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Nasi kandar, Penang’s aromatic, gravy-soaked staple that inspires pilgrimages, morning queues, midnight cravings, and generations of culinary tradition. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 10 h ago

Michelin’s Malaysian meltdown: How the world’s ‘top’ food guide became a local laughing stock — Cynthia Goh Meow Ling

A general view at the Proton Electric Vehicle Plant at Proton Tanjung Malim in Perak September 04,2025. Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Hire-Purchase Act reforms: Why settling your car loan early will finally make financial sense in 2026

Once the review is complete, the amendments will ensure that children of Malaysian mothers married to foreign fathers and born abroad will automatically be granted Malaysian citizenship. — Picture by FIrdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Automatic citizenship for children born abroad to Malaysian mothers set for mid-2026, says home minister

Look for this ‘chee cheong fun’ stall with the neatest set-up that promises an assortment of ‘yong tau foo’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Kedai Kopi Ban Fong at KL’s Loke Yew flats is serving super silky ‘chee cheong fun’, just like the old days

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa presents the appointment letter to Putrajaya Corporation president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, who will assume office as Kuala Lumpur Mayor tomorrow, November 15. — Picture from X/Bernama.

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Fadlun Mak Ujud appointed as new KL mayor

Mansor said he had no intention of insulting anyone and urged that his apology be accepted. — Picture from Facebook/Mansor Zakaria

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Kedah rep Mansor Zakaria apologises for ‘Gardenia bread’ jibe at Sabahans

Former Sabah Law Society (SLS) president Datuk Roger Chin stressed the need for transparency, saying Sabahans — and Malaysians — have a right to understand exactly what is being appealed and its implications for both future payments and past losses. — Picture courtesy of Roger Chin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Roger Chin: AGC appeal broader than let on, could hollow out ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue share

The Selangor Immigration Department has uncovered a tactic used by foreign nationals who use new passports with no stamps or endorsements to conceal their overstaying status in Malaysia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Immigration Dept uncovers foreigners using embassy‑issued ‘blank’ passports to conceal offences

Namewee was released on police bail earlier this week after several days in remand, following the death of 28-year-old Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, who was found unconscious at a Kuala Lumpur hotel where they were staying and later pronounced dead as investigations continue. — Picture via Facebook/Namewee 黃明志

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘I tried my best to save her’: Namewee says Hsieh Yu-hsin’s death will stay with him forever

However, some experts have cautioned that more visitors do not automatically guarantee higher spending or long-term retail success. — Picture via X

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor malls race to revamp ahead of RTS link opening, but questions remain over long-term gains

A law firm representing Christina Carolina Gerarda Johanna Verstappen, mother of late Dutch model Ivana Smit, has issued a 48 hour notice demanding the government pay RM1.1 million in damages. — Picture from Instagram/Ivana Smit

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Law firm issues 48‑hour notice to govt over unpaid RM1.1m Ivana Smit damages

MAHB said its engineering, operations, and safety teams have been mobilised to manage the situation, with passenger safety, containment efforts, and the protection of electrical systems being prioritised. — Screengrab via X

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Rainwater pours into KLIA Terminal 1 in leak after thunderstorm (VIDEO)

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said in a statement yesterday that the decision was made to enable Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif to contribute her expertise at the government-linked company (GLC), which is set to spearhead the development of a new landmark project in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Maimunah exits DBKL early, appointed Petronas property adviser for new KL landmark project

Thailand’s National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed in principle to lift the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Afternoon booze ban on the way out as Thailand updates alcohol regulations

Tesla CEO Elon Musk performs a Nazi salute during the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 14 h ago

‘F***ing pathetic’: Billie Eilish unloads on Elon Musk as Tesla CEO set to be first trillionaire

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European officials weigh pooling dollars to reduce reliance on US Fed after Trump shocks

European financial stability officials are debating whether to create an alternative to Federal Reserve funding backstops by pooling dollars held by non-US central banks in a bid to reduce their reliance on the US under the Trump administration, five officials familiar with the matter said. — Reuters pic

European officials explore measures to enhance financial system resiliencePooling dollars faces logistical and political challenges, officials sayConcerns over swap lines peaked in April, receded after Fed assurancesBRUSSELS, Nov 14 — European financial stability officials are debating whether to create an alternative to Federal Reserve funding backstops by pooling dollars held...

