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An undated photograph shows an Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) camera. — SoyaCincau

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)

This 2016 file picture shows John Soh (forefront) with his legal team. — Malay Mail pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singapore court rejects appeal, John Soh’s 36‑year sentence stands in S$8b market crash

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Umbrellas up: MetMalaysia sounds storm warning for KL, Selangor, eight states

The High Court ruled that the summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister and Tambun MP ‘is unsustainable and unarguable’ on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case

Various kuih are sold at a stall in Taman Klebang Restu, Ipoh on March 24, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Raya scam alert: How Perak ‘kuih’ sellers lost RM300,000 to fake food orders

Congestion is building up on traffic heading out of the Klang Valley to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia on the morning of March 18, 2026. — Screenshot of live cameras from Facebook/Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the Singapore dollar in five years. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit surges to strongest level in five years against Singapore dollar

Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories as demand for the precious metal rises amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Gold rush hits Singapore as jewellers, pawnshops and young investors pile in amid global turmoil and volatility

Rescuers are seen around a damaged Perodua Myvi that was involved in an accident with a BMW in Bandar Baru Tanah Merah on March 18, 2026. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Six-person Myvi hit by BMW in fatal Kelantan crash, two dead

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk M. Kumar displays seized vehicles during a press conference at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in Kuala Lumpur on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin speaks during a press conference in Bidor on April 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Man sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for damaging Sunway City temple

Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (centre), deputy minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) speaks to reporters. — Picture courtesy of the Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 12 h ago

As Petronas heads to Federal Court, state deputy minister says Sarawak ready to file own petition to protect Petros

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran speaks at the Dewan Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DAP leaders publicly rebuke own deputy minister over appearance with activist Arun

The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has clarified that a document A suspect used a WhatsApp account tied to a foreign number to demand a ransom. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Nilai urn theft: Suspect demands ransom via WhatsApp for 30 missing remains

Digital platforms may play a role in spreading extremist propaganda, but the factors that make youths vulnerable to extremist messaging often started long before they even came across on-screen content. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Why Malaysian youths can be vulnerable to extremist recruitment and how radicalisation takes root

Money

1 h ago

China’s fuel export ban tightens Asian markets and drives prices higher

China’s ban on exports of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel is poised to exacerbate fuel shortages and further boost prices for Asian industry and transportation buyers already grappling with tightening supplies caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran. — Reuters pic

China’s move comes as refiners in Asia, Middle East cut outputAustralia, Bangladesh, Philippines reliant on Chinese fuelChina is fourth-largest fuel exporter in AsiaChina is a swing supplier in Asian fuel marketBEIJING, March 18 — China’s ban on exports of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel is poised to exacerbate fuel shortages...

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Satellite image shows smoke rising from UAE's Fujairah port, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2026. — Nasa Worldview handout pic via Reuters

Money / 1 h ago

Drone strikes expose reliance on UAE’s Fujairah port as a critical Middle East oil bypass

Model of LNG tanker is seen in this illustration taken May 19, 2022. The US government will hold a sale today of oil and gas drilling rights in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve for the first time since 2019, the latest test of the industry’s appetite for acreage in the state. — Reuters pic

Money / 1 h ago

US launches first Alaska petroleum reserve lease sale since 2019 amid tepid industry interest

Gas Malaysia Bhd has received a letter to proceed from the Energy Commission for its liquefied natural gas regasification terminal project in Yan, Kedah, with development costs estimated at RM2 billion to RM3 billion. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Gas Malaysia gets Energy Commission approval to proceed with RM2-3b Yan LNG terminal in Kedah

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The ringgit made further gains today, closing slightly higher against the US dollar amid softer crude oil prices following strategic petroleum reserve releases. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

Ringgit extends gains against US dollar on softer oil and improved risk sentiment

Bursa Malaysia and its subsidiaries will be closed from Friday to Monday (March 20-23, 2026) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

Bursa Malaysia, subsidiaries to close March 20–23 for Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, in line with upbeat regional market performance and supported by the strong debut of Sunway Healthcare. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

3 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends higher on regional gains, KLCI up 1.10pc

Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah (centre) during a press conference after the official launch of Sunway Healthcare Main Market Listing at Bursa Malaysia March 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

World Bank’s International Finance Corp invests RM60m as cornerstone investor in Sunway Healthcare IPO

South Korean won, Chinese yuan and Japanese yen notes are seen on US 100 dollar notes in this picture illustration taken in Seoul December 15, 2015. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Currencies tread water as easing oil prices calm markets ahead of key central bank meetings

Electric cars at an EV charging station are seen in the background past other vehicles waiting to refuel at a petrol station in Naypyidaw on March 17, 2026. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Myanmar imposes 5pc special goods tax on imported electric vehicles

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday said the AI technology powerhouse is restarting production of its high-performance chips for clients in China. — AFP pic

5 h ago

Nvidia says it’s resuming sales of powerful AI chips to China, supply chain ‘fired up’ again

Malaysian developer Binastra Corp has secured a RM316.5 million contract for a 4.32-hectaremixed development project in Subang Jaya, Selangor, which is expected to boost its future earnings. — Picture By Choo Choy May

7 h ago

Binastra wins RM316.5m Subang Jaya mixed development job, but shares dip to RM2.03 in midday trade

Petronas offers its support to build a future-ready, competitive ecosystem as Sabah’s oil and gas industry continues to grow, with local OGSE firms securing more contracts. — Picture by Choo Choy May

9 h ago

As Sabah OGSE firms land more contracts, Petronas pledges support for local industry

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the Singapore dollar in five years. — AFP pic

10 h ago

Ringgit surges to strongest level in five years against Singapore dollar

Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, in line with Wall Street’s gains overnight, despite volatility in crude oil prices, which remained above the US$100 mark. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

11 h ago

Bursa Malaysia climbs in early trade, tracking Wall Street gains despite oil jitters

The ringgit traded firmer against the US dollar this morning amid cautious investor positioning ahead of the United States Federal Reserve’s policy decision and improving risk appetite. — Reuters pic

12 h ago

Ringgit firms against US dollar ahead of Fed decision, risk appetite improves

The board of Malaysian telco, U Mobile, underwent a reshuffle with the appointment of Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim as its new chairman as the investment company she co-founded with Tan Sri Vincent Tan, Mawar Setia Sdn Bhd, increases its equity stake to above 50 per cent. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Tunku Aminah is new U Mobile chairman, Vincent Tan moves to adviser as Mawar Setia stake rises above 50pc

At 6pm, the local currency strengthened to 3.9155/9200 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9260 /9310. — Picture By Choo Choy May

1d ago

Ringgit trades higher against most Asean currencies following positive shipping news

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 14.43 points or 0.85 per cent to 1,710.99 from yesterday’s close of 1,696.56. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia rebounds on bargain hunting, in sync with positive regional markets

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Shopee Belanja Malaysians to Free Coffee This Raya with Tap & Win Game

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