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2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s badminton camp falls short of four-gold target, spotlight now on doubles aces Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah

The local streetwear and lifestyle convention LahLahLand 2025, which took place at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Center saw over 50 local brands participating. —Pictures by Arif Zikri
Life  / 8 h ago

From Jalan Pudu to Japan: Malaysian streetwear brands making waves locally and internationally

‘Wantan mee’ with ‘char siu’ and Hakka ‘zha yuk’ at Toong Kwoon Chye. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Toong Kwoon Chye Wanton Mee, Bukit Bintang: A taste of four generations of ‘wantan mee’ legacy going back over a century

A KTM Komuter train at the Kajang station. A new timetable for selected routes will take effect from January 1. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

KTMB announces new Klang Valley Komuter timetable from Jan 1 amid KVDT2 works

The Bagan MP said a proposed RM20 billion tax refund payout before Chinese New Year could inject much-needed liquidity into the business sector. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges full tax refunds, buy-local policy to ease business cash crunch

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  / 18 h ago

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

DAP Youth says SPM Malay requirement proves community respects national language. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

UEC recognition a constitutional right, not threat to Bahasa Malaysia, says DAP Youth Wing

Emergency responders at the scene of the road accident at Machang UiTM, where a student was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say

An activist waves the Palestinian flag as part of a civilian flotilla aiming at breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip leaves the port of Barcelona August 31, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Legendary move: Sabah woman sells rare Pokémon card collection to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas served two terms as Kelana Jaya assemblyman and later held key leadership roles in Malaysia’s corporate sector.
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Corporate leader and political veteran Megat Najmuddin dies at 81

Key developments in 2025 included the PKR party election, the Sabah state election and the Ayer Kuning by-election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s politics in 2025: Stability, surprises and shifting alliances

Feng Minmin doesn't let her height stop her from shooting hoops. — Xiaohongshu screenshot
Life  / 4 h ago

How high? China schoolgirl doesn’t let height get in the way of her basketball dreams (VIDEO)

The billionaire’s space venture is set for a historic IPO, potentially raising over US$30 billion (about RM122.92 billion). — Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

From Mars dreams to Wall Street: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s IPO has everyone talking

Men’s shot put gold medallist at the 2025 Thailand SEA Games, Jonah Chang Rigan. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Malaysia’s Jonah Chang ends 30-year drought in men’s shot put with record-breaking SEA Games triumph

Fadillah said there would be no compromise on safety as authorities probe the crane collapse that killed two workers and injured three others in Pontian. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

DPM Fadillah orders full probe into deadly crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant

People take pictures on an overpass with a display of stock information in front of buildings in the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Oct 2024

Asia shares stutter on diverging takes of China’s stimulus pledges

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 4.22 points to 1,637.77, compared with Friday’s close of 1,633.55. — Bernama pic
Money / 14 Oct 2024

Bursa Malaysia starts strong, boosted by last week’s Wall Street close

At 8.05am, the local currency strengthened to 4.2850/3010 against the greenback, up from Friday’s close of 4.2865/2910. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 14 Oct 2024

Ringgit gains as markets eye fiscal discipline in Budget 2025

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Money / 14 Oct 2024

Energea Unveiled its Mini Tech Kit for Effortless Charging On the Go

In China, young people are increasingly willing to spend money on “spiritual and emotional services”, which includes paying to chat virtually with a stranger. — ETX Studio pic
Money / 13 Oct 2024

‘Peipan jingji’: The ‘companionship economy’ that is taking off in China, driven by instant gratification

Amazon chief sustainability officer Kara Hurst speaks during the ‘Delivering the Future’ conference in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee October 9, 2024. Amazon is bolstering its e-commerce empire while continuing a march deeper into people’s lives, from robots to healthcare and entertainment. — AFP pic
Money / 13 Oct 2024

From Prime to prescriptions: Amazon expands its grip on everyday life with new tech

The former president has vowed a 10 per cent to 20 per cent across-the-board tariff on imports and a 60 per cent rate on Chinese goods. — AFP pic
Money / 13 Oct 2024

Unpacking Trump’s economic strategy: Tariffs, tax cuts and energy deregulation

Chinese authorities have stepped up stimulus efforts in recent weeks to spur demand and help meet an around 5.0 per cent economic growth target for this year. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Oct 2024

China’s inflation dips unexpectedly in September, Beijing promises more stimulus measures

Employees work on an electric vehicle (EV) production line during an organised media tour to a factory under Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle (JMEV), in Nanchang, Jiangxi province May 22, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Oct 2024

China and Brussels butt heads over looming EV tariffs, but still hope for deal

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Money / 12 Oct 2024

Vietnam agricultural products’ quality to meet Chinese high standards

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Money / 12 Oct 2024

VSPO, the largest esports company in Asia, announces new CEO and international brand alignment to Hero Esports

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Money / 12 Oct 2024

Vingroup Charges Towards Sustainability with VinFast and Green Initiatives

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Money / 12 Oct 2024

Roadside concerts become a hit in China’s Guiyang

An atrium is seen at the World Bank headquarters building in Washington October 14, 2017. The US Treasury’s top economic diplomat yesterday called on the International Monetary Fund and multilateral development banks to work on new ways to provide short-term liquidity support to low- and middle-income countries to head off debt crises. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Oct 2024

US Treasury calls for IMF, World Bank action to address liquidity pressures to prevent debt crises in developing nations

A Boeing 737 MAX 8 sits outside the hangar during a media tour of the Boeing 737 MAX at the Boeing plant in Renton, Washington December 8, 2015. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Oct 2024

Boeing to slash 17,000 jobs globally as CEO says ‘decisive actions’ needed amid projected Q3 loss, announces 777X delivery delay

Without providing details on the size of the fiscal stimulus being prepared, Finance Minister Lan Foan told a news conference there will be more 'counter-cyclical measures' this year. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Oct 2024

China says will ‘significantly increase’ debt to revive economic growth