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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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah arrives at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

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

Relish grouper or Soong fish head with noodles at this Pudu coffee shop. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 7 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

The Bank Negara Malaysia logo is seen at Sasana Kijang in Kuala Lumpur, on February 10, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

Mandy shows a photograph of a lorry blocking the entrance to her house at Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 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)

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Moscow had no immediate reaction to Donald Trump’s strongly-worded comments about Putin—which come just two weeks after he also cursed while talking about the conflict between Israel and Iran. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Trump accuses Putin of ‘bullsh*t’, pledges fresh US arms for Ukraine

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a recall for 8,322 vehicles from Kia, Yamaha, and Mercedes-Benz due to structural, equipment, or system-related defects requiring inspection. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

JPJ recalls over 8,000 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles over fire risk, clutch and fuse defects

An employee poses as he views examples of the Parthenon sculptures, sometimes referred to in the UK as the Elgin Marbles, on display at the British Museum in London January 25, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Looted, stolen, and still on display: From the UK to France, museums still hold the world’s plundered heritage

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The ringgit strengthened further against the US dollar today, lifted by positive domestic indicators and favourable external support. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 08 Mar 2024

Ringgit strengthens further against US dollar 

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Money / 08 Mar 2024

AnchorX Announces Exploration of HKD-Backed Stablecoin, AxHKD

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Money / 08 Mar 2024

Language tutoring provider Preply to launch its services in Hong Kong

MIDF Research said the ringgit is in a good position to strengthen this year. — Reuters file pic
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Analysts: Ringgit likely to strengthen against US dollar this year

This picture shows Aramco tower at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh on April 16, 2023. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Saudi says 8pc Aramco stake transferred to PIF wealth fund portfolio

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivering his Budget to the House of Commons in London, March 6, 2024. — PA pic via Reuters
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Sterling anchored at one-month high as Powell dents dollar

Stuart Machin, Marks and Spencer (M&S) Chief Executive, Katie Bickerstaffe, M&S Co-Chief Executive and Eoin Tonge, M&S Chief Strategy & Finance Officer, are photographed in this handout picture taken March 2022. — Oliver Dixon Photography/Handout via Reuters
Money / 07 Mar 2024

UK retailer Marks & Spencer reverts to single CEO

The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Ringgit strengthens to end higher against US dollar

Juwai IQI says Bank Negara Malaysia leaving the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged will maintain stable conditions for the housing market. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Bank Negara’s decision to leave OPR unchanged gives stability to housing market, says Juwai IQI

View of the logo at a Virgin Money Store in Sheffield, Britain taken during August 2022. — Reuters file pic
Money / 07 Mar 2024

UK lender Nationwide agrees to buy rival Virgin Money

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Money / 07 Mar 2024

AI Takes Centre Stage at Lenovo Tech World Hong Kong

Deputy Minister Datuk Ramanan Ramakrishnan said entrepreneurship including the franchise sector will continue to grow and accelerate the development of the national economy. — Bernama file pic
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Franchise sector will accelerate Malaysia’s economic development, says Ramanan

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Money / 07 Mar 2024

Primula Florist Expands Business Offerings, Launches Landscape Design Services

A person walks past a parked Lufthansa airplane, on March 7, 2024 at Frankfurt international airport, as Lufthansa ground staff went on strike. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Lufthansa doubles profit in 2023, but strikes cast shadow

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Money / 07 Mar 2024

Enjoy Eating House Invites Everyone on a Culinary Adventure with Exciting Launch of New Menu Items: A Journey Through Singaporean Flavours

PLS Plantations executive vice-chairman Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo said its regional wholesale market in Pasir Gudang would serve as a hub for farmers and other food producers. — Picture courtesy of plsplantations.my
Money / 07 Mar 2024

PLS Plantations to partner China’s Guangzhou Jiangnan for regional one-stop wholesale mart in Johor