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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

At 8.01am, the local currency slipped to 4.0600/0680 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0555/0600. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 14 Jan 2026

Ringgit dips against US dollar amid Iran protests, but rises versus other major currencies

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Money / 14 Jan 2026

Pharm-D Health Science’s ELDON formalises brand ambassador partnership with Malaysian media personalities Chan Fong and Henley Hii as Brand earns Malaysia Book of Records recognition

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Money / 13 Jan 2026

Gorilla Technology Announces Three New Project Wins in Taiwan Across Public Safety, Ports and Environmental Protection

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. — AFP pic
Money / 13 Jan 2026

Jerome Powell, the careful Fed chair, stands firm against Trump’s escalating attacks

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Money / 13 Jan 2026

Atlas Critical Minerals Commences Trading On NASDAQ Under Ticker Symbol "ATCX"

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Money / 13 Jan 2026

BBSB International Limited Trading Debut Closed at HK$0.67 Per Share

The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Tuesday, hovering towards the RM4.05 level at the close after opening at RM4.06. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Jan 2026

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, hovers near RM4.05

Malaysia’s total industry volume (TIV) is expected to reach 820,000 units for 2025, signalling the demand for vehicles remains healthy as customers continue to hunt for value, Perodua said. — Bernama pic
Money / 13 Jan 2026

Perodua breaks production and sales records with 370,370 units in 2025

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded from earlier losses to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, gaining 0.27 per cent in late trading as buying interest returned to selected heavyweights. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 13 Jan 2026

Blue chips lead Bursa Malaysia higher as FBM KLCI breaks six‑year record, signalling recovery momentum

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Money / 13 Jan 2026

Focus Graphite Develops and Validates AI-Enabled Graphite Flake Sizing Technology to Enhance Resource Valuation and Mine Planning

Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said AirAsia X will be renamed AirAsia and listed on January 19, as Capital A seeks PN17 uplift. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 13 Jan 2026

AirAsia X to rebrand as AirAsia on Jan 19, says Tony Fernandes

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Money / 13 Jan 2026

Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi

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Money / 13 Jan 2026

Rhenus Group awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing in the top 1% globally

The logo of Malaysian energy group Petronas is displayed at a booth during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on July 12, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Jan 2026

Expert: Petronas bid for Federal Court review of Sarawak oil ops just legal move, not political

At 11.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.34 points to 1,702.78, up from yesterday’s close of 1,695.44, after opening 5.30 points higher at 1,700.74. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 13 Jan 2026

Bursa Malaysia rises for second day, led by gains in financial heavyweights

The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 13 Jan 2026

Ringgit extends gains as doubts over US Fed independence weigh on dollar