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Lawyer Surendra Ananth speaks during the “Justice for the Disappeared” forum organised by the National Human Rights Society (Hakam) and held at the Bar Council auditorium in Kuala Lumpur. December 06, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Nothing to do with race’: Lawyers explain why court ordered RM3m in Amri’s case, RM36m in Raymond Koh’s case

Ang Kee is worth visiting for their unique Signature La-La (Clam) Fried Meehoon that packs spicy, piquant flavours with thick ‘meehoon’ . — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

SS2’s Restoran Ang Kee relocates to Damansara Jaya’s Restoran Times Kopitiam & Cafe, serving fried noodles like ‘lala’ fried ‘meehoon’, Hokkien mee

People walk past a lane lined up with restaurants, at a shopping area in Shanghai September 28, 2024. China approved a value-added tax law today to take effect on January 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the tax. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

Batch‑cooked meals spark backlash as Chinese diners demand transparency

The choice of trustee was based on its low management fees and a guarantee to return the money if the ruling is appealed. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

High Court orders RM31m compensation to missing pastor Raymond Koh to be held in Amanah Raya trust

People are seen outside the court that began hearing compensation cases filed by the relatives of passengers of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, in Beijing on November 27, 2023. A Beijing court ordered Malaysia Airlines on December 8, 2025 to pay compensation to the families of eight passengers from flight MH370, more than a decade after the plane disappeared. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay RM1.6m per family in MH370 cases after decade‑long wait

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied claims that its investigations are politically motivated, insisting that all probes are carried out in line with the rule of law. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

MACC chief rejects Rafizi’s allegation of political interference in probes of Nurul Izzah’s rivals

said the local man was detained at the KLIA exit inspection counter after being detected using another individual's Indian passport to leave Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Malaysian man caught using fake Indian passport at KLIA, says Immigration DG

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has clarified that the road barriers at the site of a recent Hulu Terengganu SUV accident, where a vehicle plunged 60 metres into a ravine, were not moved by the Public Works Department (JKR). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

JKR did not move barriers at Hulu Terengganu SUV ravine crash site, minister vows probe

The damaged car following the incident. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Chinese tourist dies after fall from ninth floor of Kota Kinabalu hotel, police investigating

The MACC rebuffed former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s claim that its officers ‘surrounded’ an individual’s house during an investigation into PKR’s election candidates in May 2025, saying that in that case, its staff were present at the residence to meet the person and conduct a search to obtain evidence. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Not true we ‘surrounded’ anyone’s house, MACC rebuts Rafizi’s podcast claim

Banduan’s success continues with two wins at the IFFA. — Astro Shaw picture
Showbiz  / 10 h ago

‘Banduan’ wins best international film in Australia, Rosyam Nor nabs best supporting actor

Travellers arriving by air are allowed limited duty-free items. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Malaysian Customs D-G reminds travellers of duty rules following Pokémon card seizure in Singapore

A quick emergency response by a Penang man has helped revive an Indonesian tourist who felt unconscious following a cardiac arrest. — Pictures courtesy of Koay Hean Wei
Life  / 14 h ago

Untrained hero: Penang man saves Indonesian tourist with heart attack using automated defibrillator

Malaysian singer-songwriter JessC has become the first Asian artist to be named to Rolling Stone UK's
Showbiz  / 8 h ago

Malaysian singer JessC named one of Rolling Stone UK’s ‘new artists to watch’

Cambodian soldiers ride their motorbikes as residents evacuate following clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Preah Vihear province on December 8, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Thailand launches air strikes after border clash with Cambodia kills soldier

The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar as concerns over reciprocal tariff rates, which are expected to take effect on April 2, prompted traders and investors to adopt a more cautious stance. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 24 Mar 2025

Ringgit weakens against US dollar as tariff concerns weigh on investor sentiment

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

Contractor Sentiment Generally Positive as the Worst of Price Pressures Ease, According to Office Fit Out Vendors Across Asia Pacific

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

SonicWall Partner Focus Drives Key Business Momentum in Transformational Year

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA Boosts Business Productivity and Efficiency with New Scalable Agentic AI Solutions

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

CTF Life Introduces "GBA MediAccess" Outpatient Insurance Plan

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

Hang Lung Leads Industry Dialogue on Net Zero Transition with Groundbreaking Discussion Paper

Indonesia’s new sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia introduced its high-profile advisory team on Monday, featuring former presidents and key figures such as (from left) hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, influential former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and economist Jeffrey Sachs. — Reuters pics
Money / 24 Mar 2025

Indonesia’s US$900b Danantara sovereign fund taps ex-presidents, Sachs, Dalio and ex-Thai PM Thaksin as ‘dream team’ advisers

At 3pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 0.39 of-a-point to 1,505.84 from Friday’s close of 1,505.45. The benchmark index opened 1.05 points higher at 1,506.50. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 24 Mar 2025

Bursa Malaysia extends gains at midafternoon

Bank Negara Malaysia said it conducted onsite surveillance at 123 entities across 166 premises in the year to detect unauthorised financial activities. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 24 Mar 2025

Bank Negara imposed RM18.9m in fines in 2024, with anti-money laundering breaches topping list

A customer scans a QR code for the Atome app to make a cashless payment at the shop in Shah Alam June 23, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 24 Mar 2025

BNPL debt reaches RM2.8b in Malaysia as users grow, but Bank Negara says risks are contained

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

Fitness First is ready to feature Asia’s Biggest Group Fitness Festival Returns! TUFF 2025

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

ITE Singapore collaborates with Dell Technologies to enable AI adoption through launch of Hybrid Cloud VDI Centre

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

New Prudential Wealth Suite caters to growing high net worth segment

The top 15 per cent (T15) income bracket fuel subsidy eligibility criteria, to be finalised by mid-2025, may push some consumers to downgrade their vehicle choices or switch to electric vehicles, according to MIDF Research. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 24 Mar 2025

T15 fuel subsidy criteria may push consumers toward vehicle downgrades, boost EV shift, says MIDF

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Money / 24 Mar 2025

American Express and Singapore Airlines Enhance Business Card with New Exclusive Benefits for SMEs

Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has lowered its 2025 full-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast to 2.4 per cent from 3.0 per cent previously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 24 Mar 2025

Public Investment Bank cuts Malaysia’s CPI outlook to 2.4pc, cites subdued start to 2025