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However, it emphasised that any attempt to take out goods that violate the law will still face stern action. — File picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1

CAAM said the Boeing 737 aircraft, bearing registration number 9M-MXH, which was scheduled to depart for Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), aborted its take-off after experiencing a tyre burst. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

CAAM confirms Malaysia Airlines plane aborted take-off after burst tyre at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Kedah

The group, estimated at 15 men, allegedly attacked the three victims while they were dining inside the premises. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 4 h ago

In Penang, masked assailants kill one, injure two in Sungai Bakap

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the same opportunity would also be extended to any independent assemblyman who meets the criteria. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perlis MB says sacked PAS reps may be considered for exco if they regain seats

Tourism Malaysia chairman Datuk Manoharan Periasamy (centre) attends a media briefing on the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Bukit Bintang Star-Lit Street Festival in Kuala Lumpur December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

Life / 18 h ago

KL after dark gets a remix for Visit Malaysia 2026 at Bukit Bintang’s Star-Lit Street Festival

A van overflowing with fresh kampung durians rolls into Demak Farmers’ Market in Kuching December 30, 2025. — Bernama pic

Life / 6 h ago

When durian is RM1, you don’t ask questions, you just queue

Relish this well braised Ginger Duck Yee Mee with tender duck and distinctive ginger flavour for your breakfast or lunch. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Ginger duck ‘yee mee’, ‘har cheong kai’ and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu’s Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

Earlier, two letters using the letterheads of the office and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) went viral, purportedly stating that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin had stepped down as Opposition Leader. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Opposition leader’s office: Hamzah Zainudin has not resigned, viral letter false

People dine near a television screen showing a news report on patrol and law‑enforcement operations around Taiwan conducted by China’s Fujian Coast Guard, at a restaurant in Beijing December 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

What does China mean by ‘Taiwan independence’?

Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei win gold at the world championships. — Picture via Instagram/@toh.eewei

Sports / 6 h ago

From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia’s 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Madeline, a renowned scholar and distinguished economic thinker, had devoted her entire professional life to national development and the well-being of the people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Fadillah: Loss of scholar Madeline Berma a blow to Sarawak and Malaysia

According to the charges, all three men are accused of jointly trafficking 26 kg of methamphetamine at the Adorna Gold Complex apartment at 10 pm on December 20. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

The officers used specialised equipment to restrain the King Cobra, which measured over two metres in length and weighed six kilograms. — Picture from Facebook/APM Sik

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team

‘One of Sarawak’s finest daughters’: Abang Johari mourns death of Madeline Berma

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘One of Sarawak’s finest daughters’: Abang Johari mourns death of Madeline Berma

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the minimum number represents one-third of the total number of state assemblymen. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perlis exco can be formed with just four members despite PAS pullout, says MB

Money

10 m ago

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

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

HONG KONG, Dec 31 — 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.Trading remained thin in the holiday-shortened week, though precious metals appeared to steady after seeing a sharp...

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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

Money / 21 m ago

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

TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by AFP today. — AFP pic

Money / 28 m ago

Taiwan’s TSMC starts mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm semiconductors

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son at an AI event in Tokyo, February 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 59 m ago

Japan’s SoftBank completes US$41 billion OpenAI investment, now holds 11pc stake

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Rising health insurance costs in 2026 could make it harder for millions of Americans to afford prescription medication, after major Obamacare subsidies expire. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

As Obamacare subsidies expire in 2026, health insurance premiums set to soar for millions under Trump

The ringgit was up to 4.0425/0540 against the US dollar when trading started at 8am December 31, 2025, against Tuesday’s close of 4.0460/0505. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Ringgit opens higher on last day of 2025 but US Federal Reserve outlook limits upside

A labourer plants rice saplings beside a dried-up well in a field belonging to farmer Balkar Singh in Gaggarpur village in the northern state of Haryana, India, June 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

6 h ago

India’s global rice machine is thirsty and its wells are drying up

Vicki Plumridge, 63, a retired retail worker, reacts as Peter Vanjek, 65, a Gold and Relics prospecting tour guide, tells her she has found a small gold nugget during a Gold and Relics metal detector training session in Mount Doran, Australia, November 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

6 h ago

Australia’s backyard gold rush is back — this time with metal detectors

Genting said its wholly owned unit issued RM3 billion of unrated medium-term notes to refinance existing debt. — Reuters pic

17 h ago

Genting unit issues RM3b unrated MTN, redeems existing notes

The ringgit closed slightly higher against the US dollar as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. — Picture by Hari Anggara

19 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against dollar ahead of US Fed minutes

In a practical sense, BNPL records will be counted when they appear in credit check sources and when the commitment affects the debt service ratio and borrowers’ ability to pay, Saravanan said. — SoyaCincau pic

19 h ago

Buy Now, Pay Later use can hurt credit scores and loan chances, warns Fomca chief

Late buying lifted the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI to a fresh high for the year, reversing earlier losses. — Picture by Yusof Isa

19 h ago

Late buying lifts KLCI to fresh 2025 high

People visit the booth of Naura Technology Group during Semicon China, a trade fair for the semiconductor industry, in Shanghai, China, June 29, 2023. China told domestic chipmakers on December 30, 2025 that half of their tools to fabricate wafers must be local, following US export curbs on made-in-China chip. — Reuters pic

20 h ago

Made in China: Beijing pushes domestic gear in chip factories, shakes up global semiconductor supply

India declared that it has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of US$4.18 trillion, on December 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

21 h ago

India overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy, eyes Germany next

Vietnam’s exports to the United Arab Emirates reached US$5.4 billion and Saudi Arabia US$1.9 billion for the first 11 months of 2025, official data shows. — Unsplash pic

21 h ago

Vietnam’s halal hustle heads to the Middle East

Colombian coachmen with their horse-drawn carriages tour the historic centre of Cartagena, on December 26, 2025, which has been banned from December 19, 2025. Half of Colombian workers are expected to benefit in 2026 as minimum wage sees historic jump in 25 years. — AFP pic

1d ago

Colombia raises minimum wage 23.7pc, biggest in 25 years; but inflation concerns loom

Japan’s SoftBank, telecom operator and one of the world’s largest and most influential tech investors, has set its sights on artificial intelligence. — AFP pic

1d ago

Japan’s SoftBank makes US$4b bet on AI with DigitalBridge takeover

At 8am December 30, 2025, the ringgit edged up to 4.0500/0670 against the US dollar from Monday’s closing of 4.0580/0625. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Year-end trading: Ringgit stronger against US dollar amid thin liquidity and exporter support

Boeing secured US$8.6 billion from Pentagon contract to supply Israeli Air Force with 25 F-15 fighter jets. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Boeing lands US$8.6b contract to supply Israel with 25 F-15 fighter jets after Trump-Netanyahu meeting

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