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A Philippine flag flutters from BRP Sierra Madre, a dilapidated Philippine Navy ship that has been aground since 1999 and became a Philippine military detachment on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands, in the South China Sea. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

US destroyer sailing near Spratly Islands in South China Sea is exercising navigational rights

Motorists who inadvertently lose their motor licences in the floods are spared the hassle of applying for a replacement as Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the information is already available online, through the MyJPJ app. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

JPJ chief says MyJPJ app will do, motorists don’t need to replace vehicle licences if lost in floods

A car salesman was found guilty of drink-driving in July this year. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Car salesman jailed, fined RM10,000 for drink-driving in Jln Ara in the wee hours

Bank Negara Malaysia is negotiating with insurers and takaful operators on a proposal to increase medical insurance premiums that are speculated will result in a 40 to 70 per cent jump in 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Not a done deal: PM Anwar confirms BNM still in talks with insurers over proposed hike for medical insurance premiums

Hong Kong authorities have tightened health screening measures at the airport for all flights arriving from African transit hubs. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Report: Hong Kong tightens airport screening as Congo mystery disease kills 79

The raging fire that destroyed the block of chicken coops at the poultry farm. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Over 10,000 chickens meet fiery end after Kuching poultry farm blaze as firefighters face water shortage

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail presents donations to members of the Royal Malaysian Police affected by the floods during a visit to the Tumpat District Police Headquarters Operations Room December 6, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Home Ministry reaffirms readiness as Malaysia braces for second flood wave amid MetMalaysia’s heavy rain warning

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing a political crisis after a series of controversies. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

Dior bag scandal and martial law misstep: How Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidency spiralled towards impeachment

Senior police officer, Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak, 44, was brought to the High Court on the eleventh day of the murder case trial against him in Ipoh December 3, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Senior Perak cop’s hit-and-run trial: High Court hears CID involvement in probe into student’s murder

The RCI, chaired by former chief justice Tun Md Raus Sharif, said that former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s actions had caused Malaysia to lose Batu Puteh permanently, with no avenue for appeal. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Explained: Why the RCI on Batu Puteh is suggesting a criminal probe against Dr Mahathir

Hezbollah has paid out more than US$50 million in cash gifts to families affected by war with Israel, its leader Naim Qassem said on Thursday, as the Iran-backed group seeks to shore up its support base after a devastating conflict with Israel. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Hezbollah to pay US$77m in war relief and rent support to families hit by Israel War

LTAT clarified that a Request for Proposal for its land in Batu Kawan, Penang was undertaken by Boustead Properties, which invited 19 companies, adding that only EcoWorld, a Bumiputera-majority-owned company, submitted a proposal and was selected following a rigorous and transparent tender process. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

LTAT denies selling its land in Batu Kawan, says asset disposal plan to diversify investments and reduce reliance on Bousted-Affin

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with Mercedes’ George Russell and McLaren’s Lando Norris. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 14 h ago

Accusations fly as Russell and Verstappen row rocks F1

A logo of Choongam High School is pictured inside the campus in Seoul on December 6, 2024. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Old boys’ club? South Korea’s martial law plotters all alumni of a top Seoul school

Miftah Maulana Habiburrahman (right), also known as Gus Miftah, came under fire in Indonesia for mocking an iced tea seller. — Picture from Facebook/Gus Miftah
World  / 2 h ago

Indonesian president’s special envoy resigns after video of him disrespecting ice tea vendor goes viral

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People shop in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in Manhattan, New York City, June 10, 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Survey: US consumer confidence at lowest level since 2022

The US Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting today, with the central bank widely expected to hold interest rates steady to curb stubborn inflation. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

US Fed opens meeting with rate cut seen as unlikely

Wall Street stocks dipped in early trading today as markets digested mixed earnings and looked ahead to a Federal Reserve decision. ― Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

US stocks dip amid caution ahead of Fed decision

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick at the 11th Asia Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference in Jordan, April 29, 2024. — Picture from X/Ewon Benedick Official Media
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Ministry: Asia Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference a potential platform to attract investment 

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Luxshare Precision Announces 2023 Annual Results

McDonald’s reported a modest increase in quarterly profits today as higher sales in the United States offset the continued hit from conflict in the Middle East. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

McDonald’s profits edge up despite weak Mideast sales

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh April 28, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

IMF funding helps stabilise Pakistan economy, says PM Sharif

Visitors enter Huawei booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing April 25, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Chinese tech giant Huawei profit surges 564pc, biting into Apple sales

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Report: BRICS+ likely new counterpoint to G7-led geopolitical order

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga talks during a Reuters interview on the sidelines of the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi April 29, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

World Bank chief expects rich nations to meet African donation requests

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Money / 30 Apr 2024

Sahel elites must move away from 'zero-sum' policies, report urges

The European Commission and national consumer protection authorities have started action against 20 airlines for misleading greenwashing practices. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

EU, watchdogs start action against airlines over greenwashing

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia should harness the collective expertise and resources to drive sustainable growth and development of the halal industry. — Bernama pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Malaysia should harness collective expertise, resources to drive halal industry, says minister

The Halal Development Corporation remains steadfast in supporting initiatives that promote trade facilitation, industry development, and market access for halal products and services, said chairman Khairul Azwan Harun. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Halal Development Corp remains steadfast in promoting halal ecosystem, says chairman

Matrade director of China and North-east Asia and Asean and Oceania Mazlan Harun (2nd right) presents a souvenir to the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Penang Zhou Youbin (2nd left) at the CAEXPO 2024 Promotional Conference in Penang April 30, 2024. Also present is CAEXPO secretariat deputy secretary-general Liang Yiguang. — Bernama pic
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Matrade aims to enlist 150 Malaysian companies for China-Asean Expo 2024

A view of the Bintulu Port. Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad registered an increase in revenue of RM821.64 million in 2023 compared to RM819.79 million in 2022. — Picture via X/Bernama
Money / 30 Apr 2024

Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad registers post-tax profit of RM125m in 2023, says chairman