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Two men appeared in the Magistrates’ Court today to be charged with murdering a saleswoman whose naked, bound body was found near the Blue Water Estate roundabout in Seri Kembangan last month. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Two men charged with murder of saleswoman found bound and naked near Seri Kembangan roundabout

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。

Money / 18 h ago

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

Genting Malaysia plans to charge motorists using Jalan Genting Highlands a fee to offset the maintenance cost of the mountainous private road, which the company has borne alone since the 1960s. — Picture from https://normasiti2014.wordpress.com

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘Vehicle charges’, not toll: Deputy works minister cautions Genting on what to call private road fee to avoid confusion

MLFF is a toll collection system that allows vehicles to pass without stopping, utilising the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, in addition to the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. ― SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Govt to tweak three laws before drivers can skip tolls, Parliament told

In this photo taken on September 27, 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a victim of a Chinese scamming gang shows a scar on his leg after he was tortured.— AFP file pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Nude, bound and hung upside down: Malaysian rescued from Cambodia details torture in trafficking scam

File photo of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim saluting as his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, looks on before boarding their flight to Tianjin, China, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang August 31, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/anwaribrahimofficial

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar opts for chartered Malaysia Airlines jet for Africa trip to cut time and costs, says aide

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 / 15 h ago

Japan moves to calm China, sends senior diplomat to Beijing as Taiwan tensions deepen

On October 16, 2023, the Federal Court ruled that the former prime minister and his son Datuk Nazifuddin Najib must settle their outstanding taxes after dismissing their appeal to overturn the High Court’s decision. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa/Bernama

Malaysia / 19 h ago

High Court dismisses Najib, son’s bid to halt bankruptcy over RM1.69b and RM37.6m tax arrears

MetMalaysia, in a statement today, said the states involved are Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak (covering Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak and Kuala Kangsar). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Brace for days of rain: MetMalaysia warns six states of continuous downpour from Nov 19 to 21

The Penang government is hoping to cash in on the 10,000-seater Waterfront Convention Centre opened in October 2025 to host mega concerts and other large-scale events. — Picture from Facebook/Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

Malaysia / 18 h ago

New waterfront centre could make Penang a mega-concert destination, says state tourism exco

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

Malaysia / 10 h ago

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

It is learnt that the incident occurred when the suspect and several of his compatriots had gone to eat at the restaurant and were not satisfied with the food served. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Food dispute turns deadly in Bukit Mertajam: Female cook stabbed, two hurt in Penang

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. Penang Opposition leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusof said the Mutiara LRT Line has been approved and is underway but questioned if its implementation genuinely benefits the public and does not become a financial liability to the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Penang on brink of mobility crisis? State Opposition leader warns of rising congestion, LRT shortfalls

Penang tourism and creative economy exco Wong Hon Wai said tourist arrivals from China rose from 26,056 between January and September 2023 to 161,599 for the same period this year. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Penang sees 520pc rise in China tourists from 2023, Indonesians still top arrivals

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 / 9 h ago

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

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9 h ago

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

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

SHANGHAI, Nov 17 — A changing of the guard is underway in China’s US$49 billion (RM203 billion) luxury market.As an economic slowdown batters the sales of global giants like Gucci and LVMH, a new wave of confident, culturally-attuned home-grown brands is surging to fill the void. Labels like jeweller Laopu Gold...

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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 / 10 h ago

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

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

Money / 11 h ago

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

Money / 16 h ago

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。

18 h ago

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.

19 h ago

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

20 h ago

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

23 h ago

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

23 h ago

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

1d ago

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

1d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

Apple CEO Tim Cook holds an iPhone 17 pro and an iPhone Air, as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theatre on its campus in Cupertino, California September 9, 2025. — Reuters pic

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FT: Apple intensifies succession planning as Cook’s exit looms, Ternus seen as frontrunner

Washington has accused online marketplace company Alibaba of providing technological support for Chinese military operations against targets in the United States, the Financial Times said yesterday, citing a White House memo. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Alibaba shares fall after FT report citing White House memo on Chinese military ties, China calls claim groundless

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