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2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s badminton camp falls short of four-gold target, spotlight now on doubles aces Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah

DAP Youth says SPM Malay requirement proves community respects national language. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

UEC recognition a constitutional right, not threat to Bahasa Malaysia, says DAP Youth Wing

The local streetwear and lifestyle convention LahLahLand 2025, which took place at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Center saw over 50 local brands participating. —Pictures by Arif Zikri

Life / 14 h ago

From Jalan Pudu to Japan: Malaysian streetwear brands making waves locally and internationally

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the 33rd All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF Malaysia) general assembly in Hulu Langat December 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Zahid cautions BN component parties against exit, says there will be ‘no way back’

‘Wantan mee’ with ‘char siu’ and Hakka ‘zha yuk’ at Toong Kwoon Chye. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 12 h ago

Toong Kwoon Chye Wanton Mee, Bukit Bintang: A taste of four generations of ‘wantan mee’ legacy going back over a century

A KTM Komuter train at the Kajang station. A new timetable for selected routes will take effect from January 1. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

KTMB announces new Klang Valley Komuter timetable from Jan 1 amid KVDT2 works

Malaysia secured its first badminton gold of the SEA Games today after national women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M Thinaah triumphed in Bangkok. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Pearly Tan–Thinaah break the spell as Malaysia finally strikes SEA Games gold

Health workers move a woman on a stretcher to an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Bloodshed at Bondi: 11 killed as gunfire tears through Sydney beach

Ayesha Assilla Watuna said she has raised over RM15,000 so far, pledging 100 per cent of the proceeds to the Global Sumud Flotilla. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Legendary move: Sabah woman sells rare Pokémon card collection to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

The Bagan MP said a proposed RM20 billion tax refund payout before Chinese New Year could inject much-needed liquidity into the business sector. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges full tax refunds, buy-local policy to ease business cash crunch

Emergency responders at the scene of the road accident at Machang UiTM, where a student was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decision was made following feedback from teachers who felt the sSPLKPM was affecting their focus on their core duties. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 8 h ago

MOE ends SPLKPM so teachers can focus fully on the classroom

The Kuala Terengganu High Court ruled today that the earlier defamation trial against Clare Rewcastle-Brown was invalid and must be reheard. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Kuala Terengganu High Court orders retrial in Clare Rewcastle-Brown defamation case

Feng Minmin doesn't let her height stop her from shooting hoops. — Xiaohongshu screenshot

Life / 9 h ago

How high? China schoolgirl doesn’t let height get in the way of her basketball dreams (VIDEO)

Money

1d ago

From Mars dreams to Wall Street: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s IPO has everyone talking

The billionaire’s space venture is set for a historic IPO, potentially raising over US$30 billion (about RM122.92 billion). — Reuters pic

WASHINGTON, Dec 13 — More than 20 years after founding SpaceX, the record-breaking company that transformed the global space industry, Elon Musk is planning to take the enterprise public.Here is a look at what is expected to be the largest IPO in history.What’s at stake? SpaceX is owned by Elon Musk...

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 1d ago

The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

The eighth edition of the international trade fair, held annually in Shanghai, opened on Wednesday and will run through Nov 10. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

China targets balanced growth with higher imports, service exports and consumption boost

European and Asian equity markets initially tracked Thursday’s record performance on Wall Street but then turned negative as the mood in New York shifted. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Global stocks pull back after Fed rate cut as investors await US jobs data

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On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI rose 21.29 points to 1,637.81 from last week’s 1,616.52. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1d ago

China data, US payrolls to steer Bursa Malaysia’s next market move

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the AI kingpin has been named by Financial Times as its Person of the Year 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is Financial Times’ top person of 2025

People walk across Millennium Bridge with London’s financial district in the background on December 12, 2025, as Britain’s economy contracted in October. — AFP pic

2d ago

UK growth stalls again, raising pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates

2d ago

Malaysia’s power giant TNB plugs into global glory at World Branding Awards

Capital A and Standard Chartered are testing a ringgit stablecoin to make payments faster, manage cash better, and try out new digital finance solutions under Bank Negara Malaysia’s supervision. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Ringgit stablecoin pilot in the works as Capital A and Standard Chartered join forces

The SpaceX IPO plans mark a major shift for Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions. — AFP pic

2d ago

Musk reverses stance on SpaceX listing to raise billions for Starlink and AI

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals a shift in financial oversight, focusing on economic growth and easing regulations. — AFP pic

2d ago

US Treasury seeks lighter touch on Wall Street as panel priorities change

CIMB Securities foresees steel and cement players to benefit from 13th Malaysia Plan projects. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

2d ago

Building materials sector set for big rebound in 2026, says CIMB Securities

The ringgit last traded at this level against the US dollar four years and seven months ago, on April 28, 2021, at 4.1000/1050. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Ringgit opens stronger for second day as US Federal Reserve cuts rate

Shoppers soak in the festive atmosphere at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Christmas celebration, as Retail Group Malaysia sees year-end retail spending for 2025 pick up across the country. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2d ago

Malaysian retailers see strong finish to 2025 as shoppers stay resilient despite rising costs

Nvidia has built location verification technology that could indicate which country its chips are operating in. — Reuters pic

11 Dec 2025

Nvidia develops chip‑tracking tech to show where its AI processors really are in the world

The ringgit bounced to the 4.10 level against the US dollar at today’s close, hitting a new high in four years and six months after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year, which weighed on the greenback. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 Dec 2025

Ringgit jumps to 4.10 against US dollar, strongest since June 2021

Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher today, supported by bargain hunting following the United States Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark rate, despite a downturn in regional markets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

11 Dec 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends higher on US Fed rate cut, bucks regional downtrend

The move, spearheaded by President Claudia Sheinbaum and approved by the Senate 76-5 pwt night, increases tariffs on imports of automobiles, textiles, clothing, plastics, appliances and other products, primarily affecting Chinese goods. — Reuters pic

11 Dec 2025

Mexico to raise tariffs on China and other non-trade-partner countries from 2026

Broader market sentiment was positive, with gainers leading decliners 186 to 101. A total of 270 counters were unchanged, 2,201 untraded, and 16 suspended. — Picture by Choo Choy May

11 Dec 2025

Bursa opens higher on Wall Street rebound, Fed rate cut optimism

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M7 World Championship unveils first Opening Ceremony, tournament draw, and M7 Pass—elevates Indonesia on global stage

Domestic and international leaders gathered at the launch ceremony of the 2025 Early CKD Annual Report Press Conference, symbolizing the formal release of the first early kidney disease annual report in the Asia-Pacific region and showcasing Taiwan's international leadership position in precise kidney care. From left to right are:

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