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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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

In a war saturated with AI-generated content, even authentic images are increasingly met with doubt. — Picture from social media
World  / 4 h ago

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

Vehicles are seen on the North-South Expressway on March 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

US-Iran war crisis shows Malaysia not built to survive an oil shock, think tank warns

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  / 16 h ago

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

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said a man and two women aged between 25 and 54, were arrested in Kuala Lumpur on April 2, 2026 and seized three passports bearing Social Visit Pass (Dependent) stickers from the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme that were suspected to be fake. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Immigration Dept nab three Chinese nationals in KL suspected of using forged MM2H stickers to aid US visa applications

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  / 14 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  / 17 h ago

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

The hybrid airline, which employs around 3,500 staff, will also offer voluntary unpaid leave, with applications open until April 3 for leave beginning April 6. — Bernama pic
Money  / 14 h ago

Batik Air trims April flights by 35pc as fuel costs soar

In a statement today, Rapid Rail said that the last train from Putrajaya Sentral Station heading towards Kwasa Damansara - scheduled at 11.35 pm today and 11.05 pm tomorrow - will end at Metro Prima Station. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Power outage stalls Ampang/Sri Petaling line, Rapid Rail rolls out shuttle buses

The ringgit closed at 4.0555/0605 at 6pm January 16, 2026 against the US dollar. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 16 Jan 2026

US dollar flexes muscles, ringgit ends Friday trade on a softer note

Investors take a breather as Bursa Malaysia closes slightly lower on January 16, 2026 at 1,712.74, pausing after recent strong gains while mid- and small-cap stocks continue to show resilience. — File picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 16 Jan 2026

Investors pull back a little, keeping Bursa’s upward trend intact

The Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s growing financial hub, reflects the country’s resilience and investment potential as the 4Q 2025 GDP growth hits 5.7 per cent. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jan 2026

Malaysia’s 2025 growth shows resilience, compares well with China, says economist

Porsche saw 41,900 sales in China last year, a straight slide four years in a row from the 95,700 sold in 2021. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jan 2026

No love for Porsches in China: Property woes curb appetite for German sports cars as sales drop 26pc

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

VF 8 Is Connecting a New Global VinFast Community

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

ONYX Hospitality Group Partners with Yee Fung Group to Launch "Y Hotel Nanshan Shenzhen", Expanding its Portfolio in China

The United States said Thursday that it has signed a deal with Taiwan to reduce tariffs on goods from the democratic island, while increasing Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies’ investments in America. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jan 2026

Washington lowers Taiwan tariffs to 15pc, secures US$250b semiconductor reshoring push

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

AFERIY Unveils Next-Generation Portable Power Station Nomad1800 at CES

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

The Premier Forum for Air Rescue Experts: AirMed World Congress 2026 in Munich

Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 16 Jan 2026

DOSM estimates Malaysia’s Q4 GDP at 5.7pc, signalling strongest quarterly growth since mid‑2024

The construction sector is expected to see robust job flows in 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 16 Jan 2026

Malaysia’s construction sector set to boom on data centres and infrastructure projects in 2026

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Launches Next Phase of International Expansion with New Bangkok Opening and Appointment of Global Brand Ambassador

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

TVBS and Disney+ Achieve Record-Breaking Success with 40th Golden Disc Awards in Taiwan

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

Point Hope Announces Launch of the Anchor Generational Assets Fund

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Money / 16 Jan 2026

NIA Highlights Key Innovation Trends for 2026, Spotlighting Innovation Policies Driving Thailand’s Economy and Society

The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) estimates later today. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jan 2026

Ringgit nudges higher against US dollar as Malaysia awaits Q4 GDP figures