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Malaysia Airlines’ new Airbus A330neo is escorted by a Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jet as it performs a flypast. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

New planes, old problems: Malaysia Airlines says A330neos have engine issues

An undated file photograph shows the logo of the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Jakim spells out when Muslims may wish Christians ‘Merry Christmas’

Images circulating online showed a cat’s carcass with a large gash on its body and all four paws missing.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

CCTV footage reveals stray dogs behind cat deaths at UM, says KL police chief

BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (front row, second from left), flanked by Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (left), and MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong (second from right), wave mini BN flags during the Negeri Sembilan BN convention in Seremban on December 22, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Zahid tells BN members to keep disputes internal, avoid scoring ‘own goal’

France’s President Emmanuel Macron faced accusations of racism over an alleged comment on problems in hospitals, which his office strongly denied he made, adding to controversy over an angry remark during a visit to an Indian Ocean territory ravaged by a cyclone. — AFP pic
World  / 12 h ago

Macron in hot water: Racism, sexism, and homophobia accusations rock president as office denies remarks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) attends the “Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI, A Google For Malaysia Event” in Kuala Lumpur on October 1, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s come a long way: PM Anwar recounts 2024’s economic high points

Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

UM sex harassment controversy: What do Malaysia’s laws say about obscenity and unsolicited nudes?

A man sells alcohol through a small window at a shop in Baghdad on December 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Life  / 12 h ago

Iraq’s alcohol ban sparks struggle in Baghdad’s vibrant nightlife scene

It took 17 years for Vietnam’s commercial capital to reach this point. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

All aboard! Ho Chi Minh City celebrates first metro

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada, who died today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada

Japanese public teachers in their 20s accounted for the largest number of sexual offenders at 105, according to a 2023 survey by the country’s Education Ministry released on December 20, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Sexual misconduct by teachers hits record high in Japan, over 300 punished 

This handout video grab released by the Italian National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS) “Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico” on December 18, 2024 shows the rescue operation of Italian Ottavia Piana, a caver who was injured and trapped inside the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo for few days. — AFP pic/Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico (CNSAS)
Life  / 15 h ago

We meet again: Italian woman rescued from cave... again, 18 months later

Leaders stand for a group photo during the 27th Asean-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane October 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
What You Think  / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship 2025: A turning point for Asean-China relations — Teh Choon Jin

Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said based on the suspect’s confession to investigators, he allegedly murdered the victim as he needed money to pay for a trip to Cambodia to watch a football match. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Kuching court extends remand to Dec 29 for Harimau Malaya fan who admitted to killing woman to fund expenses for Asean Cup

Police managed to seize more than RM9,000 in cash from gambling during the raid. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Four arrested, including senior citizens, for illegal gambling activities in Bagan Datuk

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Japan’s Nikkei added another 0.6 per cent to break its September peak and bring its gains for the month so far to a whopping 9.3 per cent. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Nov 2023

Japan shares hit three-decade highs, other Asia stocks mixed

The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.04 per cent to 103.95, but was struggling to break away from last week’s two-month trough of 103.79. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Nov 2023

Dollar on the back foot as focus turns to Fed easing

You can now perform instant fund transfers to someone in Singapore and vice versa through participating Malaysian and Singaporean financial institutions. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 20 Nov 2023

Malaysians and Singaporeans can now perform instant cross-border fund transfers (VIDEO)

Major investors in OpenAI, the company behind hugely popular ChatGPT, are working to orchestrate the return as CEO of Sam Altman. — Reuters file pic
Money / 20 Nov 2023

Investors in OpenAI seek return of fired CEO, US media report

Through this new partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board and Alipay , Malaysians will be able to pay and redeem promotions via the Touch ‘n Go eWallet across a variety of merchants in Singapore such as retail stores, attractions and restaurants. — SoyaCincau pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

Malaysians visiting Singapore will soon enjoy extra deals via TNG eWallet after MoU with Alipay+, STB

Sarawak Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development deputy minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Ismail (4th right) receives a souvenir from Doppa president Napolean Royal Ningkos, witnessed by Miri MP Chiew Choon Man (2nd right) and others. — Borneo Post pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

Sarawak minister: Palm oil smallholders encouraged to join Dayak planters group

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Money / 19 Nov 2023

Saudia Launches Hajj & Umrah Platform USA and Canada, Expanding Its Reach to North American Markets

Antares Ventures Sdn Bhd managing director Brendan Kon (sitting right) and FarLee business director Mark Low in a photocall with other FarLee representatives and Statos Finance, Corporate Affairs, Trade and Investment manager Kenny Lau Tien Hong (standing right). — Borneo Post pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

Antares Ventures, FarLee join forces to introduce Sarawak specialty rice, baby food products to Singapore consumers

Prominent Islamic organisations have highlighted the risks to exports by Indian companies if proper halal standards are not maintained following a ban on halal products by the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. — AFP pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

Muslim groups highlight risks to India’s exports if halal standards not followed

Margarida Silva, a researcher at Dutch NGO the Centre for Research on Multinationals, pointed out that tech firms have long revelled in their reputation for disruption. — AFP pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

How big tech generated billions in fines... then didn’t pay them

Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, said on Saturday that he would kill off a Pacific trade pact being advanced by US President Joe Biden if he were to win the 2024 election and return to the White House. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

Trump vows to kill Asia trade deal being pursued by Biden if elected

— Sam Altman, the just ousted CEO of OpenAI, is discussing a possible return to the company behind the ChatGPT bot even as he considers launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture, a person briefed on the matter said yesterday.
Money / 19 Nov 2023

Ousted OpenAI CEO Altman discusses possible return, mulls new AI venture, says source

The official visit of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to China ended successfully with the country committing to closer cooperation, especially in the fields of agriculture and palm oil commodities. — Bernama pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

DPM Fadillah: China to increase palm oil imports in 2024

A planned sale of OpenAI employee shares that would value the startup at about US$86 billion (RM402 billion) on paper hangs in the balance after the sudden firing of CEO Sam Altman and a slew of top executive departures. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Nov 2023

OpenAI’s US$86b share sale in jeopardy after Altman firing, media reports

Sam Altman, then CEO of OpenAI, attends the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) CEO Summit in San Francisco, California November 16, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 18 Nov 2023

Ousted OpenAI CEO Altman welcome in France, minister says

Royal Pahang Durian Group deputy chairman Datuk Albert Chang Si Fock said RPDG inked an agreement with Chyau Fwu Land Holdings Co Ltd to forge the way for the parties to establish an operating subsidiary to retail and distribute frozen durians in the highly coveted China market. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 18 Nov 2023

Royal Pahang Durian Group signs multiple agreement with strategic partners, says deputy chairman