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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  / 17 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 19 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

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

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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

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

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

Bridge Data Centres Unveils New Brand Identity as It Strengthens Position as APAC’s Leading Hyperscale Data Centre Platform

Surging AI computing needs were reshaping what is “investable” in the AI boom, with energy supply and grid resilience being central to competitiveness, Khazanah managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir said in an interview at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 20 Jan 2026

Khazanah to steer more capital to power grids, chip firms, chief says in Davos

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

CUHK and Shell Unveil Hong Kong’s First Shell Recharge Electric School Bus Charging Station 　 　Fast Chargers and Hybrid Bus Now Supporting Campus Mobility

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

AECOM’s 3D Digital Ecosystem and 3D Digital Map Win Multiple Smart City Awards, Showcasing Hong Kong’s Leadership in Urban Innovation

The British government said it planned to speed up and simplify anti-trust probes. — AFP pic
Money / 20 Jan 2026

UK rewrites competition rules and puts £25m on Kraken in innovation push

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 8.33 points to 1,704.00 from yesterday’s close of 1,712.33, after opening 1.31 points lower at 1,711.02. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 20 Jan 2026

Bursa Malaysia opens lower extending profit-taking momentum

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

HGC Launches Carrier Network Extension Plus (CNX+) — a One Stop Solution That Opens a Strategic Gateway to Hong Kong for International Carriers

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

SNP Supervisory Board Extends Contract of CEO Jens Amail Ahead of Schedule

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

Southco’s Blind Mate Floating Mechanism Empowers Efficient Cooling in Data Centers

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

Personalizing The Hong Kong Stay Experience With Dorsett Kai Tak’s ‘3 Wishes’ Package

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Money / 20 Jan 2026

CUKTECH to Launch Official Online Store in Indonesia in February, Completing Local Charging Product Portfolio

At 8am, the local currency strengthened to 4.0475/0575 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0520/0570. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 20 Jan 2026

Ringgit rises to RM4.0475 to the greenback on rising US-EU tensions

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

THE Mining Investment Event Welcomes New Partners for THE 2026 Student Program Glencore Canada; IAMGOLD Corporation; OR Royalties

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

AGNEZ MO Reunites with Wax Figure and Fans at Madame Tussauds Singapore’s Exclusive Fan Meet

World economic growth is projected to hold steady at 3.3 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund said. — AFP pic
Money / 19 Jan 2026

Global growth gets a 2026 upgrade — but IMF says AI hype could still unravel the boom

The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at Monday’s close and was mixed against its Asean peers. ― Bernama pic
Money / 19 Jan 2026

Ringgit supported by economic resilience, ends firmer vs US dollar but uneven across region