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US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Samenta warns US tariffs could be ‘economic earthquake’ for Malaysian SMEs, seeks urgent aid

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a news conference at Menara MITI in Kuala Lumpur, July 9, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Silver lining: Tengku Zafrul says new US tariff announcement extends Malaysia’s time for talks

Singapore’s Ministry of Health is directly interviewing Malaysian doctors and general practitioners at Traders Hotel KLCC as part of its move to strengthen its healthcare workforce.
Singapore  / 8 h ago

Singapore courts Malaysian doctors with RM385,000 salary offers at KLCC amid concerns over brain drain

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah arrives at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

AGC finally confirms royal order on Najib’s house arrest in ongoing appeal

The Bank Negara Malaysia logo is seen at Sasana Kijang in Kuala Lumpur, on February 10, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money  / 8 h ago

Bank Negara Malaysia cuts key interest rate to 2.75pc amid external uncertainties

National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are set to receive a package worth RM1 million each per year after agreeing to sign a new contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). — AFP pic
Sports  / 12 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah to remain with BAM until LA 2028, earn RM1m each annually under new deal

Relish grouper or Soong fish head with noodles at this Pudu coffee shop. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 14 h ago

Put Pudu’s Restoran San Jee on your bucket list for their feel-good fish head noodles with fresh fish and a wonderful chicken-pork broth

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the 58th Association of South-east Asian Nations Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, July 9, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

At Asean meet, Anwar hits out at tariffs, calls for unity amid global rifts

In a Facebook post yesterday, the Barisan Nasional chairman explained that the statement had been made in an emotional moment to illustrate the trials he faced as a leader. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Zahid apologises for angel analogy, says remarks were emotional and misjudged

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow examines the tracks that were uncovered. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Surprise find: 7.4m steel track from 1895 unearthed near Penang’s Fort Cornwallis

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Pagoh gang rape: Teen among two arrested after couple attacked near Johor plantation

Mandy shows a photograph of a lorry blocking the entrance to her house at Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

What happens when you live next to a construction site in Bangsar... and what needs to be done when there is a ‘conflict’ (VIDEO)

The Regent also touched on the upcoming opening of Pasir Gudang Hospital, calling on the Health Ministry to take immediate steps to deploy healthcare personnel to ensure the facility can operate at full capacity and adequately serve Johoreans. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Johor Regent hails RM991m water project to boost JS-SEZ supply, urges swift action to staff Pasir Gudang Hospital

A Bryde’s whale spotted off Kedah during a whale observation in June, part of MareCet’s ongoing efforts to monitor and protect marine mammals in Malaysian waters. — Picture courtesy of MareCet Research Organisation
Life  / 17 h ago

Whales, dolphins and dugongs live in Malaysian waters — here’s why they need protection

Three suspects in the murder case of a private university student in Cyberjaya on June 24 leave the Sepang Magistrates’ Court July 3, 2025 after their remand hearing. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Cyberjaya student’s death: Two suspects to face murder, abetment charges tomorrow

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On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the FBM KLCI eased 6.32 points to 1,536.07 from last week’s 1,542.39. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 30 Mar 2024

Bursa Malaysia likely to be on cautious mode next week, waiting for new catalysts

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the ringgit strengthened to 4.7215/7280 against the greenback compared with 4.7340/7390 a week earlier. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 30 Mar 2024

Ringgit set to stay at 4.72-4.73 range against US dollar next week

The rules, released in October, seek to halt shipments to China of more advanced AI chips designed by Nvidia and others as Washington cracks down on Beijing over concerns its advancing tech sector could help boost China's military. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Mar 2024

US updates export curbs on AI chips and tools to China

The S&P 500 ended the first quarter with a gain of more than 10 per cent, its largest first quarter advance since the nearly 13.1 per cent jump in the first quarter of 2019. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Mar 2024

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors eye Fed rate cut, earnings as key to sustaining market rally

Egypt and the IMF had struck a deal for a US$3 billion, 46-month Extended Fund Facility in December 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Mar 2024

IMF approves US$5b add-on to Egypt's loan programme

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, California March 29, 2024. ― Reuters pic
Money / 30 Mar 2024

Powell: US Fed's inflation fight remains on track despite recent uptick

People shop at an H&M store during the grand opening of the The Hudson Yards development, a residential, commercial, and retail space on Manhattan's West side in New York March 15, 2019. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Mar 2024

US monthly inflation slows; consumer spending surges

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Money / 29 Mar 2024

Asset managers eyeing investment opportunities in growing Chinese Mainland market, says KPMG

A crane begins clean-up at the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was struck by the container ship Dali, in Baltimore, Maryland March 29, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 29 Mar 2024

Impact of Baltimore port closure on global supply chains

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Money / 29 Mar 2024

 Mudajaya redesignates James Wong as executive chairman

Economists said the country’s sovereign bonds particularly may face a bleak prospect over the near term due to the negative sentiment surrounding the ringgit. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 29 Mar 2024

Ringgit ends higher on improving demand

Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher today, hitting an intraday high as bargain-hunting activities emerged following a few lacklustre trading sessions earlier. ― Bernama pic
Money / 29 Mar 2024

Bursa Malaysia ends higher on bargain hunting

A worker walks past Boeing's new 737 MAX-9 under construction at their production facility in Renton, Washington February 13, 2017. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Mar 2024

Texas attorney general probes Boeing parts supplier

A sentence from a months-old speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked speculation the central bank might start aggressively buying government bonds to support the economy, a stimulus measure China has long shunned. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Mar 2024

Old Xi Jinping speech sparks China monetary easing speculation

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Money / 29 Mar 2024

LTAT appoints Azizan Ariffin as new chairman, Mohammad Ashraf as new chief executive

MR D.I.Y. Group’s CEO Adrian Ong (3rd left) attends the launch of its latest outlet at IPC Shopping Centre March 29, 2024. — Bernama pic
Money / 29 Mar 2024

MR D.I.Y expands presence with new international concept store