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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  / 17 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  / 19 h ago

Jakim spells out when Muslims may wish Christians ‘Merry Christmas’

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  / 15 h ago

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

Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 4 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  / 14 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  / 18 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  / 14 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  / 16 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  / 16 h ago

PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 16 h ago

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

Democrats are now describing the world's richest man as ‘President Musk’, painting the tech billionaire as unstable and a megalomaniac, — AFP
World  / 1 h ago

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

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  / 18 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  / 15 h ago

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

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Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk rides in Tesla's robotaxi at an unveilling event in Los Angeles, California, yesterday in this still image taken from a video. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Oct 2024

Elon Musk reveals futuristic robotaxi and robovan, pushing Tesla into the realm of robotics

US Attorney General Merrick Garland (2nd-L) announces TD Bank's guilty plea and $3 billion in fines during a news conference yesterday. — AFP pic
Money / 11 Oct 2024

TD Bank pleads guilty to money laundering and agrees to pay over $3 billion in fines

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Money / 11 Oct 2024

2024 China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) to Take Place November 15-17

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Money / 11 Oct 2024

Bay Of Lights: Unlocking High-yield Investment Opportunities In 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO)

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Money / 11 Oct 2024

The University of Macau Unveils Pioneering Global Initiatives to Cultivate Future Talent

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Money / 11 Oct 2024

Kronos Research Appoints Former Tower Research Exec, Vincent Wang as Chief Technology Officer

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

CLP, BASF, and Envision Energy Sign Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement to Provide 100% Renewable Energy at BASF’s Manufacturing Sites in Jiangsu Province

Malaysia’s ringgit outperformed the currencies of its closest South-east Asian at the close of trading on October 10, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Ringgit closes lower than US dollar, but higher against Singapore dollar, Thai baht, Philippine peso on Thursday

Diona Teh said the Teh family will distribute a portion of their shares at a discount to all Public Bank staff to honour their loyalty and commitment to her father, the late Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow (pictured). — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Family of Public Bank founder Teh Hong Piow to keep just 10pc shares from 23.4pc currently

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

HKSTP and 12 Strategic Partners Forge Alliance to Build Premier International Digital Health Ecosystem

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

Innocraft Earns Best Place to Work Certification in New Zealand for 2024

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

Malaysia Powers Ahead With RM4.8 Billion In Green Business Targets And Cutting-Edge Technology At IGEM 2024

From left: E.A Technique Chief Executive Officer, Nasrul Ansi Muhammad Dain, and Executive Director, Datuk Wira Mubarak Hussain Bin Aktar Husin at the E.A Technique company office in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 10 Oct 2024

EA Technique charts path out of PN17 with robust financials and new contracts

A massive fire caused by a Mercedes-Benz EQE model damaged over 100 vehicles and destroyed an underground apartment parking garage in Incheon, west of Seoul, in August. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

South Korea Mercedes-Benz EV owners sue automaker over alleged battery misinformation

Public Bank, the country’s third largest banking group by assets, has a cash reserve of RM12.4 billion at present. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Public Bank to acquire 44.15pc stake in LPI Capital for RM1.72b cash 

Seven & i rejected a takeover offer worth US$40 billion last month from Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), which owns Circle K. — AFP pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Japanese 7-Eleven giant restructures to thwart Circle K owner’s buyout bid