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Abang Johari (4th left) presents the Excellent Teacher award to Chung while witnessed by (from 2nd left) Abu Bakar, Mohammad Junaidi, Sagah, Dr Annuar and others. — Penerangan photo

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Abang Johari: Sarawak free tertiary education cannot cover Unimas, UiTM due to federal status

The deadly King Cobra is pictured with its hood raised during a workshop by the Fire and Rescue Department's King Cobra Squad. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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What really happens when you stand two feet from a King Cobra — a Malaysian expert explains (VIDEO)

The Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Tower are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on August 11, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Selangor, KL, other states brace for intense rainfall as Malaysia’s unstable weather persists

The new SaveME 999 app integrates multimedia tools for emergencies, with reports routed to relevant response agencies. — Bomba pic

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Explained: Is Malaysia’s new emergency NG SaveME 999 app actually usable when it matters most?

Laopu Gold incorporates traditional Chinese filigree techniques into its jewellery designs, offering culturally-rooted luxury that resonates with a new generation of Chinese consumers. — Picture via Laopu Gold

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Even LVMH’s Arnault can’t resist shopping at the Chinese brands destroying his company’s sales

File photo of commuters waiting for an LRT train in Kuala Lumpur. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said LRT3 is undergoing final safety and reliability tests ahead of a targeted December 31 launch. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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LRT3 line set for Dec 31 launch pending final safety tests, says transport minister

Officers from the National Registration Department (NRD) together with the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) conduct inspections of local and foreign workers during Ops Kotak at a box-making and printing factory in Johor Technology Park, Senai, November 17, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Underage workers exposed: 31 minors, including a 14-year-old, caught using family members’ ID cards in Johor

Ewon said the people of Sabah must be able to evaluate the reasons for the appeal before casting their votes in the state election. — Picture via Facebook/Ewon Benedick

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‘Explain all eight points’: Ewon presses Cabinet on appeal over Sabah’s 40pc entitlement

Paris Hilton launches a fragrance in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 13, 202. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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Two decades on, Paris Hilton says her infamous sex tape would be ‘revenge porn’ now

Responding to Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadli Shaari in the Dewan Rakyat, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that while he was in Sabah for political programmes, none of those events involved the use of government facilities or machinery. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘What car am I supposed to use?’: Anwar denies misusing govt facilities in Sabah, says only official vehicle allowed

Malaysia’s services sector posted a surplus in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time in 14 years, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced in Parliament today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

First-time in 14 years: Malaysia posts RM0.7b services surplus, Anwar credits fiscal discipline

RTM has suspended the broadcast of the children’s animated series ‘Santiago of the Seas’ on TV2 pending a full content review.

Malaysia / 19 h ago

RTM halts cartoon series ‘Santiago of the Seas’ pending review after complaint of alleged LGBT content

A digital display showing a memorial portrait of the late Yap Shing Xuen at her wake in Nirvana 2, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Mother of Bandar Utama stabbing victim urges parents to take responsibility for children

The row erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s survival and potentially trigger a military response. — File pic via Reuters

World / 3 h ago

Japan warns citizens in China to stay cautious as Taiwan row with Beijing deepens

According to the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department’s operation centre, the man wanted to move his vehicle below a bridge at about 5.30pm while conducting pipe upgrading work. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Search under way for man swept away by water surge near Pintasan Saloma in KL

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Ringgit eases slightly against US dollar amid technical correction

During the opening session, the ringgit traded higher against a basket of major currencies. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The ringgit opened slightly easier against the US dollar this morning, reflecting a technical correction after its recent gains.At 8 am, the ringgit stood at 4.1485/1595 versus the greenback, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1480/1515.Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said...

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Hinako Mori, who dyed her hair, heads to her work floor at a store of Japanese retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo October 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 7 h ago

Dyed hair and nail art OK! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

Laopu Gold incorporates traditional Chinese filigree techniques into its jewellery designs, offering culturally-rooted luxury that resonates with a new generation of Chinese consumers. — Picture via Laopu Gold

Money / 17 h ago

Even LVMH’s Arnault can’t resist shopping at the Chinese brands destroying his company’s sales

The KLCI closed marginally firmer at 1,627.43 as analysts described the session as a ‘holding pattern’ amid global uncertainty. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 19 h ago

Bursa Malaysia edges higher in choppy trade as investors await key US data

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Malaysian ringgit and US dollar currency notes are shown in this illustrative photo taken on Aug 15 , 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Ringgit slips against US dollar after Fed officials hint at unchanged interest rates

The increasingly risk-averse mood on trading floors also dragged on the crypto sector, with bitcoin erasing all its gains this year—just over a month after hitting a record high. — AFP file pic

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Asian markets dip as rate cut doubts, China-Japan tensions hit sentiment, Bitcoin slides

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Yum China to expand KFC, Pizza Hut aggressively, targets over 17,000 KFC outlets by 2028

随着首相拿督斯里依斯迈沙比里于16日（周三）宣布，允许公积金局（EPF）会员特别提款高达1万令吉，在网络掀起“提款与否”的讨论。

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EPF posts double-digit growth with RM63.99b investment income in nine months

At 9.06am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 2.56 points to 1,628.23 from Friday’s close of 1,625.67, after opening 1.80 points higher at 1,627.47. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

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Bursa opens higher as ringgit boost lifts finance stocks

Before taking power last month, Takaichi, an acolyte of ex-premier Shinzo Abe, was a vocal critic of China and its military build-up in the Asia-Pacific. — File pic via Reuters

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Japan tourism stocks tumble after China issues travel warning over Taiwan remarks

A stock photo illustrating a typical ‘finfluencer’ at work. — Pexels pic/RDNE Stock project

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No more free rein for Malaysia’s ‘finfluencers’: Unlicensed advice could mean RM10m fine as regulators tighten oversight

Saudi Arabia’s US$925 billion Public Investment Fund took a sizeable hit on its infrastructure and real estate-heavy megaprojects, towards sectors such as AI, logistics and mining. — Reuters pic

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Saudi firms cut foreign salary premiums as kingdom pivots towards AI and logistics

People look at Labubu toys at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Bangkok May 6, 2025. The collectibles may be trending, but Beijing says stimulus, not toys, is key to reviving China’s economy. — AFP pic

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Is Pop Mart’s ‘Labubu’ the next ‘Beanie Baby’? Analysts warn of hype bubble risk

A woman makes a reel while running past an Hermès store in Mumbai, India on November 14, 2025. — AFP pic

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World’s biggest population, thousands of millionaires: Why selling luxury in India isn’t easy

Malaysia’s economy is holding steady despite global challenges, BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Malaysia’s economy stays stable and resilient despite global headwinds, says BNM governor

The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.10-4.15 range against the US dollar next week, supported by Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic fundamentals amid shifting expectations over the United States’ monetary policy. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

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Ringgit expected to hover near four‑year high, trade within 4.10–4.15 range next week

Bursa Malaysia is expected to move sideways next week as investors await a new round of global policy developments and economic data. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Bursa Malaysia expected to trade sideways next week as investors eye global policy, data cues

Google announced yesterday a major US$40 billion (RM165 billion) investment in Texas through 2027 to build new cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking the latest in a series of massive technology investments in the US state. — AFP pic

15 Nov 2025

Google to invest US$40b in Texas to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Nexperia yesterday confirmed it continued to offer alternative supply chain solutions to mitigate the disruption caused by the dispute between the Europe-based unit and its packaging plant in China. — Reuters pic

15 Nov 2025

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia vows to maintain supply via alternative routes despite standoff with China unit

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