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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  / 19 h ago

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

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

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

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

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

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies today, supported by optimism that geopolitical tensions may be easing, although the broader market tone remains guarded. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money  / 6 h ago

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, major currencies on optimism over easing tensions

The Johor Immigration Department detained four Chinese nationals for using fake passports and overstaying in the country. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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Money / 10 Dec 2025

Financial Stress Keeps Singapore Awake, while Overall Well-Being in APAC Lags Behind Global Peers

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Money / 10 Dec 2025

SWISS REJU wins "JESSICA Best AI Body Slimming Award" with INDIBA

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Money / 10 Dec 2025

Spotlight Asia’s Shaun Pham Named Male Icon – Businessman of the Year 2025 by Men’s Folio Vietnam

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Money / 10 Dec 2025

From O Levels to Degrees: SIM Makes Higher Education Accessible

At its most basic, a data centre is a concrete warehouse filled with thousands of computer servers working in tandem. Traditional facilities span one or two floors divided into vast rooms, though newer ones rise higher. — AFP pic
Money / 10 Dec 2025

Data centres: A view from the inside as the AI boom continues

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Money / 09 Dec 2025

Hang Lung Expands Retail Portfolio in Wuxi, Marking Another Milestone of Their V.3 Strategy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (right) is seen with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 09 Dec 2025

The US-China chip war in dates

An Indian government panel has proposed requiring AI companies to pay content creators a share of revenue for using their work to train models, a setback for companies such as OpenAI and Google that back free access to publicly available data. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Dec 2025

India proposes mandatory royalties on AI training data, targets OpenAI and Google

The International Air Transport Association said international airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Dec 2025

IATA: Global airlines expect record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026, stable profits despite headwinds

Nvidia shares rose 1.7 per cent in US premarket trading today after President Donald Trump said he will allow the sale of its H200 chips to approved Chinese customers, easing concerns over access to one of its biggest markets. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Dec 2025

Nvidia up 1.7pc in premarket after Trump permits Nvidia H200 chip exports to China

The ringgit continued to hold steady against the US dollar at today’s close, as markets positioned for a cautious tone as the Federal Open Market Committee begins its two-day meeting today. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 09 Dec 2025

Ringgit steady at 4.11 vs dollar as FOMC kicks off two‑day meeting

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Money / 09 Dec 2025

Carousel & Co. To Launch Malaysia’s First Social Entertainment Venue at Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur

Bursa Malaysia drifted lower for most of the day but reversed earlier losses to end slightly higher on late buying as investors turned cautiously optimistic ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s rate decision tomorrow. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 09 Dec 2025

Bursa Malaysia edges higher on late buying, awaits Fed rate decision

TS Wong (right), co-founder of Zetrix and (left) Datuk Lion Peh, managing director of Bullish Aim Sdn Bhd exchanging the agreement, witnessed by His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, the Regent of Johor. — Picture courtesy of Zetrix
Money / 09 Dec 2025

Regent of Johor launches RMJDT, a ringgit-backed stablecoin

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Money / 09 Dec 2025

KPay Now Offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Merchants to Accept Contactless Payments

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Money / 09 Dec 2025

Amaris B. Clinic 2026 Forecast: Corrective & Restorative Procedures Demand Increases to Address Post-GLP-1 Weight Loss Aesthetic Concerns