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It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 9 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) accompanied Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

A Toyota Vios is seen after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan heading towards Sekinchan on March 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

The currency has emerged as the pressure valve, with the Thai baht sliding about 2.8 per cent since the war broke out, though it has clawed back some of the losses since the ceasefire was announced last week. — Reuters pic
Money / 53 m ago

Foreign investors exit Thai assets at fastest pace since October 2024 as oil shock exposes economic vulnerabilities

Prominent economists called today for governments to introduce windfall profit taxes on energy companies who are set to reap financial benefits from the US-Israeli war on Iran. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 1 h ago

Leading economists urge windfall profit taxes on energy firms amid war‑driven price surge

Kering CEO Luca de Meo pledged to more than double the luxury group’s operating profit margin and boost the appeal of its flagship brand Gucci as he sought to reassure investors unnerved by economic uncertainty and war in the Middle East. — Reuters pic
Money / 1 h ago

Kering CEO aims to double profit margins and revive Gucci in sweeping overhaul

The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with search functionalities, ‌to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the commission said today. — Reuters pic
Money / 2 h ago

EU wants Google to share search data with third‑party engines, including AI chatbots

Renault Group CEO Francois Provost presents the group's new strategy during the FutuREady event at the Technocentre in Guyancourt, near Paris March 10, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 2 h ago

Renault aims for seven models and 5pc India market share by 2030, says CEO

The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product estimates for the first quarter of 2026, due tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 3 h ago

Ringgit firms against US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s 1Q GDP data

Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today supported by a more stable global backdrop amid rising hopes of an easing in United States-Iran tensions following renewed talks. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 3 h ago

Bursa Malaysia rebounds on hopes of easing US–Iran tensions

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Money / 4 h ago

Focus Graphite Appoints Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre to Advisory Board

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Money / 6 h ago

SIAM PARAGON Solidifies World-Class Success as the Global Songkran Destination

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Money / 7 h ago

American microbiologist behind global water safety breakthrough wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

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Money / 7 h ago

Paymentology Expands into Australia, Powering the Next Generation of Fintech Innovation

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Money / 8 h ago

EduCareerSG Integrates AI into Career Accelerator to Strengthen Emotional Readiness in the Workplace

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Money / 8 h ago

RETRANSMISSION: RZOLV Reports Approximately 97.0% Gold Recovery on Complex Copper-Gold Ore Without Pretreatment, Highlighting Potential to Simplify Flowsheets Versus Cyanide

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Money / 8 h ago

The 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit Concludes Successfully

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged central banks to “wait and see” before adjusting interest rates if they can do so. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 h ago

IMF warns of tough global economic times ahead if Middle East war drives oil prices higher

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Money / 11 h ago

Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2026: Connecting Global Buyers with the Future of Sports and Leisure