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This Ipoh Curry Mee stall's last day of business is today as they will be relocating to Bandar Kinrara. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 9 h ago

Ara Damansara Restoran Do Re Mi 123’s Ipoh curry ‘mee’ stall to relocate to Bandar Kinrara Restoran BK 33 Kopitiam

Former national mixed doubles player Goh Liu Ying said the world number four pair not only needs to communicate with each other, but should discuss more in depth with their coaches to ensure they are on the same track and goal. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 9 h ago

‘Talk it out with your coach’: Ex-Olympian Goh Liu Ying’s advice to Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei after on-court tension

FashionValet Sdn Bhd founder Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband, Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 5, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Vivy Yusof, husband to face 15-day trial over RM8 million criminal breach of trust charge involving Khazanah and PNB funds

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

The US-headquartered semiconductor giant Intel, that has invested RM50 billion in Malaysia and employs 12,300 local workers, is reportedly looking to trim over 20 per cent of its workforce even as its newest facility in Penang nears completion. — Reuters pic
Money  / 7 h ago

InvestPenang seeks clarity on Intel’s plan as new Penang facility nears completion amid reported global job cuts

The runway at Kuching International Airport (KIA) is currently closed to facilitate the removal of a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft and subsequent runway clearing works, following an aircraft-related incident at 11.30am today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Kuching International Airport runway closed after aircraft incident, flight operations impacted

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the two men were behaving suspiciously near the entrance of the police headquarters at about 4.30pm yesterday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Chest bitten, face punched: Police remand two youths who allegedly attacked officer at Penang headquarters

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  / 14 h ago

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

TNB had said implementing the revised electricity tariff in peninsular Malaysia is positive for the company. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money  / 10 h ago

TNB shares fall to RM14.16 after tariff update; analysts maintain ‘Buy’ amid grid upgrade push

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At 6pm, the local note ended at 4.6705/6740 against the greenback compared with 4.6640/6685 yesterday. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 28 Jun 2023

Ringgit ends lower vs US dollar

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

Oasys Announces Major Blockchain Gaming Updates, Featuring Leading Game Developers

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

Hong Kong Investors Expanding Global Reach

The broader market was also positive as gainers outpaced decliners 395 to 388, while 416 counters were unchanged, 1,123 untraded and 84 others suspended. ― Bernama pic
Money / 28 Jun 2023

Bursa Malaysia ends marginally higher as sentiment improves

With younger South Koreans reluctant to take up blue-collar jobs, the industrial and farming sectors of Asia’s fourth-largest economy are struggling to fill vacancies. — Reuters file pic
Money / 28 Jun 2023

South Korea to boost visas for skilled workers amid labour shortages

Earlier, the central bank conducted a conventional money market tender and two reverse repo tenders. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 28 Jun 2023

Short-term interbank rates close steady on Bank Negara operations

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

The Industrial Development Bureau Joins Hands with the Institute for Information Industry

Consumer confidence bounced back as energy prices stabilised, but the economic outlook has remained clouded. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Jun 2023

German consumer mood falls for first time since October

Penang remained the top exporter with a 29.0 per cent share, followed by Johor (21.1 per cent), Selangor (18.5 per cent), Sarawak (8.1 per cent) and Kuala Lumpur (5.8 per cent), the agency said in a statement today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 28 Jun 2023

Stats Dept: Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak and KL top exporters in May 2023 with combined share of 82.5pc

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

Niigata Prefecture, center of Japanese culinary culture, hosts its first Gastronomy Awards

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

Immuno-oncology company Biosyngen opens new cell therapy GMP facility in Singapore

In a statement today, DoSM said the fall in the export unit value index was due to a decrease in the index of animal, vegetable oils and fats (-1.9 per cent), mineral fuels (-0.1 per cent) and miscellaneous manufactured articles (-0.1 per cent).— Reuters pic
Money / 28 Jun 2023

Stats Dept: May 2023 export and import unit value indices decline by 0.2pc

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

Cushman & Wakefield Grows its Capital Advisory business in Greater China and Australia

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

BBH Greater China ETF Investor Survey: Greater China ETF Market Grows as Product Platform Expands and Investors Evolve Usage

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Money / 28 Jun 2023

The University of Hong Kong hosts APRU Presidents’ Meeting on Sustainable Future Solutions

Chinese blue chips dipped 0.2 per cent, having bounced yesterday as officials talked up the prospects for growth.— AFP pic
Money / 28 Jun 2023

Asia shares subdued, yen shunned as euro shines