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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  / 8 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

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Money / 14 Mar 2025

KVB Wins the Most Popular Broker 2024 Award - Rising Above 300+ Brokers

At 6 pm, the ringgit dropped to 4.4410/4455 versus the greenback from Thursday’s close of 4.4310/4375. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Trade war jitters drag ringgit down against US dollar

Bank Negara Malaysia said the Finance Minister has approved Aznan Abdul Aziz’s (left) appointment as deputy governor and Cindy Siah Hooi Hoon as BNM assistant governor. — Bernama pic/Bank Negara Malaysia
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Bank Negara names Aznan Abdul Aziz as deputy governor for three-year term from April 1

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Money / 14 Mar 2025

High Marks for Hong Kong’s University Degree Courses

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the week slightly higher, in line with regional indices despite the weaker performance on Wall Street overnight. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Bursa Malaysia posts modest gains as regional markets stay upbeat

For 2024, the group's net profit fell 37 per cent to €7.7 billion (RM37.1 billion) while revenues were down over 8 per cent to €142.4 billion. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Mar 2025

BMW warns on tariffs, China as 2024 profits plunge 37pc

Indonesia has set a target to reach net zero green house gas emission by 2060 or sooner, though President Prabowo Subianto last year told the G20 forum that he was optimistic the nation could reach the target before 2050. — AFP pic
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Indonesia to launch forestry-based carbon offset trade, eyes RM888m in transactions

File picture of a worker cycling near a factory at the Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan February 17, 2016. Japanese companies have agreed to raise wages by more than 5 per cent for a second year in a row this year, the country’s largest union umbrella group said on Friday. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Japanese firms agree to 5.46pc wage hike amid inflation, labour crunch

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Money / 14 Mar 2025

Calling Global Startups! EPIC 2025 Opens Application with US$100M Investment Up for Grabs

As US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging trade war rouses fears of recession, global investors have found an unlikely new sanctuary in Chinese equities. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Donald Trump makes Chinese stocks (somewhat) great again

Forest City will collabroate with bus concessionaire Causeway Link to improve connectivity. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Forest City eyes transport upgrades with improved bus routes, future rail plans for connectivity with JS-SEZ, SFZ

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Money / 14 Mar 2025

British Council East Asia Education Week 2025 Strengthening UK-East Asia higher education partnerships

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Money / 14 Mar 2025

Finexcellent Ramadan: Trade, Learn, and Give Back

A view of the Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, amid pressure from US President Donald Trump to curb China’s influence in the region, Panama City, Panama, March 4, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Mar 2025

CK Hutchison stocks plunge after China slams Panama Canal ports sale under Trump pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with Tesla cars in the background, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Tesla warns it may face retaliatory tariffs, echoing concerns over Trump's trade policies

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Matrade chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican (centre) at the launch of Madani Digital Trade at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, March 13, 2025. — Bernama pic
Money / 14 Mar 2025

Reezal Merican to stay on as Matrade chairman for two more years