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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

Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to trade in a range-bound mode with a cautious bias within the 1,700-1,730 range next week. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 02 May 2026

Bursa Malaysia seen trading range‑bound between 1,700 and 1,730 next week as West Asia tensions persist

President Donald Trump said yesterday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 May 2026

Trump says EU not complying with trade deal, will raise auto tariffs to 25pc next week

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Money / 02 May 2026

MHESI Joins Partners to Launch SPACE-F Batch 7, Pushing Thai FoodTech to the Global Stage, Highlighting the Wellness Economy as a New Economic Engine

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Money / 01 May 2026

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur Strengthens Academic Pathways Through Collaboration with MILA University

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife Janja Silva, CEO of Deutsche Messe Jochen Koeckler and Minister President of Lower Saxony Olaf Lies pose for a photo at the Hannover Congress Centrum (HCC), in Hanover, Germany April 19, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 May 2026

EU kickstarts Mercosur trade pact to counter US tariff shock and rising Chinese competition, eyes export boost

Tankers are seen at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in the Sharjah Emirate, along the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes on June 23, 2025. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and particularly tensions in the Red Sea, are reshaping the logistics routes for goods trade, with Africa becoming a hub for global container traffic, according to logistics and maritime sources. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 May 2026

Iran war redraws global sea routes, pushing Asia–Europe traffic around Africa as Hormuz and Red Sea choke

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Money / 01 May 2026

Spring Shanghai • Putuo Day Pop-up Event Opens in Milan, Showcasing Putuo District’s Unique Charm

Executive pay around the world has risen sharply in recent years, while all other workers have had less and less money at their disposal, according to an analysis by Oxfam released today, reported German Press Agency. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 May 2026

Income gap widens: Global inequality deepens as executive pay soars and real wages stagnate, Oxfam warns

As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation accelerate, they are reshaping how we work while putting Malaysia’s workforce to the test, requiring greater resilience and adaptability to remain relevant in an increasingly complex and uncertain job landscape. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 May 2026

Nearly 700,000 Malaysian workers at high risk from AI and automation, with adaptability now key to sustainability, says TalentCorp

Digitalisation and automation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been identified as one of the five key focus areas in the Business Strategic Plan (BSP) 2022-2030 to accelerate the adoption of digital technology and improve productivity and operational efficiency. ― Pexels pic
Money / 01 May 2026

SME Corp Malaysia pushes digitalisation, automation to boost MSME productivity under Business Strategic Plan 2022–2030

Bangladesh signs a $3.7 billion deal with Boeing on April 30, 2026 to acquire 14 planes over the next decade for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the state news agency reported. — AFP pic
Money / 01 May 2026

Bangladesh signs biggest-ever Boeing deal for 14 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet expansion

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Money / 01 May 2026

XIXILI Redefines Lingerie Retail as Malaysia’s First Brand to Launch 3D Avatar Fitting Technology

The central atrium is pictured at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) offices in London on April 28, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 01 May 2026

Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records

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Money / 01 May 2026

Falcon Copper and Glencore Sign MoU to Advance U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain

During the quarter, iPhone sales grew by double digits in just about every country where it does business, and its services unit reached an all-time high, according to Cook. — AFP pic
Money / 01 May 2026

Tim Cook hails ‘best March quarter ever’ as Apple beats forecasts ahead of CEO transition

An installation depicting barrel of oil with the logo of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) is seen during the COP29 United Nations climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan November 19, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 01 May 2026

How the UAE’s Opec exit could reshape its trade ties with Saudi Arabia