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The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is investigating allegations of Singapore-registered cars illegally purchasing subsidised Ron95 petrol in Johor. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor KPDN probes alleged tactic of Malaysians pumping RON95 into Singapore vehicles

Picture of fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas January 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Maduro declares emergency after blasts in capital, says Venezuela facing ‘extremely serious military aggression’ by US

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it has identified several other suspects in a corruption case involving procurement projects linked to a senior Army officer, while investigations continue as the main suspect remains under medical treatment. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MACC identifies more suspects in military procurement case

Royal Malaysian Customs Department director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said the relocation of high-tech scanners at the departure area of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 has streamlined passenger flow while improving smuggling detection. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Customs Dept: KLIA Terminal 1 scan machine shift cuts queues, boosts smuggling detection

The expansion of the Early Schooling Aid (BAP) to cover all students irrespective of household income highlights the government’s commitment to positioning education as a strategic investment for inclusive and sustainable access. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Every child to receive RM150: Early Schooling Aid widens as govt pushes for fairer, more inclusive education

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are shown in this file photo. US President Donald Trump said they were captured and flown out of Venezuela after US strikes earlier today. — Miraflores Palace/Handout via Reuters

World / 3 h ago

‘Captured and flown out’: Trump says US seizes Venezuela’s Maduro and his wife after ‘large-scale strike’

Penang Police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said a 64-year-old real estate agent lost RM759,950 after being duped into an online gambling investment scam that promised quick returns. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Penang real estate agent loses RM760,000 in ‘Casino Marina Bay’ online investment scam

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today urged Malay unity, declaring that Umno and PAS must lead the way as the party reviews its place in the unity government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Akmal warns of ‘red lines’ crossed as Umno Youth weighs cooperation with Pakatan

The Malaysian Foreign Fish Hunting Squad (SPIA) recorded a catch of about 75 tonnes of suckermouth catfish or ikan bandaraya throughout Peninsular Malaysia from the end of 2023 to last December. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Reeling in trouble: Malaysia nets 75 tonnes of invasive ‘ikan bandaraya’ nationwide

Delays by the Malaysian Medical Council in issuing 2026 practising certificates have reportedly affected several thousand doctors nationwide. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Thousands of doctors left practising without valid licences as MMC faces 2026 certificate delays

The Malaysian Medical Council apologised for delays in issuing 2026 practising certificates, citing a late-year surge in applications and incomplete supporting documents. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

MMC apologises for delay in issuing 2026 practising certificates, says no action against affected doctors

Puspakom Sdn Bhd will raise its Vehicle Inspection Booking Processing Fee to RM5 from RM3.50 starting Sunday as it prepares to roll out a new booking system integrated with JPJ’s mySIKAP portal. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Puspakom revises vehicle inspection booking fee to RM5

A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Hashim Hamzah (now Chief Judge of Malaya), Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Azmi Ariffin dismissed Teh Geok Chin’s appeal against his conviction and sentence. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Court of Appeal upholds 30-year jail, whipping on tiler for trafficking over 1kg of cannabis

This picture taken on December 31, 2025 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on January 1, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watching a New Year's performance with his daughter Kim Ju Ae (left) at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang. — KCNA pic via KNS/AFP

World / 13 h ago

North Korean leader’s daughter fuels succession talk with visit to mausoleum of ‘eternal leaders’

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said Malaysia needs preventive legal measures such as the ISA and Sosma to address complex, cross-border extremist threats. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police need ‘weapons’ like Sosma, ISA to counter extremist threats, says deputy IGP

Money

7 h ago

Trump blocks US chips deal over national security, China concerns

US President Donald Trump yesterday blocked US photonics firm HieFo Corp’s US$3 million (RM12.1 million) acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defence specialist Emcore, citing national security and China-related concerns. — Reuters pic

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 — President Donald Trump yesterday blocked US photonics firm HieFo Corp’s US$3 million (RM12.1 million) acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defence specialist Emcore, citing national security and China-related concerns.In an order released by the White House, Trump said HieFo was “controlled by a citizen...

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The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit poised to extend gains next week as resilient economy, policy stability underpin strength

Bursa Malaysia is expected to see an uptrend next week as market participation and liquidity are likely to rise after being subdued amid holiday-shortened trading, said an economist. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 8 h ago

Bursa Malaysia expected to trend higher next week as investors return from holiday break

Money / 10 h ago

Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD as 2025 sales slip 8pc

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Meta, owner of the two social media platforms, feared Japan would soon force it to verify the identity of all its advertisers, internal documents reviewed by Reuters show. The step would likely reduce fraud but also cost the company revenue. — Reuters pic

13 h ago

‘Not findable’: Meta devised global ‘playbook’ to stall scam‑ad regulations in Japan, Europe, US and beyond, documents show

Uncertainty around inflation and interest rates, ongoing affordability challenges and stepped up government scrutiny on lending policies are the likely headwinds facing Australia’s housing market. — AFP pic

23 h ago

Australia’s housing wraps up 2025 with record prices but headwinds loom

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

1d ago

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

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

1d 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

1d 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

1d ago

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

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

1d ago

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

1d ago

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

1d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

2d ago

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

31 Dec 2025

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

31 Dec 2025

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

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