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Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who recently retired as a Federal Court judge, said legal aid, ‘pro bono’ work and artificial intelligence can all be used to improve Malaysians’ access to justice. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Former Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan: Lawyers should do more ‘pro bono’ work so more Malaysians can access justice

District police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat stated that police received an emergency call from a member of the public regarding the incident at approximately 3.50 pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Two men dead, one injured after fall from Subang Jaya skylift

Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who recently retired as a Federal Court judge, wanted to be a doctor but ended up becoming the only lawyer in her family for her generation. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s first Indian woman Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan looks back on a long career

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Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (second, left) speaks during a press conference at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘Which authority will come next?’: Businessman Victor Chin denounces home raid in ‘corporate mafia’ probe

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain and strong winds across KL, Selangor, five other states

National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) members picket in Kuala Lumpur on July 26, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Ex-HR minister acted with ‘clear bias’ in banks vs NUBE dispute, High Court finds

A still shows Federal Territories Department staff performing in a Hari Raya video.

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Hannah Yeoh unveils FT Dept’s Raya video at restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building

An Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Missiles and drones hammer UAE, shutting Dubai airport, sparking Fujairah oil fires and rattling Gulf travellers

Malaysian manufacturers are under pressure to cut prices and improve efficiency as competition from Chinese products intensifies, says FMM president Jacob Lee Chor Kok. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 5 h ago

Price wars incoming? Malaysian manufacturers say nearly half of local firms forced to cut prices amid China pressure

Preacher Zamri Vinoth is brought by the police to the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Preacher Zamri Vinoth claims trial over inflammatory FB post, denies fleeing to Thailand

An excavator driver refuelling the vehicle with diesel in Khantan, Perak on June 10, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 4 h ago

MOF disburses extra RM100 to cushion impact of 80 sen diesel price spike amid Iran crisis

Activist Arun Dorasamy (centre) arrives at the Jawi Magistrate’s Court on March 17, 2026. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Johor PKR Youth criticises Deputy Minister Kulasegaran for accompanying activist Arun to court

A person looks at social media on a mobile phone on October 24, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Soldier’s wife learns of husband’s death through Facebook message after fatal crash

US President Donald Trump said Monday he had asked China to delay his summit with Xi Jinping by around a month while he deals with the war in the Middle East. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

Trump asks China to push back Xi summit, saying Middle East war makes staying home more urgent

Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan conducts a site visit of the ECRL track construction from Kota Bharu to Gombak on March 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Amir Hamzah: Works on ECRL main track from Kota Bharu to Gombak ahead of schedule

Money

10 m ago

Ringgit trades higher against most Asean currencies following positive shipping news

At 6pm, the local currency strengthened to 3.9155/9200 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9260 /9310. — Picture By Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing higher against the US dollar as news of some ships being allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz eased demand for safe haven assets and lifted regional currencies.At 6pm, the local currency strengthened to 3.9155/9200...

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At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 14.43 points or 0.85 per cent to 1,710.99 from yesterday’s close of 1,696.56. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

Money / 59 m ago

Bursa Malaysia rebounds on bargain hunting, in sync with positive regional markets

Datuk Seri Arthur Kurup, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), who officiated the ribbon cutting. In his address, the minister highlighted the critical intersection of natural resources and foreign direct investment (FDI) amidst the current global geopolitical climate. — Picture courtesy of Yamada Consulting & Spire

Money / 1 h ago

Yamada Consulting & Spire opens new KL office, signals shift from manufacturing to ‘co-creation’ in Japan-Malaysia ties

A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Panamanian officials had not responded to its lawsuit opposing the suspension of its Panama Canal operations because they had failed to hire lawyers. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

CK Hutchison unit seeks US$2b damages after Panama Canal port suspension

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YTL AI Labs has collaborated with Nvidia to advance Malaysia’s sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, using Nvidia’s Nemotron open models. — Picture via Facebook/NVIDIA Asia Pacific

