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Local community leaders say the changes currently seen on the ground form only the first phase of a wider upgrading plan, with additional improvements expected in a second stage. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Roads being redesigned in Brickfields: What and why it is happening

Members of the public sign up for a payment app to facilitate the Budi Madani initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysia raises RON97, RON95, diesel retail prices by up to 80 sen amid Iran war; BUDI95 stays RM1.99

Cargo containers are seen in Nanjing port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on March 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Malaysia among countries in US trade investigations that could lead to new tariffs

The research highlighted that while 96.1 per cent of listings were open to Chinese renters and 92.4 per cent to Malay renters, only 68.3 per cent accepted Indian renters. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Room rentals in Klang Valley discriminate by race, Indians most excluded, study finds

Malcolm Owens, an Australian public transport expert with four decades of experience in helping to design and operate metro systems in Asia, said recently that other systems proposed such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART), while potentially costing less, was not cost effective and would not cope well with the traffic and passenger increases projected for Johor Bahru. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

An APM/LRT system for JB’s metro line is the way to go as city counts down to RTS, says international public transport expert

Donald Trump gestures during a visit to Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, US, on March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

‘We won’: Trump says Iran war was over in first hour but US staying to ‘finish the job’

Curry ‘mee’ at Joy Ho Kopitiam in Kota Syahbandar, Melaka. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

At Joy Ho Kopitiam in Melaka, a big breakfast means curry ‘mee’, ‘char kway teow’ and a slice of pumpkin cake

The sister of national journalism figure Adibah Amin, Khalilah Fadzilah Amin, shows a photo of the siblings while being interviewed about her sister’s health, which is now reported to be stable despite her continued weakness and need for full-time care. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

National journalism laureate Adibah Amin in stable condition, needs full-time care

Former PKR vice-president and Umno activist Datuk Marina Yusoff has died at the age of 84. She passed away at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur at 5.16pm yesterday due to old age. — Screengrab from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 5 h ago

From Umno stalwart to PKR vice-president: Politician, activist Marina Yusoff dies at 84

The crash occurred at around 5am, with one of the vehicles catching fire following the impact. — Screengrab from Facebook/

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Flames before dawn: Car blaze after crash on Jalan Tun Razak snarls KL traffic

A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Serdang activist Cikgu Chandra threatened again, police investigating two incidents

The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Executor of late Waz Lian co-founder Ta Kin Yan’s estate welcomes High Court probate ruling

A man was killed after falling from the third floor of a residential block while attempting to escape during a police raid at a unit on Jalan Gombak last night. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police raid turns fatal on Jalan Gombak: Man dies after jumping from third floor to flee motorcycle theft bust

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said Zamri Vinoth (pic) is being called in following a police report lodged against him on March 8. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Penang police to summon preacher Zamri Vinoth over alleged racist, provocative remarks

A LPG gas tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Five merchant ships attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war threatens key shipping route

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Tesla wins UK licence to supply electricity to households amid rising energy bills

Elon Musk’s Tesla has been granted a licence to supply electricity to British homes, entering the market amid concerns over rising energy bills. — Reuters file pic

LONDON, March 12 — Elon Musk’s Tesla can soon start supplying British homes with electricity after it was granted a licence today, bringing a new competitor into the market at a time of heightened worries over rising bills.The country’s energy regulator Ofgem said Tesla Energy Ventures, a unit of Tesla,...

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South Korea’s parliament today passed a bill paving the way for US$350 billion in investments in the United States under a deal struck with Washington last year to avoid the worst of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. — Unsplash pic

Money / 5 m ago

South Korea passes bill for US$350b investment deal with Washington to ease tariffs

Smoke rises from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Oil breaks US$100 as Iran strikes tankers, Bahrain fuel tanks, Oman port

At 8am, the local currency edged up to 3.9130/9350 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9175/9230. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 3 h ago

Ringgit rises against US dollar after IEA bid to release oil reserves

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Electric vehicle prices in Europe fell for the first time since 2020 last year, boosting sales as EVs accounted for 19 per cent of new car registrations in the EU and Norway in 2025, according to a report by advocacy group Transport & Environment. — AFP pic

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Electric car prices drop in Europe, helping sales rise

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington has launched new investigations into alleged unfair trade practices and excess industrial capacity involving dozens of countries. — Reuters file pic

9 h ago

After tariff setback, US opens investigations into new global trade penalties

A Cathay Pacific plane takes off from Hong Kong international airport on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

21 h ago

‘Totally unsustainable’: Airlines across Asia hike ticket prices amid surging fuel costs from Mideast conflict

International Energy Agency Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference on developments in global energy markets, in Brussels, Belgium March 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

IEA to recommend record 400‑million‑barrel oil‑reserve release as Iran war drives prices higher

The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, other major currencies, and Asean peers at today’s close following news that the International Energy Agency has proposed releasing oil reserves, which could help stabilise global crude oil prices. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

22 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against US dollar and major currencies on oil‑reserve optimism

Bursa Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher today, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

23 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends higher on optimism over potential strategic oil reserve release

Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi, CEO of HLB Islamic (centre left), and Kevin Lam, Group Managing Director and CEO of HLB (centre right), unveiled the refreshed identity of HLB Islamic and introduced Hayat @ HLB Islamic, the Bank’s new proposition centre.

1d ago

HLB Islamic unveils new brand identity, launches ‘Hayat’ wealth stewardship proposition

Moody’s Ratings expects expect high energy prices will boost Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) upstream earnings. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Moody’s says high energy prices to lift Petronas upstream earnings, subsidies a risk

Asian stocks rose as oil prices stabilised after reports the International Energy Agency could release strategic reserves. — AFP pic

1d ago

Asian markets rise as oil stabilises on talk of IEA reserve release

At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.44 of-a-point to 1,701.24 from Tuesday’s close of 1,701.68. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia opens slightly lower as Wall Street slips and crude oil pulls back

At 8 am, the local currency stood unchanged at 3.9200/9355 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9200/9260. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Ringgit steadies at 3.92 against greenback as domestic economy shows resilience

US President Donald Trump announced his Truth Social platform, saying the company America First Refining would construct the new facility at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. — AFP pic

1d ago

Indian conglomerate Reliance linked to US$300b US refinery plan announced by Trump

File picture of a construction site. Malaysian developer NexG Bina Bhd faces uncertainty after 16 bank accounts were frozen by the anti-money laundering police unit since November 2025, potentially affecting ongoing developments. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Malaysian builder NexG Bina denies wrongdoing after police freeze 16 accounts, warns projects at risk

A worker checks a product at a semiconductor facility as the government assures local chip design firms of its support to boost Malaysia’s domestic technology IP. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Govt backs six local chip design firms to boost ‘Made by Malaysia’ tech IP

Airlines are raising ticket prices as surging jet fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict squeeze the aviation industry. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Brace for pricier flights: Airlines pass on soaring fuel costs to travellers

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