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US President Donald Trump holds a chart on reciprocal tariffs while speaking about how to “Make America Wealthy Again” at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Trump slaps 25pc tariff on Malaysian goods, tells country to ‘build in America’

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference at MITI Tower in Kuala Lumpur on May 6, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

After Trump warning, Tengku Zafrul reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to Brics cooperation

Abdul Latif Ibrahim led a fuel theft syndicate that siphoned S$100 million worth of gas oil from Shell’s Pulau Bukom site, funding a lavish lifestyle with luxury cars, property and millions in cash. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Luxury cars, safe full of cash: 25-year jail term in Singapore for Shell fuel heist mastermind who led S$100m syndicate

A 3D-printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, the US glag and word

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia commits to fair trade deal with US amid Trump’s new 25pc tariffs

Truly slurp-worthy pork noodles at Restoran Mei Mei Seafood. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

For truly slurp-worthy pork noodles and curry mee topped generously with ‘seehum’, travel to Restoran Mei Mei Seafood in Semenyih

In a statement, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said the AGC’s response to a press conference by the PKR lawmakers yesterday appeared to validate claims of procedural lapses and unresolved allegations involving a Federal Court judge. — Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Rafizi: AGC statement confirms concerns over judicial appointments, calls for royal commission

Malaysia is among 14 countries told by the US to strike trade deals or face steep new tariffs from August 1 under President Trump’s latest trade threat. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 14 h ago

Trump’s latest tariff threat, explained: What it means for Malaysia and 13 other affected countries

Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the upcoming Japan Open from July 15-20, with no clear timeline for his return to competitive action. — Reuters pic

Sports / 14 h ago

BAM ready to support Lee Zii Jia after worrying Instagram posts

Three suspects — a man and two women aged 19 and 20 — were arrested between June 26 and June 27 in Johor Baru and Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan, following the discovery of Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara’s body. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Cyberjaya student murder: Male suspect to be charged under Section 302, says Selangor police chief

At 8am, the local note depreciated to 4.2345/2430 versus the greenback from Monday’s close of 4.2310/2400. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit catches cold as US turns up tariff heat

Asean foreign ministers voice concern over Trump’s tariff threats, warning they risk economic fragmentation and regional instability. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

World / 12 h ago

Asean hits back at Trump’s ‘counterproductive’ trade tactics, warns of regional instability

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

TNB says high consumption rates seen on myTNB app due to glitch

Former Umno information chief Isham Jalil is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on July 8, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

High Court rules Isham Jalil’s judiciary remarks on Najib’s SRC, 1MDB trials not contemptuous

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during a press conference on July 8, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution downplays talk of PKR discord after Rafizi, eight others press for RCI on judiciary

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor filed the lawsuit on September 19, 2023, through law firm Messrs Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak, over a video Ku Hilmie posted on TikTok on March 2, 2023. She claimed the video contained defamatory remarks linking her to sinful behaviour, ‘bomoh’ practices, polytheism, and Satan, and suggested she needed to repent. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Rosmah awarded RM100,000 in defamation suit over TikTok video linking her to ‘bomoh’, Satan

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

TNB says high consumption rates seen on myTNB app due to glitch

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — A technical error in Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) digital system has led to inaccurate July electricity usage graphs being displayed on the myTNB app.The company said some the issue may have caused confusion among some users who saw unexpectedly high kWh readings.TNB clarified that the...

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Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today confirmed that the recently concluded State Assembly sitting will the final one for this term, although he declined to say when it will be dissolved. — Picture via Facebook/Hajiji Haji Noor

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Sabah CM hints at assembly dissolution ‘soon’ after final sitting

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain takes a tour during his visit at Terminal 1 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, July 8, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

New border agency chief vows zero tolerance for smuggling, eyes upgrade to entry point facilities

MyCC chief executive officer Datuk Iskandar Ismail said the companies involved are Abadi Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Kota Landskap Sdn Bhd, and Usia Maintenance Sdn Bhd. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Three contractor firms fined nearly RM3m for bid-rigging cartel in Putrajaya tenders, says MyCC

