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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 / 13 Jan 2026

From Engineering Feats to Ecological Regeneration, Vinhomes Green Paradise Debuts the ESG++ Framework for Future Cities

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Money / 13 Jan 2026

HDBank completes issuance of US$100 million green bonds to international investors

Li helped steer months of stop-start negotiations across European capitals — from Geneva to Stockholm to London — that tested the limits of economic diplomacy between the US and China. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Jan 2026

‘Unhinged’ or master strategist? Li Chenggang steers US$660b US-China trade with iron and art

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

Hang Lung Enters the Next Phase in Its Sustainability Journey with Ambitious New Targets

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

BBSB International Limited announces its subscription results; Recorded approximately 10,745 times of over-subscription for its Public Offer

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

Racing across frozen rivers, uniting youth worldwide: a glimpse into HIT's inaugural ice dragon boat race with Oxford and Cambridge

Sunway said in a Bursa Malaysia filing today that Maybank Investment Bank Bhd acting on its behalf had served a notice of conditional voluntary takeover offer to the board of directors of IJM Corp today on its intention to acquire the entire equity interest at the offer price. 
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Sunway moves to take over IJM Corp with RM11b, RM3.15-a-share offer

At 6pm, the local currency advanced to 4.0605/0660 versus the US dollar from Friday’s close of 4.0700/0765. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Ringgit ends trade higher as US dollar falters amid Fed independence fears

US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, DC, in this file picture dated July 24, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

US prosecutors probe Federal Reserve, Powell warns of ‘criminal indictment’ threat

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

Gem Sri Lanka 2026 Concludes Successfully: Platinum Sponsor GUILD Propels Industry Growth

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 8.90 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 1,695.44 from last Friday’s close of 1,686.54. The index surpassed its previous peak of 1,693.99 recorded on March 4, 2019. — Picture via X/Bernama
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Bursa Malaysia hits six-year high as buying frenzy lifts KLCI past pre-pandemic peak

Proton’s interest in the key North African market aligns with Algeria’s policy of encouraging local vehicle production. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Proton eyes Algeria entry via partnerships and CKD assembly

The policy is aimed at ensuring uniform rice prices across the country, including in eastern Indonesia, with the government providing support for distribution financing to address logistical challenges. — Bernama pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Indonesia eyes single nationwide rice price from 2026 to narrow regional gaps

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

Banyan Group Unveils New Residential Brand: Bellaguna

Petronas has filed a motion at the Federal Court in Putrajaya seeking clarity on the petroleum regulatory framework governing its operations in Sarawak. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Petronas seeks Federal Court clarity on legal framework for Sarawak operations

Gold and silver surged to record highs after the US Justice Department targeted the Federal Reserve in an investigation. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Gold, silver hit record highs as US probes Fed, fuelling fears over central bank independence