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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 / 14 Jan 2026

Bolton opens its first "Bolton Food Research & Innovation Center" to advance innovation and science towards a more sustainable seafood industry

A 2025 Tesla Model 3 self-drives with FSD 14.1.4 software on the streets of Los Angeles, California, US, November 6, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Tesla full self-driving mode will go subscription-only starting February, says Musk

This file photo shows Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Zach Witkoff, co-founder and CEO of World Liberty Financial, outside the Nasdaq after ringing the opening bell to mark ALT5’s US$1.5 billion offering in New York City on August 13, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family’s crypto firm on dollar-linked stablecoin

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Money / 14 Jan 2026

Xtep Expands Overseas: Deep Restructuring of Malaysian Channels Marks Entry into Intensive Global Strategy Phase

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Money / 14 Jan 2026

Flyer King Repositions Its Brand for 2026, Launches New Slogan

OnePlus is headquartered in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. It became an independent sub-brand under Oppo in 2021, according to its website. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Taiwan issues arrest warrant for CEO of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus over illegal hiring

The draft decree comes as Indonesian ride-hailing drivers are demanding lower commissions, higher pay, full insurance coverage and stronger labour protections. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Indonesian ride-hailing industry set for shake-up under draft presidential decree aiming to slash company commissions

Pedestrians walk in front of an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on January 13, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Asian stocks, gold and silver hit records as fragile yen stirs intervention fears

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Money / 14 Jan 2026

Kryston Catering Launches Year of the Golden Horse Collection for Seamless Reunion Celebrations

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Money / 14 Jan 2026

Dusit records all-time high hotel signings in 2025, positions for a strong year of openings in 2026

The legal showdown will centre on Musk’s claim that OpenAI and Altman abandoned the startup’s original nonprofit, public-benefit mission and misled him while turning the lab into a highly lucrative, Microsoft-linked for-profit enterprise. — Reuters file pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft heads to trial April 27

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Money / 14 Jan 2026

Shape the Era, Pioneer the Times — Ge Jun 2026 New Year Eve’s Talk Opens in Guangzhou, Offering Forward-Looking Perspectives for Entrepreneurs

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Money / 14 Jan 2026

Allianz Risk Barometer 2026: Cyber remains top business risk but AI fastest riser at #2 in Asia Pacific

This file photo shows US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

China’s trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs

This file picture shows Hong Kong activist investor David Webb speaking during a luncheon at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Hong Kong, China, May 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies at 60 after battling cancer

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 3.25 points to 1,704.95 from yesterday’s close of 1,708.20, after opening 2.32 points lower at 1,705.88. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Bursa eases after six-year high as Wall Street jitters weigh on sentiment