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Thailand will start collecting 10 per cent custom duties on low-cost imports previously exempt from tax as part of a government plan to protect local small- and medium-sized businesses, finance minister Ekniti Nithanprapas said today. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Thailand to impose 10pc duty on low cost imports from Jan 1 to aid SMEs

The debris of the municipal school of Bento Rodrigues district, which was covered with mud after a dam owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton Ltd burst, is pictured in Mariana, Brazil, November 10, 2015. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

UK court rules BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse in RM199b lawsuit

The ringgit closed marginally lower against the US dollar today, as the market saw a mild correction following recent gains despite supportive domestic economic data. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 5 h ago

Ringgit retreats after eight‑day rally, closes marginally lower vs US dollar

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Bursa Malaysia gave up yesterday’s gains to close lower today, tracking regional weakness following Wall Street’s downturn as global equities slipped on renewed worries over stretched technology valuations and uncertainty surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. — File picture by Razak Ghazali

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Bursa Malaysia ends lower, tracks Wall Street and regional sell‑off

Malaysia’s current account position is set to improve with tailwinds strengthening through 2025-2026 and a higher projected surplus of 1.8 per cent of gross domestic product versus 1.4 per cent previously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

7 h ago

Kenanga: Malaysia’s current account surplus seen rising to 1.8pc of GDP in 2025‑2026, ringgit to gain

Foodie Media Bhd, the company behind popular social media brands such as KL Foodie and Penang Foodie, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market. — Picture via Instagram/foodieberhad

8 h ago

From KL Foodie to IPO: How a social media empire is serving up shares

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said most FDI inflows were channelled into the services sector, particularly within the information and communication and financial activities subsectors, notably linked to data centre activities. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

Foreign investment into Malaysia jumps fivefold in Q3, driven by data-centre and services growth

Malaysia’s services trade returned to surplus after 56 quarters, supporting a RM12.2 billion current account surplus in the third quarter (Q3) 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). — Picture by Choo Choy May

11 h ago

DOSM: Malaysia’s services sector back in the black after 14 years, helps deliver RM12.2b current account surplus

BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said both external and domestic factors drove the ringgit’s movement. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

Ringgit edges higher in Q3 on Fed pivot and Malaysia’s growth prospects, BNM reports

Shipping containers at a port in Shanghai May 9, 2025. — AFP pic

13 h ago

Retail, industrial production growth cools in October as China battles slump

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for a 10th straight session this morning. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

14 h ago

Ringgit nudges 13-month high as investors await Malaysia’s Q3 GDP numbers

Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, dragged down by profit-taking in heavyweight counters amid cautious sentiment across regional markets. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

15 h ago

Bursa Malaysia starts Friday on the back foot amid regional caution

Genting Bhd has extended the closing date for its voluntary takeover bid for Genting Malaysia Bhd (GENM) to 5pm on December 1, pushing it back from the earlier deadline of November 24. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Genting extends GENM buyout timeline to Dec 1 after triggering mandatory takeover threshold

Spain’s stock market supervisor has fined Elon Musk-owned social media platform X €5 million (RM23.9 million) for failing to make sure that a cryptoasset company that used X for advertisements had authorisation to provide investment services. — Reuters file pic

1d ago

Spain fines Musk’s X RM23.9m over cryptoasset advertising breach

The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, marking its eighth straight day of gains as improved risk sentiment continued to support the local note. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Ringgit extends winning streak against US dollar, nears 13‑month high

Bursa Malaysia experienced a choppy trading session but settled marginally higher today, recovering from the previous day’s losses, supported by banking and consumer stocks. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia ends slightly firmer after choppy trade, lifted by banking and consumer support

The yen hit 179.805 per euro today before bouncing back to trade at 179.51. It also skimmed a low of 155.02 per dollar, putting it just a whisker away fromyesterday’s trough of 155.05, a level not seen since early February. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Yen hits record low against euro despite intervention, pound dips on weak UK growth

The International Energy Agency raised its global oil supply growth forecasts for this year and next in its monthly oil market report today, signalling a deeper surplus in 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Global oil market imbalance to worsen as supply growth outpaces demand, IEA says

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A symbolic tree handover from YTL Cement Group to then Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, celebrating the 70 000-tree pledge. From left: Executive Director (Planning) TPr. Md. Nazri bin Abdullah, YBhg. Dato’ Seri TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, then Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Syed Muhammad bin Syed Nadzir, Director of Government Affairs and External Relations, and Ong Ping Ping, Director of Communications, YTL Cement Group.

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YTL Cement Pledges 70,000 Trees and Appointed as Local Agenda 21 Strategic Partner

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (Left) and Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President and Group CEO of Maybank (Right) signed MOU during Singapore Fintech Festival 2025.

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