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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  / 15 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  / 15 h ago

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

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 18 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

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  / 12 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  / 16 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

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  / 17 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes

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  / 14 h ago

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

(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  / 17 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  / 17 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  / 18 h ago

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

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Money / 27 Jan 2026

YesAsia Holdings Expects Revenue and Net Profit Growth for 2025

Air stewardess Rabiatul Fatehah poses for a photo after the launch of Batik Air’s Fixed For Your Reunion and Smart Travel Fare Initiative with Transport Minister Anthony Loke at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur January 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Batik Air launches CNY fixed‑fare campaign, adds 10 aircraft and aims for 85pc on‑time performance in 2026

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Money / 27 Jan 2026

SKG Unveils Integrated Cloud Logistics Ecosystem in Hong Kong, Aligning with Global Financial & Logistics Hub Strategy

South Korea scrambled today to assure the US it remained committed to implementing a trade deal after US President Donald Trump said he would hike tariffs on autos and other imports from its ally, blaming a delay in enacting the pact agreed last year. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Trump’s 25pc tariff threat rattles Seoul as South Korea rushes to reaffirm investment pact

The ringgit maintained its strength to close below the psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar today, supported by positive sentiment and continued investor positioning ahead of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Ringgit sustains rally below 4.00 amid upbeat sentiment and Fed‑watching

India and the European Union are set to sign a trade deal today, including slashing tariffs on imports of EU-made cars to 40 per cent from as high as 110 per cent, the biggest opening yet of India’s vast market for Volkswagen and Renault. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

EU carmakers face tough India market even as trade deal slashes import tariffs

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Money / 27 Jan 2026

CTF Life Takes the Lead in Voluntary ESG Disclosure

A Puma logo is seen on a Puma Speedcat OG sneaker displayed at the Puma Mostro House in Paris, France, January 24, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

China’s Anta Sports to become top Puma shareholder in US$1.79b deal

Malaysia’s total trade is expected to grow moderately between 3.0 and 5.0 per cent this year amid global external headwinds, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Malaysia projects moderate 3-5pc trade growth for 2026 as global risks persist, says deputy minister

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour explained that the decision to keep the benchmark rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting last week reflects BNM’s assessment of the country’s growth and inflation outlook. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

BNM governor: Malaysia’s resilient economy and stable prices justify holding OPR at 2.75pc

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its rally to close at an intraday high of 1,771.25, marking a fresh multi-year high, supported by strong and sustained buying interest in blue-chip stocks. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Bursa Malaysia extends rally to fresh multi‑year high as KLCI jumps 1.55pc

Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour speaks during an interview with Bernama at Bank Negara Malaysia January 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Ringgit’s strongest run since 2018 driven by policy certainty, reforms and external shifts, says BNM governor

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Money / 27 Jan 2026

EasySMX Launches S10 Lite: The Top Budget Switch 2 Controller with Native Support & 9-Axis Precision

A protester wears a mask of US President Donald Trump during a rally condemning Trump's plans to raise tariffs on South Korea in front of the US embassy in Seoul on January 27, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Why President Trump is threatening new tariffs on South Korea again despite last year’s trade deal

European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold hands as they pose during a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 27, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says

Despite the only modest overall sales growth, consumers continued to shift towards hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Jan 2026

Hybrid cars top choice for consumers in Europe in 2025, according to data