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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

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index pared earlier losses, ending marginally lower after late buying lifted it to the day’s high of 1,712.33 at the close, amid mixed regional sentiment. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 19 Jan 2026

Late buying helps Bursa Malaysia trim losses, benchmark index closes slightly lower at 1,712.33

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

Yongchun Hosts the "Kung Fu Comes From Yongchun" Fashion Industry Promotion Event in Beijing, Showcasing Incense Culture and Intangible Cultural Heritage

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

Henkel kicks off its anniversary year 2026

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

JC-T (Singer & Actor) Unveils Lead Singles ‘PROOF’ and ‘DEAD REFLEX’ from upcoming Third Album

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

ESET Launches AI-Powered MDR Service in Singapore with Industry-Leading 6-Minute Response Time

Located along Jalan Ampang in the Golden Triangle, the new tower brings together about 2,000 employees under one roof. — Photo courtesy of Alliance Bank
Money / 19 Jan 2026

Alliance Bank opens first-owned headquarters, signalling major strategic shift

Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient this year, driven by the ongoing foreign direct investment (FDI) and robust infrastructure investment, said HSBC chief Asia economist Frederic Neumann. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money / 19 Jan 2026

HSBC: Malaysia’s economy to stay resilient in 2026 on strong FDI, infrastructure push

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

Jamf named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Management Tools

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

PAObank Showcases Pilot Case at Port Community System Rollout Ceremony

The Philippines has some of the region’s highest energy costs and faces a looming crisis as the Malampaya gas field, which supplies about 40 per cent of power to the archipelago’s main island, Luzon, is expected to run dry within a few years. — Unsplash pic
Money / 19 Jan 2026

New gas discovery off Palawan offers Philippines a lifeline as energy crunch looms

Precious metals like gold and silver surged on global markets January 19, 2026 after US President Donald Trump revived trade war fears with threats to raise tariffs against countries that oppose his takeover of Greenland from Denmark, allegedly for ‘national security’. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jan 2026

Investors rush to gold and silver after Trump Greenland tariff threat rattles stocks

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

Doctor Anywhere and Lumens Group Partner to Expand Reliable Home-Based Healthcare Access in Singapore

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Money / 19 Jan 2026

GMA Capital Partners Joins United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore

Indonesia, which is the third largest exporter to Japan, has removed tariffs on tuna and skipjack shipments there. — Unsplash pic
Money / 19 Jan 2026

Tuna and skipjack from Indonesia go tariff-free for Japanese buyers

Bank Negara is expected to maintain market stability with overnight and short-term tenders on January 19, 2026. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 19 Jan 2026

Malaysia’s short-term rates likely unchanged as BNM manages system liquidity

Investors remain cautious after the merger of AirAsia and AirAsia Aviation Group on January 18, 2026, resulting in the stocks trading lower when markets opened on January 19, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jan 2026

AirAsia X and Capital A shares slip in morning trading after deal completion