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Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia

Life / 19 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

Malaysia / 17 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

A test train travels along the RTS Link alignment near Bukit Chagar during its first dynamic run on December 26, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/RTSO

Singapore / 14 h ago

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 13 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 18 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

Money

6 h ago

Bursa Malaysia edges higher to close near 16-month peak on institutional demand

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 3.89 points to 1,680.99, from last Friday’s close of 1,677.10. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index recovered from intraday losses to close 0.23 per cent higher today, edging closer to a 16-month peak amid steady institutional demand.At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 3.89 points to 1,680.99, from last Friday’s close of 1,677.10.The benchmark index previously...

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The ringgit stood at 4.0580/0625 against the US dollar at 6pm December 29, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 7 h ago

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

According to the American Chemical Society, 5 per cent of the world’s lithium-ion batteries are thought to be recycled. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

China lowers import duties for 935 products in 2026, including recycled battery powder and medical supplies

Lorens Hennequin, a production supervisor, catches silver granules at ABC’s sliver refinery, in Sydney, as prices push to record highs on supply fears and speculative demand. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Silver’s sprint past US$80 sparks bubble warnings amid supply crunch

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A woman walks past a shopping mall in Beijing. China is set to roll out a new action plan for its digital yuan from January 1 as the central bank pushes broader adoption of the e-CNY. — AFP pic

11 h ago

China to roll out new digital yuan action plan from Jan 1

Malaysia’s producer prices declined further in November 2025, led by sharp falls in agriculture and mining. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

13 h ago

DOSM: Lower input costs drag Malaysia’s producer prices in November 2025

Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun makes a public apology over the breach of personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts through unauthorised data access, at the Government Complex in Seoul November 30, 2025. — Yonhap via Reuters

15 h ago

Coupang announces RM4.78b compensation to South Korean users for massive data leak

Asian equities climbed to six-week highs as investors doubled down on bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates next year. — AFP pic

15 h ago

Asia’s Santa rally rolls on as US rate cut fever spreads

Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s late-week gains despite thin holiday trading. — Picture by Hari Anggara

16 h ago

Bursa starts the day on the front foot, volume takes a back seat

BYD is set to overtake Tesla as the world’s biggest EV seller by annual sales. — Reuters pic

16 h ago

BYD poised to steal Tesla’s EV throne in 2025 sales showdown

The S&P 500 is within touching distance of the 7,000 mark as markets focus on rate cuts and year-end positioning. — Reuters pic

17 h ago

Wall St Week ahead: S&P 500 eyes 7,000 with investors seeking a strong 2025 finish

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

18 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Aerial view of SQM’s lithium mine in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Codelco and SQM announced a joint venture to boost lithium production on December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

19 h ago

Chile goes for ‘white gold’, aims to reclaim lithium crown

Bitcoin is highly volatile, so large investors can potentially earn significant returns if prices rise—but they also face substantial risk of losses if prices fall. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, will hire a chief security officer for artificial intelligence who will focus on identifying threats in this area and ways to combat them, CEO Sam Altman said. — Reuters pic

1d ago

OpenAI to appoint ‘Head of Preparedness’ for AI security, Altman says role pays US$555,000

Malaysia’s export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Malaysia’s exports hit RM1.45t as of November, trade surplus rises 10.7pc, says Matrade chief

Japanese officials have warned that if farmers increase production without creating overseas demand, rice prices will plummet due to oversupply. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Japan rethinks rice policy as production shifts put supply at risk

Silver and gold bars stacked in a safe deposit room at Pro Aurum, Munich. The price of silver outpaced gold for the first time by 70 per cent on December 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Silver climbs past US$75 an ounce: What investors need to know

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

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