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Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, December 12, 2025. Speaking to reporters after proceedings adjourned alongside lead counsel Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik and Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Syed Saddiq said he respected the court’s decision to call for further submissions and emphasised that he had never once tried to delay proceedings throughout the nearly two-year legal battle. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘I leave it to the courts’: Syed Saddiq puts faith in judiciary after apex court tells prosecution to rethink case

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Hannah Yeoh demands full report into Danish Irfan’s SEA Games withdrawal amid online uproar

The appeal, filed by the state government and Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, was dismissed as lacking merit by Federal Court judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Court of Appeal judge Datuk Faizah Jamaludin. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Datuk Azizah Nawawi delivered a dissenting opinion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Unconstitutional’: Court of Appeal throws out Kedah govt’s gaming licence appeal in 2-1 split

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the public after dining at D’Jit Seafood Restaurant in Langkawi, December 12, 2025. The prime minister today said that any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar: Mastery of Bahasa Melayu must come first before proposals on other languages or UEC recognition

A retired primary school headmaster was fined RM10,000, or two months’ jail in default, for making an online threat against a forensic pathologist who testified in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Zara Qairina case: Retired headmaster fined RM10,000 for threatening forensic pathologist online

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said weather models indicate the surge could also trigger strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18

Abdul Karim emphasised that fare-setting in the aviation industry involves multiple considerations and cannot be lowered excessively at the expense of operational viability. – The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

Passenger Julia Toon, 25, (right) poses for a selfie with her friend Sim Xin Yng, 29, in front of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) upon arriving at JB Sentral during today’s inspection. The ETS3, which began operations today, carried 233 passengers from KL Sentral and arrived at JB Sentral at around 12.20pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters

National women’s hammer throw ace Grace Wong Xiu Mei produced an outstanding performance en route to winning the gold medal and smashing the Games record four consecutive times at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Grace Wong smashes four SEA Games records to clinch hammer gold in Bangkok

Vijay, 51, will personally attend the audio launch of his final movie, 'Jana Nayagan', at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 13 h ago

One last dance: Actor Vijay to rock KL with audio launch of final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ — here’s why it’s worth the hype

The Attorney General’s Chambers’ decision not to appeal Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal and discharge on 17 charges of money laundering and tax evasion is in accordance with the law, the prime minister said. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Not whether our supporter or enemy’: No political bias in AGC’s decision to drop Rosmah case, says Anwar

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted that BESS Lahad Datu, which falls under the jurisdiction of Sabah Electricity, is designed to enhance the stability of the state’s electrical grid, reduce reliance on diesel, and support the integration of renewable energy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sabah launches South-east Asia’s biggest battery energy storage system to boost grid stability

Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue is expected to be deported from Indonesia’s Bali island on Friday. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

British adult film star Bonnie Blue’s Bali saga looks set to end with deportation over traffic violations

If you’re flying SIA and celebrating your birthday, remember that you can get free cake on board only on the actual day or one day before or after the flight, and make sure to request for it at least one week in advance. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Birthday blues at 30,000 feet: SIA says no to passenger asking for in-flight cake

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Showbiz / 17 h ago

At their wedding, Mr E dismisses ‘trophy wife’ label, describes Erra Fazira as an established career woman

Money

16 h ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is Financial Times’ top person of 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the AI kingpin has been named by Financial Times as its Person of the Year 2025. — AFP pic

MOSCOW, Dec 12 — The Financial Times newspaper on Friday named Jensen Huang, CEO of US graphics processor developer Nvidia, its Person of the Year.“The Nvidia chief executive has been the driving force behind the massive AI boom which has the capacity to reshape the global economy,” the Financial Times...

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People walk across Millennium Bridge with London’s financial district in the background on December 12, 2025, as Britain’s economy contracted in October. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

UK growth stalls again, raising pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates

Money / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s power giant TNB plugs into global glory at World Branding Awards

Capital A and Standard Chartered are testing a ringgit stablecoin to make payments faster, manage cash better, and try out new digital finance solutions under Bank Negara Malaysia’s supervision. — Unsplash pic

Money / 20 h ago

Ringgit stablecoin pilot in the works as Capital A and Standard Chartered join forces

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The SpaceX IPO plans mark a major shift for Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions. — AFP pic

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Musk reverses stance on SpaceX listing to raise billions for Starlink and AI

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals a shift in financial oversight, focusing on economic growth and easing regulations. — AFP pic

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US Treasury seeks lighter touch on Wall Street as panel priorities change

CIMB Securities foresees steel and cement players to benefit from 13th Malaysia Plan projects. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

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Building materials sector set for big rebound in 2026, says CIMB Securities

The ringgit last traded at this level against the US dollar four years and seven months ago, on April 28, 2021, at 4.1000/1050. — Reuters pic

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Ringgit opens stronger for second day as US Federal Reserve cuts rate

Shoppers soak in the festive atmosphere at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Christmas celebration, as Retail Group Malaysia sees year-end retail spending for 2025 pick up across the country. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Malaysian retailers see strong finish to 2025 as shoppers stay resilient despite rising costs

Nvidia has built location verification technology that could indicate which country its chips are operating in. — Reuters pic

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Nvidia develops chip‑tracking tech to show where its AI processors really are in the world

The ringgit bounced to the 4.10 level against the US dollar at today’s close, hitting a new high in four years and six months after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year, which weighed on the greenback. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Ringgit jumps to 4.10 against US dollar, strongest since June 2021

Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher today, supported by bargain hunting following the United States Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark rate, despite a downturn in regional markets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Bursa Malaysia ends higher on US Fed rate cut, bucks regional downtrend

The move, spearheaded by President Claudia Sheinbaum and approved by the Senate 76-5 pwt night, increases tariffs on imports of automobiles, textiles, clothing, plastics, appliances and other products, primarily affecting Chinese goods. — Reuters pic

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Mexico to raise tariffs on China and other non-trade-partner countries from 2026

Broader market sentiment was positive, with gainers leading decliners 186 to 101. A total of 270 counters were unchanged, 2,201 untraded, and 16 suspended. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Bursa opens higher on Wall Street rebound, Fed rate cut optimism

Meanwhile, the ringgit was mostly lower against major currencies at the opening. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Ringgit hits strongest level in over four years after Fed rate cut

Many of Europe’s livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat products as potentially misleading for consumers, and a threat to their already troubled sector. ― AFP file pic

2d ago

Veggie ‘burgers’ at stake in EU negotiations

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 3.17 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 1,611.00 from yesterday’s close of 1,614.17.The benchmark index opened 3.13 points lower at 1,611.04 and slipped to its lowest point of 1,606.11 during the morning session, before gradually recovering and reaching its intraday high of 1,612.50 in late trading. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Bursa Malaysia’s index ends lower, broader market positive, ahead of Fed decision

A significant portion of that surplus was generated by shipments to the European Union, which last year ran a trade deficit with the country of more than US$350 billion. — Reuters pic

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EU Chamber warns China’s growing trade surplus could prompt stronger EU measures

Amazon said it had invested in both building physical and digital infrastructure, including transportation networks, data centres, digital payments infrastructure and technology development. — AFP pic

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Amazon to nearly double India investment to US$35b, aiming for job creation and export growth

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