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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  / 17 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

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

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?

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  / 13 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  / 16 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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Money / 17 Nov 2023

Crown World Mobility Wins Best Mobility & Orientation Consultancy at HR Vendors Of The Year 2023

Bank Negara Malaysia says the ringgit depreciated by 0.2 per cent versus the US dollar in the third quarter (3Q 2023), along with other regional currencies, amid the broad strength of the greenback. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Ringgit rises 1.4pc against basket of major trading partner currencies in 3Q

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the country’s current account balance rose a marginal 0.3 per cent to RM9.14 billion in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q 2023) against RM9.1 billion in the previous quarter, lifted by higher net exports of goods. ― Bernama pic
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Stats Dept: Malaysia's current account surplus marginally higher at RM9.14b in 3Q 2023

At 11.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 4.19 points to 1,460.49 from yesterday’s closing of 1,464.68. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Bursa Malaysia lower at mid-morning

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Money / 17 Nov 2023

HKU Engineering ‘Super Steel’ team develops New Ultra Stainless Steel for Hydrogen Production

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Money / 17 Nov 2023

Focusing on Green Finance and Governance, Exploring Future Cooperation and Development, SMU and RUC to co-host a Global Forum

Alibaba's shares dived 7.13 per cent soon after the starting bell in Hong Kong, tracking a collapse in its New York-listed shares. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Alibaba shares dive more than 7pc after cloud service called off

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 4.33 points to 1,460.35 from yesterday’s closing of 1,464.68. ― Bernama pic
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Bursa Malaysia opens lower ahead of 3Q GDP announcement

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Money / 17 Nov 2023

The 21st Vietnam International Trade Fair in Ho Chi Minh City - VIETNAM EXPO 2023 in HCMC

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Money / 17 Nov 2023

Currency trading made clear: an Octa guide

At 9am, the ringgit ticked up to 4.6850/6910 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.6695/6755. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Ringgit opens slightly higher against US dollar

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Money / 17 Nov 2023

The 21st Vietnam International Trade Fair in Ho Chi Minh City - VIETNAM EXPO 2023 in HCMC

In today's hearing, prosecutors will tell the Seoul Central District Court what sentences they are seeking for Lee and other former executives indicted over the 2015 merger that helped Lee assume greater control of group flagship Samsung Electronics. ― Reuters pic
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Samsung boss Jay Y Lee faces final hearing over alleged fraud, stock manipulation

Against the greenback, the euro and sterling were likewise eyeing a weekly jump of more than 1.5 per cent each, while the dollar index was on track to lose 1.3 per cent. ― Reuters pic
Money / 17 Nov 2023

Yen eyes best week in four months, dollar heads for weekly decline

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Money / 17 Nov 2023

Cooling Heated Heads in Gaming by Turning Anger to Laughter

IBM says it has zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination and they have immediately suspended all advertising on X while they investigate this entirely unacceptable situation. ― Reuters pic
Money / 17 Nov 2023

IBM pulls ads from Elon Musk's X over pro-Nazi posts