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Kim Na Eun (centre) with her parents and two younger siblings during her Form 5 graduation ceremony last year. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

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

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 15 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged today that many of Malaysia’s poorest and most marginalised still lack meaningful access to justice, a gap his government aims to bridge. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Anwar admits justice still out of reach for many, vows reforms to close gap

A combination photo shows two individuals being questioned over a fake news incident. — MCMC pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared a video of his proposal to actress-singer Bella Astillah atop Mount Kinabalu. — Facebook screenshot
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

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  / 15 h ago

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

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

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. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to return as Fed Chair in May. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

From Wall Street whisperer to pet wellness: Five things on Trump’s Fed choice Kevin Warsh

US President Donald Trump’s open hostility towards Europe is forcing its political leaders to scour for alternative means of defending the region against Russian aggression. — AFP pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Europe’s €430b crisis fund could be repurposed for defence, says ESM chief

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Money / 31 Jan 2026

Vinfast Announces Global Expansion Strategy For Electric Scooters

The strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar has brought relief to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who see the development as having the potential to reduce business costs and avoid increases in selling prices. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Stronger ringgit helps ease cost pressures for MSME businesses in Malaysia

Indonesia has decided to establish a new state-owned enterprise, Perusahaan Mineral Nasional (Perminas), to manage strategic rare earth mineral resources nationwide. — Unsplash pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Indonesia launches Perminas as state rare earth manager under sovereign fund oversight

A fisherman stands by the sea as a tanker is docked at the El Palito refinery pier, in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, Venezuela on January 22, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

US oil giants say it’s early days for potential Venezuela boom despite new reforms

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Money / 31 Jan 2026

Shopee 2.2 Double Double Sale Rewards Shoppers with Bigger Savings This Festive Season

Nestle has acknowledged that it waited days for a health-risk analysis before alerting authorities after detecting a toxin in its baby milk at a Dutch factory. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Nestlé defends actions after admitting delay ahead of baby milk recall

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Money / 31 Jan 2026

Melco’s "House of Dancing Water" team is honored with Medal of Merit - Tourism by Macao Government for tourism contributions

A container ship Maersk El Alto is guided by tugboats at Panama Ports Company (PPC), after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled key port contracts held by the Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison-owned firm, leaving the future of some Panama Canal operations uncertain, in Panama City, Panama, January 30, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Maersk to take over Panama Canal port operations from CK Hutchison after Hong Kong firm’s concession voided

The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Ringgit to hold firm in 3.93–3.96 range versus US dollar next week

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760-range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Bursa Malaysia expected to hold upward bias in 1,730–1,760 range next week

A container ship is docked at Panama Ports Company (PPC) after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled key port contracts held by the Hong Kong‑based CK Hutchison-owned firm, leaving the future of some Panama Canal operations uncertain, in Panama City, Panama, January 30, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Panama rules Hong Kong port deal unconstitutional, casting uncertainty over CK Hutchison’s US$23b sale

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Money / 31 Jan 2026

Local Muslimah Fashion Brands Gear Up for Raya with Shopee’s Bazar Hebat Ramadan

The US currency has fallen about 12 per cent since Trump took office in January 2025, based on the dollar index, which measures the greenback against the euro, the yen, and four other currencies. —Reuters pic
Money / 31 Jan 2026

Explainer: Why the US dollar is weakening under Trump and what it means

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Money / 30 Jan 2026

Whisky Mansion Hits 90% Storage Capacity in Four Months, Housing Over $12 Million in Rare Whisky