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Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad reportedly said the move follows a comprehensive review that has been underway since September, involving multiple stakeholders. — Bernama pic

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‘Too many colours’: Education Ministry to standardise school uniforms by 2027

Muhyiddin Yassin said today he remains president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and reaffirmed the party’s continued loyalty to Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘Not weakness, but strategy’: Muhyiddin says he’s still Bersatu president, party loyal to Perikatan

National Defence Education Centre president Vice Admiral Datuk Sabri Zali (right) with his legal adviser, Muhammad Firdaus Jumaludin, are seen at a press conference in Putrajaya January 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Vice Admiral Sabri files police report, vows legal action on Chegu Bard’s allegations

Datuk Yusof Haslam (2nd right) said desperation, sacrifice and belief carried him through the toughest days of building Skop Productions. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 8 h ago

Yusof Haslam says ‘along’ loan — backed by son Syamsul Yusof’s birth certificate — launched his career

MetMalaysia in a statement this morning announced that the severe weather warning involves Bentong in Pahang as well as Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor. — Bernama pic

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MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms in KL, Selangor and two other states until 12pm today

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lunch at Taman Dato Harun Foodcourt in Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Anwar calls for stop to commission-taking agents in Ramadan bazaar registrations, praises PJ’s system

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar explains how Malaysia’s new law, the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), will keep Malaysia safe. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘Fighting the common enemy’: Nine big online harms that Malaysia’s tackling by regulating social media companies

Police allege a pillow was used in an attempt to suffocate a sleeping husband during the late-night attack. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

A pillow, a lover and an insurance policy: Inside an alleged plot to murder a husband in Johor Bahru

Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said songs with obscene lyrics affecting youths violate Islamic entertainment guidelines. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

‘Art must uplift, not corrupt’: Religious affairs minister slams lyrics in controversial local song

A suspension bridge used by wedding guests in Lata Rek collapsed yesterday, reportedly causing more than 50 people to fall into the Chatel Damai River. — Pictures via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Over 50 people fall into river as suspension bridge collapses during wedding in Kelantan

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

Money / 10 h ago

Ringgit kicks off 2026 on a high as Trump talk rattles the dollar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ways goodbye to congregants after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jumhuriah, Petaling Jaya today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar shrugs off Muafakat revival talk, says it’s not a problem for unity govt

Police escort 38-year-old suspect R. Kamala Sarna to the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru, where he was jointly charged with a 46-year-old woman over an attempted murder case today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor housewife, boyfriend charged with attempted murder over alleged bid to smother husband in his sleep

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Madani Government will uphold harmony in diversity while strengthening the economy, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia in a New Year Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar vows to strengthen economy, uphold unity as Malaysia enters 2026

The author argues that Malaysian cinemas undermine the movie-going experience by forcing patrons through cramped, poorly lit and uncomfortable exit routes — a jarring finale that feels unsafe, unnecessary and wildly out of step with the glamour promised at the front door. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Ringgit ends firmer against US dollar, major currencies on first trading day of 2026

The ringgit picked up where it left off in 2025, closing firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on the first trading day of 2026, buoyed by positive sentiment from strong domestic economic data releases. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The ringgit picked up where it left off in 2025, closing firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on the first trading day of 2026, buoyed by positive sentiment from strong domestic economic data releases.At 6 pm, the local currency climbed to 4.0515/0560...

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The US dollar made a slightly positive start to 2026 today after struggling against most currencies last year, while the yen inched back towards a 10-month low as traders awaited US economic data to predict interest rate moves this year. — Majid Asgaripour/Wana (West Asia News Agency) pic via Reuters

Money / 1 h ago

Dollar starts 2026 slightly higher after steepest annual drop in eight years

Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of 2026 on a softer note as investors locked in profits after the recent rally amid subdued trading, despite encouraging performance on most regional markets. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1 h ago

Profit‑taking pulls Bursa Malaysia lower on first trading day of 2026

AirBorneo crew strike a proud pose in front of the aircraft. — The Borneo Post pic

Money / 5 h ago

AirBorneo weighs fuel deals with Petronas and Petros to cut operating costs

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Bursa Malaysia opened the year on a lower note, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street amid cautious sentiment due to a lack of new catalysts. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Bursa Malaysia starts 2026 lower as Wall Street weakness weighs on sentiment

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

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Ringgit kicks off 2026 on a high as Trump talk rattles the dollar

Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to ramp up production, sources said. — Reuters pic

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Sources: Nvidia sounds out TSMC on H200 chip order as Chinese tech firms order millions

SK hynix is another key player in the global semiconductor market. — Reuters pic

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AI boom drives South Korea exports to record US$700b in 2025

Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 per cent in the last 12 months. — AFP pic

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Maduro projects growth but Venezuela reels from soaring inflation, currency collapse and US sanctions

This photograph shows new Euro coins with Bulgarian symbols displayed as Bulgaria's adoption of the euro is set for January 1, 2026, in Sofia December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

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Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

Investment silver bars sell in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province December 30, 2025. — Costfoto/NurPhoto pic via AFP

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Silver shines in 2025 with 161pc gain; oil, cocoa sink, palm oil seen rebounding in 2026

Capital A Bhd has sought Bursa Malaysia Securities’ approval to extend until January 19, 2026 to complete its proposed share distribution. — Reuters pic

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Capital A, AirAsia X apply for Bursa extensions on share distribution and corporate exercises

The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Ringgit dips against greenback after Fed minutes, still among Asia’s top performers

Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Bursa Malaysia tracks regional weakness, closes 2025 on subdued note

Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he walks following a signing ceremony for agreements and contracts at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as part of a three-day visit to China, December 4, 2025. — Reuters pic

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Xi says China to meet 2025 growth target of around 5pc amid property crisis, trade tensions

Beef products on display in a grocery store on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida. China said today it will impose additional 55 per cent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images pic via AFP

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China slaps three‑year 55pc levy on excess beef imports from Brazil, Australia, US

American investor Warren Buffett will step down today as CEO of investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway after leading the company for 60 years. ― Reuters file pic

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‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett ends 60‑year run at Berkshire Hathaway, hands reins to Greg Abel

Asian stocks were mixed at the start of the final trading day of 2025 today, with some tracking Wall Street losses as investors eased towards the New Year break. — AFP pic

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Final day of 2025 trading sees Asia markets mixed, metals ease after record highs

Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (RM503 billion) as at November 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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BNM reports Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$124.12b as of end‑November 2025

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