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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

Taiwanese chip making giant TSMC said Friday its net sales rose by more than a third last year, beating its own forecast. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Jan 2025

TSMC chips in big: Revenue soars 33.9pc as AI demand powers growth

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and India’s Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw meet during the 18th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) held in Bhubaneswar, India, earlier this week. — Picture via Facebook
Money / 10 Jan 2025

Malaysia-India Digital Council formalised, to serve as catalyst for bilateral digital trade, says Gobind

File photo of a oil palm fruit harvest in progress at Kampung Ulu Kuang in Chemor, near Ipoh, September 29, 2003. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 10 Jan 2025

MPOB report: Malaysia’s palm oil exports drop nearly 10pc in December

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Money / 10 Jan 2025

Finex Launched ‘Get X2’ Trading Competition to Celebrate the New Year

In a note, it said inflation which is still benign and a robust growth outlook suggest that BNM can afford to leave the OPR at its current level for a prolonged period. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 10 Jan 2025

BMI expects Bank Negara to hold OPR at 3.0pc at January 22 meeting

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Money / 10 Jan 2025

Trend Micro and Intel Innovate to Weed Out Covert Threats

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Money / 10 Jan 2025

The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy Authentic, World-Class Deli Meats this Chinese New Year

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Money / 10 Jan 2025

Chinachem Group Attains International Recognition for Sustainable Development Efforts

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased by 3.48 points to 1,604.29 from Thursday’s close of 1,600.81, after opening 2.73 points firmer at 1,603.54. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 10 Jan 2025

Bursa Malaysia starts Friday in the green, driven by bargain hunters

At 8.02 am, the ringgit traded at 4.5000/5100 against the greenback from 4.5005/5055 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 10 Jan 2025

US dollar strength supports ringgit’s gains despite hawkish Fed stance

The investment frenzy points to pent-up demand in China for overseas investments at a time when bond yields are hitting record lows at home, the yuan is at 16-month lows and the stock market is struggling. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Jan 2025

Hong Kong mutual funds sell out as China eases trading limits

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Money / 09 Jan 2025

Dah Sing Bank and Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association Join Hands to Support SMEs to Better Understand and Practice ESG

At 6pm, the ringgit edged down to 4.5005/5055 versus the US dollar from Wednesday’s close of 4.5000/5050. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 09 Jan 2025

US dollar momentum pressures ringgit for a second day

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Money / 09 Jan 2025

FEV develops AI-supported driver monitoring system CogniSafe

Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said he believes the ringgit will continue to remain supported by the further narrowing of interest rate differentials with the United States and other countries, as well as the growing investor optimism. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 09 Jan 2025

Bank Negara governor: Ringgit on right track, supported by strong fundamentals and growth prospects 

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 14.02 points, or 0.86 per cent, to 1,600.81 from Wednesday’s close of 1,614.83. — Picture Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 09 Jan 2025

External pressures keep FBM KLCI in the red for a second day