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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Christmas high-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia at the Christian Churches of Malaysia Ecumenical Center in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

BM first, English second and Chinese third: Anwar says mastering languages not a zero-sum game

A screengrab of the incident from footage uploaded on TikTok.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

No lift-off here: Helicopter on trailer snarls Subang Jaya traffic, cops investigate

The aftermath of the crane collapse at the Tanjung Bin Power Plant near Kukup, Pontian. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Coal-handling crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant leaves two workers dead, three injured

Despite arriving as firm favourites, Tang Jie-Ee Wei were unable to cope with the relentless pressure from the Thais, registering their first-ever defeat against their opponents after winning all three previous encounters. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Shock semi-final exit for Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair at SEA Games

In a statement today, lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan (pictured) and Sachpreetraj Singh said remarks by Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar regarding the marital status and alleged past criminal record of Jayashree were irrelevant and inappropriate. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Lawyers say scrutiny of woman’s background clouds questions over Durian Tunggal police shooting

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Special Branch is keeping the group under surveillance despite no immediate security concerns. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean ‘cult’, no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s ability to manage diversity has strengthened international confidence and positioned it as a stabilising force in South-east Asia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Malaysia among world’s most peaceful countries despite being complex, says Anwar

The Bersatu president said all party donations are deposited into official accounts managed transparently by the treasurer-general. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Muhyiddin says claim he stole Bersatu funds is unfounded

Police have advised the public to remain cautious of silent or abruptly disconnected calls, warning they may be linked to emerging scam tactics. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Beware silent calls, police caution amid fears of AI voice exploitation scams

Hsieh Yu-hsin, better known as Iris Hsieh, was found dead in a hotel bathtub on October 30 while working on a video project with Namewee. — Instagram pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

KL police chief: Namewee’s bail extended by another month pending toxicology report on influencer’s death

UUM said damage to the roof structure of Dewan Mu’adzam Shah was discovered following heavy rainfall. — Picture via Facebook/Universiti Utara Malaysia
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

UUM cites roof damage, safety risks over cancellation of graduation venue after Kedah MB’s criticism

Dong Zong says UEC recognition can coexist with strong Bahasa Melayu proficiency requirements under Article 152 of the Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Dong Zong urges openness in UEC debate, cautions against zero-sum framing of language policy

Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic
Money  / 10 h ago

The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

The scene of a road accident in Maran where a driver died after his car veered off the road and struck an oil palm tree. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Car splits in two after hitting oil palm tree in Maran, driver killed

In the December 10, 2025 incident, which occurred at about 7am on Jalan Rasah, near the Port Dickson toll plaza, two Malaysian men were seriously injured after being shot inside a Perodua Myvi they were travelling in, with the 43-year-old later dying in the hospital while the 47-year-old remains hospitalised. — Picture from Facebook/Adam Wong Jr
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

N. Sembilan police suspect secret society feud behind Jalan Rasah-Mambau car shooting

The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom over concerns the firms could exploit access to American data through their US cloud and internet businesses by providing it to Beijing. — Reuters file pic
Money / 26 Jun 2024

US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks

PetroChina International America, a unit of PetroChina, has agreed to pay a fine and forfeiture totlaling US$14.5 million for violations of US export law, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. — Reuters file pic
Money / 26 Jun 2024

PetroChina to pay US$14.5m fine for US export violations, DOJ says

The company will produce only 38 units of the Valiant, a vehicle designed by the Aston Martin team alongside Formula One driver and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Jun 2024

Aston Martin to start delivery of Alonso-inspired race car Valiant in fourth quarter

German auto giant Volkswagen will invest US$5 billion in US electric vehicle maker Rivian and create a joint venture expected to produce technology used by both automakers, the companies announced Tuesday. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Jun 2024

VW to invest US$5b in EV maker Rivian, establishing joint venture

The S&P 500 technology sector gained 1.0 per cent, recovering some of yesterday’s losses. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Jun 2024

Nasdaq gains as chip stocks recover ground; Dow pulls back

Shein confidentially filed papers with Britain’s markets regulator in June, two sources told Reuters yesterday, kicking off the process for a potential London listing later this year. ― Reuters file pic
Money / 25 Jun 2024

Shein’s potential IPO to be a ‘badge of shame’ for LSE, Amnesty International says

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Money / 25 Jun 2024

MEET48 Introduces IdolGPT: Initial Testing and UGC Submission

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Money / 25 Jun 2024

Jollibee North America Announces Expansion Plans Following Record-Breaking Performance in 2023 and Strong Q1 2024

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Money / 25 Jun 2024

2024 New Taipei Smart City International Forum Bringing Together Cross-Border Exchange in New Taipei: AI and Sustainability as Dual Engines for Future Development

The bank’s research arm said that the direct impact of diesel subsidy float in Peninsular Malaysia would be marginal, with a potential upside on the headline inflation of less than 0.1 per cent. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 25 Jun 2024

RHB Investment lowers Malaysia’s 2024 inflation forecast to 2.6pc

At 6 pm, the ringgit traded at 4.7035/7070 versus the greenback compared with yesterday’s close of 4.7110/7150. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 25 Jun 2024

Ringgit ends higher versus US dollar, regional peers

Unlike other digital banks such as GXBank and Aeon Bank, the Boost Bank experience seems overly complicated. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 25 Jun 2024

Boost Bank: Probably the most complicated digital bank right now

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Money / 25 Jun 2024

MoneyHero Group Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 4.28 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 1,585.38 from Monday’s close of 1,589.66. The benchmark index opened 0.50 of a point weaker at 1,589.71 and moved between 1,582.35 and 1,594.71 throughout the session. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 25 Jun 2024

Bursa Malaysia extends loss on lack of catalysts

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Money / 25 Jun 2024

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Celebrates Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Opening at Marine Parade Station

Chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says Capital A Bhd expects to see an improved financial performance for the upcoming second quarter and the remainder of the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) for AirAsia. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 25 Jun 2024

Capital A expects better performance in 2H 2024, says Tony Fernandes