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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  / 7 h ago

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

Malaysian ringgit banknotes are pictured on June 24, 2025. — Firdaus Latif pic
Money  / 8 h ago

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

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 10 h ago

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

Christmas decorations are seen in a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 56 m ago

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

A majestic Christmas tree lights up the exterior of Suria KLCC. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 7 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 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  / 6 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  / 7 h ago

Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 5 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  / 2 h ago

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

Flames rise from the ruptured gas pipeline in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, on April 1, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s 2025 in review: Trump’s visit, the Putra Heights gas‑pipeline inferno, deadly shootouts and major scandals

Kung previously sat on the board of TSMC as a representative of the government’s National Development Fund, a major shareholder in the world’s largest contract chipmaker. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Aug 2025

Taiwan names former TSMC board member Kung Ming-hsin as new economy minister

A man takes a photo of Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur January 10, 2024, during its official launch. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 27 Aug 2025

PNB Merdeka Ventures proposes RM6b sukuk programme for Merdeka 118 development

People cross a street at Shinjuku area in Tokyo August 25, 2025. The yen was steady at 147.6 a dollar today. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Aug 2025

Asia stocks steady ahead of Nvidia earnings report, investors wary over Fed independence

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Money / 27 Aug 2025

Genius Mind Expands Service Scope Beyond Academics to Include Coding, Financial Literacy, and AI Skills

Tariff tensions rise as Trump doubles duties on Indian goods, months after his meeting with Prime Minister Modi aimed at strengthening US-India trade ties. — Reuters file pic
Money / 27 Aug 2025

Trump’s doubling of tariffs on Indian imports to 50pc takes effect, hiking tensions

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Money / 27 Aug 2025

Trend Micro Named a Leader in Exposure Management by IDC MarketScape

In a Bursa Malaysia filing yesterday, the banking group posted a slightly lower net profit of RM1.76 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to RM1.78 billion in the same period last year, due to lower non-taxable income during the quarter. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 27 Aug 2025

Public Bank shares slip on lower Q2 net profit

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the banking group reported a net profit of RM2.62 billion for Q2, up from RM2.52 billion a year earlier. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 27 Aug 2025

Maybank rises on stronger Q2 profit, steady outlook

US President Donald Trump expanded pressure on the Federal Reserve on August 25, 2025, by moving to fire Governor Lisa Cook ‘effective immediately’, a step the independent central bank official said he had ‘no authority’ to take. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Aug 2025

US Fed governor Lisa Cook rejects Trump’s bid to oust her as legal fight looms

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Money / 27 Aug 2025

Marking 30 Years of Excellence, EtonHouse International Education Group Pledges $3 Million to EtonHouse Community Fund to Strengthen Community Impact

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Money / 27 Aug 2025

HID Unveils Next-Generation FIDO Hardware and Centralized Management at Scale

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 3.26 points to 1,578.33 after closing at 1,581.59 yesterday. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 27 Aug 2025

FBM KLCI reverses early gains amid regional sell-off

Currency moves in Asia today were largely subdued, though the dollar struggled to recoup its losses against its peers and last bought ¥147.52. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Aug 2025

Markets doubt greenback as Trump pushes to tighten grip on Fed

A Brazilian court has reinstated a pact barring purchases from deforested Amazon land, a move closely watched by global traders and exporters. — Unsplash pic
Money / 27 Aug 2025

Brazil court restores Amazon-protecting soy moratorium, easing global market fears

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Money / 27 Aug 2025

2025 Seafood Excellence Asia Awards Finalists

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Money / 27 Aug 2025

Jupiter Neurosciences Launches Nugevia™ Website and Opens Pre-Orders for Groundbreaking Longevity Supplements