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A general view of the Hospital Sungai Buloh compound in this file picture dated January 16, 2025. Certain government hospitals have been designated to provide specialised care to Malaysians. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

How cheap can public hospitals get? Here's a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions

Malaysians spend most of their lives either dependent on others or drawing down savings, with only a narrow 26-year window to truly build wealth. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Stats Dept warns Malaysians: Surplus years limited to ages 29–55, save wisely before income declines

From stamp books and post office savings to instant QR payments, Malaysians’ relationship with money has shifted dramatically. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Chief Statistician urges Malaysians to rebuild discipline, warning QR payments make saving harder than ever

This new stall inside Restoran Goodview Kopitiam offers comforting bowls like this Fresh Dragon Garoupa with a sweet pork bone broth laced with wine. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

Kampung Chicken Wantan stall in Restoran Goodview Kopitiam expands with a new noodle venture, Moon Fish Head Kitchen

Opec Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais attends the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku on November 20, 2024. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Why the UAE is leaving Opec: The US$150b conflict with Saudi Arabia that will reshape energy markets

JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the move is part of the government’s broader public service digitalisation agenda aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and improving service delivery efficiency. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MyJPJ app: Only MyDigital ID allowed for sign-in starting May 1

Muhammad Khalis Zulkifle emerged RM1 million richer after landing a 9.5kg catfish at a fishing competition in Kedah. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Life / 9 h ago

Big catch energy: In Kedah, fisherman reels in RM1m payday with giant 9.5kg catfish

A total of 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, two in Sabah and one in Sarawak recorded hot weather at Level 1, or the alert category, as of 6am today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia flags Level 1 hot weather alert across 17 areas nationwide as mercury climbs past 35°C

The teacher was accused exploiting his position of trust to establish an inappropriate relationship with the student under the guise of academic mentorship. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore teacher convicted of grooming 13-year-old student he called ‘daughter’, ‘precious’

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast in Iran on April 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Thailand courts Singapore for ‘land bridge’ to rival Malacca Strait amid Hormuz crisis

The man detained on remand after allegedly beating his wife was also involved in another case where a woman was beaten severely to point she was in a coma. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Man captured, put on seven day remand after being on the run for allegedly beating wife so severely she miscarried

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar as UAE shocks markets by quitting Opec

Hong Kong singer-actress Charlene Choi has revealed she is married to fitness coach Elvis Lam after sharing wedding photos on social media. — Picture via Instagram/Charlene Choi

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Twins’ Charlene Choi reveals she’s married in surprise Instagram post

Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias with the Umno/Barisan Nasional assemblymen

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Umno assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan dismiss rumours of U‑turn, await Zahid Hamidi’s instructions

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said investigations found that the 43-year-old suspect has been married nine times, with all his current and former wives working as civil servants. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Man remanded in wife assault case married nine times, targeting working civil servants for their income

Money

6 h ago

Maxis unit extends RM202m shareholder advance to DNB for spectrum, 5G needs

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the telecommunication company said the additional shareholder advance will not bear any interest, is not repayable on demand and carries the same rights accorded to an ordinary shareholder in DNB. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Maxis Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd has provided an additional shareholder advance of RM202 million to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the telecommunication company said the additional shareholder advance will not bear any interest, is not repayable on demand...

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Profit attributable to shareholders rose to HK$5.19 billion, a 27 per cent increase from the year before, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) said. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Hong Kong stock exchange posts record quarterly profit as IPO boom continues

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 3.9495/9540 against the greenback from 3.9505/9550 at yesterday’s close. — Bernama pic

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, regional currencies on easing oil concerns

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 9.18 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 1,720.42 from Tuesday’s close of 1,729.60. The benchmark index, which opened 2.05 points higher at 1,731.65, moved within a range of 1,718.45 to 1,733.84 throughout the session. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 7 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as oil-related counters drag market amid profit-taking

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10 h ago

Asia markets rebound as focus shifts to Fed decision and tech earnings

A standee publicises the BUDI95 initiative at a petrol station in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.4pc in 2025 as ringgit’s strength, BUDI95 help

12 h ago

Big Four firm KPMG quits US government auditing business, redeploys 450 staff

14 h ago

Pernod Ricard ends talks to buy Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman

US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell react during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is undergoing renovations, in Washington on July 24, 2025. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Powell’s last stand? US Fed chair prepares for possibly final press conference after surviving Trump

Opec Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais attends the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku on November 20, 2024. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Why the UAE is leaving Opec: The US$150b conflict with Saudi Arabia that will reshape energy markets

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast in Iran on April 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Thailand courts Singapore for ‘land bridge’ to rival Malacca Strait amid Hormuz crisis

16 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar as UAE shocks markets by quitting Opec

Elon Musk arrives at the federal courthouse as opening statements begin in the trial over his lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland on April 28, 2026. — AFP pic

17 h ago

OpenAI soap opera plays out in court as Musk accuses ‘Scam Altman’ of ‘looting charities’

The loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. — Reuters pic

1d ago

UAE quits Opec, Opec+ after protesting lack of protection from Iran attacks

At 6pm, the local note stood at 3.9505/9550 against the greenback from 3.9505/9545 at yesterday’s close. — Picture By Choo Choy May

1d ago

Ringgit closes higher against major, regional currencies

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 12.33 points to 1,729.60 from yesterday’s close of 1,717.27. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia ends at intraday high on improved local sentiment

US President Donald Trump speaks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, on March 11, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Oil surges past US$110, global markets shaken as Trump snubs latest Iran proposal

The Japanese national flag flutters in the wind on part of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo on April 28, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Yen jumps as ‘shocking’ Bank of Japan split vote signals June rate hike

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Australia unveils 2.25pc revenue tax on Meta, Google, TikTok over news payment refusal

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