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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

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.66 points, or 0.30 per cent, to close at 1,567.90 from yesterday’s close of 1,563.24. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 12 Aug 2025

Bursa rides US–China tariff truce, FBM KLCI ends higher at 1,567.90

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

Wuhan: Green Foundations for a Hub City

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

"Shanghai Summer" Global Promotion Debuts in Bangkok, Inviting International Visitors to Experience the City’s Summer Charm

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition: Using Sculpture to Bridge China and the World

File picture of a Norwegian flag fluttering over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017. The fund announced on Monday it was terminating contracts with external asset managers handling some of its Israeli investments and has divested parts of its portfolio in the country over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Aug 2025

Norway’s US$2t wealth fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks over Gaza, West Bank conflict

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

Hainan, China's Premier Vacation Destination, Unveils New Tourism Experiences

At the moment, Ryt Bank offers a Savings account and a Visa Debit Card. They are also offering a limited edition Ryt Card which looks pretty sleek and we are told there are different designs on the way. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 12 Aug 2025

First look at Ryt Bank, Malaysia’s first digital bank powered by AI

Pedestrians walk past a stock quotation board showing the Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, August 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Aug 2025

Asia stocks mostly rise as Tokyo hits record on US-China tariff truce, investors eye US inflation data

Authorities have sent notices to a range of firms discouraging use of the less-advanced semiconductors, with the guidance taking a particularly strong stance against the use of Nvidia’s H20s for any government or national security-related work by state enterprises or private companies, the report said. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Aug 2025

China said to urge firms to shun Nvidia H20 chips tied to security risks, Bloomberg News reports

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

The Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Asia 2025 returns to Singapore with a strong regional coalition against scams

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HONG KONG, presented by HSBC Life G-DRAGON’s Electrifying Three-Night Live Performance

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

Wildberries launches ESG platform for charitable, environmental projects

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Money / 12 Aug 2025

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Marks Fourth Year as Official Travel Insurer at NATAS Travel Fair 2025

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 6.45 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 1,569.69 from yesterday’s close of 1,563.24. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 12 Aug 2025

Bursa climbs despite Wall Street dips, eyes US inflation data

NexG Bhd has emerged as a substantial shareholder of Classita Holdings Bhd. — Picture from Classita.com.my
Money / 12 Aug 2025

Local lingerie giant Classita taps ex-IGP Razarudin as chairman, proposes housing project for police co-op

At 8am, the local note appreciated to 4.2270/2460 versus the greenback, compared with Monday’s close of 4.2320/2360. ― Bernama pic
Money / 12 Aug 2025

Ringgit gains against US dollar, major currencies ahead of 2Q GDP release