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An undated photograph shows an Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) camera. — SoyaCincau
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)

At 6pm, the local currency strengthened to 3.9155/9200 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9260 /9310. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 18 h ago

Ringgit trades higher against most Asean currencies following positive shipping news

Various kuih are sold at a stall in Taman Klebang Restu, Ipoh on March 24, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Raya scam alert: How Perak ‘kuih’ sellers lost RM300,000 to fake food orders

Rescuers are seen around a damaged Perodua Myvi that was involved in an accident with a BMW in Bandar Baru Tanah Merah on March 18, 2026. — Bomba pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Six-person Myvi hit by BMW in fatal Kelantan crash, two dead

Tehran has not confirmed security chief Ali Larijani’s death, nor did the post address the claim. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, a poignant note from Iran’s alleged fallen leader

Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin denies allegations of secret meetings with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after the former’s expulsion from Bernama. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘Why would I meet Anwar? In Parliament, is that wrong?’ Hamzah hits back at claims of secret meetings

The Malaysian ringgit has strengthened to its highest level against the Singapore dollar in five years. — AFP pic
Money  / 1 h ago

Ringgit surges to strongest level in five years against Singapore dollar

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (standing, centre) distributes Raya 2026 gift packs to KTMB passengers at KL Sentral on March 17, 2026. KTMB is providing 196 extra ETS trips and 10 new trains get Malaysians home faster for Raya this year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ticket to ride: KTMB goes near 24-hour to meet Aidilfitri travel rush

Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories as demand for the precious metal rises amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 4 h ago

Gold rush hits Singapore as jewellers, pawnshops and young investors pile in amid global turmoil and volatility

The board of Malaysian telco, U Mobile, underwent a reshuffle with the appointment of Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim as its new chairman as the investment company she co-founded with Tan Sri Vincent Tan, Mawar Setia Sdn Bhd, increases its equity stake to above 50 per cent. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 17 h ago

Tunku Aminah is new U Mobile chairman, Vincent Tan moves to adviser as Mawar Setia stake rises above 50pc

Digital platforms may play a role in spreading extremist propaganda, but the factors that make youths vulnerable to extremist messaging often started long before they even came across on-screen content.  — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Why Malaysian youths can be vulnerable to extremist recruitment and how radicalisation takes root

Congestion is building up on traffic heading out of the Klang Valley to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia on the morning of March 18, 2026. — Screenshot of live cameras from Facebook/Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early

Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (centre), deputy minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) speaks to reporters. — Picture courtesy of the Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak via The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

As Petronas heads to Federal Court, state deputy minister says Sarawak ready to file own petition to protect Petros

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Man arrested for suspected rape of 14-year-old after ‘khalwat’ raid in Muar

The High Court ruled that the summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment as prime minister and Tambun MP ‘is unsustainable and unarguable’ on March 18, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case 

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Money / 01 Jun 2025

GWM’s Mass-Produced Off-Road Fleet Takes on China’s Largest Desert Rally

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Money / 01 Jun 2025

OPPO and the UEFA Champions League Final: Powering Football Innovation On and Off the Pitch

A pressure gauge near oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan. Oil prices have slid to their lowest since the Covid pandemic, offering relief to consumers but pressuring producers worldwide. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 Jun 2025

Oil slides below US$65 bringing inflation relief — and trouble for producers

An aerial view shows buildings under construction in the fog in Anqing May 29, 2025. New home prices in first- and second-tier cities were surveyed rising from a month ago, with Shanghai topping the list of 100 cities. On a year-on-year basis, the average prices for new homes rose faster at 2.56 per cent, versus 2.50 per cent in April. — AFP pic
Money / 01 Jun 2025

New home prices climb across China’s big cities, boosted by stimulus, survey shows

AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic are drawing record-breaking investments, leaving smaller VCs scrambling for relevance in Silicon Valley’s new era. — ETX Studio pic
Money / 01 Jun 2025

AI gold rush splits Silicon Valley into haves and have-nots

The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar, closing at 4.2530/2605 on Friday from 4.2285/2345 a week earlier. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 01 Jun 2025

Analysts: Ringgit faces choppy waters next week on US tariff uncertainty, Fed watch

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the barometer index fell 27.03 points to 1,508.35 from 1,535.38 a week earlier. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 01 Jun 2025

Bursa Malaysia in correction mode next week, say analysts, as traders eye break above 1,535