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Mardi director-general Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the institute is currently evaluating several promising hybrid durians that could lead to new clones. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Three new durian varieties set to debut in next two years… all thanks to Mardi

The world No. 1 duo secured a straight-games victory over Taiwan’s Liu Kuang-heng and Yang Po-han, winning 21-19, 21-11 in the semi-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium today. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani charge into Japan Open final again, set for showdown with Korea’s world No. 3 pair

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his critics should use proper channels like tabling a motion of no-confidence in Parliament to challenge his leadership. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

PM Anwar says won’t step down unless proven guilty of graft, hits back at ‘forgotten’ politicians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will check with the Home Ministry after news reports claimed 1MDB fugitive businessman Jho Low was seen in Shanghai, China. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Jho Low in Shanghai under alias? Anwar says he’s read the news, will check with Home Ministry

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has confirmed a disruption at major checkpoints into the country. — Picture from Facebook/AKPSBSI
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

AKPS confirms autogate glitch affecting KLIA, JB checkpoints, blames ‘data integration disruption’ 

An artist’s impression of the PNBCAP @ Beach Street initiative that will introduce wider walkways and more trees into George Town, Penang. — Picture courtesy of MBPP
Life  / 5 h ago

Greener streets, cooler city: How Penang plans to refresh Unesco-listed George Town 

As hotspots increase in Indonesia, air quality suffers in Malaysia. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

It’s haze season again: Unhealthy air readings recorded in Port Dickson, Johan Setia 

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Malaysia  / 15 h ago

What migrant worker deaths reveal about Malaysia’s fragile Socso system

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) looks at a model at the groundbreaking ceremony and launch of the SkyWorld Pearlmont Rumah Bakat Madani in Seberang Jaya, Penang on July 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

No schools, no approval: Anwar says new housing projects must include basic facilities for families

A Form One student was tied and gagged in school toilet, according to Kuala Muda police. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Out of jealousy, Form One girl tied and gagged in school toilet by classmates in Sg Petani

Screengrabs of a viral Facebook video showing a man firing a gun in Seri Alam, JB.
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Man opens fire in failed JB robbery, suspect still at large after fleeing on motorcycle

Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said as of 6 pm yesterday, 26 out of 68 e-gates at BSI and three out of 12 at KSAB were back in service. — Facebook/AKPS
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

E-gate operations partially restored at Johor checkpoints, recovery efforts ongoing

Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz said no alliance has been formalised with Perikatan Nasional. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Muda denies formal pact with Perikatan after Muhyiddin meet, but says Opposition needs strong voice to keep govt in line

Tourist boats cruise in Halong Bay, January 11, 2009. — Reuters pic
World  / 3 h ago

Halong Bay tourist boat capsizes in stormy weather, 27 confirmed dead

A former doctor has claimed that gang members would often show up as soon as a death was reported in the emergency department or hospital wards, sometimes even before the death was officially confirmed. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Ex-doctor alleges ‘gangster’ interference in Sarawak mortuary, MOH says will investigate, won’t tolerate any misconduct

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Major currencies were little changed as the dollar index continued to languish near four-year lows at 96.913. The euro held at US$1.1787, just off last week’s top of US$1.1830, while the dollar dipped to ¥144.38. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Jul 2025

Tariff fog hits Asia stocks, oil drops on Opec+ surprise

Food delivery riders of Meituan (left) and Ele.me ride on the road in Shenyang. Instant commerce orders hit record highs across major platforms this weekend. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Meituan hits record 120 million daily orders on July 5 amid China’s instant delivery price war

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced to his followers on the X social media platform yesterday that he was forming a new US political party. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Investment firm Azoria postpones Tesla ETF after Musk plans political party

The European Union said last month it was barring Chinese companies from participating in EU public tenders for medical devices worth €60 billion or more per year after concluding that EU firms were not given fair access in China. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices

Once popular with hippies, tech enthusiasts and medical professionals, Birkenstock gained widespread attention after Australian actress Margot Robbie wore a pair of pink Birkenstocks in the final scene of the 2023 hit movie ‘Barbie’. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Birkenstock boots up legal action over ‘cheap knock-offs’ in India with court-ordered raids

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (3rd left) witnesses Capital A CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (2nd left) exchanging the Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer (3rd right) during the signing ceremony for the US$12.25 billion agreement between Capital A and Airbus in Paris July 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Anwar’s France visit yields RM4b in investment potential for Malaysia, RM675m in exports, says Miti

Saudi Arabia and Russia lead Opec in a surprise move to hike oil output further in August — a shift analysts see as a bold push for market share amid global uncertainty and still-muted prices. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Opec+ surprises market with bigger-than-expected August output hike

Recent US college graduates are facing the toughest job market in over a decade — burdened by debt and locked out of entry-level roles in a slowing economy. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Degree, debt, no job: US graduates face worst job market in over a decade

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin participate at the opening of the Brics Business Forum, ahead of the Brics Presidential Summit, in Rio de Janeiro July 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Brics leaders target ‘indiscriminate’ US tariffs as China’s Xi skips Brazil summit

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as they participate at the opening of the Brics Business Forum, ahead of the Brics Presidential Summit, in Rio de Janeiro July 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Brics finance chiefs demand voting reform and end to IMF’s old guard

The ringgit ended the week higher against the greenback, closing at 4.2180/2260 from 4.2300/2355 last Friday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Ringgit likely range-bound next week as market waits on BNM’s next move, says analyst

On a weekly basis, the barometer index advanced 22.03 points to 1,550.19 from 1,528.16 in the preceding week. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 06 Jul 2025

Bursa bulls eye breakout next week — but July 9 tariff deadline could spoil the party

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Money / 05 Jul 2025

Winners Announced at CoolThink@JC Competition 2025

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to New Jersey, July 4, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Jul 2025

Trump targets 12 countries with new US import tariffs as 90-day suspension nears end

The Nvidia logo is seen alongside the United States and Chinese flags in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Jul 2025

Trump targets Malaysia and Thailand in new AI chip crackdown on China

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (fourth left) witnesses Capital A CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (third left) and Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer (fourth right) displaying the MoU during the US$12.25 billion A321XLR purchase agreement signing between Capital A and Airbus in Paris, France today. — Bernama pic
Money / 05 Jul 2025

AirAsia signs RM51b deal for 50 Airbus planes, with option for 20 more, eyes first European route this year