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2026 will see some of the most anticipated malls opening to shoppers, with developers promising more than just conventional retail experience amid a major shift in what consumers expect from urban development. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Elevated shopping? Klang Valley malls slated to open in 2026 tout lifestyle‑driven experience

Petrol pumps shut at Samarahan Petronas station following diesel mix‑up and vehicle breakdowns. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Petrol mixed with diesel at Samarahan Petronas station stalls vehicles, forces temporary closure

Explaining his reasoning, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’ele Eizan said the loss of the three seats could alter the balance of power in the assembly.

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Perlis Speaker to notify EC, seeks by-elections for Chuping, Bintong, Guar Sanji to maintain assembly stability

Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin share the spotlight. — Pictures by Raymond Manuel and Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 10 h ago

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presents items seized from Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during a press conference at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

From gold bars to bank raids, 2025 stands out as the government’s fiercest year against corruption

(L-R): Chuping Adun Saad Seman, Bintong Adun Fakhrul Anwar Ismail and Guar Sanji Adun Mohd Ridzuan Hashim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PAS expels three Perlis assemblymen under party constitution amid political unrest

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘Perlis, oh Perlis’: Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan

An aerial view of the eatery, showing parts of the surrounding land that have eroded, has raised safety concerns among netizens. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Dining in danger? Erosion threatens viral eatery along Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road (VIDEO)

Gold jewellery and small savings, long held by Malaysian families as a form of financial protection, have gained new significance as rising prices quietly strengthen household balance sheets and offer a buffer against the cost-of-living squeeze. — AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

As gold prices climb, many Malaysian families find a hidden financial cushion

The issue arose after a 27-second video circulated widely on social media, showing a man dressed as a woman receiving an award at an international event. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Jawi tasked with probe after man seen dressed as woman at international event

Mohd Shukri Ramli said he had informed the Ruler of Perlis of his decision to resign due to health reasons. — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Shukri Ramli

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Mohd Shukri Ramli resigns as Perlis menteri besar over health reasons

Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested

Pictures of trash littering Jalan Bukit Bintang and a garbage truck arriving in the area. — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Festive fun, not trash: DBKL urges responsible celebration as Jalan Bukit Bintang gets littered

To enhance responsiveness, MBPP will utilise its CCTV network as ‘Intelligent Eyes’ to monitor real-time traffic conditions and identify congestion points, allowing for the swift deployment of enforcement teams. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Holiday gridlock? Penang activates ‘Ops Payung’ to ease festive traffic

Abang Johari wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — Picture via Facebook/Sarawakku

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Christmas message from Abang Jo highlights surplus budget and bold vision for Sarawak’s growth

Money

15 m ago

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

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

LONDON, Dec 25 — Precious and industrial metals are surging to record highs as the year ends, driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainty, robust industrial demand and, in some cases, tight supply.Below AFP examines the reasons for the surge in demand.Safe havens Gold and silver are traditionally seen as safe-haven assets,...

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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

Money / 15 m 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

Money / 1 h ago

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

Toyota’s overseas production dropped 3.4 per cent to 563,546 vehicles, with output in China plunging 14.0 per cent to 145,707 units as government subsidies ended in wider areas of the major Asian market. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

Toyota output falls 5.5pc in November as China, Japan production slows

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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

4 h ago

Japan PM pledges fiscal discipline in record FY2026 budget

In this photo take on November 21, 2025, a truck (left) heading away from a rare earths mine drives past another heavy vehicle in Anyuan county, Ganzhou, in eastern China's Jiangxi province. — AFP pic

4 h ago

China pledges secure, stable supply chains for rare-earth magnet exports amid US curbs

The Chinese government would like to see companies reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations and balance the interests of all parties, a commerce ministry spokesperson said today when asked about the hand-over of TikTok’s US operations. — Reuters pic

5 h ago

China calls for balanced approach as ByteDance agrees TikTok US transfer

Toyota’s overseas production dropped 3.4 per cent to 563,546 vehicles, with output in China plunging 14.0 per cent to 145,707 units as government subsidies ended in wider areas of the major Asian market. — Reuters pic

3 h ago

Toyota output falls 5.5pc in November as China, Japan production slows

Gold jewellery and small savings, long held by Malaysian families as a form of financial protection, have gained new significance as rising prices quietly strengthen household balance sheets and offer a buffer against the cost-of-living squeeze. — AFP pic

5 h ago

As gold prices climb, many Malaysian families find a hidden financial cushion

The ringgit strengthened to around 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — as investors reassessed Malaysia’s economic fundamentals and looked ahead to whether the currency’s year-end rally can be sustained into 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Ringgit’s late-year surge puts 4.00 in sight, with global risks set to test the next move

An artisan weaves a Banarasi saree on a handloom at his workshop in Sarnath December 22, 2025. — AFP pic

6 h ago

India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal

Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard has the capability of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the US Navy, said Alex Wong, global chief strategy officer at Hanwha Group, according to a statement from the South Korean company today. — Reuters pic

7 h ago

South Korea’s Hanwha says Philly Shipyard capable of building nuclear submarine for US Navy

A US military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the US Coast Guard, days after US President Donald Trump announced a ‘blockade’ of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, east of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea December 20, 2025. — DHS handout pic via Reuters

8 h ago

White House shifts focus to economic pressure, US military ordered to enforce Venezuelan oil ‘quarantine’

Nvidia’s domination of the AI training chip market has made it the world’s biggest company by market valuation, but it faces increasing competition in the inference segment from specialised startups like Groq. — Reuters pic

11 h ago

Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab

A drone view shows new Tesla Model Y vehicles parked at the National City Marine Terminal in National City, California. Tesla enters the holiday season with EU sales down nearly 40 per cent year-on-year. — Reuters pic

1d ago

In Europe’s electric-car Christmas, BYD gets the presents, not Tesla

Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan speaks at the company’s Annual Manufacturing Technology Conference in San Jose, California, April 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

How Malaysia-born Silicon Valley dealmaker Lip-Bu Tan charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Ringgit closes at near five-year high as the dollar slips on shaky US sentiment

The FBM KLCI inched up to a nearly 16-month high on Christmas Eve, capping a week of steady gains as festive sentiment helped keep the market in positive territory. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

1d ago

Festive cheer lifts Bursa to its strongest close in 16 months

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to be run by a new owner from April next year and receive fresh capital under a deal to privatise the flag carrier, the country’s privatisation chief said today. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Pakistan says flag carrier PIA will be run by new owners from April after privatisation deal

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