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MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning until 12pm today for several states and territories, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan, where heavy rain, strong winds and lightning are expected. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Heavy rain, strong winds and lightning: Weather warning issued for multiple states, including Perak and Selangor until 12pm today

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was charged with failing to notify authorities of a change in his registered business Invoice Solutions when it was used to collect donations for settling a defamation fine connected to a case involving Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Papagomo in court over business donations to pay for PM Anwar’s defamation penalty

Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Halal vs holidays? Umno Youth chief questions Melaka ban on Christmas decor in certified outlets (VIDEO)

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh’s new role explained

Malaysian ringgit banknotes are pictured on June 24, 2025. — Firdaus Latif pic
Money  / 9 h ago

Malaysian ringgit strengthens against dollar, outperforms Asian peers after US inflation surprise

A dog and a cat were found dead in a cage at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya by the Selangor DVS’ Animal Welfare inspectors while another neglected cat was rescued and is now receiving treatment at another veterinary clinic. — Picture from Facebook/Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia - SAFM
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Dead cat and dog found in Damansara Damai clinic, Veterinary Services investigates as complaints near 2,000

Pro immigration demonstrators protest in front of the Quebec Immigration Ministry in downtown Montreal, Canada, on December 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 12 h ago

Migrants feel ‘betrayed’ after Canada’s immigration policy shift

According to the tournament format, the top two pairs from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for this Saturday. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 9 h ago

Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun stay in semi-final hunt at BWF World Tour Finals as Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik face must-win test

A majestic Christmas tree lights up the exterior of Suria KLCC. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Why Malaysian Christians put up Christmas trees: More than decoration, a symbol of togetherness

In delivering her grounds, Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi said allegations that Siti Kasim had obstructed a public servant or committed kidnapping were unsupported in law, noting that Section 186 of the Penal Code requires physical obstruction or criminal force — not mere verbal disagreement or refusal to comply. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

High Court rules Siti Kasim’s 2018 arrest unlawful, govt to pay RM120,625 to her and RM53,750 to client

A screengrab from a video released by the Providence Police December 17, 2025, shows an individual they want to speak with who was in the proximity of the person of interest in connection with the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. — Providence Police via Reuters
World  / 7 h ago

Brown University shooting suspect found dead after twin attacks

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said the Federal Constitution allows flexibility in drawing constituency boundaries, taking into account geography and population density, particularly in large rural areas. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

In a statement today, Bukit Gelugor MP and DAP National Legal Bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh said the recent conclusions of the Independent Investigation Committee (IIC) raised serious concerns, noting that several parties implicated had failed to cooperate with the inquiry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘No stone unturned’: DAP’s Ramkarpal calls for police probe into heritage players’ birth certificates

Sarah Dzafce lost her Miss Finland title after a slanted-eyes gesture posted online sparked anger across East Asia. — Picture via Instagram/Sarah Dzafce
Life  / 7 h ago

Slanted-eyes gesture by Miss Finland prompts East Asia outrage and fallout at home

The cooking gas blast ripped out the kitchen ceiling of the two-storey terraced house in Taman Pagoh Jaya, Johor and left its 51-year-old occupant with burns to 60 per cent of his body. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Cooking gas blast leaves lone occupant in Taman Pagoh Jaya house with 60pc burns, now in ICU

A file photo shows bourbon whiskey on display at the World's End pub in London, Britain, on June 22, 2018. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Cheers to tears: How Americans are paying more for booze because of new tariffs

Tanjong Malim continues to be on a strong track to emerge as a leading automotive hub as BYD will open an electric vehicle production plant in the city, with production expected to begin in 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

China’s BYD to open EV plant in Tanjong Malim, production kicks off in 2026, says Perak exco

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Money / 22 Aug 2025

Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok Marks 5th Anniversary with a Grand Celebration

The ringgit ended the week higher against regional currencies, but eased against the US dollar ahead of the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium later tonight as traders await signals on the United States’ monetary policy. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Ringgit slips vs dollar before Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, climbs against Asean currencies

Samples of rare earth minerals from left, Cerium oxide, Bastnasite, Neodymium oxide and Lanthanum carbonate are on display during a tour of Molycorp's Mountain Pass Rare Earth facility in Mountain Pass, California June 29, 2015. China, the world’s dominant rare earth supplier, issued today measures to regulate the mining, smelting and separation of the critical minerals key to energy transition, further tightening its grip over supply. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Rare earth squeeze: China adds imported ore to quota system, tightening supply control

Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum to end the week higher, briefly breaching the 1,600 key level during the early session, driven by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, led by telecommunications and media, as well as industrial products and services counters, a dealer said. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends at five-month high on strong earnings and sectoral breadth as FBM KLCI climbs to 1,597

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Money / 22 Aug 2025

Tradition, Reimagined: Yung Kee's 2025 Mid-Autumn Collection Unveiling the Mini Lava Custard Mooncake in a New Art-Inspired Gift Box

Nvidia developed the H20 — a less powerful version of its AI processing units — specifically for export to China. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Nvidia chief says H20 chip shipments to China not a security concern

Stacks of Syrian pounds are pictured inside an exchange currency shop in Azaz, Syria February 3, 2020. — Reuters file pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Syria to issue new banknotes, remove two zeros from currency to boost confidence

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) said its concerns followed Binance Australia’s latest independent review which was “limited in scope relative to its size, business offerings and risks”. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Australia orders Binance to appoint external auditor over money laundering concerns

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Money / 22 Aug 2025

8Wonder reveals full star-studded lineup, featuring groundbreaking collaborations between vietnamese and international artists

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Money / 22 Aug 2025

Lazada Partners with POP MART to Launch New IP Collectibles and Timed Release of Labubu V3 and Crybaby During Super Brand Day in Malaysia

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Money / 22 Aug 2025

HKIVALAWYER.com Officially Launched｜The First Dedicated Debt Restructuring Legal Platform in Hong Kong

In June the price of the staple grain was 100.2 per cent higher than a year earlier. In May the rate was 101.7 per cent. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Japan rice prices jump 90.7pc in July, inflation stays above BoJ target as rate hike looms

Bottles of European red wines from Spain's Rioja region, Italy's Tuscany, and France's Bordeaux and sparkling wine originated and produced in the Champagne wine region of France are pictured in a wine cellar in Berlin, Germany, July 13, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

US, EU outline trade deal with lower car tariffs but no relief for European wine sector

At 8am August 22, 2025, the ringgit stood at 4.2200/2400 compared with yesterday’s close of 4.2235/2275. — AFP pic
Money / 22 Aug 2025

Ringgit edges up as markets await US Federal Reserve speech today