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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

Bull statues are placed in font of screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong, China. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

China stocks hit decade high as AI, commercial space shares surge on strong start to year

Google yesterday unveiled Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience, a new retail-focused AI tool designed to handle shopping and customer service seamlessly within its app. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Google’s Gemini seeks edge in AI for online shopping, inks deals with US retail giants

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

Media OutReach Newswire and Asia News Network (ANN) Form Corporate News Release Partnership

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

TAT Releases Teaser of "Feel All The Feelings", featuring "LISA" as "Amazing Thailand Ambassador"

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Money / 12 Jan 2026

SL Aesthetic Group Celebrates 22 Years of Growth and Innovation Across Singapore and Southeast Asia

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edged up 0.99 of a point, or 0.06 per cent, to 1,687.53 from last Friday’s close of 1,686.54, after opening 0.53 points higher at 1,687.07. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Bursa edges higher as Wall Street gains lift investor sentiment

US President Donald Trump points to a cost sheet as he speaks with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed in Washington July 24, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Powell accuses Trump’s White House of using ‘threats’ to pressure Fed on interest rate cuts

At 8am, the local currency slipped to 4.0750/0850 against the US dollar, from Friday’s close of 4.0700/0765. — Reuters pic
Money / 12 Jan 2026

Ringgit dips as stronger US dollar, soft jobs data weigh on market sentiment

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Money / 11 Jan 2026

Ringgit gains bolster investor confidence, Johor‑Singapore SEZ among key beneficiaries

Former Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) director-general Datuk Azlan Shah Al Bakri will be the new KTMB group chief executive officer, effective tomorrow. — Picture via Facebook
Money / 11 Jan 2026

KTMB names Azlan Shah Al Bakri as group CEO, pledges focus on safety, efficiency and user experience

It was previously reported that India’s trade pact with the United States was delayed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a telephone call to President Donald Trump to close a deal they were negotiating. — AFP pic
Money / 11 Jan 2026

India pushes new trade deals to offset steep US tariffs as Washington talks stall

Analysts said the ringgit’s direction will hinge on how markets recalibrate expectations for US Federal Reserve policy. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 11 Jan 2026

Ringgit set to trade sideways with upside bias next week, analysts say

Analysts said Bursa Malaysia’s gains are likely to be steady rather than aggressive as markets favour selective risk-taking. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 11 Jan 2026

Bursa Malaysia seen edging higher next week as global backdrop turns supportive

The United States is weighing a selective rollback of sanctions as it moves to market Venezuelan crude, potentially opening limited opportunities for global banks. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Jan 2026

Global banks eye opportunity in Venezuela’s oil reset — with caveats

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Money / 10 Jan 2026

Etiqa’s Project Firefly Reinforces Mangrove Ecosystem in Sungai Panjang in Collaboration with Malaysian Nature Society

Picture for illustration purposes only. A man’s attempt to steal a gold chain worth approximately RM30,000 was foiled when he was apprehended by a customer at a gold shop in Paka on Thursday. — AFP pic
Money / 10 Jan 2026

Weekly gold contracts climb with higher trading volumes and open interest