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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Malaysia’s sepak takraw team celebrates their historic 2-1 victory over Thailand in the men’s team regu final at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, ending a 34-year gold drought. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

Malaysia ends 34-year drought with SEA Games team regu gold over Thailand

Health workers move a woman on a stretcher to an ambulance after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

Bloodshed at Bondi: 11 killed as gunfire tears through Sydney beach

After four records and the 2025 SEA Games gold in Thailand, the Malaysian and Sarawak governments are lining up rewards for hammer thrower Grace Wong. — Picture from X/Bernama_Radio
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sarawak, Putrajaya to reward record-breaking SEA Games gold medallist Grace Wong

Soh Wooi Yik (left) and Aaron Chia took the silver in the men’s doubles badminton final at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok on December 14, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

SEA Games heartbreak for Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as Indonesia claims men’s doubles gold

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 2 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said the latest victim, identified as Hong, had invested RM300,000 in the investment fund proposed by the BSN employee in question in 2024 and only realised he had been scammed after news reports emerged in 2025. — File picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

BSN payouts coming next week for victims of employee-linked investment scam, says Sarawak DAP chief

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic
World  / 2 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

People cross a street next to police vehicles after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Bondi Beach massacre draws international outrage, leaders vow to fight antisemitism

Mosti is holding STI Madani Carnivals nationwide to empower young Malaysians and boost the country’s chances to reach developed nationhood. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia needs 70pc of jobs in STEM to reach developed nation status, says Mosti official

This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Israel says Sydney Bondi shooting was antisemitic attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.70 points to 1,527.54 from Wednesday’s close of 1,523.84. The benchmark index opened at 1,527.71, higher by 3.87 points. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 12 Jun 2025

Investor optimism keeps Bursa in positive territory at opening

At 8am, the local currency inched up to 4.2305/2405 against the dollar versus the yesterday’s close of 4.2345/2370. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 12 Jun 2025

Cooler US CPI gives ringgit room to breathe

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Money / 12 Jun 2025

De Beers launches ‘Ombré Desert Diamonds’ jewellery beacon and ‘Origin, De Beers Group’ polished diamonds

Ride-hailing firm Uber will launch self-driving taxis in London next year when England trials new driverless services, the firm and the UK government said on Tuesday. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Jun 2025

Steering into the future: Uber’s driverless taxis hit London streets by 2026

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

Vinmec performs its first total femoral replacement for world's youngest cancer patient

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

Liuyang fireworks make Chinese-style romance a global sensation

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has clarified that agricultural produce grown in Malaysia are not subject to sales tax under the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST). — Bernama pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Sales tax clarification: Local fruits exempt, imported ones subject to tax, says MoF

The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar as the greenback softened, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipping 0.1 per cent to 99.0 points, despite renewed optimism over a potential breakthrough in the United States (US)-China trade talks. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Ringgit edges higher as US dollar weakens despite US-China trade optimism

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will travel to Washington, United States (US), on June 18 to resume negotiations over tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods. — Bernama pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Malaysia to renew tariff negotiations in Washington, says Tengku Zafrul

Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday, with investors adopting a cautiously optimistic stance following the announcement of a United States-China trade framework agreement, which includes provisions on technology trade. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Bursa Malaysia climbs as US-China trade deal, domestic data lift investor mood

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

"Wine Olympics" returns to China as international expo opens

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

How a Chinese Copper Art Workshop from Jiande Win Hearts, Applause in Florence

Besides Malaysia, other East Asia and Pacific (EAP) countries also saw notable revisions, with the Philippines and Vietnam each experiencing a 0.8 percentage-point downgrade, with growth forecasts lowered to 5.3 per cent and 5.8 per cent, respectively. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 11 Jun 2025

World Bank trims Malaysia GDP forecast to 3.9pc amid global slowdown

The French Senate on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the fast fashion industry by sanctioning companies and banning advertisements. — AFP pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

France clamps down on fast fashion: Shein targeted with ad bans, eco-taxes and stricter rules

The signing ceremony for the landmark syndication was witnessed by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. — Bernama pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

DayOne secures RM15b multi-currency financing for data centre in Johor

A general view of state capital Johor Baru. Johor leads Malaysia with RM30.1 billion in approved investments for Q1 2025, fuelled by digital hubs and strategic infrastructure. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Johor tops Malaysia’s investment charts with RM30.1b in Q1 2025