File picture of damaged homes at the site of the explosion and gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights on April 30, 2025. Reconstruction and repair works on homes damaged in the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion in Subang Jaya have begun and are progressing ahead of schedule, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Putra Heights gas pipeline blast: Home reconstruction, repair works progressing ahead of schedule, says Selangor MB

A file photograph shows Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun at the state assembly on Nov 15, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Sabah amends sales tax law, approves forest degazettement and launches Malaysia’s first carbon credit law

According to the first charge, the accused allegedly raped his 15-year-and-8-month-old stepdaughter at 3.30pm on June 16. For the second charge, the man was accused of committing the same act against the victim at 5.30pm on June 18. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Terengganu labourer pleads not guilty to raping teen stepdaughter

An undated illustrative photograph shows a person holding a gavel. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Seremban food rider charged with driving recklessly, without licence on Jalan Persiaran Senawang

File picture of the five men (from left) K. Tatisan, V. Sharmah, S. Gopinaath, S. Gokulan and J. Ragesuthan after they were acquitted and released in 2022. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Trial of four accused in T. Nhaveen’s 2017 killing pushed to November amid appeal over fifth man’s acquittal

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ICA officers found the two men, aged 30 and 31, hidden in the boot of a Malaysian-registered car during a 3am inspection at Woodlands Checkpoint on Saturday. None had travel documents. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 12 h ago

Trunk and disorderly: Two Malaysians’ alleged 3am boot escape foiled at Woodlands Checkpoint

Passengers were safely rebooked after SQ246 landed in Perth following a mid-air technical issue. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 11 h ago

SIA Brisbane–Singapore flight diverted to Perth over mid-air technical issue

McDonald’s x Jumbo’s saucy National Day collab drops July 10 — chilli crab burgers, kampung drumlets and more local treats on the menu. — Screengrab from YouTube

Singapore / 13 h ago

Crabby patty, but make it Singaporean: McDonald’s teams up with Jumbo Seafood for a saucy National Day treat (VIDEO)

Ong Beng Seng, the Malaysian billionaire behind Singapore’s F1 night race, will return to court on July 23 after his pre-trial hearing was adjourned again. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Pre-trial hearing for Malaysian billionaire Ong Beng Seng in Singapore adjourned again, rescheduled for July 23

Goi Wee Shien, a 43-year-old OCBC bank officer, is accused of misappropriating over S$760,000 — including S$600,000 from a client’s account — and using part of the funds to pay nearly S$90,000 in credit card bills. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Former OCBC staff in Singapore allegedly took over S$760,000, paid own credit card bills with stolen funds

A 22-seater driverless shuttle will begin ferrying Grab employees between its office and one-north MRT station from July 9 as part of a six-month trial. A safety operator will be on board in line with LTA rules. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Grab rolls out self-driving shuttle for staff in six-month Singapore pilot on July 9

Abdul Latif Ibrahim led a fuel theft syndicate that siphoned S$100 million worth of gas oil from Shell’s Pulau Bukom site, funding a lavish lifestyle with luxury cars, property and millions in cash. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Luxury cars, safe full of cash: 25-year jail term in Singapore for Shell fuel heist mastermind who led S$100m syndicate

PM Lawrence Wong paid tribute to Syed Isa, lauding his legacy of leadership and lasting impact on the Malay/Muslim community. — Picture via Facebook/Lawrence Wong

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore’s longest-serving mufti Syed Isa dies at 87

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World

Asean foreign ministers voice concern over Trump’s tariff threats, warning they risk economic fragmentation and regional instability. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

World / 12 h ago

Asean hits back at Trump’s ‘counterproductive’ trade tactics, warns of regional instability

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said says he has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Netanyahu presents Trump with Nobel Peace Prize nomination letter at White House

File photo of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during the annual address to the nation for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in Tehran on March 20. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

Search and rescue workers use a sonar device while paddling down the Guadalupe River looking for survivors or the remains of victims swept up in the flash flood on July 7. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Texas flood death toll tops 100, including 27 girls and summer camp staff

