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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defended Iran's retaliation against Israel's attacks, but at the same time called for justice, peace and an end to violence. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia has right to speak up, calls for end to hostilities in the Middle East

The Ministry of Finance has announced that new registration applications in relation to the expansion of the service tax scope and the revision of the sales tax rate, effective from July 1, 2025, can be made starting from August 1, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MoF: New SST registration opens Aug 1 as tax scope expands in July to include construction, education, beauty services

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the ministry will not hesitate to revoke the operating licences of Centralised Labour Quarters and Temporary Labour Quarters if operators fail to comply with the provisions under the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446). — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

After migrant protest, Human Resources Ministry warns of licence revocation for non-compliant worker hostels

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi said the US had crossed 'a very big red line'. — Reuters pic
World  / 18 h ago

US, Israel crossed ‘big red line’, Iran FM says as heads to Moscow

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during a conference on the rationalisation of Malaysia Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) and Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) at Putrajaya June 23, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Loke: CAAM to go independent, merge with Mavcom on August 1, saving RM1.5b

Various vehicles including lorries, cars and motorcycles were seen destroyed by fire following a fire at a lorry and engine oil storage store in Jalan Cenderai, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai which occurred yesterday during a Bernama inspection June 22, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Worker flees Johor oil store fire as blaze destroys lorry, shocks residents who ‘didn’t even know’ facility was there

Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, the wife of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has passed away. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Sarawak Premier’s wife Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang dies at age 76

Life Line Association Malaysia says it has seen a rise in callers over the past five years, according to its 2024 annual report. — Picture by Arif Zikri
Life  / 6 h ago

More Malaysians are reaching out — this counselling NGO is making sure someone’s there

People and rescuers inspect the damage at the site of a reported suicide attack at the Saint Elias church in Damascus’ Dwelaa area on June 22, 2025. Syrian state media reported a suicide attack on a Damascus church on June 22 that caused casualties, as AFP correspondents at the scene saw first responders transporting people from the site. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Suicide bomber kills 22 in Damascus church attack; IS blamed in Syria’s first such strike since war began

It’s hard to not pile your plate of ‘nasi lemak’ with goodies like ‘rendang’ chicken, fried luncheon meat and ‘petai ikan bilis’. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Want a great start to your day? Head to Kelana Jaya’s Nam Gor Hainan Kopitiam for this Chinese style ‘nasi lemak’

The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar on Friday, as the latest developments on the Iran-Israel war sparked some buying interest in emerging currencies, a dealer said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 4 h ago

Ringgit climbs against major currencies at opening as Iran tensions, US airstrikes lift oil and gold

Researchers found an average of around 100 microplastic particles per litre in glass bottles of soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea and beer. — ETX Studio pic
Life  / 16 h ago

More microplastics in your beer? Blame the glass bottle, says French study

The Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has raised concerns over a series of cable theft incidents that could disrupt the planning and operational timeline of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which is now at a critical phase ahead of its targeted completion in December 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

ECRL cable thefts raise alarm, could derail testing schedule, says MRL CEO

A new regulation requiring Malay-language listings on major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop has been temporarily postponed following a wave of public backlash. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

E-commerce Malay language rule paused, ministry to gather feedback from sellers

Police are investigating an incident involving a Singapore-registered vehicle travelling against traffic at Kilometre 55 of the Senai-Desaru Expressway yesterday. — Video screencap via Facebook/Community Roda Johor
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor cops probe Singapore-registered car filmed driving against traffic on Senai-Desaru Expressway

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Money / 30 Jun 2023

South Korea exports halal ‘Hanwoo’ beef to Malaysia

A sign calling for student loan debt relief is seen in front of the Supreme Court as the justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases involving President Joe Biden's bid to reinstate his plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt in Washington February 28, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

Student loan ruling may be windfall for US deficit reduction

A US dollar note is seen in front of a stock graph in this November 7, 2016 picture illustration. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

Dollar softer after personal consumption expenditure data, yen briefly breaks 145 mark

AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

Major firms warn EU over AI regulation risks

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a joint press conference with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, William Ruto, President of Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macron, and World Bank President Ajay Banga at the end of the New Global Financial Pact Summit June 23, 2023 in Paris. — Lewis Joly/Pool pic via Reuters
Money / 30 Jun 2023

US economy ‘more resilient’ than expected, says Yellen

The EU could raise €3 billion (RM15 billion) a year for Ukraine’s reconstruction by taxing the interest earned by Russian central bank assets frozen in the bloc. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

EU eyes €3b a year for Ukraine from Russian asset tax

US stocks rallied today, setting up Wall Street for a strong second quarter, as Apple shares hit a record high and signs of easing inflation offered relief to investors worried about further interest rate hikes. ― Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

Wall Street rallies as Apple hits record high, inflation cools

Shares of Apple, which is also the world’s most valuable-listed company, were up 1.3 per cent at US$191.99 in morning trading. ― Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

Apple’s market value breaches US$3t mark again

An employee counts 100 Chinese yuan banknotes at a bank in Hefei, Anhui province, January 21, 2013. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

China will keep yuan basically stable, step up macro policy adjustments, says central bank

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Money / 30 Jun 2023

Opcom, Global Forway agree to terminate 5G sector collaboration

Austria’s foreign minister will not attend an Opec conference in Vienna next week, the Financial Times reported today. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

FT: Austria foreign minister to skip Opec conference over media ban

A logo of Petronas is seen at the Energy Asia 2023 Conference in Kuala Lumpur June 26, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 30 Jun 2023

PCG-Petronas’ gas supply agreement extended for a minimum of six months

Britain’s economy made a lacklustre start to 2023 as inflation ate into households’ disposable income, official figures showed today. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

UK economy makes slow start to 2023 as inflation weighs

The ringgit traded firmer against the US dollar today as Bank Negara Malaysia’s intervention helped the ringgit to stabilise even as the US dollar gains strength compared with other major currencies. — Bernama pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

BNM intervention helps revive ringgit despite stronger greenback

A man walks near a board showing currency exchange rates of U.S. dollar against the Russian rouble in in Saint Petersburg June 24, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Jun 2023

Rouble drops to more than 15-month low vs dollar on political risk concerns

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Money / 30 Jun 2023

ACE Market-bound KGW Group aims to raise RM16.73m via IPO