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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

Aerial view of SQM’s lithium mine in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Codelco and SQM announced a joint venture to boost lithium production on December 27, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 29 Dec 2025

Chile goes for ‘white gold’, aims to reclaim lithium crown

Bitcoin is highly volatile, so large investors can potentially earn significant returns if prices rise—but they also face substantial risk of losses if prices fall. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Dec 2025

Crypto crash course: How plunging bitcoin prices shake companies

OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, will hire a chief security officer for artificial intelligence who will focus on identifying threats in this area and ways to combat them, CEO Sam Altman said. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Dec 2025

OpenAI to appoint ‘Head of Preparedness’ for AI security, Altman says role pays US$555,000

Malaysia’s export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 28 Dec 2025

Malaysia’s exports hit RM1.45t as of November, trade surplus rises 10.7pc, says Matrade chief

Japanese officials have warned that if farmers increase production without creating overseas demand, rice prices will plummet due to oversupply. — Bernama pic
Money / 28 Dec 2025

Japan rethinks rice policy as production shifts put supply at risk

Silver and gold bars stacked in a safe deposit room at Pro Aurum, Munich. The price of silver outpaced gold for the first time by 70 per cent on December 26, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Dec 2025

Silver climbs past US$75 an ounce: What investors need to know

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Dec 2025

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

The local currency traded mixed this week, opening at 4.07 before strengthening to as high as 4.0410 on Friday morning, then easing to close the week at 4.0470. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Dec 2025

Ringgit to trade in narrow 4.03–4.05 range amid holiday lull

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade largely sideways next week, as holiday conditions continue to dampen market activity. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 27 Dec 2025

Bursa Malaysia seen trading sideways next week amid holiday lull

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Money / 27 Dec 2025

Crisis Management Centre Announces Global Release Of Founder’s Maiden Book on Reputational Security

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Money / 27 Dec 2025

Can Gio Awakens as Ho Chi Minh City’s Next Growth Frontier

A worker blows into an alcohol breath analyser to check for alcohol consumption after his working hours at Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits groups, at Alwar, Rajasthan, November 19, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Dec 2025

In India’s desert state, global drinks giants grapple with water scarcity and local anger

The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar after touching a high of 4.0318 in morning trade, with analysts saying the currency’s underlying momentum remains intact. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Ringgit slips slightly but holds firm after testing 4.03 against US dollar

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Money / 26 Dec 2025

Z.ai Open-Sources GLM-4.7, a New Generation Large Language Model Built for Real Development Workflows

The FBM KLCI ended the week marginally lower after investors took profits following a recent rally that pushed the index to a nearly 16-month high, with trading volumes easing in the holiday-shortened week. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Bursa dips after strong run, with holiday-shortened week capping gains

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Money / 26 Dec 2025

NIA Joins Forces with TAT to Reignite ‘Amazing Thailand’ Through Innovation Power, Transforming Thai Tourism and Leveraging Creativity and Culture to Drive a New Tourism Economy