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Panelist and Court of Appeal judge Datin Evrol Mariette Peters speaks at the ‘Children’s Rights in Malaysia: From Commitments to Monitoring and Accountability’ panel session during the Human Rights Day Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur December 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

How judges handle children in custody disputes: Court of Appeal judge shares personalised, child‑friendly approach

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

A customer buys fish at the Section 6 wet market in Shah Alam on February 16, 2023. — Yusof Mat Isa pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Why are fish prices so high in Malaysia? LKIM claims wholesalers are hoarding, manipulating market

A damaged luxury car rests on a roadside embankment in Kuala Langat after the driver allegedly lost control while reaching for his mobile phone. — PDRM pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Costly distraction: Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone

Subang MP Wong Chen today said the Subang Jaya City Council has agreed to fund an independent Traffic Impact Assessment for the proposed Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover in SS14. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Wong Chen: MBSJ agrees to independent traffic study on Persiaran Lagoon Selatan–Kelana Link flyover

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Brace for rain: Thunderstorm alert until noon for Selangor, KL, N. Sembilan and Sabah

People react in front of a flower tribute near Bondi Pavilion following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney December 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 h ago

What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Jewish event

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad leapt, twirled, and danced their way to a team gold at the SEA Games Thailand 2025, today. — Reuters pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s rhythmic gymnastics squad dazzles with routines to clinch SEA Games gold

A handout photo taken and released by the Australian Prime Minister's Office on December 15, 2025 shows Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (2nd left) walking with police officers after laying flowers at the Bondi Pavillion at Bondi Beach, the scene of a shooting where 15 people were killed. — Australian Prime Minister's Office handout/AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Father, son behind Bondi Beach mass shooting linked to Islamic State ideology, says Albanese

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Negara that the police report on the case will be submitted to the Attorney-General today for further action. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘No compromise’: Police assure full, transparent probe into Durian Tunggal triple shooting in Melaka, says Anwar

In this picture taken on June 16, 2020, media tycoon Jimmy Lai poses during an interview with AFP at the Next Digital offices in Hong Kong. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul’s conviction. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

‘I feel so badly’: Trump says he asked Xi to release Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the 54-year-old man was deceived after receiving a call on February 21 at his home in George Town from an individual claiming to be a cybersecurity officer. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Manager duped out of RM2.54m in elaborate phone scam in Penang

Undated photo from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate shows Donald Trump with a group of women; released by House Oversight Democrats on December 12, 2025. — Handout photo from House Oversight Democrats via AFP

World / 7 h ago

Countdown begins for Trump and Co: Decades of Epstein sex-trafficking files set for release this Friday

In this photo illustration, a phone shows U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social post on the death of actor and director Rob Reiner on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14. — Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP

World / 4 h ago

Trump condemned over ‘perverse’ remarks linking filmmaker Reiner’s criticism to his murder, critics say he has ‘lost it’

Money

1 h ago

EU truck-makers seek reprieve from CO2 fines after car industry wins relief, warn of €2b annual hit

This picture taken on December 10, 2025, shows a technician (left) examining a vehicle to test its emissions on road, on the outskirts of Islamabad. European truck-makers urged the EU to delay or suspend stiff emission reduction fines yesterday, as car producers look set to win a much-clamoured-for reprieve from Brussels. — AFP pic

BRUSSELS, Dec 16 — European truck-makers urged the EU to delay or suspend stiff emission reduction fines yesterday, as car producers look set to win a much-clamoured-for reprieve from Brussels.The European Commission is expected to do away with a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars today, as part...

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Tenaga Nasional Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan has been named ‘Madani Best CEO of the Year’ at the inaugural Madani Business Awards 2025 recently. — Bernama pic

Money / 2 h ago

TNB chief recognised as Best CEO at inaugural Madani Business Awards 2025

The ringgit surged to the 4.08 level against the US dollar at today’s opening, marking its strongest performance in nearly five years, as improved confidence in the Malaysian economy boosted demand for the local currency. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 3 h ago

Ringgit opens stronger at 4.08 vs US dollar, highest since April 2021

Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker regional markets and a softer overnight performance on Wall Street. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 3 h ago

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on softer Wall Street, weaker Asia

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at the Live Keynote Pregame during the GPU Technology Conference in Washington, DC, October 28, 2025. — AFP pic

7 h ago

Silicon gold rush: Nvidia’s H200 demand surges in China amid export rethink

Investors are on guard for signals that demand for artificial intelligence is tailing off or that the massive spending is not paying off as anticipated. — Reuters pic

17 h ago

Investors chase AI gold rush even as bubble talk grows louder

The ringgit ended firmer against the US dollar on Monday, extending gains after hovering near the 4.09 level last week, as investors remained constructive ahead of upcoming key US data. — Picture by Choo Choy May

18 h ago

Ringgit extends gains, trades stronger at 4.0930 as investors eye US indicators

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) Managing Director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said MAG has yet to declare any dividend payout to its main shareholder, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, although the group is hopeful of sustaining profitability from 2026 or 2027 onwards as it advances its long-term growth plans. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

18 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group yet to pay dividend to Khazanah, eyes sustained profitability from 2026, says MD

Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the strong results achieved over the past five years have positioned MAG to pursue bolder ambitions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

20 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group unveils five-year plan to push Malaysia Airlines into Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its uptrend today, climbing to a 14-month high, surpassing the previous high recorded on Oct 22, 2024 at 1,642.54, supported by broad-based buying from local institutional investors. — Picture via X/Bernama

20 h ago

Institutional support drives Bursa Malaysia to strongest level since October 2024

A person walks past a Vanke construction site in Shanghai, China on March 21, 2017. The Chinese property giant is facing a 2 billion yuan (about US$284 million or RM1.16 billion) bond repayment due today, with the grace period ending five business days after the December 15, 2025 due date. — Reuters file pic

21 h ago

Bondholders say no: Chinese property giant Vanke faces repayment crisis

Storage tanks are seen at the newly-commissioned Dangote petroleum refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Nigeria is Africa’s biggest oil producer but relies heavily on imports and Dangote is challenging that, claiming imports were being used “to checkmate domestic potential”. — Reuters pic

21 h ago

Oil showdown: Nigeria’s richest man takes on regulator over refinery and import dispute

China’s retail sales hit a three-year low in November 2025 at 1.3 per cent, signalling slowdown in consumer spending. — AFP

1d ago

China struggles to boost consumption as November retail sales post slowest growth since 2022

At 8.32am December 15, 2025, the ringgit strengthened to 4.0930/1040 versus the US dollar compared with last Friday’s close of 4.0945/1005. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Early trading sees ringgit up against greenback as investors eye US jobs and inflation data

It has been a significant year for SMEs as Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship opened doors for greater regional integration, with key initiatives being the upcoming Asean SME Cross-Border Facilitation Framework and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement. — Bernama pic

1d ago

SMEs gain ground in 2025 on stable economy, policy clarity and rising demand

UK to regulate cryptocurrency firms from 2027 under new Financial Conduct Authority rules. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Crypto firms in UK to face same rules as traditional financial providers by 2027

The billionaire’s space venture is set for a historic IPO, potentially raising over US$30 billion (about RM122.92 billion). — Reuters pic

2d ago

From Mars dreams to Wall Street: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s IPO has everyone talking

Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic

2d ago

The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

The eighth edition of the international trade fair, held annually in Shanghai, opened on Wednesday and will run through Nov 10. — AFP pic

2d ago

China targets balanced growth with higher imports, service exports and consumption boost

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