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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  / 16 h ago

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

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow examines the tracks that were uncovered. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 12 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  / 12 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

A commentator pushes back on Rafizi Ramli’s concerns over judicial appointments, arguing that procedural delays don’t amount to a constitutional crisis — and suggests Rafizi’s impact might’ve been greater had he stayed in Cabinet. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think  / 12 h ago

Rafizi could have been like Singapore’s Goh Keng Swee in Anwar’s Cabinet — Hafiz Hassan

JPJ has suspended and reassigned an officer caught on video dangerously overtaking on a double line in Simpang Pulai. The officer is also barred from driving department vehicles pending investigation. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

JPJ: Officer suspended after risky overtake in Simpang Pulai

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

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

Aaron Kwok reportedly celebrated news of a baby boy by upgrading wife Moka Fang’s credit card — to no limit. — Picture via Instagram/mokafy
Showbiz  / 11 h ago

Now that’s a push present: Aaron Kwok celebrates baby boy news with no-limit credit card for wife Moka Fang

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  / 12 h ago

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

Malaysia’s national cycling body has clarified that cyclists are allowed on public roads, following a viral video of a dispute with a bus driver. It urged respect for cyclists’ rights and called on police to act against online threats encouraging harm. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Cycling on public roads is legal, says national federation after viral dispute

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

"Thai Night" Makes a Grand Return to Hong Kong International Film & TV Market 2024

Antonoaldo Neves, former TAP Air Portugal Chief Executive Officer, delivers a speech in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, November 26, 2018.  — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Etihad posts 2022, 2023 profits and is readying for possible IPO, CEO says

A Chinese national flag flutters outside the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) building on the Financial Street in Beijing, China July 9, 2021. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

China securities regulator vows to protect small investors

French Minister for Economy, Finance, Industry and Digital Security Bruno Le Maire attends a summit on climate and growth at the Bercy Finance Ministry in Paris, France, December 5, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

France’s 2023 budget deficit to miss 4.9pc target, Le Maire says

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

HKT, AIS, Globe, Optus, Singtel, Taiwan Mobile and Telkomsel collaborate to launch the world’s first cross-border telco rewards programme

Chinese Premier Li Qiang leaves his seat to deliver the work report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

China to step up economic policy adjustments in 2024, state planner says

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

DCH Logistics promotes regional capabilities with a refreshed brand identity – Get Set. Go!

A woman buys vegetables from a stall at a market in Colombo, Sri Lanka November 13, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Bankrupt Sri Lanka to seek debt moratorium until 2028

Moody’s said sukuk issuance increased by three per cent in 2023 to US$200 billion (RM946 billion) thanks to a strong corporate issuance driven by the UAE and Saudi Arabia and higher short-term volumes in Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Moody’s: Local Islamic banks to outperform conventional, Malaysia remains largest sukuk market

At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 4.42 points to 1,532.56 from yesterday's close of 1,536.98. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Bursa Malaysia lower at mid-day ahead of OPR announcement

SME Bank group president and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Aria Putera Ismail said that among the bank’s financing programmes is the SME Bank Upward Migration and Acceleration (i-SMART) programme, an RM180 million initiative focused on creating Bumiputera champions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 06 Mar 2024

SME Bank approved RM30.6b financing since inception to 17,380 Bumiputera MSMEs

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

AIA Singapore launches first corporate-led internship programme to empower the next generation in today’s evolving economy

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

Shopee’s 2024 Fashion Show, ‘Raya Stail Kita’ Celebrates Malaysia’s Golden Age of Culture

Proton highlighted that its export business leapfrogged by 223 per cent to 346 units in February as compared to January this year, while year-to-date export growth stands at 50.5 per cent, with 453 units sold to overseas markets this far. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Proton continues positive growth with 13,602 units sold in February

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Money / 06 Mar 2024

Strengthening Bonds: Saudi Tourism Authority Enhances Commitment to Malaysia

At 11am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 3.14 points to 1,533.84 from yesterday's close of 1,536.98. — Picture Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 06 Mar 2024

Bursa Malaysia stays lower at mid-morning