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Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said MS88, which has undergone 15 years of research, has a taste comparable to other premium durians such as Black Thorn. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Say hello to MS88: Malaysia’s next big durian, set to rival Black Thorn

A runway closure at Subang Airport due to a pothole today led to major disruptions, causing flight cancellations and diversions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Runway trouble at Subang Airport: Passengers face frustrating flight delays due to pothole

In the incident, Lau tripped and fell with his knees hitting the ground, his head extending beyond the edge of the platform.
Showbiz  / 15 h ago

Same day, two cities, both ‘Heavenly Kings’: First Aaron Kwok, now Andy Lau falls during concert in Hong Kong

Jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur December 12, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

AGC: Any new proposal for Najib’s house arrest must go through Pardons Board chaired by Agong

The police reports followed a call by an NGO for Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to resign after the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed her defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. — Pictures by Firdaus Latif and Devan Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Cops: Investigation underway after seven police reports filed against Hannah Yeoh in defamation dispute against former IGP Musa Hassan

The damaged bus that got off the road on the E10 near Raftsundet, Hadsel municipality, is pictured after it's transportion to a control station in Gullesfjord on December 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

MetMalaysia has issued a continuous rain warning at the alert level for several areas in Sabah until December 30. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Sabah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang until Dec 31

Two men robbed a jewellery store at a shopping mall in Banda Hilir yesterday afternoon. — Screengrab via CCTV footage on social media
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Two men flee with valuables after armed robbery at Banda Hilir jewellery store, say Melaka police

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects to reach the new limit between January 14 and January 23, 2025. —- Reuters pic
Money  / 15 h ago

US debt ceiling crisis looms as Treasury warns of US$36.2t default risk by mid Jan 2025

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow visited the swimming pool after officiating the Iconic Marjorie Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio hotel under Marriott International’s premium brand, in Bayan Lepas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Chow calls for more investment as Penang faces hotel room crunch from soaring tourist numbers

People wait in line to purchase their Mega Millions lottery ticket from a liquor store where winning tickets have been sold on December 27, 2024 in Hawthorne, California. — AFP pic
Life  / 11 h ago

US lottery ticket sold in California strikes US$1.22b jackpot, but winner yet to claim prize 

Rapid KL’s rail services will operate until 3am, while selected bus routes will run until 3.30am on January 1 to ease congestion during New Year’s Eve celebrations for 2025. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Rapid KL extends train and bus services until 3am, 3.30am respectively for New Year’s Eve celebrations

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Showbiz  / 18 h ago

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 tops global Netflix charts despite mixed reviews

The notice also attached a map, showing the exit and entrance to Menara Kinabalu, that will be controlled by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), while the exit and entrance to Menara Tun Mustapha and Wisma Innoprise to use alternative routes. — Picture courtesy of Sabah Public Works Department
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

JKR announces road closures as UPPM carnival coincides with student protest on corruption in Kota Kinabalu

The car abandoned by the driver who fled the scene after colliding with the motorcycle. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Motorcyclist killed in Kuching hit-and-run, Sarawak police seek leads after driver abandons car at accident scene

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HSBC is selling the business, which covers banking, asset management and insurance, to Argentina's fifth largest bank Grupo Financiero Galicia for US$550 million, the British bank said. ― Reuters pic
Money / 09 Apr 2024

HSBC takes US$1b hit from Argentina sale as Asia pivot continues

The positive score, which is above the neutral level of 50, delineating positive and negative sentiments, was recorded as compared to the downturn posted in 3Q 2023 at 50.4 and 4Q 2023 at 48.9, said RAM Holdings Bhd and CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd in a joint statement today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 09 Apr 2024

RAM-CTOS: Malaysia’s business sentiments turn positive in first quarter of 2024

UBS is proposing to buy the remaining 33 per cent stake in UBS Securities it does not already own from Beijing State-Owned Assets Management, and sell up to its entire 51 per cent position in Credit Suisse Securities (China) in return, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. — AFP pic
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Report: UBS weighs Credit Suisse China stake swap with Beijing government

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined by 3.05 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 1,556.93 from yesterday's close of 1,559.98. ― Bernama pic
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia marginally lower at mid-day

According to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd, the performance of the Industrial Production Index (IPI), Distributive Trade Index (DTI) and crude palm oil (CPO) in February 2024 signals a firmer first quarter (1Q) gross domestic product (GDP) growth for Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Maybank IB forecasts firmer 1Q 2024 GDP growth for Malaysia

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Money / 09 Apr 2024

"Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024" concluded in success

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Money / 09 Apr 2024

PolyU harnesses GeoAI technologies to enable sustainable urban development

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Money / 09 Apr 2024

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According to a report, Blackstone Inc is nearing a take-private deal for Hong Kong-listed skincare company L'Occitane International. ― Reuters pic
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Report: Blackstone nears take-private deal for L'Occitane

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Money / 09 Apr 2024

Hong Kong's First Internationally ISO-Certified Pet Relocation Company "Canlife" Launches New "Furry Travel" Pet Travel Service

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Money / 09 Apr 2024

Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Gaining Importance in Asia, Driven by Regulations and Company DEIB Policies, Aon Survey

At 9.15am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 1.59 points to 1,561.57 from yesterday's close of 1,559.98. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Bursa Malaysia higher in early trade on bargain hunting

At 9am, the local currency improved to 4.7485/7530 versus the US dollar from yesterday’s closing of 4.7505/7545. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Ringgit stages rebound against US dollar at opening

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Money / 09 Apr 2024

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According to a report, Genting has pledged to continue paying the US state about 67 per cent of its slot machine revenue in taxes inclusive of administrative fees and other expenses; while shares paid for table games would be lower. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Genting Malaysia pledges US$1b in taxes to New York City in bid for US state casino licence

The greenback added 0.03 per cent to ¥151.87 (RM4.75), holding near a 34-year high of ¥151.975 hit last month as Japanese officials continued to ramp up their jawboning efforts in a bid to defend the currency. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Apr 2024

Yen feels the heat as US Treasury yields climb