Donald Trump has not announced new military aid packages for Kyiv since he took office in January of this year. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump says US to send more weapons to Ukraine despite recent aid freeze

Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai speaks to reporters after a Cabinet meeting. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Thailand seeks ‘better deal’ after Trump renews 36pc tariff threat

Containers are seen at the International Container Terminal in Surabaya on July 7. US will issue letters to countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, South Africa and Malaysia, stating that it will slap duties on their products ranging from 25 per cent to 40 per cent. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump announces steeper tariffs for Japan, South Korea and others, but delays start to August

Some criminal organisations now employ chief risk officers who determine operational risk appetite. — Reuters pic

World / 1d ago

Inside Visa’s AI-powered war on cyber crime as fraudsters run global scam centres from Myanmar

Money

The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar as market sentiment weakened amid the United States’ (US) latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit weakens ahead of BNM’s meeting as US tariffs and OPR cut speculation weigh on market sentiment

Bursa Malaysia ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, bucking the regional uptrend, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed concerns over US tariffs. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 10 h ago

Bursa Malaysia falls for second day amid trade tariff concerns, market breadth remains negative

Malaysia is among 14 countries told by the US to strike trade deals or face steep new tariffs from August 1 under President Trump’s latest trade threat. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 14 h ago

Trump’s latest tariff threat, explained: What it means for Malaysia and 13 other affected countries

At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell by 7.59 points to 1,529.95 from Monday’s close of 1,537.54. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 14 h ago

Tariff chatter spooks market, Bursa falls below 1,530 at midday

A woman walks past a screen displaying Japan’s Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo July 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Trump drops another tariff bomb — but Asian markets keep their cool

The proposed cooperation will see the two airlines work together on scheduling, pricing, sales and marketing, and other commercial areas, including expanded codesharing and special prorate arrangements. — Reuters file pic

Money / 20 h ago

Singapore competition watchdog grants conditional nod to Malaysia Airlines-SIA tie-up

ABP Group chief executive officer, Sun Yi delivers his remarks at the opening of the group’s new office in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia’s digital future. — Picture courtesy of ABP Group

Money / 14 h ago

ABP Group expands in Malaysia with new KL cybersecurity hub

A smartphone repair technician works on a Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S8 in Saint-Sebastien-sur-Loire, near Nantes. Samsung said it expects Q2 profits to plunge 56 per cent, citing US curbs on advanced AI chip exports to China and weak semiconductor demand. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Samsung warns of 56pc profit plunge on US AI chip export curbs

Sports

Previously, the media reported that Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, the women’s doubles pair, have yet to renew their BAM contracts, which expired last December. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

National top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-Thinaah likely to stay with BAM as talks progress positively

Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the upcoming Japan Open from July 15-20, with no clear timeline for his return to competitive action. — Reuters pic

Sports / 14 h ago

BAM ready to support Lee Zii Jia after worrying Instagram posts

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final match against Borussia Dortmund. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Mbappe set to face PSG for first time since bitter split in Club World Cup semi-final

Chelsea's Italian head coach Enzo Maresca said his team will be missing key players as they face Fluminense in the sweltering semi-final. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Maresca unfazed by heat as Chelsea prepare for Fluminense showdown in Club World Cup semi-final

Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a forehand return to Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their men's singles fourth round tennis match on the eighth day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Sinner advances after Dimitrov retires in tears, Djokovic battles into Wimbledon quarters

Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the 2025 Japan Open, with no official word from his camp — sparking fresh speculation among fans after a recent cryptic post on social media. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Lee Zii Jia pulls out of Japan Open, cryptic post fuels speculation

The national squad has undergone a major transformation and is now in the right shape to take on stronger sides. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Malaysia no longer pushovers, says pundit Richard Scully ahead of CAFA Nations Cup clash with Iran

Mexico's forward Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Concacaf Gold Cup final football match against the US. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Mexico beat US 2-1 to win record 10th Concacaf Gold Cup