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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  / 14 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  / 11 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  / 10 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  / 10 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  / 10 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  / 14 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  / 16 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  / 13 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  / 16 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  / 8 h ago

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

The Malaysian Bar said the ‘Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence’ to the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on Monday is about defending the independence of the judiciary as an institution. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Malaysian Bar: Lawyers’ walk to PM’s office on July 14 not to protest CJ’s non-extension, but to defend courts’ independence

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

Mandy shows a photograph of a lorry blocking the entrance to her house at Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 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  / 16 h ago

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

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Money / 07 Mar 2024

Etiqa Insurance Singapore Launches Essential Critical Secure, a Critical Illness Plan with Mental Health Support and Continuous Financial Care

The Kuwait-based Alshaya Group said yesterday it would cut jobs from its Starbucks Middle East franchise due to challenging trading conditions amid a boycott of Western brands over the Gaza war. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Starbucks Middle East franchise cuts jobs amid Gaza war

The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today on improved sentiment ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) announcement on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) later today. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Ringgit opens firmer versus US dollar ahead of OPR announcement

Bursa Malaysia rebounded to trade in positive territory in the early morning session today, mirroring the uptrend on Wall Street as sentiment improved following the US Federal Reserve’s comments on interest rates cut. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 07 Mar 2024

Bursa Malaysia rebounds to open higher 

The Wall Street entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen in New York City, US, November 15, 2022. ― Reuters file pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Wall St rises after Powell signals rate cuts this year

Amazon logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Amazon loses trademark appeal over ‘targeting’ UK shoppers

Bank Negara Malaysia is increasing engagement efforts and monitoring the conversion of export proceeds into ringgit by exporting companies. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Bank Negara increases monitoring of conversion of export proceeds into ringgit

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivering his Budget to the House of Commons in London, March 6, 2024. — PA pic via Reuters
Money / 06 Mar 2024

UK economy to grow in 2024 after recession, Hunt says in budget speech

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

Modern Musical Dongpo: Life in Poems Astonishes Audience in U.S. Debut

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

SM International Announces Expansion into the Indian Market

The ringgit rebounded to end marginally higher against the greenback. ― Bernama file pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Ringgit stages rebound to end higher against US dollar 

An employee counts Egyptian pounds at a foreign exchange office in central Cairo, Egypt, March 20, 2019. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Egypt pound loses over third of value as bank signals float

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is fully committed to ensuring the stability of the ringgit. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Bank Negara committed to ensure ringgit stability, forex inflows, says governor

A Bitcoin ATM (automated teller machine) sits in the corner of a store in New York City, US, March 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Bitcoin rises after rapid climb to new record

Bursa Malaysia continued to decline to close lower for a second consecutive day. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Bursa Malaysia ends marginally lower for second day running

Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin and US dollar are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Currency market calm before Powell speech, bitcoin resumes rally