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CAAM said the Boeing 737 aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-MXH, which was scheduled to depart for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), aborted its take-off after experiencing a tyre burst. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 8 h ago

CAAM confirms Malaysia Airlines plane aborted take-off after burst tyre at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Kedah

The group, estimated at 15 men, allegedly attacked the three victims while they were dining inside the premises. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 8 h ago

In Penang, masked assailants kill one, injure two in Sungai Bakap

Relish this well braised Ginger Duck Yee Mee with tender duck and distinctive ginger flavour for your breakfast or lunch. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Ginger duck ‘yee mee’, ‘har cheong kai’ and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu’s Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

A van overflowing with fresh kampung durians rolls into Demak Farmers’ Market in Kuching December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

Life / 10 h ago

When durian is RM1, you don’t ask questions, you just queue

According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26 kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10 pm on December 20. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

Earlier, two letters using the letterheads of the office and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) went viral, purportedly stating that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin had stepped down as Opposition Leader. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Opposition leader’s office: Hamzah Zainudin has not resigned, viral letter false

The officers used specialised equipment to restrain the King Cobra, which measured over two metres in length and weighed six kilograms. — Picture from Facebook/APM Sik

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team

Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei win gold at the world championships. — Picture via Instagram/@toh.eewei

Sports / 10 h ago

From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia’s 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

The ringgit was up to 4.0425/0540 against the US dollar when trading started at 8am December 31, 2025, against Tuesday’s close of 4.0460/0505. — Bernama pic

Money / 7 h ago

Ringgit opens higher on last day of 2025 but US Federal Reserve outlook limits upside

‘One of Sarawak’s finest daughters’: Abang Johari mourns death of Madeline Berma

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘One of Sarawak’s finest daughters’: Abang Johari mourns death of Madeline Berma

In a statement this morning, MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip announced that severe continuous heavy rain is expected to occur in Kuching, Serian (Serian) and Samarahan, while the alert level is in Serian (Tebedu), Sri Aman and Betong. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Wet weather alert: Severe continuous rain warning in Sarawak from today until tomorrow, says MetMalaysia

Money

3 h ago

‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett ends 60‑year run at Berkshire Hathaway, hands reins to Greg Abel

American investor Warren Buffett will step down today as CEO of investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway after leading the company for 60 years. ― Reuters file pic

WASHINGTON, Dec 31 — American investor Warren Buffett, widely known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” will step down today as CEO of investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway after leading the company for 60 years, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported.Buffett, one of the richest people in the world, announced his decision in May 2025...

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Asian stocks were mixed at the start of the final trading day of 2025 today, with some tracking Wall Street losses as investors eased towards the New Year break. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

Final day of 2025 trading sees Asia markets mixed, metals ease after record highs

Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (RM503 billion) as at November 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 4 h ago

BNM reports Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$124.12b as of end‑November 2025

TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by AFP today. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

Taiwan’s TSMC starts mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm semiconductors

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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son at an AI event in Tokyo, February 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

4 h ago

Japan’s SoftBank completes US$41 billion OpenAI investment, now holds 11pc stake

Rising health insurance costs in 2026 could make it harder for millions of Americans to afford prescription medication, after major Obamacare subsidies expire. — Unsplash pic

5 h ago

As Obamacare subsidies expire in 2026, health insurance premiums set to soar for millions under Trump

The ringgit was up to 4.0425/0540 against the US dollar when trading started at 8am December 31, 2025, against Tuesday’s close of 4.0460/0505. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Ringgit opens higher on last day of 2025 but US Federal Reserve outlook limits upside

A labourer plants rice saplings beside a dried-up well in a field belonging to farmer Balkar Singh in Gaggarpur village in the northern state of Haryana, India, June 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

10 h ago

India’s global rice machine is thirsty and its wells are drying up

Vicki Plumridge, 63, a retired retail worker, reacts as Peter Vanjek, 65, a Gold and Relics prospecting tour guide, tells her she has found a small gold nugget during a Gold and Relics metal detector training session in Mount Doran, Australia, November 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

10 h ago

Australia’s backyard gold rush is back — this time with metal detectors

Genting said its wholly owned unit issued RM3 billion of unrated medium-term notes to refinance existing debt. — Reuters pic

21 h ago

Genting unit issues RM3b unrated MTN, redeems existing notes

The ringgit closed slightly higher against the US dollar as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. — Picture by Hari Anggara

23 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against dollar ahead of US Fed minutes

In a practical sense, BNPL records will be counted when they appear in credit check sources and when the commitment affects the debt service ratio and borrowers’ ability to pay, Saravanan said. — SoyaCincau pic

23 h ago

Buy Now, Pay Later use can hurt credit scores and loan chances, warns Fomca chief

Late buying lifted the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI to a fresh high for the year, reversing earlier losses. — Picture by Yusof Isa

23 h ago

Late buying lifts KLCI to fresh 2025 high

People visit the booth of Naura Technology Group during Semicon China, a trade fair for the semiconductor industry, in Shanghai, China, June 29, 2023. China told domestic chipmakers on December 30, 2025 that half of their tools to fabricate wafers must be local, following US export curbs on made-in-China chip. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Made in China: Beijing pushes domestic gear in chip factories, shakes up global semiconductor supply

India declared that it has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of US$4.18 trillion, on December 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

India overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy, eyes Germany next

Vietnam’s exports to the United Arab Emirates reached US$5.4 billion and Saudi Arabia US$1.9 billion for the first 11 months of 2025, official data shows. — Unsplash pic

1d ago

Vietnam’s halal hustle heads to the Middle East

Colombian coachmen with their horse-drawn carriages tour the historic centre of Cartagena, on December 26, 2025, which has been banned from December 19, 2025. Half of Colombian workers are expected to benefit in 2026 as minimum wage sees historic jump in 25 years. — AFP pic

1d ago

Colombia raises minimum wage 23.7pc, biggest in 25 years; but inflation concerns loom

Japan’s SoftBank, telecom operator and one of the world’s largest and most influential tech investors, has set its sights on artificial intelligence. — AFP pic

1d ago

Japan’s SoftBank makes US$4b bet on AI with DigitalBridge takeover

At 8am December 30, 2025, the ringgit edged up to 4.0500/0670 against the US dollar from Monday’s closing of 4.0580/0625. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Year-end trading: Ringgit stronger against US dollar amid thin liquidity and exporter support

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