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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  / 4 h ago

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

Screengrab of an Australian passport allegedly used by Jho Low with the identity Constantinos Achilles Veis. — Screegrab from YouTube/Project Brazen
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Jho Low resurfaces? 1MDB fugitive allegedly living in Shanghai under Greek alias, fake Australian passport (VIDEO)

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  / 5 h ago

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

Part of the cash that was burned in a bid to hide evidence during a MACC raid. — Pictures from Facebook
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Burn notice: Project boss tries torching RM1m evidence as MACC raids home over data centre graft probe

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) attends the National-level 2025 Unity Week Celebration Launch Ceremony at the grounds of Batu Kawan Stadium. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘Pray for good news’: Anwar says major announcement to tackle rising living costs coming Tuesday, if not Monday

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the National-level 2025 Unity Week (SMP) Launch Ceremony held at the grounds of Batu Kawan Stadium. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

PM: No judges removed, eight Court of Appeal and 14 High Court judges to be sworn in on July 28

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (second left) speaks at a press conference after the Monthly Assembly at the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Civil groups clarify Kelantan event was HIV medical outreach not ‘gay sex party’, slam police’s conduct during raid

TH Plantations senior management were handed letters amid a probe into allegations of RM5 million in unauthorised payouts. — Composite pic via Instagram/TH Plantations
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

TH Plantations CEO put on garden leave, CFO resigns as allegations of RM5m payouts emerge

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

Increased hotspot activity in neighbouring Indonesia has caused a decrease in air quality in Malaysia. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

Singapore said its critical infrastructure sectors have been targeted in cyberattacks by a suspected China-linked espionage group, raising concerns over national security. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 10 h ago

Singapore flags ‘serious threat’ from suspected Chinese hackers targeting critical infrastructure

Rafizi Ramli (centre) leading PKR MPs including Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Wong Chen giving a press conference on judiciary independence. July 7, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

‘Not their home any more’: Rafizi warns PKR risks Umno-style exodus over grassroots anger after party polls

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At 8am, the ringgit dipped to 4.2480/2575 against the greenback, compared to Tuesday’s close of 4.2395/2440. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 16 Jul 2025

Dollar strength pressures ringgit at opening after hotter-than-expected US inflation print

At JPMorgan, second-quarter profits came in at US$15 billion (RM63.7 billion), down 17 per cent from the year-ago period when results were boosted by a one-time equity item. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jul 2025

Big US banks ride out trade policy swings, see brighter outlook for H2 2025

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on July 15, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jul 2025

Nasdaq gains while Dow, S&P 500 fall as US inflation ticks higher

A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange at the end of the trading day, in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

Betting on TACO: How stock markets learned to ignore Trump’s bluster amid latest tariff threats

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Money / 15 Jul 2025

VinFast to introduce new model in Indonesia upon return to GIIAS 2025

Nvidia produces some of the world’s most advanced semiconductors but is not allowed to ship its most cutting-edge chips to China owing to concerns that Beijing could use them to boost its military capabilities. — AFP pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

Nvidia says it will resume sales of ‘H20’ AI chips to China

The two economic superpowers have traded barbs this year over export curbs, with Washington notably raising the threshold for selling high-end semiconductors to China. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

China tightens export curbs on some battery technologies

Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong said the globalisation era has been replaced by an era that prioritises security and resilience. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 15 Jul 2025

Liew: Malaysia’s neutral trade stance misused to dodge tariffs, skirt sanction

Meru Utama Sdn Bhd director Aznur Azizuddin (right) exchanges documents with Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd alternate director Muhammad Hariz Mohd Nadzmi during the concession signing ceremony at ERL Office, KL Sentral station on July 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 15 Jul 2025

Express Rail Link, Meru Utama extend partnership to boost passenger experience with digital assets

Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is working with a financial adviser on the potential divestment and has reached out to industry players and private equity firms to gauge interest. — Bernama pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

PNB said to be exploring sale of Prolintas in deal worth up to RM3 billion

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the ministry has been working closely with authorities such as the police, the Royal Malaysia Customs Department, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), as well as industry players to investigate the matter. — Bernama pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

Tengku Zafrul: No evidence of smuggled US AI chips in Malaysia so far

People attend the 2024 Asean Change Management Conference in Kuala Lumpur. — K-Pintar pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

Corporate leaders to address digital disruption at Asean Change Management Conference

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Money / 15 Jul 2025

American Express Opens New Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

File picture of people walking along Nanjing Pedestrian Road in Shanghai. As China’s sluggish economy pushes local authorities to cut salaries and bonuses, one southern province has told officials they can pursue side jobs, saying it is OK to be a part-time driver, novelist or fitness coach. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

China’s Q2 growth seen boosted by strong exports despite trade war fears

Stocks mostly rose today in Asia, tracking records in New York and London, as investors absorbed US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff salvos amid optimism that most countries will strike a deal to avoid the worst of his levies. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Jul 2025

Wall Street ends higher as earnings season kicks off amid new tariff threats

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Money / 15 Jul 2025

COUNTRY & SECTOR RISKS - June 2025 The great leap backwards: 23 sectors and 4 countries downgraded