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Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 8 h ago

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

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic
Malaysia  / 12 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  / 13 h ago

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

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

Without specifying any of lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s remarks, the AGC said the defence lawyer’s press statement yesterday was on issues that had already been brought up and argued at the High Court during Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Ahead of verdict next week, AGC says Najib’s fair trial claims made by lawyer in 1MDB case already argued in court

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  / 12 h ago

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

Pearly-Thinaah were stretched to the limit in the contest, battling for 81 minutes before eventually going down 15-21, 21-16, 19-21 to Yuki Fukushima–Mayu Matsumoto. — File pic via Bernama
Sports  / 6 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah secure semi-final spot despite Japanese pair win

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  / 12 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

Pro immigration demonstrators protest in front of the Quebec Immigration Ministry in downtown Montreal, Canada, on December 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 11 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  / 8 h ago

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

A majestic Christmas tree lights up the exterior of Suria KLCC. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

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

Malaysian ringgit banknotes are displayed in an illustrative photograph taken on June 24, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 18 Aug 2025

Ringgit set for strong rally to one-year high as foreign investment surges to record levels

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) inched up 0.41 of a point to 1,576.75 from Friday’s close of 1,576.34. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 18 Aug 2025

Bursa opens firmer as mild buying lifts heavyweights

A man pushes a cart with a child seated atop boxes at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia, on August 17, 2025, during a strike by Air Canada flight attendants. — Reuters pic
Money / 18 Aug 2025

Air Canada attendants defy order as workers demand justice in landmark labour dispute

At 8am, the local note was slightly higher at 4.2050/2260 from Friday’s close of 4.2085/2155. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 18 Aug 2025

Ringgit opens marginally firmer vs US dollar

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Money / 18 Aug 2025

From Differentiation to Emotional Connection: 180 Brand Talk 6.0 Returns to Help Brands Win Hearts!

Bitcoin is becoming a corporate trend, with Tesla and Trump Media leading the charge, but the gamble could backfire. — Reuters pic
Money / 18 Aug 2025

From Tesla to Trump Media, companies pile into bitcoin — but can the bubble hold?

Vietnamese rice specialists watch mechanized rice harvesting, in Los Palacios, Pinar del Rio province, Cuba May 29, 2025. The Cuban government gave land to a private Vietnamese company for rice production in the face of the lack of local productive varieties and inputs to solve the lack of this cereal on the island. — AFP pic
Money / 17 Aug 2025

From Hanoi to Havana: Cuba turns to Vietnamese expertise to tackle food shortages and attract investment

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Money / 16 Aug 2025

HOPE Foundation and Taiwan’s Top Lung Cancer Experts Call for Seamless Integration of Early Screening, Precision Diagnostics, and Early Treatment

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Money / 16 Aug 2025

GWM Brazil Plant Officially Opens with President Lula in Attendance

The ringgit is expected to hover between RM4.20 and RM4.22 next week as traders and investors remain cautious over the trajectory of US interest rates. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 16 Aug 2025

Ringgit expected to trade between RM4.20 and RM4.22 next week amid uncertainty over US Fed rate outlook

Bursa Malaysia is expected to rise next week towards the 1,590 resistance level, contingent on supportive global risk sentiment and incremental clarity over semiconductor tariff trajectories, said an analyst. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Money / 16 Aug 2025

Bursa Malaysia aims for 1,590 next week as US tariff signals and Budget 2026 drive investor momentum

Air Canada workers assist a passenger at a kiosk while addressing flight disruptions, ahead of a potential strike by the airline’s flight attendants, at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario August 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Aug 2025

Flight attendants vs Air Canada: Wage war deadlocked, grounding flights nationwide and affecting over 100,000 passengers

The US state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of facilitating the exploitation of children, prompting the online game platform to reject the claim as ‘untrue’ yesterday. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Aug 2025

Legal spotlight falls on Roblox as US state sues over child safety and online predators

A model of a semiconductor is displayed at the innovation lab inside the premises of Wipro in Bengaluru August 13, 2025. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he plans to announce tariffs on steel and semiconductors in the coming weeks. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Aug 2025

Trump says semiconductor tariffs coming soon, could reach 300pc to force tech firms back to US

A display of Birkenstock sandals at a Berlin store. The German footwear brand says demand in the US has stayed strong despite recent price hikes. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Aug 2025

Well-heeled US shoppers shrug off price hikes on Birkenstocks and Bugaboo strollers — for now

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Money / 15 Aug 2025

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