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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

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Money / 07 May 2026

DITP unveils "Reimagining Thailand" Vision at Thai Night Cannes 2026, Positioning Thailand as a Future Global Content Partner

File picture of diners having lunch at a food court in UTC Shah Alam, September 19, 2023. In a statement today, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the increase was mainly driven by higher accommodation and food and beverage (F&B) service activities, transportation, and education. — Picture By Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 07 May 2026

Stats Dept: Malaysia services PPI up 2.1pc in 1Q as transport, food costs climb

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Money / 07 May 2026

Global Governance Report Highlights Future Shock Risks as Democratic Accountability Slips and State Capacity Plateaus

Under the deal, Anthropic will use all of the compute capacity at SpaceX’s Colossus 1 data centre in Memphis, Tennessee — a facility originally built to power Musk’s rival AI venture, xAI. — Reuters pics
Money / 07 May 2026

SpaceX lands major AI data centre deal with Anthropic in high-stakes computing push

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Money / 07 May 2026

Grobrix Launches "Silver Harvest Initiative", Turning Schools into Micro-Farms Powered by Students and Retirees

The recall covers certain Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles, according to the NHTSA. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 May 2026

Tesla recalls Model 3, Y, S and X in US over rearview camera fault affecting 219,000 vehicles, crash risk flagged from camera lag issue

People walk past a billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran on April 27, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 May 2026

FMM warns 28pc of manufacturers eyeing job cuts in Malaysia as US-Iran crisis sprawls

In a recent filing with Bursa Malaysia, AirAsia X Bhd said the A220 aircraft purchase will not have any immediate impact on the company’s financial position, as aircraft deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2028. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia
Money / 07 May 2026

AirAsia’s record 150-aircraft Airbus order lifts Capital A shares

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Money / 07 May 2026

CUHK Claims Top Positions in Hong Kong and Asia in the Latest QS World University Rankings by Subject

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 8.04 points to 1,764.91 from Wednesday’s close of 1,756.87. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 07 May 2026

Bursa Malaysia climbs at open as banks lead gains ahead of Bank Negara OPR decision

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Money / 07 May 2026

Luffa Announces Major Brand Upgrade: Repositioned as AI × Web3 Super Connector

A woman walks past an electronic quotation boards displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange along a street in Tokyo on May 1, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 07 May 2026

Japan’s Nikkei surges 4pc on hopes of US-Iran deal

At 8am, the domestic unit traded at 3.905/9300 against the greenback, compared with 3.9230/9275 at Wednesday’s close. — Bernama pic
Money / 07 May 2026

Ringgit opens at 3.905 against US dollar, nears RM3.90 as traders await Bank Negara OPR decision

Airbus today confirmed AirAsia’s order for 150 A220 aircraft — the largest deal yet for the model — during an announcement in Mirabel, Quebec by Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Lars Wagner. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 May 2026

AirAsia goes big: Airbus confirms record 150-jet A220 order

Capital A CEO and AirAsia X adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes shakes hands with Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Lars Wagner at a ceremony at the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada, May 6, 2026. — Picture courtesy of AirAsia
Money / 07 May 2026

Fernandes bets big on future with US$19b AirAsia-Airbus deal

This picture taken on April 28, 2026 shows employees working on the vacuum cleaner production line at the Rimoo Electrical Appliance Tech Company in Foshan, in southern China’s Guangdong province. — AFP pic
Money / 07 May 2026

Iran war sends China factory costs soaring, raising risk of pricier goods worldwide