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Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican says improved servers and 8,000-plus retailers will prevent a repeat of congestion seen during the first rollout of the RM100 Sara aid programme. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Government upgrades servers for next Sara aid round, expands retailer list to over 8,000 shops

Pearly Tan and M Thinaah during the women’s doubles final at the 2025 Thailand Open badminton tournament in Bangkok on May 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Malaysia power into SEA Games semis to lock in women’s badminton medal

This is not ‘sang har mee’; instead, it is braised ‘sang har sang mein’, and it is the signature dish at Wong Kok Seafood Restaurant in Ipoh. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 15 h ago

At Wong Kok Seafood Restaurant in Ipoh, the unique braised ‘sang har mee’ and cold tofu are the stars

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks beside Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in a townhall session during the ‘Rancakkan Madani’ programmer, Dataran Putrajaya December 7, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Anwar gives all ministers thumbs up in surprise midterm review, says no weak links

Continuous rain is expected overnight in Johor, involving the districts of Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru from December 7 to 8, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of non-stop heavy rains overnight in Johor and Sarawak 

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that if Barisan Nasional’s component parties continue working with DAP and Pakatan Harapan in the next general election, his party will chart its own path. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

MCA says ‘good luck’ to BN if allies team up with Pakatan, DAP again in next GE

The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia welcomed the exemption of businesses earning below RM1 million from e-invoicing in 2026, saying it gives small firms vital breathing space to stabilise and upgrade. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

SME group welcomes e-invoicing exemption for sub-RM1m firms, says 200,000 to benefit

Police said the woman’s hair was also cut during the incident, prompting her to flee the house and seek help from nearby neighbours before she was rescued. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Domestic worker’s nightmare: Malaysian woman burnt, stabbed and punched by employer in Rawang flees to neighbours; cops investigating

One of the undocumented migrants is seen with hands and legs cuffed among those detained during a joint operation in Selayang Baru, Kuala Lumpur, last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Authorities detain 843 undocumented migrants in Selayang Baru raid after community complaints

Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said the boys were picked up in Bukit Lanchong, Shah Alam, yesterday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Two teens arrested over viral ‘basikal lajak’ stunt at Putra Heights traffic light

A bank employee helped prevent a customer from losing more than S$200,000 to scammers after intervening during a tense encounter at a DBS branch late last year.  — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 9 h ago

Singapore bank employee foils S$200,000 scam attempt as victim almost hands cash to criminals

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits the family of the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin at their home in Damai, Kota Kinabalu December 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar visits Bung Moktar’s family, calls late Sabah leader ‘a great loss to the nation’

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposal to reduce parking bays at new projects near public transit hubs could encourage residents to use public buses and trains and lower housing prices for home buyers at the same time. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Less parking, more savings? New homes near LRT, MRT could have fewer bays, says transport minister

Leong Jun Hao leads Malaysia to the SEA Games badminton semi-finals after beating the Philippines’ Jewel Angelo Albo 21-17, 21-18 in the men’s singles on December 7, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports  / 3 h ago

Malaysia secures semi-final spots in SEA Games badminton

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) presents the People’s Welfare Insurance Scheme (SIKR) 3.0 to a recipient representative at the closing ceremony of the ‘Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku programme’ at Dataran Putrajaya on December 7, 2025, accompanied by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (right), and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (left). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

New govt-paid insurance scheme raises payouts for death and disability; up to RM26,500 for Malaysia’s poorest families

In a statement, Jetro said Malaysia’s profitability rate exceeds the Asean average, with the expected operating profit margin for 2024 at 70.8 per cent, and the nation stands out as the only major Asean country to record consistent growth over the past four years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Survey: Japanese firms rank Malaysia as Asean’s profitability leader

Tocotrienol, a form of vitamin E abundant in palm oil, has significant health benefits, including reducing inflammation and acting as an antioxidant. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Sarawak Oil Palms eyes RM1.5m revenue with AvantHealth product’s debut in China

Grab has already offered EV services in other regions besides Malaysia. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Grab to offer electric ride-hailing service soon, featuring BYD and Denza EVs

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Money / 16 Jan 2025

Monash Leads the Charge in Reforming Malaysia’s Contract Law

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Money / 16 Jan 2025

CDNetworks to Showcase Innovative Gaming Solutions at ICE 2025

Strong earnings from Wall Street banking titans and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas added to the optimistic mood on trading floors. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Asian markets surge as US inflation data boosts investor confidence

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Money / 16 Jan 2025

Alpro Group Partners with Skechers Malaysia to Launch "Silver Step-Pro: Empowering Seniors to Take Every Step with Confidence" Campaign in Support of Active Aging and Fall Prevention

The consumer price index (CPI) accelerated to 2.9 per cent last month from a year ago, up from 2.7 per cent in November, the Labor Department said in a statement yesterday. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

US consumer inflation rises in December but underlying pressures ease

The Japanese truck and engine manufacturer was charged with fraud in US District Court in Detroit for unlawfully selling 105,000 heavy-duty diesel engines in the US from 2010 through 2022 that did not meet emissions standards. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Toyota unit Hino Motors reaches RM7.2b US diesel emissions settlement

The US tech giant shipped 13.1 million units in China during the period, narrowly maintaining its market lead with a 17 per cent share, according to Canalys data released today. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Apple Q4 iPhone shipments in China drop 25pc as Huawei closes in, Canalys data shows

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) improved 11.20 points or 0.71 per cent to 1,573.32 from Wednesday’s close of 1,562.12. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Wall Street’s rebound fuels Bursa Malaysia’s positive start

The new rules follow curbs the US placed on TSMC after discovery of its chip in Huawei’s Ascend 910B multi-chip system. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

US blacklist hits Chinese and Singapore firms over AI research and military use

Goldman’s investment-banking fees rose 24 per cent to US$2.05 billion in the fourth quarter, powered by debt underwriting that benefited from strong leveraged finance and corporate bond sales. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Goldman Sachs profit hits over three-year high as investment banking, trading fuel bumper quarter

The group’s reports sparked heavy selling by investors and investigations by authorities, wiping billions from the market values of companies like India’s Adani Group. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Hindenburg founder announces closure of firm known for Adani, Nikola short-sells

At 8am, the ringgit traded at 4.4950/5045 against the greenback versus 4.4970/5010 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 16 Jan 2025

Slight uptick for ringgit as US inflation offers breathing room

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Money / 16 Jan 2025

Galaxy Macau Shines Brightly this Lunar New Year Unlocking a ‘Golden’ Year of Prosperity and Good Fortune