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Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the offer opens access to Arm’s computing platforms and intellectual property (IP) portfolio to accelerate the development of local semiconductor products designed in Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Putrajaya names three Malaysian firms to spearhead Made-By-Malaysia chip project

Senate president, Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah with the new Senate appointees. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Six new senators sworn-in

Khairy Jamaluddin once considered not becoming Malaysia’s prime minister would make him a failure but being out of active politics since 2023 has changed his perspective. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Khairy Jamaluddin: Prime minister’s post still ‘lifetime ambition’, yet no longer the obsession it once was

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said one of the key challenges was setting a clear cut-off point for eligibility without affecting groups that still require assistance. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Putrajaya weighs RON95 subsidy cuts, admits tough call on who should lose aid

Khairy Jamaluddin said launching his own party would have further fragmented the Malay voter base. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Khairy admits he thought ‘long and hard’ about new party, but says Umno remains his ‘natural home’

The accident that caused the death of two men who were in a Proton Persona car along Kilometre 25.3 of the Second Link Highway in Iskandar Puteri here today. May 8, 2026. —Picture courtesy of the Iskandar Puteri district police
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Two supervisors killed after being flung from car in Second Link five-vehicle crash

i-Legasi was among several measures rolled out by the EPF to help Malaysians prepare for longer retirement years as life expectancy continues to rise. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

EPF introduces i-Legasi, i-Emas and retirement goal calculator to help Malaysians plan for longer golden years

Warung Lejen nasi lemak supplier Othman Che Mat, 72, says his priority is ensuring people can still afford the dish. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Rising costs elsewhere, but this Perak stall in Selama keeps nasi lemak at 50 sen

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the accident occurred at about 11pm on May 9 at Km28 of the highway heading towards the Duta toll plaza. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Police arrest Proton Inspira driver after viral three-vehicle crash on NKVE

This screen grab made on May 10, 2026, from a video released by the US Central Command on its X account on May 8, 2026, appears to show a strike on the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Sea Star III. — US Central Command Public Affairs handout/AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Latest in Middle East war: Trump rejects peace deal as Gulf drone attacks rattle ceasefire

The wife of former Army chief, Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, Salwani Anuar, arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on January 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Prosecution moves to seize Range Rover and gold jewellery from ex‑Army Chief’s wife

The Kampung Kolam branch is the first in Penang to openly welcome Loke to contest in the state. —Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Penang DAP Kampung Kolam branch first to declare Anthony Loke welcome to contest in the state

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said that during this period, low humidity levels will typically result in reduced cloud formation over most areas. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Dryer, hotter weather incoming: Southwest monsoon to begin May 14, says MetMalaysia

A. Lekeswaran, 27, was charged with attempting to kill scrap metal business owner B. Yoga Sundram, 41, in front of an entertainment outlet along Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, at about 3.15 am on April 22. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Bangsar shooting case: Lorry driver charged with attempted murder

Kinabalu Running Club said both victims received immediate treatment from the event’s medical team before being taken to hospital for further observation and care. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Hit-and-run at Borneo Marathon leaves runner, Rela personnel injured; organisers say police probing incident

GameStop has made a US$55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay in a move to challenge Amazon. — Reuters file pic
Money / 04 May 2026

GameStop makes US$55.5b takeover bid for eBay to challenge Amazon

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 8.82 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 1,730.84 from Thursday’s close of 1,722.02. The benchmark index opened 6.72 points firmer at 1,728.74. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 04 May 2026

Bursa Malaysia opens higher on foreign inflows, IMF outlook

Motorists ride past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz at Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 04 May 2026

Middle East conflict triggers stockpiling frenzy, pushing Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI to four-year high

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Money / 04 May 2026

Internships Take Centre Stage as Students Prioritise Career Outcomes in Higher Education Choices

At 8am, the domestic unit eased against the greenback to 3.9590/9725 from 3.9690/9740 at last Thursday’s close. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Money / 04 May 2026

Ringgit starts May stronger ahead of BNM rate decision and key US jobs report

The production decision itself is already priced in by markets. The seven countries are widely expected to increase their quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, chief analyst at Global Risk Management. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 May 2026

Opec+ to make first post-UAE production decision, as Iran blockade continues to take a toll

A woman carries a bundle of grass for cattle in a field on the outskirts of Hanoi on April 28, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 May 2026

Vietnam’s inflation accelerates in April, trade deficit widens as West Asia crisis lingers

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Money / 03 May 2026

Economy, Science & Technology, And Environment: The Three New Pillars Of Vietnam - India Cooperation

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Money / 03 May 2026

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Money / 03 May 2026

GWM Unveils World-Class Safety & Testing Facilities: Safety Built on Data, Not Hype

The war with Iran has sent global LNG prices soaring while US gas remains trapped by full pipelines and export limits. — Reuters
Money / 02 May 2026

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

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Money / 02 May 2026

Petite Fleur Bringing Enchanting Floral Arrangements to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Japan spent at least ¥5.0 trillion (RM127 billion) in the foreign exchange market, according to multiple reports, in its first intervention to prop up the currency since 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 May 2026

Japan steps into forex market with over RM127b to prop up yen, reports say

A logo of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is pictured on an Airbus plane in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, November 6, 2018. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 May 2026

Aviation industry’s first Iran war casualty: US‑based Spirit Airlines collapses after creditors reject US$500m bailout

The continued strengthening of the ringgit and the improved economic projections by the International Monetary Fund indicate the fundamental strength of the country’s economy and investor confidence in the direction of the Malaysia Madani administration. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 02 May 2026

Ringgit rise and IMF upgrade reflect global confidence in Malaysia’s economy, says MOF’s political secretary

The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, hovering between RM3.96 and RM3.98 against the US dollar ahead of key United States data. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 02 May 2026

Ringgit expected to trade in RM3.96–RM3.98 range next week ahead of US data