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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

Asian stocks edged higher today amid holiday-thinned trade and with some exchanges closed for Boxing Day, while precious metals extended their year-long rally towards record highs. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Asia markets rise as silver hits record US$75 and gold stays near highs

The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Palm oil remains top contributor as Malaysia’s agriculture sector expands 3.1pc in 2024

Malaysia’s export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in November 2025 from 154.2 points in the preceding month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Malaysia’s export unit value index slips 0.1pc in November 2025, annual trend still positive

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Money / 26 Dec 2025

A Holiday Christmas Magic: Coca-Cola Bridges Miles by Bringing "Sound of Home" to Overseas Filipino Workers in Australia

An employee counts Chinese yuan banknotes at a Bank of China branch in Hefei, Anhui province March 10, 2010. China today launched three venture capital funds to invest in ‘hard technology’ areas, CCTV reported. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Dec 2025

China launches venture capital funds worth over RM28b to back ‘hard technology’ firms

Japan’s ¥122.3-trillion (RM3.2 trillion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some ¥9 trillion for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to accelerate Tokyo’s sweeping upgrade of its military in the face of worsening relations with China. — Kiyoshi Ota/Pool/Reuters pic
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Japan unveils RM3.2t budget, biggest ever, amid debt concerns and inflation fight

This photo taken on November 28, 2025 shows a man looking out the window at the view from a high-rise building in Tokyo. Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rose 2.3 per cent in December from a year earlier, data showed today, staying above the central bank’s 2 per cent target and firming the case for further interest rate hikes. — Jiji Press/AFP pic
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Japan capital’s core inflation eases but remains above 2pc ahead of BOJ meeting

Bursa Malaysia retreated from its previous gains to open lower on Friday as investors engaged in profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on profit‑taking in heavyweights

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Money / 26 Dec 2025

Apical Strengthens Women’s Health to Support Stunting Prevention in Cilincing, North Jakarta

The ringgit extended its rally today, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 26 Dec 2025

Ringgit strengthens further, touches five‑year high at 4.0410 against dollar

The S&P 500 is set to end the year with a third consecutive double-digit gain, but investors say sustaining the rally into 2026 will depend on earnings growth, artificial intelligence spending and a supportive Federal Reserve. — AFP pic
Money / 26 Dec 2025

After three blockbuster years, Wall Street’s bull run rolls on, but the odds look longer for 2026

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Money / 25 Dec 2025

Vingroup Signs Strategic Cooperation with The Government of Uzbekistan, Opening Large-Scale Investment Opportunities in Central Asia

Gold, silver and copper have surged to record highs as investors seek protection from geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker US dollar and rising industrial demand linked to artificial intelligence and the energy transition. — AFP pic
Money / 25 Dec 2025

Why gold, silver and copper are surging to record highs — and why the rally may not be over

US cattle ranchers said comments and policy moves by Donald Trump aimed at lowering beef prices have fuelled market volatility, cutting cattle prices while failing to bring meaningful relief to shoppers. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Dec 2025

‘I’m still a Trump supporter, just not a happy one’: US ranchers hit by beef market turmoil

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Money / 25 Dec 2025

Vietnam Is Shining, and Can Gio Is the Hidden Jewel Awaiting Its Moment

G. Ganga Dewi, founder of Chitthi Spice, at her factory in Nibong Tebal, Penang. The homegrown SME is preparing its first overseas market entry, starting with Canada, after growing from a small start-up into a diversified spice producer. — Bernama pic
Money / 25 Dec 2025

From Penang to Canada: A Malaysian woman entrepreneur takes her spice brand global