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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  / 14 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  / 5 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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 18 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

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

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 3 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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 2 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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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Money / 24 Dec 2025

AEON Bank Helps Ease Festive Season’s Budget Constraints with No-Hassle Personal Financing-i

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to be run by a new owner from April next year and receive fresh capital under a deal to privatise the flag carrier, the country’s privatisation chief said today. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Pakistan says flag carrier PIA will be run by new owners from April after privatisation deal

Castrol motor oil bottles are seen in this illustration taken June 19, 2025. BP has agreed to sell a 65 per cent stake in its Castrol lubricants business to US investment firm Stonepeak for about US$6 billion. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

BP strikes US$6b Castrol deal with Stonepeak, retains minority interest

Italy’s antitrust authority today ordered Meta Platforms to suspend contractual terms that could shut rival AI chatbots out of WhatsApp, as it investigates the US tech group for suspected abuse of a dominant position. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Italy antitrust regulator orders Meta to drop WhatsApp terms blocking rival AI chatbots

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Money / 24 Dec 2025

Empowering Website Operations Across ASEAN with AI and Teamwork

Most Asian stocks rose today and gold topped US$4,500 (RM18,274) for the first time as investors tracked a record on Wall Street following forecast-beating US economic growth data. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Asian markets mostly higher after US GDP fuels Wall Street rally

The US dollar was headed for its worst annual performance in more than two decades today as investors wagered the Federal Reserve would have room to cut rates further next year even as some of its peers looked set to hike. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Dollar slides toward worst year since 2003 as Fed outlook diverges from peers

Petronas, via its subsidiary Petronas LNG Ltd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with CNOOC Gas and Power Singapore Trading & Marketing Pte Ltd for the supply of 1.0 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Petronas inks long‑term LNG agreement with CNOOC to support China’s clean energy goals

US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4.3 per cent on an annualised basis, easily topping expectations, according to Commerce Department data released yesterday. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

US economy posts 4.3pc growth in Q3, fastest in two years, Fed faces growth‑inflation trade‑off

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI opened lower on Wednesday as mild profit-taking emerged following its recent rally, with trading activity typically softening during the holiday week. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on mild profit‑taking amid holiday‑week trade

US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said yesterday. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

US says China’s semiconductor tactics unfair but will delay tariffs until 2027

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Money / 24 Dec 2025

Woodfibre LNG Marks 2025 as a Year of Construction Progress, Environmental Stewardship and Community Partnership

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Money / 24 Dec 2025

Intrepid Metals Closes Strategic 9.9% Investment

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Money / 24 Dec 2025

New Opportunities in Southeast Asia's Digital Shift: Thailand Emerges as the New ASEAN's AI Hub

Gold prices broke past US$4,500 (RM18,274) in Asian trade today on optimism that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates next year, and amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Gold tops US$4,500 for first time on rate cut bets, geopolitics

The ringgit surged to its highest in five years to RM4.049 to the US dollar. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 24 Dec 2025

Ringgit hits five-year high at RM4.049 on weaker US dollar in early trade