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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  / 15 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  / 18 h ago

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

Barat Daya district police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said efforts were being made by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to bring home the two fishermen, Muhammad Ikmal Hakimi Ismail (left), 22, and Nor Hasrul Abdullah, 25. — Bernama pics
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Safe return: Missing fishermen found in Aceh waters, one week after drifting off Kuala Sungai Pinang in Penang

Overcast skies blanketed several areas in Labuan and surrounding South China Sea waters, as seen at the Anjung Ketam fishermen’s jetty, December 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Wet weather warning for Sabah, Labuan: MetMalaysia issues alert for continuous rain today

Hiroshi Tai was born in Hong Kong to a Singaporean father and Japanese mother. — Picture from Instagram/Singapore Golf Association
Singapore  / 19 h ago

Hiroshi Tai becomes first Singaporean to qualify for US Masters alongside golfing idols Matsuyama, Scheffler

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  / 11 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

A man sells alcohol through a small window at a shop in Baghdad on December 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Life  / 11 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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 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  / 14 h ago

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

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

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Sales of the Buitoni pizza brand have plunged since two children died and dozens more fell ill in 2022 after eating pizzas from its 'Fraich'Up' line, according to the company. — AFP file pic
Money / 14 Nov 2023

Nestle says in talks to sell French pizza plant linked to E.coli cases

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Money / 14 Nov 2023

EquitiesFirst Podcast Series II, Episode 3: Exploring Entrepreneurship in Asia-Pacific

At 9.09am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 1.87 points to 1,447.05 from Friday's closing of 1,445.18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 14 Nov 2023

Bursa Malaysia opens higher on earnings optimism

At 9am, the ringgit improved to 4.7040/7090 against the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.7065/7105. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 14 Nov 2023

Ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar

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Money / 14 Nov 2023

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Money / 14 Nov 2023

TJI FY2024 lnterim Revenue Up 10% Profit for the Period, excluding Government Subsidies, Surges 153%

Raimondo is participating in ministerial meetings for Apec and the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework discussions. ― Reuters pic
Money / 14 Nov 2023

US Commerce chief Raimondo to meet Chinese counterpart Wang during Apec

Stellantis says it is offering 6,400 US salaried employees voluntary buyouts as it works to cut costs amid the transition to electric vehicles and agreeing to a new United Auto Workers contract. ― Reuters pic
Money / 14 Nov 2023

Stellantis offering buyouts to about half its US salaried employees

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says economic development and environmental action need to march hand in hand if the world is to successfully combat global warming. ― Reuters pic
Money / 14 Nov 2023

Sustainable development on the menu as Apec finance chiefs meet

ExxonMobil says it will use conventional oil and gas drilling methods to access saltwater that is rich in lithium from reservoirs some 10,000 feet (3 kilometres) underground in Arkansas. ― AFP file pic
Money / 14 Nov 2023

ExxonMobil announces plans for lithium production in central US

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 54.77 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 34,337.87, the S&P 500 lost 3.69 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 4,411.55 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 30.37 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 13,767.74. — Reuters pic
Money / 14 Nov 2023

S&P 500 takes a pause ahead of US inflation data

Stocks on Wall Street ticked lower as traders digested the decision by ratings agency Moody’s to cut the US debt rating outlook — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Nov 2023

US stocks slip after Moody’s lowers debt rating outlook

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Money / 13 Nov 2023

Else Nutrition and Danone Enter into a Binding Multi-Stage Collaboration

Opec logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 8, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Nov 2023

Opec says oil market remains strong despite negative sentiment

A slogan reading ‘VW thanks all Helpers’ is displayed on a building at Volkswagen's headquarters to celebrate the plant's re-opening during the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Wolfsburg, Germany April 25, 2020. — Reuters pic
Money / 13 Nov 2023

Volkswagen to cut administrative personnel costs 20pc in savings drive, reports Handelsblatt

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Money / 13 Nov 2023

Blooming Ink Art in the City - INK ASIA 2023 Explores the Infinite Possibilities of Ink Art Through a Series of Programmes