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Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks during a press conference at the Federal Court in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

In court, Najib’s lawyer submits unsigned supplementary order from Pahang palace affirming ‘house arrest’ decree as signed copy is shared online

Hundreds of people gather in the vicinity of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025 to show their support for convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is appealing against the dismissal to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under ‘house arrest’. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Umno, PAS, Bersatu politicians seen as crowds gather near Palace of Justice despite roadblocks, heavy police presence and warning against solidarity rally for Najib

A Selangor-born woman today failed in her final attempt at the Federal Court to seek a court declaration that she is not a Muslim. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Unilaterally-converted Selangor woman fails final court bid to be declared not Muslim

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (centre) arrives at the Palace of Justice today for the hearing of her husband Datuk Seri Najib Razak's appeal in Putrajaya, on Jan 6, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

After royal addendum revealed, Umno asks for full and fresh pardon of Najib

Najib’s supporters outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025 react as the convicted former prime minister wins a small victory after two out of a panel of three judges in the Court of Appeal ruled to allow him to compel the Malaysian government to produce a purported “supplementary order” from the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong that would see him serve the remainder of his jail sentence under “house arrest”. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

In 2-1 decision, Court of Appeals allows Najib to challenge existence of ‘house arrest’ order issued by former Agong

Pork Coppa Steak is the best way to pig out at Western Cuisine by Chef Way. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 9 h ago

Looking for a tender, flavourful pork chop? Head over to Western Cuisine by Chef Way in Kepong’s Restoran Retro Kopitiam

In a research paper published by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) in 2019, their analysis of police road accident data from 2011 to 2015 found that accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (lorries and trailers) resulted in more than 1,000 deaths each year, despite the relatively small number of lorries on the road. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Why are lorries more dangerous on the road? A deep dive into the risks, penalties, and new laws in the pipeline

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands to leave after signing a book of condolences marking the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada January 3, 2025. — Reuters piic
World  / 7 h ago

Reports: Canada PM Trudeau could announce departure today

Just like any other drivers in Malaysia, they will need to pass the driving test and obtain a Competent Driving Licence (CDL) from JPJ. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Behind the wheel: How are Malaysia’s lorry drivers regulated to keep you safe? Here’s what you should know

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari speaks to reporters outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on January 6, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Info chief says PAS will stand up for all whose constitutional rights are violated, even Lim Guan Eng and Najib, because ‘we’re all Malaysians’ (VIDEO)

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, flanked by Murugayah (standing front, 7th left) and Karambir, and Phang (standing front, 6th left) join the MHS members and guests in a group photo at the Sri Kamini Durga Eswari Temple. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Sarawak may have an Indian Temenggong in the future, says deputy minister

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail clarified today that the Malaysian Prisons Department has not received any directive from the Pardons Board regarding placing Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Home minister clarifies no order received for Najib’s house arrest from Pardons Board, only sentence reduction

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (centre) performs the eye-dotting ritual at the Tua Pek Kong temple in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year festival. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Sarawak on alert for potential hMPV outbreak, says state health minister

A fighter affiliated with Syria's new administration stands inside a tunnel, inside the abandoned Syrian Republican Guard (SRG) base near Damascus on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 10 h ago

From haven to hiding: The secret Syrian tunnels that couldn’t save Assad’s regime

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (centre) attempts to separate Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte (left) and Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (right) at Anfield. — AFP
Sports  / 9 h ago

Manchester United rally to slow Liverpool charge towards Premier League title

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At 9.17am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 1.17 points to 1,541.59 from yesterday's close of 1,540.42. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 18 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia turns positive in early trade after opening lower

At 9.00am, the local currency rose to 4.7850/7885 versus the US dollar from yesterday’s closing of 4.7910/7950. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 18 Apr 2024

Ringgit extends gain to open higher against US dollar

The Fed has looked to constrain demand through tight monetary policy in a bid to bring inflation down to its long-term target of two per cent. ― Reuters pic
Money / 18 Apr 2024

Fed: US economy growing at 'modest' pace in many regions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 45.66 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 37,753.31, the S&P 500 lost 29.20 points, or 0.58 per cent, to 5,022.21 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 181.88 points, or 1.15 per cent, to 15,683.37. ― Reuters pic
Money / 18 Apr 2024

US stocks decline as interest rate uncertainty, earnings weigh

Musk's payout ― worth as much as US$55.8 billion in 2018 ― was voided in January by a Delaware court, ruling on a complaint by an individual shareholder alleging that Musk had dictated his terms to the board, which was not sufficiently independent from its star CEO. — Reuters pic
Money / 18 Apr 2024

Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk pay deal

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Money / 17 Apr 2024

Yeebo Passes Resolution at SGM on Disposal of 20.02% Equity Interest in Nantong Jianghai

The ringgit is currently hovering at 4.79 versus the US dollar. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 17 Apr 2024

Ringgit remains resilient despite strengthening US dollar

Analysts say one of two things needs to happen to end the downward spiral: the Federal Reserve needs to make deep rate cuts or the yuan needs to hit some form of a trough. Both seem distant.. ― Reuters pic
Money / 17 Apr 2024

China’s cycle of dollar hoarding and weakening yuan gets vicious

Letta’s report is wide-ranging, but centres on the idea that geopolitical tensions and a rise of protectionism threaten Europe’s economic security and that scale is key in the push into new green and digital technologies. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Apr 2024

EU faces last chance to compete with rivals, says summit report author

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Money / 17 Apr 2024

Gary Stanley, Former Director of the Office of Critical Minerals and Metals at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Joins the First Phosphate Advisory Board

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Money / 17 Apr 2024

Alliance to End Plastic Waste Solution Model Playbooks Document Comprehensive and Integrated Solutions to Enable Plastic Circularity

At 6 pm, the ringgit improved to 4.7910/7950 against the greenback from yesterday’s closing of 4.7945/7970. ― Bernama pic
Money / 17 Apr 2024

Ringgit stages technical rebound to snap three-day losing streak against US dollar

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Money / 17 Apr 2024

VinFast Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Maxis chief executive officer Goh Seow Eng said at the end of 2023, Maxis has more than 11,000 LTE sites in Malaysia covering 95 per cent of the population and connecting an additional 181,000 premises with its fibre infrastructure. — Bernama pic
Money / 17 Apr 2024

Maxis enhances network and IT with RM813m investment in 2023, says CEO 

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Money / 17 Apr 2024

Schneider Electric and NVIDIA Redefine AI Data Center Design for Performance and Efficiency

The investment bank said JS-SEZ could make it easier and more attractive for Singapore companies, multinational corporations (MNCs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to invest in Johor while complementing and sharpening Singapore’s FDI competitiveness. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 17 Apr 2024

Maybank IB : JS-SEZ can be a competitive edge in attracting FDI in the region