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Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement today, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution. — Reuters pic

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Pope Francis, visionary reformer of Catholic Church, dies aged 88, Vatican says in video statement

Screengrab of a video showing a brawl in front of the 1 Utama shopping centre.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

PJ police confirm probe against Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall after viral video shows scuffle, chair-throwing (VIDEO)

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek speaking to reporters during the Symbolic Ceremony for the Wearing of the Jalur Gemilang Badge on School Uniforms at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Fadhlina: Malaysia to teach Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese as elective languages in schools to boost Asean ties

Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks to the media after a working visit to monitor waste disposal issues at Pasar Borong Selayang, November 6, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Upset in Johor and Sabah PKR: Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir ousted by Youth chief in party polls, state minister Christina Liew loses post

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MRT Corp addresses public concerns over Penang LRT project timeline

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation’ Aidilfitri Open House in Putrajaya, on April 21, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar rules out Cabinet reshuffle over PKR party poll upsets

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve will close the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest at River Wonders from April 21 to 22 to allow giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia privacy during their breeding season. — Picture via Instagram/mandaiwildlifereserve

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve closes exhibit on April 21 and 22 as giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia enter brief mating window (VIDEO)

Nora confirmed her marriage to Rushdi at the end of 2021. He is a senior lecturer at the Department of Fiqh and Usul at the University of Malaya. — Picture via Instagram/itsnoraariffin

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Malaysian vocal powerhouse Nora Ariffin files for divorce amid third-party claims

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 16, 2025 after attending the Daytona 500 car race earlier in the day. Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock — and sometimes entertain — with outrageous remarks that pull no punches. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

‘He’s not a politician, he’s a showman’: Trump’s first 100 days strain Ukraine ties and embolden Russia amid ongoing war

A Boeing 737 MAX plane, intended for China's Xiamen Airlines, arrives at King County International Airport after returning from China due to ongoing tariff disputes, in Seattle, Washington April 19, 2025. A second Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline was heading back to the US today, flight tracking data showed, in what appeared to be another victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by President Donald Trump in his global trade offensive. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Second Boeing jet returns to US from China as tariffs disrupt deliveries; Malaysia Airlines expresses interest in redirected planes

A screen grab of the exchange between Sai Scott and a Russian man and his partner on a beach in Krabi province.

Life / 15 h ago

Tourism adviser’s response to ‘Ni hao’ greeting sparks cultural sensitivity debate in Thailand

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Jakim wants legal action against viral post mocking Islam

Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a fatal accident near Padang Besar on April 20, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan dan Bencana

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Wrong-lane driving in Titi Tinggi crash kills retired civil servant

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek engages with students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi in Kepala Batas, Penang, on April 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Home learning during Asean Summit to avoid traffic jams? ‘No issue’, says education minister

Foreign investors extended their net selling in Asian markets for a third consecutive week, with a substantial net outflow of US$3.84 billion (RM16.8 billion). — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

MIDF: Foreign investors withdraw US$3.84b from Asian markets in third week of selling, Malaysia’s outflows ease as India, Philippines buck the trend

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DPM Zahid: Indonesia’s franchise boom opens doors for Malaysian brands

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at a press conference following the Exchange of Letters of Intent Ceremony at the Grand Hyatt, Jakarta, April 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

JAKARTA, April 21 — Indonesia’s rapidly expanding franchise industry presents significant growth opportunities for Malaysian businesses seeking to strengthen their regional footprint, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Indonesia, with a population exceeding 270 million and a growing middle class, is now recognised as one of the most...

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Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) chairman Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha said the 24 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Malaysian palm oil exports poses a significant challenge for the industry, potentially affecting the country’s export volumes and the livelihoods of many stakeholders.— Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 8 h ago

MPOB: Malaysia must diversify palm oil markets amid US tariffs

At 6pm, the ringgit surged to 4.3670/3735 against the greenback, compared to last Friday’s close of 4.4100/4175. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit rallies to near six-month high as investors shy away from US assets

The US Department of Justice is heading into trial after two major legal victories against Google, having won a ruling in August that Google monopolised search. — Reuters file pic

Money / 9 h ago

Google faces trial in US bid to end search monopoly

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In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Bhd said it has fully resumed the production of fan and electric iron products following the restoration of normal gas supply. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Panasonic Manufacturing resumes full gas supply at Shah Alam plants after April 1 gas pipeline incident

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) inched up 0.07 of-a-point to 1,499.47 compared to Friday’s close of 1,499.40. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Bursa Malaysia ends little changed on subdued trading

A woman vacuums the stage ahead of the curtain raising speech at the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC April 17, 2025. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund's Spring Meetings kick off on April 14, with the Bank keen to promote its agenda to drive job creation in developing and emerging market economies. — AFP pic

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Who can I talk with to cut a trade deal? Tariff talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week

A Boeing 737 MAX plane, intended for China's Xiamen Airlines, arrives at King County International Airport after returning from China due to ongoing tariff disputes, in Seattle, Washington April 19, 2025. A second Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline was heading back to the US today, flight tracking data showed, in what appeared to be another victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by President Donald Trump in his global trade offensive. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

Second Boeing jet returns to US from China as tariffs disrupt deliveries; Malaysia Airlines expresses interest in redirected planes

CIMB Group chief executive officer Novan Amirudin said the JS-SEZ represents a transformative move in regional economic collaboration, deepening connectivity and unlocking new avenues for sustainable growth between Malaysia and Singapore while strengthening the region’s resilience against global uncertainties. — Picture via X/Bernama

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CIMB unveils RM10b plan to boost cross-border growth in JS-SEZ, says CEO

The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for US gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts to avert a trade war with US President Donald Trump, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Sources: EU considers methane law adjustments for US gas as trade deal talks with Trump progress

Foreign investors extended their net selling in Asian markets for a third consecutive week, with a substantial net outflow of US$3.84 billion (RM16.8 billion). — Reuters pic

14 h ago

MIDF: Foreign investors withdraw US$3.84b from Asian markets in third week of selling, Malaysia’s outflows ease as India, Philippines buck the trend

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to remain the backbone of Sarawak’s economic landscape, said Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. — The Borneo Post pic

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SMEs remain pivotal to Sarawak’s economic growth and transformation, says deputy premier

Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking refuge from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Amid trade war, resilient earnings and high dividends keep Malaysian banks appealing, says Hong Leong Investment Bank

A newspaper with a picture of US President Donald Trump is seen at a shop in San Francisco's Chinatown as trade tensions escalate over US tariffs with China, in California April 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

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China warns against trade deals favoring US at its expense amid escalating economic tensions

The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

17 h ago

Ringgit strengthens to 4.39 as weaker dollar and US trade policy uncertainty weigh in

Bursa Malaysia opened higher but later slipped as market sentiment turned cautious. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

17 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slips after early gains as cautious sentiment prevails

Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. — Reuters pic

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Chip wars intensify: Analysts warn US policies and restrictions could hand semiconductor market to China

The two-day forum starting tomorrow in Johor aims to make the JS-SEZ a preferred destination for quality investments to drive future growth, job creation, and innovation within Asean. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

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Johor targets high-tech and green investments as JS-SEZ forum opens Monday with strong cross-border backing

MAG managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail confirmed the Malaysian company is in talks with Boeing on the possibility of taking over the delivery slots vacated by Chinese carriers. — Reuters pic

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Malaysia Aviation races to secure Boeing jets dropped by China, plans fleet shift and capital raise

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