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Police have arrested a travel consultant after a road dispute in Kajang left a 17-year-old student injured. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Kajang cops: Teen driver without licence allegedly attacked in road dispute, suspect arrested

Loke, who is the transport minister, expressed confidence that all party leaders would accept these changes, stressing the need for fresh strategies to address new challenges in DAP’s second term in government. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

DAP set for a reset? Loke promises big changes if re-elected as party sec-gen

The investigation is being carried out based on the results of MACC’s initial probe involving the company at the end of 2023. — Picture by Choo Choy May.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC opens two probes into alleged bribery and fund misappropriation involving Sapura Energy

Visitors at the Bazaar Ramadan Perling Mall in Taman Perling which is among the more popular bazaars during the fasting month in Johor Baru, March 13, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Tradition over trends: Ramadan bazaars in Johor go back to classic ‘buka puasa’ favourites

The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country’s egg association said on Friday. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

‘How many eggs can you send?’ US asks countries to help lower soaring prices

The Bagan MP took to Facebook this morning to dismiss speculation about his political future. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Guan Eng rejects withdrawal talk ahead of tomorrow’s DAP CEC election

Karim (3rd right) and Jais (2nd left) officiate the ‘Bijak Membantu, Elak Tertipu’ programme in Kota Kinabalu March 14, 2025. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Kota Kinabalu’s crackdown on ‘slippery’ beggars a cat-and-mouse chase, say authorities

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias has dismissed claims that 14 Umno MPs have withdrawn support for the government. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Fourteen Umno MPs jumping ship? Baseless, says Negeri Sembilan party chief

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Prada ends partnership with S.Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy

Brad Pitt stars as a retired F1 driver making a return to the track. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Need for speed: Lewis Hamilton says Brad Pitt’s driving is real in high-octane ‘F1’ movie (VIDEO)

Yesterday, media reports said that a 39-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a secondary school student during a road dispute. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Kajang cops: Man remanded for one day after fracturing student’s nose in road dispute

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim speaks to reporters after officiating the Penang Human Resources Ministry Building at Weld Quay in George Town March 14, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

From 30 days to three: AI to revolutionise industrial court records, says HR minister

DAP national organising secretary Steven Sim said that 4,203 delegates representing 1,650 branches were eligible to cast their votes in the election. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DAP to hold CEC election tomorrow with 70 candidates vying for 30 seats

A screen grab of the viral video showing a trailer with a tilted load on the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) recently.

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Tilting the law: Viral clip helps Subang Jaya police nab trailer driver with unsecured load

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations are ongoing into the gang’s involvement in house break-ins and robberies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Selangor police: Manhunt for two accomplices after deadly Sepang shootout

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Musk-OpenAI legal battle heats up as court fast-tracks trial over for-profit dispute

Billionaire Elon Musk and ChatGPT owner OpenAI jointly proposed a trial in December, according to a federal court filing. — Reuters pic

OAKLAND, March 15 — OpenAI and Elon Musk have agreed to fast-track a trial over OpenAI’s for-profit shift, the latest turn in a grudge match between the world’s richest person and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman playing out publicly in court.Billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI jointly proposed a trial in December,...

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Meta has recently been criticised for stepping back from workplace diversity efforts and from battling misinformation. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Former staffer says Meta seeks to gag her from promoting memoir exposing alleged China plans, sexual harassment cover-up

As the AI boom continues, investors look for startups with lasting business models, not just cutting-edge tech. — AFP pic

Money / 8 h ago

‘Read through the noise’: Investors seek AI startups that deliver

The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country’s egg association said on Friday. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

‘How many eggs can you send?’ US asks countries to help lower soaring prices

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At 6 pm, the ringgit dropped to 4.4410/4455 versus the greenback from Thursday’s close of 4.4310/4375. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

20 h ago

Trade war jitters drag ringgit down against US dollar

Bank Negara Malaysia said the Finance Minister has approved Aznan Abdul Aziz’s (left) appointment as deputy governor and Cindy Siah Hooi Hoon as BNM assistant governor. — Bernama pic/Bank Negara Malaysia

20 h ago

Bank Negara names Aznan Abdul Aziz as deputy governor for three-year term from April 1

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the week slightly higher, in line with regional indices despite the weaker performance on Wall Street overnight. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

21 h ago

Bursa Malaysia posts modest gains as regional markets stay upbeat

For 2024, the group's net profit fell 37 per cent to €7.7 billion (RM37.1 billion) while revenues were down over 8 per cent to €142.4 billion. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

BMW warns on tariffs, China as 2024 profits plunge 37pc

Indonesia has set a target to reach net zero green house gas emission by 2060 or sooner, though President Prabowo Subianto last year told the G20 forum that he was optimistic the nation could reach the target before 2050. — AFP pic

23 h ago

Indonesia to launch forestry-based carbon offset trade, eyes RM888m in transactions

File picture of a worker cycling near a factory at the Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan February 17, 2016. Japanese companies have agreed to raise wages by more than 5 per cent for a second year in a row this year, the country’s largest union umbrella group said on Friday. — Reuters pic

23 h ago

Japanese firms agree to 5.46pc wage hike amid inflation, labour crunch

As US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging trade war rouses fears of recession, global investors have found an unlikely new sanctuary in Chinese equities. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Donald Trump makes Chinese stocks (somewhat) great again

Forest City will collabroate with bus concessionaire Causeway Link to improve connectivity. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Forest City eyes transport upgrades with improved bus routes, future rail plans for connectivity with JS-SEZ, SFZ

A view of the Balboa Port is pictured after Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, amid pressure from US President Donald Trump to curb China’s influence in the region, Panama City, Panama, March 4, 2025. — Reuters pic

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CK Hutchison stocks plunge after China slams Panama Canal ports sale under Trump pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with Tesla cars in the background, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Tesla warns it may face retaliatory tariffs, echoing concerns over Trump's trade policies

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Matrade chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican (centre) at the launch of Madani Digital Trade at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, March 13, 2025. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Reezal Merican to stay on as Matrade chairman for two more years

In a statement today, the exchange said trading will resume on Wednesday, March 19. —Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia to close on March 18 for Nuzul Al-Quran public holiday

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index similarly gained 1 per cent, but was headed for a 2.3 per cent weekly decline. China’s blue-chip index advanced 1.4 per cent and was set to rise 0.6 per cent for the week. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Asia shares steady; gold at record high as trade war ratchets up

At 11.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 1.71 points to 1,508.32 from yesterday’s close of 1,510.03. The benchmark index opened 10.08 points lower at 1,499.95. — Picture by Hari Anggara.

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia turns mixed at mid-morning as Trump’s tariff threat rattles markets

Wawasan Open University (WOU) has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with TT Vision Technologies Sdn Bhd, Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd and Clarion (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to enhance workforce development in Malaysia’s semiconductor and manufacturing sector. — Picture courtesy Wawasan Open University (WOU)

1d ago

WOU partners with TT Vision, Oppstar, and Clarion Malaysia to strengthen Penang’s semiconductor and manufacturing talent pipeline

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