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The AGC today dismissed Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah’s claims that the High Court decision had diluted the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YdPA), Malay rulers and governors to grant pardon to convicted persons.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

AGC: Najib’s lawyer’s claims ‘untrue’; High Court’s house arrest ruling actually strengthens rulers’ pardon powers

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to attend the Bukit Bintang lighting ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on January 3 with her husband Jean Todt as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. — Picture via Instagram/michelleyeoh_official
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to attend Visit Malaysia 2026 launch at Bukit Bintang on Jan 3

The High Court ruled that there was no provision in the law to place Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Explained: Why did Najib lose his house arrest bid at the High Court?

At 6pm, the local currency surged to 4.0615/0665 versus the greenback, from 4.0770/0800 at yesterday’s close. The ringgit reached 4.0747 on March 5, 2021. — Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit rallies to strongest level since March 2021 amid soft US dollar

Nizar Najib expressed disappointment in the decision not to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak's release. — TikTok screenshot
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

‘Justice will prevail’: Najib’s son says father had packed his belongings, vows to keep fighting for his freedom (VIDEO)

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his daughter Nooryana Najwa Najib is pictured at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur August 9, 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Najib’s daughter says family should have been told from the start royal addendum was unenforceable

In the incident, Hayani Yaakob, in her 50s, and her five-year-old adopted daughter, known as Andra, were burnt alive after being trapped inside the house, while Hayani’s son was injured when part of the roof structure collapsed. — Picture from Facebook/Bomba Sukarela Sungai Puyu Butterworth Pulau Pinang
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Penang top cop: Victim’s son believed to have acted alone in Butterworth fire that killed mum, adopted daughter

Thailand’s foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow holds a press conference following a special Asean foreign ministers’ meeting on the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

‘We guarantee it’s safe’: Thailand rejects Cambodia’s call for neutral venue as border talks stall

Colourful Christmas lights and festive decorations at a home in Taman Teluk Molek, Teluk Air Tawar have drawn crowds, becoming a symbol of joy, harmony and multicultural unity after homeowners D. Charles, 53, and S. Christe, 48, opened their home to the public. — Bernama pic
Life  / 15 h ago

Christmas magic in Butterworth: Light display at local couple’s home goes viral, draws thousands of visitors

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, yesterday extended their Christmas greetings to all Christians, particularly those in Selangor. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Selangor Sultan, Tengku Permaisuri extend Christmas greetings

MyCC chairman Tan Sri Idrus Harun, in a statement, said these enterprises are provisionally found to have infringed section 4(2)(d) of the Competition Act 2010 (Act 712). — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Six firms face MyCC scrutiny over alleged bid-rigging of 16 quotations and one tender issued by Kluang Prison Dept

A drive down to Gao Sang Bak Kut Teh in the early morning will be rewarded with this collagen-rich piece of meat served with a deep flavoured broth — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 3 h ago

From ‘bak kut teh’ in Klang to an Indian vegetarian meal in Brickfields, here are my best dishes for 2025

Kuala Langat Deputy Police chief DSP Mohd Sufian Amin said the department received a report on the incident from the victim’s mother on November 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Police probe alleged assault of man by own officers in Banting

Seberang Perai Selatan police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the boy has been identified as Mohamad Arishh, who is of Indian Muslim ethnicity. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Police seek help to locate missing 13-year-old boy

This photo provided by the US Justice Department on December 19, 2025 shows an undated picture of former US president Bill Clinton in a jacuzzi at an undisclosed location as the Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Victims exposed, but not the powerful: Survivors slam redacted Epstein files as dangerous and unjust

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Money / 26 Mar 2025

FBS Supports 250 Children in Indonesia During Ramadan

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Money / 26 Mar 2025

ESG Achievement Awards 2024/2025 is Open for Applications, Honouring Technology-Driven Sustainability and Innovation

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Money / 26 Mar 2025

Coca-Cola in Hong Kong become Founding Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park

Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin is a Cuckoo Malaysia brand ambassador. The company’s IPO entails the issuance of 143.28 million new shares at an issue price of RM1.29 per share. — Picture via Facebook
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Main market-bound Cuckoo Malaysia aims to raise RM184.8m from IPO

Chagee’s net revenue jumped to 12.41 billion Chinese yuan (RM7.57 billion) in 2024, from 4.64 billion Chinese yuan a year ago. Net income increased 213.3 per cent to 2.51 billion Chinese yuan over the same period. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Chagee’s US$1.71b revenue surge puts China tea chain on Nasdaq path

It is not yet clear if SpaceX has applied for a licence to launch its service in Vietnam. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Vietnam to allow SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) Group president and chief executive officer Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli delivers his speech during Maybank’s Press Conference on Financial Year 2024 Results at Menara Maybank in Kuala Lumpur February 26, 2025. — Bernama file pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Asean chairmanship puts Maybank in prime position for growth, says group CEO

Tourists in Malaysia tap into DuitNow QR, with Alipay powering 80 per cent of cross-border QR payments. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Alipay+ accounts for 80pc of Malaysia’s DuitNow QR cross-border payments

According to a statement, this fund marks a major milestone as Malaysia’s first AI-driven multi-asset fund by a bank-backed asset management company. ― AFP pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Qraft Technologies, RHB Asset Management to launch Malaysia’s first AI-driven multi-asset fund

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Money / 26 Mar 2025

Presented by K11 Art Foundation, Philip Colbert’s monumental sculpture THE LOBSTER PAINTER – a collaboration with Co-Museum – along with five other works create an immersive city takeover

In a joint statement, the parties said the approval was secured following extraordinary general meetings of XL Axiata, Smartfren, and SmartTel shareholders held yesterday. ― AFP file pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Axiata, Sinar Mas get shareholders’ nod on XLSMART merger

Employees produce basketballs that will be exported to Europe at a factory in Sihong, Jiangsu province March 25, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Asian stocks gain on hopes of softer Trump tariffs

Street vendors selling women’s clothes wait for customers at the Liberty Market in Lahore March 21, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock US$1.3b of new cash

The Inspur units were listed for contributing to the development of supercomputers for the Chinese military, the Commerce department said in a posting. Five of the subsidiaries are based in China and one in Taiwan. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

US adds dozens of Chinese entities to export blacklist, including Inspur units

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.74 points to 1,518.34 from Tuesday’s close of 1,513.60. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Bursa Malaysia rises as blue chips lift FBM KLCI above 1,518

Mortgage rates have declined in tandem with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield amid the economic uncertainty. That is helping to stimulate home sales, though the darkening clouds over the economy could sideline potential buyers. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Mar 2025

Rising fears of tariffs pummel US consumer confidence to four-year low