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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has failed her last bid to get a new High Court judge to hear her entire solar bribery case all over again, which means her next step is to continue her appeal against her conviction and sentence of 10 years' jail and RM970 million fine. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Explained: Why Rosmah couldn’t ‘reset’ her bribery trial and lost all three tries to remove judge

This Volcano Curry Mee is topped with so many ingredients. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Overseas Union Garden’s Volcano Curry House serves a thick, fragrant curry mee and curry ‘chee cheong fun’ with ‘yong liew’

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC: Former federal minister among 12 called in for questioning over RM1.11b semiconductor chip deal

Yan Sulian (second left) helps a patient with electronic registration at a community health centre in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 10 h ago

This Shanghai doctor has 160,000 patients and he has never met any of them

In a letter posted on Facebook, Farm Fresh Bhd said its farm director Jacob Mathan, 35, died in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines. — Screengrab via Facebook/Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Farm Fresh confirms farm director killed in Philippines helicopter crash

This US Navy handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, making an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on February 28, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region. — US Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump says Iran was ‘weeks from a weapon’ as he signals US Navy tanker escorts and contradicts Rubio

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol has been removed from his post with immediate effect following a proposal by PKR. — File picture by Opayn Mok

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Penang CM: State exco Fahmi Zainol terminated after charge of hurting wife

Former SRC director Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi testified in court that Nik Faisal, appointed as both director and CEO of the company, acted as Najib’s proxy and served as the link between the then prime minister and SRC’s board of directors. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Najib ran SRC International through proxy Nik Faisal, ex-director tells court

Britain said yesterday it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, using what it called an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from people entering through legal routes. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

UK triggers ‘emergency brake’ to stop study visas for four countries and Afghan work visas

issued a notice today regarding Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, who previously served as a special functions officer to Rafizi during the latter’s tenure as Minister of Economy. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 3 h ago

MACC seeks Rafizi’s former aide in chip project probe

Rocket trails are seen in the sky above Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Iran launches new strikes on US targets across the Gulf, fuelling regional energy fears

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said he would oppose any attempt by former deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to join Perikatan Nasional with his new party, citing a loss of trust. — File picture by Hari Anggara.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Muhyiddin: Hamzah’s new party cannot join Perikatan after ‘betrayal’

In a media advisory today, Wisma Putra said it noted the announcement by UAE authorities on the opening of designated safe air corridors and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s temporary resumption of return services to and from Jeddah and Madinah on March 4 to 8. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysians strongly advised to defer non-essential travel to seven Middle East countries

The author argues that the failed vote to cap a prime minister’s tenure exposes the limits of Malaysia’s unity-government reform agenda — revealing elite hesitation, shifting incentives and a deeper unwillingness among political actors to place real constraints on their own power. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 8 h ago

When two votes become a warning light in Malaysian politics — Khoo Ying Hooi

US President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, March 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms after Rubio hints at Israeli trigger

Money

1 h ago

Indonesian media report Fitch cuts country’s rating outlook from stable to negative as officials seek confirmation

A general view of the city skyline of Jakarta October 30, 2021. Multiple Indonesian local media reported today that Fitch Ratings has downgraded Indonesia’s sovereign credit rating outlook to negative from stable. — Reuters pic

Deltik.com says Fitch BBB rating maintained, outlook revised on policy uncertaintyFitch declines to comment on reportsMoody’s outlook cut in February rattled Indonesia marketsJAKARTA, March 4 — Multiple Indonesian local media reported today that Fitch Ratings has downgraded Indonesia’s sovereign credit rating outlook to negative from stable.A representative of Fitch’s media...

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Thanks to the US shale boom, the United States is ‘well positioned’ to navigate energy market disruptions due to the Middle East war, a top ExxonMobil executive said yesterday. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

US shale boom leaves America better shielded from war‑driven oil outages, says ExxonMobil

Thailand’s CP Axtra Public Company Ltd has agreed to acquire The Food Purveyor, the Malaysian operator of Village Grocer and Ben’s Independent Grocer, in a deal valued at RM1.7 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 3 h ago

Thailand’s CP Axtra to expand Malaysia footprint with RM1.7b purchase of The Food Purveyor

Chairman & CEO of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc David Solomon speaks during The Australian Financial Review Business Summit in Sydney March 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

Goldman’s Solomon says markets may need ‘a couple of weeks’ to absorb Iran war impact

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A currency dealer monitors exchange rates as an electronic screen shows South Korea's benchmark stock index (Kospi) and the Korean won/USD exchange rate (left) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Seoul briefly halts trade after 12pc plunge as Asian stocks reel from Iran war, oil surge

6 h ago

US stocks cut losses after Trump announces steps to safeguard Hormuz Strait

Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance overnight. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

7 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slips at the open, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street

he ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today but is expected to remain under pressure amid mounting geopolitical tensions, with traders continuing to favour the greenback as a safe-haven asset. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

8 h ago

Ringgit opens firmer but stays under pressure as geopolitical fears lift US dollar

Smoke billows from a vessel following an explosion from the port of Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

10 h ago

Amazon delays, rising prices and stranded tankers: How the Hormuz shutdown is already hitting consumers

Brent crude futures were up US$6.05 (RM23.9), or 7.8 per cent, at US$83.79 a barrel by 1143 GMT after touching their highest since July 2024 at US$85.12. — Reuters pic

20 h ago

Oil prices keep climbing as expanding conflict heightens supply risks

At 6pm, the ringgit eased to 3.9440/9495 against the US dollar at the close from 3.9225/9295 yesterday. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

21 h ago

Ringgit ends lower as risk aversion boosts US dollar

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 11.74 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 1,711.95 from yesterday’s close of 1,700.21. — Picture by Choo Choy May

23 h ago

Bursa Malaysia’s key index rises 0.69pc at close, snaps five-day losing streak

The All India Rice Exporters’ Association said soaring freight rates have halted shipments to key markets including Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Middle East conflict strands 400,000 tons of India’s basmati rice at ports

The national oil firm said it is actively coordinating with Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysian Embassies, other embassies, local authorities, and relevant agencies to assess the situation and take appropriate precautionary measures. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

1d ago

No direct threats to personnel or assets, Petronas says amid heightened Middle East conflict

In a statement today, MRT Corp expressed its gratitude to Saripuddin for his leadership and guidance during his tenure as chairman. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

1d ago

Saripuddin Kasim resigns as MRT Corp chairman

The mobile network operator (MNO) said phase 1 was completed in January 2026 with phase 2 currently under way to further enhance automation, orchestration and intelligent network capabilities. — SoyaCincau pic

1d ago

Tune Talk achieves Asean‑first cloud‑native core deployment

Telekom Malaysia said its termination of the 5G access agreement with Digital Nasional Berhad remains valid. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1d ago

TM: DNB access termination notice valid within contractual rights

According to an official statement issued today, DNB said it had taken note of TM’s notice and public statements regarding its intent to terminate the 5G Access Agreement. — SoyaCincau pic

1d ago

DNB rejects TM’s early termination notice for 10-year 5G access agreement

Bullion reached its highest level in more than four weeks as geopolitical tensions stoked demand for safe-haven assets. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Safe-haven rush: Gold soars for fifth straight day amid Gulf escalation

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