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M. Sri Darvien and D. Thineswary are escorted into the Sepang Magistrate’s Court to face charges, on July 10, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Teen, woman accomplice charged over murder of Cyberjaya university student

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad turns 100 today. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Dr Mahathir turns 100: A look back at a few defining moments that shaped Malaysia

An undated photograph shows Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad riding a bicycle. — Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Anwar extends birthday wishes to Mahathir who turns 100 today

Members of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (1 RAMD) and the 21st Ceremonial Mounted Squadron (SIB) take part in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Istana Negara, in Kuala Lumpur, May 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Istana Negara sends out warning against politicisation of Malaysia's top court appointments

Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong speaks at a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, February 14, 2015. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Parents win landmark ruling as court bans Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong’s video on secret child conversions

Dr Anjani Sinha (left) was grilled by Senator Tammy Duckworth (right) over his nomination to be the US ambassador to Singapore. — Screengrabs from Facebook/Tammy Duckworth
Singapore  / 4 h ago

‘You’ve not even done your homework’: Trump’s envoy pick told Singapore no ‘glamour posting’, grilled over tariffs and Asean

Speaking on a special podcast live telecast on his Facebook page, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it was a blessing and scary to turn 100. — Screengrab from Facebook/Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

‘Quite frightening to be 100’: Dr Mahathir thanks Anwar, Malaysians for birthday wishes

Whey protein, a nutrient-rich by-product of cheese production and a popular aid for muscle growth, is costly to produce due to the need for specialist equipment and technical processes. — Unsplash pic
Life  / 10 h ago

Think you are getting a good deal with cheap whey proteins sold online? Instead of muscles, all you’ll be gaining is... weight!

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at Subang Air Base to attend the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, July 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

​​US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in Malaysia for Asean meetings

A police helicopter carrying five crew members made an emergency landing and crashed near Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah earlier today. — Screengrab from X/Bernama
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Police helicopter crash-lands in Johor’s Sungai Pulai, all five crew rescued

Mashed potatoes and noodles, anyone? — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

Head to Puchong’s Sha Sha Noodles for a unique Chinese-style mashed potato noodle

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a press conference at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya, on Dec 10, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Opinion  / 8 h ago

A century of Mahathir Mohamad

United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Rights Situation in the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese gestures after a press conference during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, in Geneva, on March 27, 2024. — AFP pic
World  / 8 h ago

US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese over Gaza report, accusing her of ‘antisemitism and support for terrorism’

File picture of the Second Penang Bridge. According to the author, Penang 3.0 envisions a future where young people don’t just take part in the economy — they help shape it by designing their own products, companies, and ideas instead of merely executing others’ visions. — Picture by KE Ooi
What You Think  / 5 h ago

Not a Penangite, but I believe in the Penang 3.0 dream — E Jia Xi

Despite a Chinese export ban, large volumes of antimony — a key metal for tech and defence — are reaching the US via Thailand and Mexico, raising questions over enforcement and rerouting tactics. — Reuters pic
Money  / 10 h ago

Backdoor metals: US is still getting China’s banned antimony — just via Thailand and Mexico

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 162.13 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 39,313.77, the S&P 500 lost 15.97 points, or 0.31 per cent, to 5,218.21 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 44.35 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 16,384.47. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Mar 2024

Equities subdued after strong week, investors assess Fed rate path

New home sales in the United States slow unexpectedly in February according to Commerce Department data. — AFP pic
Money / 25 Mar 2024

Sales of new US homes edge down unexpectedly in February

The Wall Street entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen in New York City, US, November 15, 2022. ― Reuters pic
Money / 25 Mar 2024

US stocks fall, but Boeing CEO's departure well-received

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun speaks with reporters ahead of meeting with US senators on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 24, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Mar 2024

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in shakeup amid safety crisis

The ringgit rebounded to close firmer against the US dollar. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 25 Mar 2024

Ringgit ends firmer against US dollar, other major currencies

Bank Negara Malaysia deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said the ringgit is in a good position to strengthen in 2024, propelled by structural reforms and positive growth prospects. — The Borneo Post pic
Money / 25 Mar 2024

Ringgit to strengthen in 2024 on structural reforms, positive growth prospects, says BNM

Money / 25 Mar 2024

Sapura energy’s FY2024 net loss narrows to RM508.66m on lower provision for impairment

Bursa Malaysia closed lower, weighed by selling pressure in telecommunication, plantation, and gaming stocks. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 25 Mar 2024

Bursa Malaysia ends lower on selling pressure

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Money / 25 Mar 2024

HTX Ventures unveiled the report on the topic of Ethereum Dencun Upgrade

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Money / 25 Mar 2024

Premium Steakhouse The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill Unveiled at City of Dreams, Macau

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Money / 25 Mar 2024

Hong Kong tmtplaza Blends Artistic Elements Creating a 7-Meter-Tall Giant Easter Egg and 18 Oversized Easter Eggs

Canada's Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng during a press conference on the Canadian Trade Mission Team's working visit to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, March 25, 2024. — Bernama pic
Money / 25 Mar 2024

Malaysia-Canada bilateral trade up 25pc post-CPTPP, says minister

People attend a job fair following the Lunar New Year holiday, in Beijing, China, February 23, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Mar 2024

China job ad sparks social media outcry over ‘middle-age’ unemployment

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Money / 25 Mar 2024

DFA Design for Asia Awards 2024

Examples of Japanese yen banknotes are displayed at a factory of the National Printing Bureau producing Bank of Japan notes at a media event about a new series of banknotes scheduled to be introduced in 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, November 21, 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Mar 2024

Japan hiked interest rates. Why is the yen falling?

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is engaging with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to conduct a review of SC’s financial sustainability for a better revenue model, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 25 Mar 2024

SC engaging with MoF to review its financial sustainability, says chairman