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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  / 13 h ago

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

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she was satisfied with the prosecution’s decision. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Widow relieved by murder charge, vows RM1m civil suit over fatal Klang crash

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  / 15 h ago

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

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles are displayed at an exhibition outside the Defence Museum in Tehran on March 31, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister

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  / 14 h ago

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

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that Petronas operations remain stable for the period between April and May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Petronas operations stable, weekly fuel prices to be announced every Wednesday, says comms minister

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  / 1 h ago

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

State-run China Central Television reported that Li Xiong, former chairman of Huione Group under Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes and described him as a core member of Chen Zhi’s criminal gang. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring

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Money / 29 Dec 2025

AZX, an OderBook DEX, Debuts Beta Testing with Breakthrough Performance and Innovation

The ringgit stood at 4.0580/0625 against the US dollar at 6pm December 29, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 29 Dec 2025

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

According to the American Chemical Society, 5 per cent of the world’s lithium-ion batteries are thought to be recycled. — AFP pic
Money / 29 Dec 2025

China lowers import duties for 935 products in 2026, including recycled battery powder and medical supplies

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Money / 29 Dec 2025

European elegance, Middle Eastern character: The design story behind VinFast VF 8

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Money / 29 Dec 2025

AI-Powered Super League "A-Super Night" Empowering All Industries Held in Guangxi, China

Lorens Hennequin, a production supervisor, catches silver granules at ABC’s sliver refinery, in Sydney, as prices push to record highs on supply fears and speculative demand. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Dec 2025

Silver’s sprint past US$80 sparks bubble warnings amid supply crunch

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Money / 29 Dec 2025

PAObank Enhances "Money Safe" Feature for Upgraded Anti-Fraud Protection

A woman walks past a shopping mall in Beijing. China is set to roll out a new action plan for its digital yuan from January 1 as the central bank pushes broader adoption of the e-CNY. — AFP pic
Money / 29 Dec 2025

China to roll out new digital yuan action plan from Jan 1

Malaysia’s producer prices declined further in November 2025, led by sharp falls in agriculture and mining. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 29 Dec 2025

DOSM: Lower input costs drag Malaysia’s producer prices in November 2025

Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun makes a public apology over the breach of personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts through unauthorised data access, at the Government Complex in Seoul November 30, 2025. — Yonhap via Reuters
Money / 29 Dec 2025

Coupang announces RM4.78b compensation to South Korean users for massive data leak

Asian equities climbed to six-week highs as investors doubled down on bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates next year. — AFP pic
Money / 29 Dec 2025

Asia’s Santa rally rolls on as US rate cut fever spreads

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Money / 29 Dec 2025

Tanoto Foundation Convened Global and National Leaders to Strengthen the Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) Ecosystem at the 2025 International Symposium on ECED

Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s late-week gains despite thin holiday trading. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 29 Dec 2025

Bursa starts the day on the front foot, volume takes a back seat

BYD is set to overtake Tesla as the world’s biggest EV seller by annual sales. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Dec 2025

BYD poised to steal Tesla’s EV throne in 2025 sales showdown

The S&P 500 is within touching distance of the 7,000 mark as markets focus on rate cuts and year-end positioning. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Dec 2025

Wall St Week ahead: S&P 500 eyes 7,000 with investors seeking a strong 2025 finish

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 29 Dec 2025

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar