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US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Samenta warns US tariffs could be ‘economic earthquake’ for Malaysian SMEs, seeks urgent aid

In a Facebook post yesterday, the Barisan Nasional chairman explained that the statement had been made in an emotional moment to illustrate the trials he faced as a leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Zahid apologises for angel analogy, says remarks were emotional and misjudged

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on July 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Najib denies liability in SRC US$1.1b suit, blames board for fund misuse

Kuala Selangor district police chief Superintendent Azaharudin Tajudin said the authorities were alerted to a viral video of the incident on Facebook at around 5pm yesterday. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police tracking down cyclists who blocked bus lane on Kuala Selangor road

Sungai Korok near Jitra, the location where a family of six were found dead after their car veered off the road and plunged into the river, has claimed a total of eight lives since 2021. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Deadly stretch: Sungai Korok claims eight lives in three years, safety concerns mount after latest tragedy

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today confirmed that the recently concluded State Assembly sitting will the final one for this term, although he declined to say when it will be dissolved. — Picture via Facebook/Hajiji Haji Noor

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sabah CM hints at assembly dissolution ‘soon’ after final sitting

A Bryde’s whale spotted off Kedah during a whale observation in June, part of MareCet’s ongoing efforts to monitor and protect marine mammals in Malaysian waters. — Picture courtesy of MareCet Research Organisation

Life / 6 h ago

Whales, dolphins and dugongs live in Malaysian waters — here’s why they need protection

Relish grouper or Soong fish head with noodles at this Pudu coffee shop. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Put Pudu’s Restoran San Jee on your bucket list for their feel-good fish head noodles with fresh fish and a wonderful chicken-pork broth

Mandy shows a photograph of a lorry blocking the entrance to her house at Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

What happens when you live next to a construction site in Bangsar... and what needs to be done when there is a ‘conflict’ (VIDEO)

The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar as market sentiment weakened amid the United States’ (US) latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit weakens ahead of BNM’s meeting as US tariffs and OPR cut speculation weigh on market sentiment

The backlash followed the release of an interview with US media personality Tucker Carlson, in which Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran had “no problem” resuming talks so long as trust could be rebuilt between the two sides. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Iranian president faces backlash over support for renewed US negotiations following Israeli bombing campaign

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a recall for 8,322 vehicles from Kia, Yamaha, and Mercedes-Benz due to structural, equipment, or system-related defects requiring inspection. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

JPJ recalls over 8,000 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles over fire risk, clutch and fuse defects

An employee poses as he views examples of the Parthenon sculptures, sometimes referred to in the UK as the Elgin Marbles, on display at the British Museum in London January 25, 2023. — Reuters pic

Life / 16 h ago

Looted, stolen, and still on display: From the UK to France, museums still hold the world’s plundered heritage

The Regent also touched on the upcoming opening of Pasir Gudang Hospital, calling on the Health Ministry to take immediate steps to deploy healthcare personnel to ensure the facility can operate at full capacity and adequately serve Johoreans. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor Regent hails RM991m water project to boost JS-SEZ supply, urges swift action to staff Pasir Gudang Hospital

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit also comes as many countries around the world fear the imposition of punitive tariffs. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Rubio’s first Asia trip as US Secretary of State includes KL stop, with tariffs high on agenda

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3 h ago

PNSB partners with SD Guthrie, IJM, Yayasan Selangor to build edu-tech park, food hub on Carey Island

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari witnesses the exchange of a memorandum of understanding between Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad (PNSB) CEO Raja Ahmad Shahrir Raja Salim (2nd left) and SD Guthrie Berhad Group managing director Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Baba at the Selangor State Secretariat Building in Shah Alam, July 8, 2025. — Bernama pic

SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB) yesterday signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with three strategic partners, comprising SD Guthrie Bhd, IJM Corporation Bhd and Yayasan Selangor, to develop an edu-technology park and a food security hub on Carey Island, Kuala Langat.Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin...

