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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 18 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anthony Loke visits grieving widow, offers comfort and support after tragic crash in Klang

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 4 h ago

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

Smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran on April 1, 2026. An AFP journalist reported several huge explosions in the west of the Iranian capital Tehran on April 1 afternoon. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Latest in Middle East conflict: Trump to address nation, Iran calls US demands ‘irrational’, Iranian foreign minister wounded in strike

The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and diesel, credit card payments, as well as claims for entertaining, property and personal protective equipment, petty cash, miscellaneous expenses, landscaping work, and salaries. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Fake news, real trouble: MCMC tracks down five users behind TV3-style fuel price hoax

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Peak romance: Why Syed Saddiq’s proposal left Bella Astillah breathless at 4,000 metres

The Johor Immigration Department detained four Chinese nationals for using fake passports and overstaying in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Johor immigration swoops on luxury apartment, detains Chinese nationals with fake Mexican passport

The ringgit strengthened to the 4.07 level against the US dollar in early trade, its strongest showing in nearly five years. — Reuters pic
Money / 18 Dec 2025

Ringgit strengthens to strongest level since 2021 in early trade, even as US dollar gains

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Money / 18 Dec 2025

Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club College Wins Gold Award at the 2025 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards

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Money / 17 Dec 2025

Lever Style Announces Seventh Acquisition Since IPO, Continuing Group Expansion in the Global Apparel Supply Chain Sector

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Money / 17 Dec 2025

VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility sign a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement on high-speed rail

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Money / 17 Dec 2025

HKDPB announces key findings of "Hongkongers’ Sense of Security in Savings" Survey for eighth consecutive year

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Money / 17 Dec 2025

UABBHK 2025 Officially Opens to Public at Oil Street Art Space and East Kowloon Cultural Centre

At 6pm, the ringgit inched down to 4.0855/0940 against the greenback, from 4.0835/0875 at yesterday’s close. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 17 Dec 2025

Ringgit slips against US dollar as traders lock in gains

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Money / 17 Dec 2025

The Team Behind Casket Fairprice Launches Everpet, a Pet Funeral Company in Singapore

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 6.87 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 1,641.44, from yesterday’s close of 1,648.31. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 17 Dec 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends four-day rally as profit-taking pulls market lower

A technician works at an Amazon Web Services AI data centre in New Carlisle, Indiana. The discussions come as OpenAI lays groundwork for a possible IPO valued at up to US$1 trillion. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Dec 2025

Amazon eyes RM40b bet on OpenAI as AI arms race heats up

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Money / 17 Dec 2025

SUNeVision Launches Third-Year Startup Programme

Warner Bros Discovery’s board is expected to advise shareholders to vote against Paramount Skydance’s takeover bid. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Dec 2025

Warner Bros likely to reject RM443b Paramount bid, back Netflix in bidding war, sources say

The group’s strong performance was primarily driven by robust sales volume growth across key markets particularly in the United States. — Reuters file pic
Money / 17 Dec 2025

Top Glove’s Q1 net profit jumps to RM38.58m on robust sales

The US dollar edged higher but remained near its lowest level since early October. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Dec 2025

Dollar slips off recent lows, but the US Fed question isn’t going away

The Himalayan kingdom prioritises ‘Gross National Happiness’, but is increasingly turning to crypto to fuel growth. — AFP pic
Money / 17 Dec 2025

Bhutan is betting US$1b in bitcoin on a ‘Mindfulness City’

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Money / 17 Dec 2025

Samsung TV Plus Marks 1st Anniversary in Southeast Asia with 13 New Channels Coming to the Platform