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Moderate steps, including reducing daily travel, planning purchases carefully and curbing waste, can have a direct impact on national fuel consumption. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits

A nine-second viral video sparked public outrage after showing an express bus driver with a woman on his lap while driving on the North-South Expressway on April 12, 2026. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Passenger who shot viral video of lap-sitting on moving bus says he acted to prevent danger

An oil tanker is docked unloading crude oil at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province, on April 7, 2026. — CN-STR handout pic via AFP

What You Think / 16 h ago

When strategy becomes excess: The perils of blocking the Strait of Hormuz that may require Australia and Malaysia to help to resolve — Phar Kim Beng

The driver suspected of injuring a traffic constable on duty is a 40-year-old police inspector who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is currently on special medical leave, as well as in the process of being retired on medical grounds upon the recommendation of the Medical Board. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement

MCMC is suing Sunway Lagoon for RM1.85 million over alleged mass food poisoning at a family day event in 2025. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Food poisoning row heads to court as MCMC seeks RM1.85m from Sunway Lagoon

A federal agency CEO is under MACC investigation over a bribery case involving RM100,000 cash for a squash court project. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said the bulk of Iran’s navy had already been destroyed during the war, but that if any of what he said were Tehran’s few remaining ‘fast attack ships’ approach the blockade ‘they will be immediately ELIMINATED.’ — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’

Jasin police are looking for the man who drove an express bus on the North-South Highway and the woman on his lap. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Sacked bus driver and partner now wanted by police over viral lap-sitting stunt on Jasin highway

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a meeting involving the National Security Council (MKN), focusing on security implications, and the National Economic Action Council (MTEN), addressing economic concerns, will be held tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysian govt to keep reviewing prices, fuel measures, says Anwar

Malaysia-based economist Dr Geoffrey William said WFH could offer cost savings for both consumers and the government, especially in reducing fuel consumption and subsidy spending. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail places a hat as a symbolic gesture of trust and responsibility for the Malaysia Border Guard on behalf of retired Staff Sergeant Taufik Maulop (right) during the launch of the Malaysia Border Guard (Armed Forces Veterans) Initiative 2026 under the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at the Malaysia Prison Academy in Kajang, April 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Home minister: 48 ex-armed forces personnel picked as first batch of Malaysia Border Guard

This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticising Pope Leo XIV. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud

At 6pm, the local note slid to 3.9735/9805 against the US dollar from 3.9625/9680 at last Friday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit closes lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

Mohamed Nasser is a Consulting Editor involved in over 150 publications since 2008. Active as a poet and blogger, his solo book Aku Kaki Sakat appeared in 2019, alongside his well-known poem Penyair Apakah Kita Ini, also published in Indonesia.

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohamed shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize

Pope Leo XIV arrives for the courtesy visit to the President of the Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, at the Presidential Palace, Algiers, Algeria, today. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Pope Leo vows to keep speaking out against war after Trump calls him ‘terrible’

Money

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Bursa Malaysia extends gains at midday amid regional rally, cautious sentiment

At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 11.67 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 1,692.19 from Monday’s close of 1,680.52. The benchmark index opened 10.44 points higher at 1,690.96 and traded between 1,686.06 and 1,692.81 during the morning session. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday on Tuesday, tracking firmer regional markets as sentiment improved on continued buying in selected heavyweights, led by financial stocks. At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 11.67 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 1,692.19 from Monday’s close...

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Patrick Pouyanne, CEO of TotalEnergies SE speaks during the Semafor World Economy Conference in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 32 m ago

Hormuz must stay open even with tolls, says TotalEnergies CEO as supply risks loom

An exterior view of China Evergrande Centre is seen in Hong Kong on March 26, 2018. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan pleads guilty to illegal fundraising in landmark fraud trial

People walk past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange along a street in Tokyo on April 14, 2026. Stocks rose and oil fell Tuesday on hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump saying Tehran had called to seek an agreement even as a US naval blockade around Iran’s ports began. — AFP pic

Money / 2 h ago

Asian stocks rally, crude drops on lingering hope for peace deal

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The local bourse noted that it had the right to suspend trading of the company’s listed securities and to delist it if it fails to submit its regularisation plan to the relevant regulatory authorities on or before the deadline. — Picture by Hari Anggara

4 h ago

Bursa to suspend trading of Sentoria shares on April 21 after winding-up orders

Employees stand near a dedusting installation at the Tata Steel plant, as Tata Steel presents two installations, which they expect will ensure fewer emissions, in IJmuiden, Netherlands, January 25, 2024. EU lawmakers and countries agreed to double tariffs on foreign steel on Monday, to shield the bloc’s struggling industry from a flood of cheap Chinese exports. — Reuters pic

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EU doubles steel tariffs to 50pc to curb flood of Chinese exports, protect industry

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Venezuela courts investment as Chevron expands oil footprint

The cost of jet fuel in the second half of 2026 is now expected to be AU$3.1 billion to AU$3.3 billion, said Qantas — up from AU$2.5 billion in its previous forecast. — AFP pic

4 h ago

Australia’s Qantas warns jet fuel surge could add up to AU$800m to costs

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 10.52 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 1,691.04, from Monday’s close of 1,680.52. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

4 h ago

Bursa Malaysia opens higher, trims losses as Wall Street rally lifts sentiment

This photograph shows a bag of 33.5 per cent ammonium nitrate to be used on an agricultural field in Angevillers, northeastern France on April 10, 2026. — AFP pic

4 h ago

IEA, IMF, World Bank warn fuel, fertiliser prices could stay elevated for prolonged period amid supply shocks

At 8am, the ringgit appreciated to 3.9600/9715 against the US dollar from 3.9735/9805 at Monday’s close. — Picture by Choo Choy May

5 h ago

Ringgit rebounds to 3.96 on hopes of more US-Iran peace talks

At 6pm, the local note slid to 3.9735/9805 against the US dollar from 3.9625/9680 at last Friday’s close. — Reuters pic

19 h ago

Ringgit closes lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

Elaborating on the treatment procedure, Perhilitan said damage to Kelat’s left tusk had been identified, while tusk trimming on the right side was carried out as a balancing measure to prevent structural imbalance that could place stress on the head and jaw. — Picture from Facebook/Mardziatul Irqin

20 h ago

Perhilitan: Kelat’s tusk treatment carried out in line with veterinary procedures

File picture of a vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.79 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 1,680.52 from last Friday’s close of 1,691.31. — Reuters pic

20 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as US Hormuz blockade plan rattles markets

US Vice President JD Vance arrives from Islamad, Pakistan, on Air Force Two, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 12, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Oil prices spike past US$100 on Iran tensions, US blockade announcement

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva holds a press briefing on the Global Policy Agenda to open the IMF and World Bank's 2024 annual Spring Meetings in Washington April 18, 2024. — Reuters pic

1d ago

IMF chief raises alarm over AI threats to global monetary system stability

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit’s near-term performance is likely to remain cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions and shifting market sentiment. ― Bernama pic

1d ago

Ringgit opens mixed, weakens against US dollar amid safe-haven demand

Gas flares at an oil refinery near Iraq’s receding marshes of Hawizeh. Iran ‌expects to restore most damaged refining and distribution ‌facilities to 70-80 per cent of their pre-attack capacity within one to two months, a senior oil official said, as authorities work to ‌recover from ⁠a wave ⁠of strikes on ⁠energy infrastructure. — AFP pic

1d ago

Iran aims to restore 70–80pc of refining capacity within two months, oil ministry official says

General view of Khurais NGL recovery plant in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, June 28, 2021. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East–West pipeline after attacks

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