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2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Explaining his reasoning, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’ele Eizan said the loss of the three seats could alter the balance of power in the assembly.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perlis Speaker to notify EC, seeks by-elections for Chuping, Bintong, Guar Sanji to maintain assembly stability

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

An aerial view of the eatery, showing parts of the surrounding land that have eroded, has raised safety concerns among netizens. — Picture from social media

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Dining in danger? Erosion threatens viral eatery along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road (VIDEO)

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Perlis, oh Perlis’: Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan

The issue arose after a 27-second video circulated widely on social media, showing a man dressed as a woman receiving an award at an international event. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Jawi tasked with probe after man seen dressed as woman at international event

Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested

Abang Johari wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — Picture via Facebook/Sarawakku

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Christmas message from Abang Jo highlights surplus budget and bold vision for Sarawak’s growth

To enhance responsiveness, MBPP will utilise its CCTV network as ‘Intelligent Eyes’ to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify congestion points, allowing for the swift deployment of enforcement teams. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Holiday gridlock? Penang activates ‘Ops Payung’ to ease festive traffic

Peng Peiyun, a former head of China’s family planning commission, died this week, prompting renewed anger online over the one-child policy. — Reuters file pic

World / 3 h ago

‘They are waiting for you over there’: No tributes, only anger after architect of China’s one-child policy dies

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has described PAS Central’s decision to immediately expel three Perlis assemblymen as a firm move that carries wisdom. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Perlis MB hails PAS expulsion of three assemblymen amid questions over state stability

The investigation paper on the alleged police assault of a man during an arrest was yesterday submitted to the Selangor State Prosecutor’s Office for further instructions. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police pledge transparency as Banting assault investigation paper handed to Selangor prosecutors

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Toyota output falls 5.5pc in November as China, Japan production slows

Toyota’s overseas production dropped 3.4 per cent to 563,546 vehicles, with output in China plunging 14.0 per cent to 145,707 units as government subsidies ended in wider areas of the major Asian market. — Reuters pic

NAGOYA, Dec 25 — Toyota Motor Corp. said today its global output in November fell 5.5 per cent from a year earlier to 821,723 units for the first drop in six months, dragged down by slowing production in China and Japan, Kyodo News reported.Global sales decreased 2.2 per cent to...

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This photo taken on December 18, 2025 shows tour guide Bun Ratana (2nd right) walking with tourists in front of the Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Chinese visitors to Cambodia jump 43.5pc in first 11 months of 2025

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at the 14th Council Meeting of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, in Tokyo December 25, 2025. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

Japan PM pledges fiscal discipline in record FY2026 budget

In this photo take on November 21, 2025, a truck (left) heading away from a rare earths mine drives past another heavy vehicle in Anyuan county, Ganzhou, in eastern China's Jiangxi province. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

China pledges secure, stable supply chains for rare-earth magnet exports amid US curbs

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Toyota’s overseas production dropped 3.4 per cent to 563,546 vehicles, with output in China plunging 14.0 per cent to 145,707 units as government subsidies ended in wider areas of the major Asian market. — Reuters pic

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Toyota output falls 5.5pc in November as China, Japan production slows

Gold jewellery and small savings, long held by Malaysian families as a form of financial protection, have gained new significance as rising prices quietly strengthen household balance sheets and offer a buffer against the cost-of-living squeeze. — AFP pic

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As gold prices climb, many Malaysian families find a hidden financial cushion

The ringgit strengthened to around 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — as investors reassessed Malaysia’s economic fundamentals and looked ahead to whether the currency’s year-end rally can be sustained into 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Ringgit’s late-year surge puts 4.00 in sight, with global risks set to test the next move

An artisan weaves a Banarasi saree on a handloom at his workshop in Sarnath December 22, 2025. — AFP pic

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India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal

Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard has the capability of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the US Navy, said Alex Wong, global chief strategy officer at Hanwha Group, according to a statement from the South Korean company today. — Reuters pic

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South Korea’s Hanwha says Philly Shipyard capable of building nuclear submarine for US Navy

A US military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the US Coast Guard, days after US President Donald Trump announced a ‘blockade’ of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, east of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea December 20, 2025. — DHS handout pic via Reuters

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White House shifts focus to economic pressure, US military ordered to enforce Venezuelan oil ‘quarantine’

Nvidia’s domination of the AI training chip market has made it the world’s biggest company by market valuation, but it faces increasing competition in the inference segment from specialised startups like Groq. — Reuters pic

9 h ago

Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab

A drone view shows new Tesla Model Y vehicles parked at the National City Marine Terminal in National City, California. Tesla enters the holiday season with EU sales down nearly 40 per cent year-on-year. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

In Europe’s electric-car Christmas, BYD gets the presents, not Tesla

Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks at the company’s Annual Manufacturing Technology Conference in San Jose, California, April 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

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How Malaysia-born Silicon Valley dealmaker Lip-Bu Tan charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

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Ringgit closes at near five-year high as the dollar slips on shaky US sentiment

The FBM KLCI inched up to a nearly 16-month high on Christmas Eve, capping a week of steady gains as festive sentiment helped keep the market in positive territory. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

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Festive cheer lifts Bursa to its strongest close in 16 months

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to be run by a new owner from April next year and receive fresh capital under a deal to privatise the flag carrier, the country’s privatisation chief said today. — Reuters pic

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Pakistan says flag carrier PIA will be run by new owners from April after privatisation deal

Castrol motor oil bottles are seen in this illustration taken June 19, 2025. BP has agreed to sell a 65 per cent stake in its Castrol lubricants business to US investment firm Stonepeak for about US$6 billion. — Reuters pic

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BP strikes US$6b Castrol deal with Stonepeak, retains minority interest

Italy’s antitrust authority today ordered Meta Platforms to suspend contractual terms that could shut rival AI chatbots out of WhatsApp, as it investigates the US tech group for suspected abuse of a dominant position. — Reuters pic

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Italy antitrust regulator orders Meta to drop WhatsApp terms blocking rival AI chatbots

Most Asian stocks rose today and gold topped US$4,500 (RM18,274) for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data. — Reuters pic

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Asian markets mostly higher after US GDP fuels Wall Street rally

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