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Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin said rejecting public caning for shariah offences does not mean opposing Islamic teachings. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

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  / 12 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  / 10 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  / 13 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 17 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

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  / 15 h ago

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

Taking to social media in the early hours of this morning, Kwok reassured his fans, explaining that he had fallen through an empty hydraulic platform after failing to spot the gap. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

Two men robbed a jewellery store at a shopping mall in Banda Hilir yesterday afternoon. — Screengrab via CCTV footage on social media
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

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

MetMalaysia has issued a continuous rain warning at the alert level for several areas in Sabah until December 30. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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

Selangor Red Giants triumphed over Red Falcon AP Bren Sport in a nail-biting match, ending Malaysia's seven-year e-sports title drought. — Picture via Instagram/Esports World Cup
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Viral in 2024: Malaysians who stole the spotlight and captured global attention (VIDEO)

This appeal follows the Kelantan government’s announcement to begin enforcing mandatory halal certification in Kota Baru, with plans to expand the initiative across the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Samenta calls for Kelantan govt to reconsider halal cert requirement for F&B operators

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects to reach the new limit between January 14 and January 23, 2025. —- Reuters pic
Money  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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Money / 09 Dec 2024

Alibaba Cloud Drives AI Enhancements Across Industries in Asia

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Money / 09 Dec 2024

Innovenx and PROEN Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Multi-Cloud Management Across Southeast Asia

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Money / 09 Dec 2024

FPG Fortune Prime Global Appointed Thai Country Manager to further strengthen FPG’s presence in the ASEAN region

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Money / 09 Dec 2024

CPC Corporation, Taiwan and Apollo Technology Win Top Green Companies in Asia Award at ACES Awards 2024

A US federal appeals court ruled on Friday in favour of upholding a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the United States by early next year or face a ban. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Dec 2024

What’s next for TikTok after US court ruling mandates ByteDance divestment by Jan 19?

A man holds wood as farmers march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021, at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, India, December 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Dec 2024

Explained: Why Indian farmers are back on the streets, pressing for reforms and debt relief

Buses and cars drive past the annual Christmas lights on Regent Street in central London December 6, 2024. Companies are to spend a record £10.5 billion (RM58 billion) on mostly online UK promotion of products during the present Christmas season, according to data from WARC and the Advertising Association, a British trade body. — AFP pic
Money / 08 Dec 2024

UK’s festive ad blitz sparks joy and record £10.5b sales push as retailers drive profits and public affection

The ruby slippers worn by US actress and singer Judy Garland in the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are pictured on display in London on November 27, 2024 before it was sold for a record US$32.5 million in an auction in Texas, the United States on December 8, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 08 Dec 2024

Once stolen, Dorothy's original ruby slippers from 1939 classic ‘Wizard of Oz’ sells for ‘way up high’ price of US$32.5m at auction

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state and Cambodia have expressed their intentions to enhance commercial relations and leverage key economic sectors between the two resource-rich states. — Bernama pic
Money / 08 Dec 2024

Sarawak and Cambodia to boost economic ties, discuss direct flights, trade and halal market opportunities, says premier

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has the potential to be a huge catalyst to spur economic growth, innovation and connectivity in the Asia Pacific. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 08 Dec 2024

Ismail Sabri touts RCEP as tool to strengthen Asia Pacific economies, says critical for boosting Malaysia’s exports and regional cooperation

The flag of China is placed next to the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 08 Dec 2024

China’s export curbs on critical minerals pose risks to US defence, clean energy and EV supply chains

(From left) Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena pose for the family picture of the LXV Mercosur Summit in Montevideo on December 6, 2024. Mercosur and the European Union have concluded ‘negotiations for a free trade agreement,’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Montevideo yesterday. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Dec 2024

EU-Mercosur trade pact divides Europe: Spain and Germany cheer, France and farmers resist, say ‘fears have materialised’

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, topped the symbolic 20-trillion-kroner mark (RM7.9 trillion) yesterday for the first time. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Dec 2024

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, hits 20 trillion krone, doubling in five years

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Money / 07 Dec 2024

Integrating AI in Trading: 4 Steps from Global broker Octa

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Money / 07 Dec 2024

Royal Caribbean Doubles Hong Kong Homeport Sailings in 2025

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (right) joins Donald Trump on stage during the US election campaign rally on October 5, 2024. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Dec 2024

Musk’s US$270m (at least) for Trump make him biggest US political donor