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Datuk Seri Najib Razak has maintained that the RM2.08 billion he received in 2013 was a Saudi donation and not 1MDB funds, and will learn his fate at the High Court today, nearly seven years after being charged in 2018. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

Sanglang assemblyman Mohd Shukri Ramli said he was not angry with the assemblymen but acknowledged he may have been ‘too kind’ and placed too much trust in the friendships he had formed. — Screengrab from Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘We never expected this from our friends’, says Mohd Shukri Ramli amid Perlis political turmoil

The Federal Court also ordered that Najib’s application for judicial review be heard before a new High Court judge. Hence the matter before Justice Alice Loke.

What You Think / 6 h ago

High Court decision on addendum order is sufficiently supported by authorities but nonetheless stands corrected on appeal — Hafiz hassan

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak seen entering court this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Three hours in, Najib’s 1MDB judgment adjourned — courtroom drama paused for Friday prayers

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak outside the Federal Court in Putrajaya, December 26, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 56 m ago

Judge: Najib no ‘country bumpkin’, attempts to paint him as ignorant doomed to fail

Malaysia / 3 h ago

1MDB: Inside Malaysia’s extraordinary tale of missing billions and political downfall

Gold, silver and copper have surged to record highs as investors seek protection from geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker US dollar and rising industrial demand linked to artificial intelligence and the energy transition. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

Why gold, silver and copper are surging to record highs — and why the rally may not be over

The suspect was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

Logan Paul with the Pikachu Illustrator card, one of the rarest Pokémon collectibles, which is heading to auction amid a booming nostalgia-driven market. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Life / 19 h ago

Logan Paul plays his Pokémon card right with sale of record RM21.4m collectible

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said full commitment was also being given to the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), in addition to fair management of oil and gas resources to ensure that economic benefits were channelled directly to the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Real transformation is under way’: Anwar pledges inclusive development for Sarawak under Madani govt

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 41 m ago

High Court throws out Najib’s ‘Saudi donation’ claim in 1MDB trial, finds defence untenable

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed his disappointment that there still were some who littered, especially in city centres and public areas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Nga Kor Ming says urban cleanliness is shared responsibility, warns of stiffer fines from Jan 1

When you’re around Bukit Ceylon, look for the ‘ikan bakar’ served at Fatimah Corner — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

When in the city centre, drop by Lorong Ceylon’s Fatimah Corner for perfectly cooked ‘ikan bakar’ for lunch

The ringgit extended its rally today, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit strengthens further, touches five‑year high at 4.0410 against dollar

Thirteen Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers, comprising senior and junior personnel, returned home safely after completing an 18-month deployment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). They were welcomed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 by their family members. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Thirteen Malaysian police officers return after UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

Money

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Palm oil remains top contributor as Malaysia’s agriculture sector expands 3.1pc in 2024

The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 — The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by...

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Malaysia’s export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in November 2025 from 154.2 points in the preceding month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s export unit value index slips 0.1pc in November 2025, annual trend still positive

An employee counts Chinese yuan banknotes at a Bank of China branch in Hefei, Anhui province March 10, 2010. China today launched three venture capital funds to invest in ‘hard technology’ areas, CCTV reported. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

China launches venture capital funds worth over RM28b to back ‘hard technology’ firms

Japan’s ¥122.3-trillion (RM3.2 trillion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some ¥9 trillion for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to accelerate Tokyo’s sweeping upgrade of its military in the face of worsening relations with China. — Kiyoshi Ota/Pool/Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Japan unveils RM3.2t budget, biggest ever, amid debt concerns and inflation fight

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This photo taken on November 28, 2025 shows a man looking out the window at the view from a high-rise building in Tokyo. Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rose 2.3 per cent in December from a year earlier, data showed today, staying above the central bank’s 2 per cent target and firming the case for further interest rate hikes. — Jiji Press/AFP pic

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Japan capital’s core inflation eases but remains above 2pc ahead of BOJ meeting

Bursa Malaysia retreated from its previous gains to open lower on Friday as investors engaged in profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

5 h ago

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on profit‑taking in heavyweights

The ringgit extended its rally today, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

6 h ago

Ringgit strengthens further, touches five‑year high at 4.0410 against dollar

The S&P 500 is set to end the year with a third consecutive double-digit gain, but investors say sustaining the rally into 2026 will depend on earnings growth, artificial intelligence spending and a supportive Federal Reserve. — AFP pic

8 h ago

After three blockbuster years, Wall Street’s bull run rolls on, but the odds look longer for 2026

Gold, silver and copper have surged to record highs as investors seek protection from geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker US dollar and rising industrial demand linked to artificial intelligence and the energy transition. — AFP pic

18 h ago

Why gold, silver and copper are surging to record highs — and why the rally may not be over

US cattle ranchers said comments and policy moves by Donald Trump aimed at lowering beef prices have fuelled market volatility, cutting cattle prices while failing to bring meaningful relief to shoppers. — Reuters pic

18 h ago

‘I’m still a Trump supporter, just not a happy one’: US ranchers hit by beef market turmoil

G. Ganga Dewi, founder of Chitthi Spice, at her factory in Nibong Tebal, Penang. The homegrown SME is preparing its first overseas market entry, starting with Canada, after growing from a small start-up into a diversified spice producer. — Bernama pic

20 h ago

From Penang to Canada: A Malaysian woman entrepreneur takes her spice brand global

This photo taken on December 18, 2025 shows tour guide Bun Ratana (2nd right) walking with tourists in front of the Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province. — AFP pic

22 h ago

Chinese visitors to Cambodia jump 43.5pc in first 11 months of 2025

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at the 14th Council Meeting of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, in Tokyo December 25, 2025. — AFP pic

22 h ago

Japan PM pledges fiscal discipline in record FY2026 budget

In this photo take on November 21, 2025, a truck (left) heading away from a rare earths mine drives past another heavy vehicle in Anyuan county, Ganzhou, in eastern China's Jiangxi province. — AFP pic

23 h ago

China pledges secure, stable supply chains for rare-earth magnet exports amid US curbs

The Chinese government would like to see companies reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations and balance the interests of all parties, a commerce ministry spokesperson said today when asked about the hand-over of TikTok’s US operations. — Reuters pic

23 h ago

China calls for balanced approach as ByteDance agrees TikTok US transfer

Toyota’s overseas production dropped 3.4 per cent to 563,546 vehicles, with output in China plunging 14.0 per cent to 145,707 units as government subsidies ended in wider areas of the major Asian market. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

Toyota output falls 5.5pc in November as China, Japan production slows

Gold jewellery and small savings, long held by Malaysian families as a form of financial protection, have gained new significance as rising prices quietly strengthen household balance sheets and offer a buffer against the cost-of-living squeeze. — AFP pic

23 h ago

As gold prices climb, many Malaysian families find a hidden financial cushion

The ringgit strengthened to around 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — as investors reassessed Malaysia’s economic fundamentals and looked ahead to whether the currency’s year-end rally can be sustained into 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Ringgit’s late-year surge puts 4.00 in sight, with global risks set to test the next move

An artisan weaves a Banarasi saree on a handloom at his workshop in Sarnath December 22, 2025. — AFP pic

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India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal

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