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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  / 18 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  / 15 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  / 14 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  / 11 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  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 14 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  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 9 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  / 8 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  / 13 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  / 13 h ago

Thailand launches air strikes after border clash with Cambodia kills soldier

A customer receives her change after buying vegetables at a market in central Shanghai, November 17, 2010. Consumer prices in China fell last month for the first time since January 2024, official data showed Sunday, as authorities in the world’s second-largest economy struggle to kickstart spending. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Mar 2025

China’s consumer prices drop 0.7pc in February, deepening economic concerns

A man is silhouetted beneath a screen displaying Japan’s Nikkei share average in Tokyo, Japan March 4, 2025. Among the around 11,000 companies who responded to the January survey, 53.4 per cent said they need more full-time workers, the highest since April 2020 and close to the all-time high of 53.9 per cent in November 2018, Teikoku Databank Ltd said. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Mar 2025

Japan faces worst full-time worker shortage since Covid, firms struggle to hire

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) has submitted a proposal to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) regarding potential cooperation that can be explored between the two companies. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Money / 08 Mar 2025

Petros seeks strategic partnership with Petronas, says DPM Fadillah

Britain’s Heathrow Airport is looking for ways to reduce costs of its expansion plan, including whether to build a shorter third runway. — Reuters pic
Money / 08 Mar 2025

Heathrow explores cost-cutting options, considers shorter third runway as part of expansion plan

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend higher next week, supported by improved sentiment and renewed interest in fundamentally strong stocks. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 08 Mar 2025

Bursa Malaysia to trend higher next week on improved sentiment and strong stocks

The ringgit is likely to remain defensive within the 4.41-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, underpinned by Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent policy status quo and Malaysia’s solid macro outlook. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 08 Mar 2025

Ringgit likely to stay defensive at 4.41-4.45 range next week

The WTO chief called for calm in the face of a swelling global trade war as US President Donald Trump slaps steep tariffs against friends and foes alike. — Reuters pic
Money / 08 Mar 2025

WTO chief: ‘No need to panic’ despite escalating trade war

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Money / 08 Mar 2025

Shaping The Future: Celebrating Women In Technology This International Women’s Day

A damaged portrait of Syria’s ousted president Bashar al-Assad lies on the ground in the western Syrian port city of Latakia on December 15, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 08 Mar 2025

Switzerland tightens asset freeze on Assad, blocks 99 million Swiss francs from flowing out amid sanctions

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber within days. — AFP pic
Money / 08 Mar 2025

Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon

Former French intelligence head Bernard Squarcini (R) arrives with Christian Orsatelli's lawyer Dominique Mattei for a hearing of his trial in which he is accused with nine others of spying on French newspaper Fakir and its owner for French luxury group LVMH, in Paris on November 28, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Mar 2025

Former French spy chief found guilty of misusing public resources to aid LVMH, fined €200,000

Thai Airways International, Thailand’s state-owned national flag carrier, has announced a ban on the use of power banks on board its aircraft, effective from March 15. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Mar 2025

Thai Airways bans power banks on flights from March 15 to ensure passenger safety

A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland as trade tensions escalate over US tariffs, in Oakland, California March 6, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Mar 2025

China’s tariffs on US farm products aim at Trump supporters, but leave wiggle room for negotiation

The ringgit extended its rally today to close on the front foot against the US dollar, powered by a more dovish US Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to hold rates steady. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 07 Mar 2025

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar on dovish Fed and steady BNM rates

Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 07 Mar 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends lower, mirroring regional market trends

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Money / 07 Mar 2025

Professor Daniela Rus: A new voice in the VinFuture Prize Council - Honoring AI and Robotics revolution