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The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into certain allegations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires

Puchong Umno secretary Yusof Yassin said the decision came after the division gave Yeo Bee Yin a 24-hour deadline during a year-end celebration hosted by Selangor Umno Youth at her service centre. —Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin’s comments on Najib

The author argues that Malaysia’s public universities risk hollowing themselves out through KPI pressure, ranking obsession and a culture of silence — and that meaningful reform depends on rebuilding psychological safety and treating universities as learning organisations, not metric-driven factories. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

What You Think / 9 h ago

The Ivory Tower’s silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn — Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

Kota Bharu district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said they received a report from a woman, 19, who claimed to have been roughed up by another woman, in her 20s, in an incident at 2.30 pm, which also involved the families of the complainant and the suspect.— iStock pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Kota Bharu market riot sees 12 arrested, including five men and seven women

In 2018, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was first charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with four counts of abuse of power, amounting to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, and 21 counts of money laundering related to the same amount. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Najib’s 1MDB trial, from first charge to final High Court sentence

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said that four of the individuals, namely her three children and a close friend, had their statements taken in Singapore and the rest here. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Bukit Aman warns public after victim allegedly scammed by fake NSRC call

General view of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, September 4, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts — from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

What You Think / 12 h ago

The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib’s judicial review application — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.

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Muhyiddin, who is also Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, said the coalition respected the discretionary powers of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

No orders for Bersatu assemblymen to sign SD rejecting Shukri as Perlis MB, says Muhyiddin

Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37 am, prompting the dispatch of one emergency vehicle with eight personnel to the scene. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Two killed and five others hurt, including teenage girl in serious condition, in Johor three-vehicle collision

Comforting spread at Ang Noodle House in Taman Taynton View, Cheras. — Picture by CK Lim.

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

The signature ‘lum mee’ at Ang Noodle House in Cheras has layers of flavours, thanks to a broth simmered slowly for 24 hours

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Customer foils man’s attempt to steal RM30,000 gold chain at jewellery shop in Terengganu

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad shows the face of the suspect wanted in connection with the explosion in the Desa Palma area at a press conference at the Negeri Sembilan Police Contingent Headquarters in Nilai December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Police arrest man linked to Nilai explosion in Mantin, 31 IEDs seized

Money

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Ringgit to trade in narrow 4.03–4.05 range amid holiday lull

The local currency traded mixed this week, opening at 4.07 before strengthening to as high as 4.0410 on Friday morning, then easing to close the week at 4.0470. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said this is mainly due to the New Year celebrations...

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Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade largely sideways next week, as holiday conditions continue to dampen market activity. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 8 h ago

Bursa Malaysia seen trading sideways next week amid holiday lull

A worker blows into an alcohol breath analyser to check for alcohol consumption after his working hours at Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits groups, at Alwar, Rajasthan, November 19, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

In India’s desert state, global drinks giants grapple with water scarcity and local anger

The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar after touching a high of 4.0318 in morning trade, with analysts saying the currency’s underlying momentum remains intact. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit slips slightly but holds firm after testing 4.03 against US dollar

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The FBM KLCI ended the week marginally lower after investors took profits following a recent rally that pushed the index to a nearly 16-month high, with trading volumes easing in the holiday-shortened week. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Bursa dips after strong run, with holiday-shortened week capping gains

Asian stocks edged higher today amid holiday-thinned trade and with some exchanges closed for Boxing Day, while precious metals extended their year-long rally towards record highs. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Asia markets rise as silver hits record US$75 and gold stays near highs

The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Palm oil remains top contributor as Malaysia’s agriculture sector expands 3.1pc in 2024

Malaysia’s export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in November 2025 from 154.2 points in the preceding month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Malaysia’s export unit value index slips 0.1pc in November 2025, annual trend still positive

An employee counts Chinese yuan banknotes at a Bank of China branch in Hefei, Anhui province March 10, 2010. China today launched three venture capital funds to invest in ‘hard technology’ areas, CCTV reported. — Reuters pic

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China launches venture capital funds worth over RM28b to back ‘hard technology’ firms

Japan’s ¥122.3-trillion (RM3.2 trillion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some ¥9 trillion for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to accelerate Tokyo’s sweeping upgrade of its military in the face of worsening relations with China. — Kiyoshi Ota/Pool/Reuters pic

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Japan unveils RM3.2t budget, biggest ever, amid debt concerns and inflation fight

This photo taken on November 28, 2025 shows a man looking out the window at the view from a high-rise building in Tokyo. Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rose 2.3 per cent in December from a year earlier, data showed today, staying above the central bank’s 2 per cent target and firming the case for further interest rate hikes. — Jiji Press/AFP pic

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Japan capital’s core inflation eases but remains above 2pc ahead of BOJ meeting

Bursa Malaysia retreated from its previous gains to open lower on Friday as investors engaged in profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on profit‑taking in heavyweights

The ringgit extended its rally today, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1d ago

Ringgit strengthens further, touches five‑year high at 4.0410 against dollar

The S&P 500 is set to end the year with a third consecutive double-digit gain, but investors say sustaining the rally into 2026 will depend on earnings growth, artificial intelligence spending and a supportive Federal Reserve. — AFP pic

1d ago

After three blockbuster years, Wall Street’s bull run rolls on, but the odds look longer for 2026

Gold, silver and copper have surged to record highs as investors seek protection from geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker US dollar and rising industrial demand linked to artificial intelligence and the energy transition. — AFP pic

1d ago

Why gold, silver and copper are surging to record highs — and why the rally may not be over

US cattle ranchers said comments and policy moves by Donald Trump aimed at lowering beef prices have fuelled market volatility, cutting cattle prices while failing to bring meaningful relief to shoppers. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘I’m still a Trump supporter, just not a happy one’: US ranchers hit by beef market turmoil

G. Ganga Dewi, founder of Chitthi Spice, at her factory in Nibong Tebal, Penang. The homegrown SME is preparing its first overseas market entry, starting with Canada, after growing from a small start-up into a diversified spice producer. — Bernama pic

2d ago

From Penang to Canada: A Malaysian woman entrepreneur takes her spice brand global

This photo taken on December 18, 2025 shows tour guide Bun Ratana (2nd right) walking with tourists in front of the Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province. — AFP pic

2d ago

Chinese visitors to Cambodia jump 43.5pc in first 11 months of 2025

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at the 14th Council Meeting of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, in Tokyo December 25, 2025. — AFP pic

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Japan PM pledges fiscal discipline in record FY2026 budget

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