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A photo said to be of the queue that formed at Woodlands Checkpoint today after autogate facilities went down for foreign passport holders wishing to enter Malaysia via Johor Bahru. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sabotage fears amid massive KLIA, JB checkpoint jams from autogate glitch this weekend

National women’s doubles players Pearly Tan (right) and M Thinaah (left) pose for a photo with fans during the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah smash past home pair to secure spot in 2025 Japan Open final

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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

Jet Li pictured in a file photo. The martial arts star recently spoke candidly about his daughter’s past mental health struggles and their open conversation about death. — Reuters pic
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

‘Why should we avoid it?’: Jet Li reflects on death after daughter’s mental health struggle

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat speaking at a press conference after the Monthly Assembly at the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Lambasted for raiding HIV medical outreach by alleging ‘gay sex party’, Kelantan cops say just trying to do what’s ‘right’

Increased hotspot activity in neighbouring Indonesia has caused a decrease in air quality in Malaysia. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

As haze season begins, public reminded open burning is an offence

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on the people to embrace unity in diversity, which he described as Malaysia’s strength in driving the country’s development. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Want to change govt? Table a no-confidence motion not incite unrest, PM tells Opposition ahead of protest

An MRI machine like the one involved in the fatal Long Island incident. The powerful magnetic field can turn metal objects into dangerous projectiles. — Pexels pic
Life  / 19 h ago

‘Final Destination’, MRI edition: Man killed after metal necklace pulled into machine in New York

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has confirmed a disruption at major checkpoints into the country. — Picture from Facebook/AKPSBSI
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

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

A firefighter is seen in front of a fire in a forest at Rambutan village, in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra province, September 11, 2019. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Indonesia says 46 hectares of forest burning across north, west Sumatra

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  / 13 h ago

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

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has claimed that he was unaware of the meeting. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

What Opposition meeting? PAS Youth says unaware of Muhyiddin call, but suggests talks lack weight without Islamist party

A lone monk prepares to collect alms in front of a Bangkok temple as Thailand reels from a sex extortion scandal involving the clergy. The controversy has sparked national outrage and shaken faith in the revered Buddhist institution. — AFP pic
Life  / 16 h ago

Sex, lies and saffron robes: US$12m blackmail scandal shakes Thai Buddhism

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At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 4.2180/2260 against the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.2195/2255. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Ringgit rebounds slightly as market anticipates mild US tariffs

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Money / 04 Jul 2025

Wishpro Launches Advanced Magnetic Infusion Technology for Smarter Skin Management

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 1.20 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 1,550.19 from yesterday’s close of 1,548.99. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends slightly higher as foreign funds lift banks, utilities and consumer counters

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Money / 04 Jul 2025

"Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) National Bookshelf" Gets an Upgrade, with Four New Renowned University Sites

China will impose up to 34.9 per cent anti-dumping duties on EU brandy from July 5, targeting top French producers like Hennessy and Rémy Martin amid escalating trade tensions. — Reuters file pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Brandy gets burned: China imposes up to 35pc tariffs on EU imports

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Money / 04 Jul 2025

Wishpro Launches Advanced Magnetic Infusion Technology for Smarter Skin Management

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Money / 04 Jul 2025

Japan’s Genre-Defying Creative Mixed Media Unit NIKO NIKO TAN TAN to Perform at Japan Expo Paris 2025

People walk outside a shopping mall in Beijing July 2, 2025. The world’s two top economies agreed to an outline of a deal to walk back from the brink of staggering tariffs at last month’s meetings in London, with concessions including Beijing’s resumption of key rare earth exports. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

China says US lifted some export curbs, warns against ‘blackmail’

Chief executive officer Catherine Goh said the company is currently exploring strategic partnerships to support its regional growth plans. — Picture via Facebook/Santan
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Santan dishes out Asean ambitions, starting with Indonesia and Philippines

The Singaporean government announced a new property cooling measure yesterday, which applies to the seller’s stamp duty (SSD) for residential properties. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

HLIB: Singapore’s new property curbs to have minimal impact on Malaysian-owned projects

Currently, Tetra Pak operates a local office in Malaysia, which primarily serves all consumers and customers in the country. Among the notable companies using Tetra Pak’s packaging in Malaysia are Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd, Farm Fresh Bhd, and Nestle. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Tetra Pak sees strong growth potential beyond dairy sector in Malaysia

This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows new cars lined up at a pier in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo. US President Donald Trump said on July 1 a trade deal with Japan was unlikely before the July 9 deadline, threatening to raise tariffs on Japanese imports to 30 or 35 per cent. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Asian markets mixed as Trump warns tariff letters to be sent soon

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Money / 04 Jul 2025

AIA Hosts Healthcare Financing Summit To Foster Cross-Sector Collaborative Solutions for Hong Kong’s Healthcare Sustainable Future

Visitors walk past jewellery on display during the 1st India International Jewellery Show organised by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in Bengaluru March 17, 2023. Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs on the second week of July 2025, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Where do trade talks stand in the rush to avert higher US tariffs?

The greenback rallied from multi-year lows against the euro and British pound hit earlier in the week after stronger than expected US jobs data pushed out the timing for potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Dollar holds firm against euro, yen as US trade pressure mounts

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and Argentina’s President Javier Milei pose for the family photo during the 66th Summit of Leaders of Mercosur and Associated States at the San Martin Palace in Buenos Aires July 3, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Jul 2025

Caught between China and US, South American bloc rethinks its trade game as internal rifts deepen