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Former AmBank relationship manager Joanna Yu Ging Ping (pictured) told the High Court that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho had instructed her to ensure cheques from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s private AmBank accounts were honoured. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Jho Low took steps to stop Najib’s cheques from bouncing, court hears

The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, today received a delegation of professors from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. — Picture via Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Johor Regent welcomes Oxford professors, reiterates education as key pillar of state administration

Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad, a former Umno vice-president, was convicted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2021 on nine corruption charges and sentenced to six years’ imprisonment along with a RM15.45 million fine. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Federal Court sends former Felda chairman Isa Samad to prison after restoring corruption convictions

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said it is studying amendments to curb abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol, including shifting liability to offenders and restricting foreign credit card use. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

Injectable GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have surged in popularity for weight loss, prompting concerns as some consumers turn to illegally marketed versions for quick or cosmetic results. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

What are GLP-1 drugs? The diabetes medications now used as a weight loss ‘miracle’ — and why doctors are worried

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move follows amendments to the Federal Constitution on citizenship, with the government now working to finalise changes to citizenship regulations, including enabling an online pre-registration system. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Citizenship law amendment set to take effect June 1

The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar on Monday after Malaysia’s December Industrial Production Index (IPI) came in above market expectations, signalling that the domestic economy remains on a firm footing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s ringgit strengthens as better‑than‑expected factory growth boosts confidence in economy

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah stressed that Selangor’s limited land, coupled with high property values, makes both large- and small-scale pig farming unsuitable. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Sultan Sharafuddin says no to pig farming in Selangor, urges pork imports to meet demand

Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party scored a decisive victory at last weekend’s general elections, routing progressive and populist parties to put leader Anutin Charnvirakul in the running to become the ‌first premier voted back to office in 20 years. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai triumph explained — how Anutin outmanoeuvred rivals and what comes next

Alor Gajah district police chief Supt Ahmad Abu Bakar said in the 9pm incident, the victims comprised five family members aged between 23 and 73, including a woman with physical disabilities affecting her legs and hands. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Assaulted and robbed by armed men with machetes: Family of five in Alor Gajah loses RM130,000 in jewellery

This combination of file photos shows Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s then Prince Andrew attending the launch of the Global Humanitarian Memorial in London on October 1, 2025 — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ as Epstein disclosures reignite scandal around Prince Andrew

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (left) and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud during a media briefing on the DBKL One-Stop Centre 3.0 Plus Online System at Menara DBKL, Kuala Lumpur, February 9, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘Step by step’: Hannah Yeoh says mayor working to reform DBKL governance

The prosecution is seeking to reinstate the High Court’s decision on February 3, 2021, which found former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad guilty of nine corruption charges involving RM3.09 million and sentenced him to six years in jail and fined RM15.45 million, with an additional 18 years’ imprisonment in default of payment. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Federal Court to rule today on former Felda chairman Isa Samad’s corruption appeal

A view of the still-under-construction Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, February 5, 2025. — Reuters file pic
World  / 4 h ago

Trump threatens to stop opening of Canada-US bridge

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said two women aged 34 and 65 were involved in the accident on Jalan Tanjung Tualang near Batu Gajah. He said the department later received a report at 3.56am of a second accident involving a Perodua Bezza which skidded off Jalan Baling-Kuala Kangsar near Lenggong. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Four killed in two separate crashes in Batu Gajah and Lenggong, including three-year-old girl

Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match yesterday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Colombia. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Costa Rica beat Paraguay but exit Copa America

Marquinhos of Brazil defends against Jhon Cordoba of Colombia. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Brazil into Copa America quarters after 1-1 draw with Colombia

Jannik Sinner was the first Italian man to capture a Grand Slam title with his victory at the Australian Open in January and was also the first from his country to become world number one. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Alcaraz, Sinner eye Wimbledon third round

Austria’s forward #07 Marko Arnautovic fights for the ball with Turkey’s midfielder #22 Kaan Ayhan. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Great entertainers Austria unlucky to bow out of Euros, says coach Rangnick

Romania coach Edward Iordanescu said he hoped his side’s Euro 2024 run, where they topped Group E before yesterday’s last-16 elimination by the Netherlands, could be a new beginning for the country’s national team. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Romania boss Iordanescu hopes Euros run a sign of things to come

Turkey’s defender Merih Demiral shoots and scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Türkiye set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria

Türkiye’s defender #03 Merih Demiral (centre) heads the ball and scores his team’s second goal during the Uefa Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Austria and Türkiye. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Türkiye miracle as Austria humbled, Netherlands makes it pass Romania

Berhalter’s insistence that he should oversee the USA at the World Cup had little support from analysts in the aftermath of Monday’s exit. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

US coach Berhalter defiant over future after early Copa exit

The honour of being Malaysia’s flag-bearer at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony has inspired national diver Bertrand Rhodict Lises to aim for success in Paris. — Bernama pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Olympic Games: Flag-bearer role inspires Bertrand for top six splash in Paris 

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has selected a new design featuring fiercer-looking tiger stripes on the official attire of the national contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. — Picture via X/Olympic Malaysia
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Following backlash, OCM reveals new Olympic kit with 'fiercer-looking' tiger stripes

Panama forward Cesar Yanis (21) celebrates after scoring a goal against Bolivia in the second half during a Copa America group stage match at Inter&CO Stadium. — Picture by Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Panama beat Bolivia to reach Copa quarter-finals

Hinano Kusaki of Japan competes in the Women's Skateboard Park Final during X Games Ventura 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on June 30, 2024 in Ventura. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Japan's skateboarding youth turn street culture into Olympic gold

Jules Kounde (right) called on voters in the country to block the far-right National Rally party from winning a majority in the snap parliamentary elections. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

France star Kounde calls on voters to block far right in elections

Luis Suarez of Uruguay and Cristian Olivera of Uruguay celebrate the team's victory and progression to the quarter finals after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between United States and Uruguay at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. — AFP pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Uruguay into Copa America quarters, knock out hosts US with 1-0 win

Fans gather to watch France v Belgium. Fans react as they watch the match at a fanzone in Brussels. — Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

France scramble into Euros last eight as attacking stars fail to shine

Portugal's Diogo Costa with teammates celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out. —Reuters pic
Sports / 02 Jul 2024

Euro 2024 round of 16: Portugal advances as Ronaldo shed tears, Kolo Muani's late goal sends France to quarters