’s 25pc tariff threats

Google filed a notice yesterday to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that it held an illegal monopoly on online search, court records show. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Google appeals US monopoly ruling, warns data‑sharing order risks trade secrets

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The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors take a cautious stance ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting on January 22. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Analysts expect ringgit to hover around RM4.05–RM4.08 ahead of BNM OPR decision

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a modest and range-bound trend next week, said an economist. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia seen trading in modest, range‑bound pattern next week

Elon Musk is seeking up to US$134 billion (RM543 billion) from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the ‘wrongful gains’ that they received from his early support of the artificial-intelligence startup, according to a court filing yesterday. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Musk seeks up to US$134b from OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged ‘wrongful gains’

Johor urges data centres to invest in their own water sources or they risk straining the state’s supply. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Cooling towers, not taps: Johor pushes sustainable water plans for booming data hubs

Bayer has spent more than US$10 billion (RM40.57 billion) settling litigation linked to Roundup since it acquired its producer, the US agrochemical group Monsanto, in 2018. — Reuters pic

1d ago

German chemical giant Bayer takes fight over cancer-linked weedkiller Roundup to top US court

The ringgit closed at 4.0555/0605 at 6pm January 16, 2026 against the US dollar. — Picture By Choo Choy May

2d ago

US dollar flexes muscles, ringgit ends Friday trade on a softer note

Investors take a breather as Bursa Malaysia closes slightly lower on January 16, 2026 at 1,712.74, pausing after recent strong gains while mid- and small-cap stocks continue to show resilience. — File picture by Razak Ghazali

2d ago

Investors pull back a little, keeping Bursa’s upward trend intact

The Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s growing financial hub, reflects the country’s resilience and investment potential as the 4Q 2025 GDP growth hits 5.7 per cent. — AFP pic

2d ago

Malaysia’s 2025 growth shows resilience, compares well with China, says economist

Porsche saw 41,900 sales in China last year, a straight slide four years in a row from the 95,700 sold in 2021. — Reuters pic

2d ago

No love for Porsches in China: Property woes curb appetite for German sports cars as sales drop 26pc

The United States said Thursday that it has signed a deal with Taiwan to reduce tariffs on goods from the democratic island, while increasing Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies’ investments in America. — AFP pic

2d ago

Washington lowers Taiwan tariffs to 15pc, secures US$250b semiconductor reshoring push

Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

DOSM estimates Malaysia’s Q4 GDP at 5.7pc, signalling strongest quarterly growth since mid‑2024

The construction sector is expected to see robust job flows in 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

Malaysia’s construction sector set to boom on data centres and infrastructure projects in 2026

The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) estimates later today. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Ringgit nudges higher against US dollar as Malaysia awaits Q4 GDP figures

Traffic flows past in front of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel December 5, 2013. The Agora digital payments project is spearheaded by the Bank for International Settlements and involves the New York Fed as well as leading central banks from Europe, Korea, Mexico and Japan. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Top central banks step up trials of Agora digital settlement system seen as future of cross‑border payments

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the expansion of the credit guarantee scheme was implemented cautiously through close collaboration with financial institutions to ensure that fiscal risks remain under control and long-term financial discipline is maintained. — Bernama pic

15 Jan 2026

NPLs stable as govt ramps up credit guarantees to boost SMEs, investments, says Amir Hamzah

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