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At 8am, the local note eased to 4.2380/2660 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.2365/2445. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 3 h ago

Ringgit opens slightly lower ahead of Bank Negara meeting

The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar as market sentiment weakened amid the United States’ (US) latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 17 h ago

Ringgit weakens ahead of BNM’s meeting as US tariffs and OPR cut speculation weigh on market sentiment

Bursa Malaysia ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, bucking the regional uptrend, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed concerns over US tariffs. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 19 h ago

Bursa Malaysia falls for second day amid trade tariff concerns, market breadth remains negative

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Malaysia is among 14 countries told by the US to strike trade deals or face steep new tariffs from August 1 under President Trump’s latest trade threat. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

23 h ago

Trump’s latest tariff threat, explained: What it means for Malaysia and 13 other affected countries

A container is loaded onto a truck at the international cargo terminal at the port of Tokyo July 8, 2025. — AFP pic

23 h ago

Markets whipsawed: Yen falls on Trump’s tariffs, Aussie spikes on RBA shock

At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell by 7.59 points to 1,529.95 from Monday’s close of 1,537.54. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

23 h ago

Tariff chatter spooks market, Bursa falls below 1,530 at midday

ABP Group chief executive officer, Sun Yi delivers his remarks at the opening of the group’s new office in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia’s digital future. — Picture courtesy of ABP Group

23 h ago

ABP Group expands in Malaysia with new KL cybersecurity hub

A smartphone repair technician works on a Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S8 in Saint-Sebastien-sur-Loire, near Nantes. Samsung said it expects Q2 profits to plunge 56 per cent, citing US curbs on advanced AI chip exports to China and weak semiconductor demand. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Samsung warns of 56pc profit plunge on US AI chip export curbs

A woman walks past a screen displaying Japan’s Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo July 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Trump drops another tariff bomb — but Asian markets keep their cool

At 9.11am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.72 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 1,526.82 from last Monday’s close of 1,537.54. The benchmark index had earlier opened 7.85 points lower at 1,529.69. — File picture by Razak Ghazali

1d ago

Bursa slides nearly 11 points at open after US shocks with 25pc tariff on Malaysia

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York July 7, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

US stocks retreat from records on Trump tariff deluge

YTL Power has invested RM10 billion in AI infrastructure, including data centres, GPU chips and Malaysia’s own large language model, ILMU 1.0. — ETX Studio pic

1d ago

YTL Power bets big on AI with RM10b investment and homegrown LLM

At 8am, the local note depreciated to 4.2345/2430 versus the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.2310/2400. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Ringgit catches cold as US turns up tariff heat

The proposed cooperation will see the two airlines work together on scheduling, pricing, sales and marketing, and other commercial areas, including expanded codesharing and special prorate arrangements. — Reuters file pic

1d ago

Singapore competition watchdog grants conditional nod to Malaysia Airlines-SIA tie-up

The ringgit closed weaker against the US dollar on Monday but traded better against major currencies, as traders and investors are observing the United States (US) tariff situation, an analyst said. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Ringgit drops to 4.23 against US dollar as Trump’s tariff remarks stir market anxiety

Westports’ container volumes are expected to climb in Q2 2025, lifted by the Gemini shipping alliance and rerouted trade flows amid US-China tariff uncertainty. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Westports gets cargo lift from Gemini shift, trade turmoil

The US dollar stayed under pressure ahead of Trump’s looming tariff deadline, slipping near multi-year lows against the euro and Swiss franc as markets braced for fresh trade headlines. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Greenback stumbles to multi-year lows ahead of Trump’s trade D-Day

Foreign investors pumped RM303 million into Bursa Malaysia last week — the largest weekly inflow since mid-May — with utilities, industrials and transport stocks leading the charge. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

2d ago

Foreign funds pour RM303m into Bursa — biggest inflow since May

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