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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  / 17 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

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

File picture of Perdana Putra building, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office, in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. nergy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

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  / 18 h ago

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

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB) Commander, SAC Mohd Zaki Ashar, said the seizures followed raids on three separate premises in the area. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Police seize RM1.5m in non-halal chicken and pork in Kampung Baru Subang, 32 detained

(From left) Malaysia Aviation Group President and Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Nasaruddin A. Bakar and Chief Financial Officer Boo Hui Yee at the MAG 2025 financial performance announcement in Kuala Lumpur, April 2, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 19 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group profit more than doubles to RM137m as recovery strengthens amid cost discipline, travel demand

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on December 2, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Zafrul: Govt needs standby stimulus ready to tackle sustained Middle East crisis

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. A tsunami alert following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia today has now been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

While food supply remains stable for now, higher fuel costs are expected to raise the cost of transport and production, which could eventually push up prices at the checkout. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

US-Iran conflict: What it means for Malaysians’ consumption habits

In a war saturated with AI-generated content, even authentic images are increasingly met with doubt. — Picture from social media
World  / 3 h ago

‘AI slop’ floods Middle East war, blurring truth and fiction

Jafry Ariffin (centre) after the courtesy call from Jesselton International who presented a proposal for a cable car project in the Kundasang area. — Picture courtesy of Jafry Ariffin’s office
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Sabah mulls Mount Kinabalu cable car proposal, stresses conservation-first approach

Proton said March sales rose 15.4 per cent from February and were 12.8 per cent higher compared to the same month last year. Its market share for March is expected to reach 25.1 per cent, with year-to-date share forecast at 27.4 per cent — its highest level since 2017. — Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth

Darren Jack, a Canadian motorsports memorabilia collector from Toronto, poses with the racing helmet worn by late Formula One legend Ayrton Senna in Nagoya on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports  / 13 h ago

Canadian collector secures Ayrton Senna helmet, turns down million-dollar offers at Japan GP

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Money / 21 Jan 2026

Get ready for action: HSBC SVNS Singapore unveils official ambassadors and match schedule alongside return of SEA 7s

TCL will hold a 51 per cent stake in the venture, with Sony, a wholly owned subsidiary and the electronics unit of Sony Group Corp., holding the remaining 49 per cent, according to Kyodo news. — Picture via Sony website
Money / 21 Jan 2026

End of an era: Sony to spin off TV business into joint venture with Chinese maker TCL

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Money / 21 Jan 2026

SMU Launches Resilient Workforces Institute to Strengthen Singapore’s Workforce in the Age of AI

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Money / 21 Jan 2026

Aon Appoints Neelay Patel as Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia

The Danish fund holds US$100 million (RM406 million) of US bonds out of a total of US$25.7 billion in assets. — AFP pic
Money / 21 Jan 2026

Citing poor US govt finances, Danish pension fund to sell off US Treasury bonds

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Money / 21 Jan 2026

Vinova Recognised by The Straits Times as a Top 100 Fastest-Growing Company for the Third Consecutive Year

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Money / 21 Jan 2026

Bigo Live to Illuminate Seoul with Seventh Annual Awards Gala in 2026

At 8am, the local currency traded at 4.0525/0575 against the greenback, compared with yesterday’s close of 4.0530/0580. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 21 Jan 2026

Ringgit edges up against US dollar, major currencies in early trade

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

100-Day Countdown Begins: Preparations for 6th Asian Beach Games Enter Final Stretch

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said concerns intensified after US President Donald Trump reiterated his administration’s push for a US takeover of Greenland and threatened tariffs on European nations. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 20 Jan 2026

Bursa slides as Greenland tariff threat adds to market jitters

At 6 pm, the local currency inched down to 4.0530/0580 against the greenback from 4.0520/0570 at Monday’s close. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Jan 2026

Ringgit dips slightly as US-EU tariff tensions spook markets

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

Hainan FTP's first month of island-wide special customs operations boosts economic vitality, sets global benchmark

Henry delivers his remarks at the memorial ceremony. — Photo by Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post
Money / 20 Jan 2026

MD: Two decades on, late founder’s legacy continues to shape KTS Group

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

DFS and China Tourism Group Duty Free Announce Agreement for Sale and Purchase of DFS’ Greater China Retail Business

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

Huawei: Automation, Digitalization, and AI as Key Drivers for Modernizing Power Grids

Donald Trump yesterday threatened 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne over France’s intentions to decline the US leader’s invitation. — AFP pic
Money / 20 Jan 2026

Trump threatens French wine tariff over ‘Board of Peace’ snub