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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  / 16 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  / 18 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  / 14 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  / 3 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 15 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  / 14 h ago

Sexual misconduct by teachers hits record high in Japan, over 300 punished 

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  / 17 h ago

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

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

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  / 17 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  / 14 h ago

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

Emotions have run high, and Magdeburg has been in deep mourning over the mass carnage Friday evening that left a nine-year-old child among the dead. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

Questions mount in Germany over missed warnings before deadly Christmas market car-ramming attack by Saudi suspect

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

IT Leaders Forum 2024 Gathers Top IT Decision-Makers for Insights on Resilience and Innovation

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

MSIG Asia Strengthens Leadership Team With Key Appointments To Drive Growth And Underwriting Excellence

People gather to pay their respects to Indian industrialist Ratan Tata at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) ahead of his cremation in Mumbai October 10, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

‘India loses its crown jewel’: Mumbai mourns industrial titan Ratan Tata

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Top Globe said revenue rose 11 per cent to RM2.52 billion in FY2024 from RM2.26 billion previously, mainly due to a rise in sales volume. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Top Glove net loss narrows to RM.81m in FY2024

Uniqlo has benefited from a historically weak yen both at home and abroad, but earnings have been less rosy in China, its biggest overseas market. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts 31pc rise in full-year profit, projects further gains in 2025

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2024 Q3)

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

The RozieAI Intelligent Experience Orchestrator Selected by Air Canada to Help Simplify Travel

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

Univers unveils EnOS™ Ark, the award-winning end-to-end AI decarbonization software for global enterprises

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

Celebrate the Festive Season in Style: ONYX Hospitality Group Invites Travellers to ‘Make Your Moments Merry’ with Discounts of up to 30%

The reported US$300 million in savings would be a fraction of group costs that reached US$16.3 billion in the first six months this year, 5 per cent higher than in the same period a year ago. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Report: HSBC mulls cost-cutting plan of up to US$300m, targeting top ranks

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

eftPay x MobiShop: Building Accomplished e-Shop Experience

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024 Unveils the best of Thai and Asian Creativity And Reaffirms Siam Paragon As the Number One ‘Luxury Destination’

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

Explico and AvantGard GRUPO EDUCATIVO Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Education in South America

The world’s second-largest economy has struggled to regain its footing since the lifting of pandemic measures at the end of 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

China’s central bank says opens up US$70.6b in liquidity to boost market

Brent crude futures rose 37 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to US$76.95 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures was up 35 cents, also 0.5 per cent, at US$73.59 a barrel at 0034 GMT. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Oct 2024

Middle East tensions and Florida storm drive oil prices higher in early trade

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Money / 10 Oct 2024

H&M Opens Its First Store In Huế, Central Vietnam