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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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Amicorp Group and its chief executive, Toine Knipping, have been accused of facilitating fraud by 1MDB. — Picture from Amicorp Group
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

1MDB sues Amicorp, claims corporate services provider allegedly facilitated over US$7b in fraud between 2009 and 2014

Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

A man sells alcohol through a small window at a shop in Baghdad on December 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Life  / 15 h ago

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

Democrats are now describing the world's richest man as ‘President Musk’, painting the tech billionaire as unstable and a megalomaniac, — AFP
World  / 3 h ago

Musk, president? Trump says ‘not happening’ for the South African

It took 17 years for Vietnam’s commercial capital to reach this point. — AFP pic
World  / 18 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 18 h ago

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

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim visits Hilmi’s family after receiving a complaint about their plight. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim Chee Keong 沈志强
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim steps in to help Kelantan family of seven living in car in Penang with new house and job

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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

YouTube Works Awards Honor Excellence in Marketing

The sell-off in the dollar drove a rally for many of its peer currencies, with the euro sitting just below an over two-month high hit yesterday. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Nov 2023

US dollar down as markets bet Fed done with hikes

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

Cotti Coffee Debuts in Hong Kong, Pioneering a New Coffee Era with Distinctive Flavors and Technological Innovation

Two-year Treasury yields, which closely track short-term rate expectations, dived more than 22 basis points (bps) yesterday and held steady at 4.84 per cent in Tokyo trade today. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Nov 2023

Asian stocks surge, US dollar slumps as traders cheer inflation surprise

On the broader market, gainers outpaced losers 496 to 354, while 446 counters were unchanged, 1,084 untraded and nine others suspended. ― Bernama pic
Money / 15 Nov 2023

FBM KLCI remains above 1,460, lifted by interest rate optimism

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

HKU Engineering team unveils innovative battery design that promises high energy density and sustainability

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

DFI Retail Group Celebrates ESG Milestones: Earns SBTi Validation & Advances ESG Risk Rating from Sustainalytics

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

Panda Residential Receives Top Honor as Award Winner of ‘Property Agency/Consultancy London’ at The International Property Awards 2023

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) — which represents some 300 airlines including Lufthansa and SAS — had said that while air fares were rising below inflation, charges from airport operators have grown above it. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Nov 2023

European air fares ‘rising way above inflation’, says Airports Council International Europe

At 9.09am, the ringgit strengthened to 4.6550/6600 against the greenback from yesterday's close of 4.7165/7210. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 15 Nov 2023

Ringgit opens higher as US dollar weakens

On the broader market, gainers outpaced losers 292 to 102, while 273 counters were unchanged, 1,713 untraded and nine others suspended. — Picture Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 15 Nov 2023

US interest rate cut hopes drive Bursa Malaysia higher

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

Participating in a trusted ecosystem can increase a company's profitability to 27% above industry average

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

Aon Survey Projects Increase in Salaries in Southeast Asia in 2024 Defying Economic Slowdown Concerns

High inflation as well as energy and labour cost are burdening the German economy. — Reuters pic
Money / 15 Nov 2023

Business insolvencies in Germany pick up amid economic slowdown

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

IPS Malaysia Berhad Sets The Stage For Sustainable Transformation

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Money / 15 Nov 2023

2023 James Dyson Award global winners announced – Hong Kong students winning sustainability prize for the first time with sustainable exterior wall coating