2 h ago

YTL AI Labs teams up with Nvidia to launch Ilmu‑Nemo‑30B, fine‑tuned for Malaysian datasets and local needs

The United Kingdom's flag carrier will operate the daily route from January 11 using a Boeing Dreamliner 787-9. The aircraft will feature a four-class configuration, including First, Club World (business), World Traveller Plus (premium economy), and World Traveller (economy) cabins. — AFP fire

4 h ago

British Airways to fly from Melbourne to London… via KL starting Jan 2027

Rising global tensions in West Asia are driving up freight, fuel, and fertiliser costs, putting pressure on Malaysian manufacturers, FMM said on March 17, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Fuel, freight, fertiliser: FMM warns rising freight and energy costs from West Asia tensions could hit Malaysian prices… hard

Malaysian manufacturers are under pressure to cut prices and improve efficiency as competition from Chinese products intensifies, says FMM president Jacob Lee Chor Kok. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

5 h ago

Price wars incoming? Malaysian manufacturers say nearly half of local firms forced to cut prices amid China pressure

Pos Malaysia Bhd expects parcel volumes to increase by between 15 per cent and 20 per cent during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period this year compared with ordinary months, driven largely by purchases of Raya clothing and hijabs. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

8 h ago

Pos Malaysia sees 15 to 20pc rise in Raya parcels, hijabs leading orders

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved global sentiment as market participants reacted positively to developments in the oil market. — Reuters pic

9 h ago

Ringgit strengthens to RM3.9195 as oil market optimism and softer US dollar boost investor confidence

China’s snow-related equipment sales have surged almost fourfold since 2015, but interest has levelled off since the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022 and a post-Covid boom. — AFP pic

12 h ago

China’s ski industry invests in homegrown gear amid Olympic-era winter sports push

The average fuel prices in New South Wales, Australia in March 2026 after the Gulf crisis have surged from A$1.60 (US$1.12; RM4.41) a litre a month ago to A$2.23 (RM6.14) for petrol while diesel has gone even higher from an average A$2.62 (RM7.22), according to monitoring service Fuel Watch. — Picture by Choo Choy May

22 h ago

Panic buying hits Sydney as fuel prices soar amid Hormuz Strait jam; motorists stockpile in NSW

Malaysia’s currency closed higher than the greenback at 3.9260/9310 on March 16, 2026 due to the global high oil price due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. —Reuters pic

1d ago

Stronger ringgit caps Monday trading as West Asia tensions keep oil prices high

Corporate disputes in Malaysia put NexG Bhd and related companies under the spotlight amid ongoing investigations. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1d ago

Malaysian businessman says he’s not part of ‘corporate mafia’, calls for inquiry amid police investigations into NexG

Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has decided not to accept Sunway Corporation Bhd’s voluntary takeover offer for its 13.5 per cent stake in IJM Corporation Bhd following an evaluation by its Board Investment Committee. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

1d ago

PNB turns down Sunway’s RM11b takeover offer for IJM after valuation review

In 2025, Foxconn’s net profit came to NT$189.4 billion (RM23.2 billion), up from NT$152.7 billion in 2024. — AFP pic

1d ago

AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan’s Foxconn says

Group chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Lee Chun Fai said the proposed India exit forms part of the group’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and allow the market to better recognise the value of its assets. — Reuters pic

1d ago

IJM plans India exit to unlock shareholder value

As of 05.05 GMT, the price of the April gold futures on the New York Comex exchange fell by 0.88 per cent to about US$5,017 per troy ounce after briefly slipping below US$5,000 for the first time since February 20. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Gold dips to below US$5,000 per troy ounce for first time since late February

The Indonesian probe alleges local companies and government officials conspired to pass off palm oil as a waste byproduct called palm oil mill effluent (POME), including by offering bribes. — AFP pic

1d ago

Indonesia firms in palm oil fraud probe supplied fuel majors

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