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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

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Money / 14 Aug 2025

Embark on a Dream Journey: "Thai’d Up This Summer" with Amazing Thailand 2025

The loan marks the first of three subprogrammes under the ADB’s Domestic Resource Mobilisation Programme for Indonesia, the Manila-based bank said in a press release. ― AFP pic
Money / 14 Aug 2025

ADB approves US$500m loan to modernise Indonesia’s tax system

JLand group managing director Datuk Akmal Ahmad said the partnership marks a major step in expanding the company’s ecosystems globally, with ZGC’s proven innovation model and global reach set to link Ibrahim Technopolis and the JS-SEZ with future-focused companies, capital and technologies. — Picture from jcorp.com.my
Money / 14 Aug 2025

JLand Group, China’s ZGC International in tie-up to position Johor as Asean’s innovation hub

The local note opened at 4.2045/2160 today compared to Wednesday’s close of 4.2040/2085, before appreciating to 4.1865 as of 9.59am. ― Bernama pic
Money / 14 Aug 2025

Ringgit rallies to six-week high at 4.18 on US Fed rate cut bets, solid local outlook

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Money / 14 Aug 2025

SEAMEO STEM-ED and Partners Highlight Two-Year SEA-TEP Program Success, Advancing STEM Teacher Education with Chevron’s Support

The cryptocurrency rose above its previous July record, briefly exceeding US$124,500 before retreating. — AFP pic
Money / 14 Aug 2025

Bitcoin surges to record high above US$124,000

At 10.33am, PCG share price eased two sen or 0.28 per cent to RM3.58 with 3.77 million shares traded. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Aug 2025

Petronas Chemicals shares slip after posting RM1.08b quarterly loss

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Money / 14 Aug 2025

Gentari Breaks Ground on Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project

A rickshaw taxi drives past decoration materials for sale ahead of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations, at a traditional market in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 12, 2025. Indonesia’s economy expanded at a better-than-expected 5.12 per cent in the second quarter, the fastest pace in two years, government data showed last week. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Aug 2025

Chinese firms flock to Indonesia to dodge US tariffs, tap vast consumer base

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Money / 14 Aug 2025

Insternity Group, Myint Mo Shyan, and MyanLife Partner with KBZ Foundation to Support Mandalay’s Post-Earthquake Reconstruction with Modular Building Technology

At 9.15am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 2.48 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 1,589.08 from yesterday’s close of 1,586.60. The benchmark index earlier opened 0.31 of a point firmer at 1,586.91. — Picture from X/Bernama
Money / 14 Aug 2025

Bursa opens higher, poised to test 1,600 on US rate cut optimism

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Money / 14 Aug 2025

SonicWall Expands Cybersecurity Solutions with Refreshed Next-Generation Firewalls, Unified Management and Integrated ZTNA to Solidify Its Position as the MSP and MSSP Platform of Choice

At 8.05am, the local note edged slightly down to 4.2045/2160 versus the US dollar from Wednesday’s close of 4.2040/2085. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 14 Aug 2025

Ringgit holds steady against US dollar as investors turn cautious

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Money / 14 Aug 2025

W Energy Brings Advanced AI Energy Forecasting Back to Australia in Partnership with Simble

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Money / 14 Aug 2025

Zenith Yacht Charters Introduces Couple’s Dinner Cruise Package Alongside Regional Expansion Plans

Chinese products face an additional 30-per cent duty this year, even under an extended truce now expiring in November. — AFP pic
Money / 14 Aug 2025

‘Stop production’: Small US firms battered by shifting tariffs