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Bitcoin's price plunged up to 5.7 percent on March 7, 2025 after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' without planning any public purchases of the cryptocurrency. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

Digital Fort Knox: Trump establishes US bitcoin reserve with seized crypto assets, sparking market jitters

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said anyone found insulting Islam would be called in and investigated under existing laws. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Religious affairs minister: Jakim, authorities to ensure Islam insult cases face justice

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for 11 states in Malayisa until 9pm March 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Thunderstorms coming your way, MetMalaysia warns KL, Selangor, and Johor among 11 affected states

Tan Sri Azam Baki holds up a package containing money seized from former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Group wants cops to act against ex-MP who claimed Anwar ordered MACC probe against Ismail Sabri

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes questions at a press conference during the ongoing National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on March 7, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Beijing slams US tariffs as ‘repaying kindness with resentment’, warns of global chaos with ‘law of the jungle’

Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that police were working to identify the individual responsible for posting a viral video on social media, which has been circulating since Wednesday. The video allegedly contained insults and offensive language aimed at Islam. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

IGP: Suspect in Islam insult case overseas, efforts underway to locate him

The Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in Singapore are expected to encounter traffic congestion in the days leading up to and during the March school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 15 h ago

Perhaps bus instead of car? Singapore warns of heavy traffic at borders with Malaysia for March school holidays, Aidilfitri

Maybank requires all its users to apply the Secure2u for all online transactions using its debit and credit cards as a safeguard against scammers as of March 6, 2025. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 14 h ago

Maybank shifts to mandatory Secure2u for safer online transactions; no more MSOS codes

Former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Yong was represented by lawyers Datuk Rajpal Singh and Salim Bashir. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ipoh High Court rules additional evidence in Paul Yong rape appeal as hearsay

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (left) is facing criticism from Blackpink (right) fans after he omitted Lisa’s name while mentioning other members of the group in a recent interview. — AFP pix

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Oscar-winning ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash from Blackpink fans for not mentioning Lisa’s name in interview

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa receives the Seri Mahkota Wilayah (SMW) award which carries the title ‘Datuk Seri’ from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia at Istana Negara, March 7, 2025. — Picture from X/Bernama TV

Malaysia / 18 h ago

FT Day 2025: Dr Zaliha now ‘Datuk Seri’, Fahmi ‘Datuk’ among 32 recipients of honours, medals

On May 7, 2021, 1MDB and its subsidiaries sued Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz and his two companies for allegedly receiving around US$248 million in funds that they misused for their personal gain, including financing a film and to purchase various properties. — File picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Court rules 1MDB must pay RM225,000 to Riza Aziz after dropping film financing lawsuit

Thai Airways International, Thailand’s state-owned national flag carrier, has announced a ban on the use of power banks on board its aircraft, effective from March 15. — Reuters pic

Money / 10 h ago

Thai Airways bans power banks on flights from March 15 to ensure passenger safety

Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid made the ruling after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in establishing a prima facie case against Shamsudin Ishak, 51, at the end of the prosecution case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

High Court orders immigration officer to defend charge of falsifying MM2H pass for Vanuatu man

Monica claimed the Manus AI agent can be applied to diverse tasks, including trip planning and stock analysis. — Screengrab from YouTube/Monica AI

Tech-gadgets / 13 h ago

The next DeepSeek moment? Chinese start-up Monica unveils ‘Manus’, claiming world’s first AI that can think like humans (VIDEO)

Bitcoin's price plunged up to 5.7 percent on March 7, 2025 after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' without planning any public purchases of the cryptocurrency. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

Digital Fort Knox: Trump establishes US bitcoin reserve with seized crypto assets, sparking market jitters

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said anyone found insulting Islam would be called in and investigated under existing laws. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Religious affairs minister: Jakim, authorities to ensure Islam insult cases face justice

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for 11 states in Malayisa until 9pm March 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Thunderstorms coming your way, MetMalaysia warns KL, Selangor, and Johor among 11 affected states

Tan Sri Azam Baki holds up a package containing money seized from former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Group wants cops to act against ex-MP who claimed Anwar ordered MACC probe against Ismail Sabri

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes questions at a press conference during the ongoing National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing on March 7, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Beijing slams US tariffs as ‘repaying kindness with resentment’, warns of global chaos with ‘law of the jungle’

Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that police were working to identify the individual responsible for posting a viral video on social media, which has been circulating since Wednesday. The video allegedly contained insults and offensive language aimed at Islam. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

IGP: Suspect in Islam insult case overseas, efforts underway to locate him

The Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in Singapore are expected to encounter traffic congestion in the days leading up to and during the March school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 15 h ago

Perhaps bus instead of car? Singapore warns of heavy traffic at borders with Malaysia for March school holidays, Aidilfitri

Maybank requires all its users to apply the Secure2u for all online transactions using its debit and credit cards as a safeguard against scammers as of March 6, 2025. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 14 h ago

Maybank shifts to mandatory Secure2u for safer online transactions; no more MSOS codes

Former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Yong was represented by lawyers Datuk Rajpal Singh and Salim Bashir. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ipoh High Court rules additional evidence in Paul Yong rape appeal as hearsay

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (left) is facing criticism from Blackpink (right) fans after he omitted Lisa’s name while mentioning other members of the group in a recent interview. — AFP pix

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Oscar-winning ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash from Blackpink fans for not mentioning Lisa’s name in interview

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The ringgit ended the week slightly lower against the US dollar, as cautious market sentiments prevailed due to uncertainties over the US’ tariff policies. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Ringgit ends week slightly lower against dollar, affected by US tariff policies, market uncertainties

Bursa Malaysia ended higher for the fourth consecutive session today, with buying mainly in technology and construction stocks, ahead of the release of US jobs report later today, said an analyst. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Bursa Malaysia sees fourth day of gains, buoyed by tech and construction sectors

Prices will rise for Americans who buy US$5 (RM22) shirts, US$10 lamps and US$20 shoes on direct-from-China shopping sites like Shein and Temu after US President Donald Trump suddenly shut a trade loophole that had been used to ship low-value packages duty-free from China. — Reuters pic

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Why Trump’s repeal of a trade loophole will hurt low-income and minority Americans who shop from Shein, Temu and other Chinese sites

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Money / 07 Feb 2025

Gaw Capital Partners and Patience Capital Group Complete Acquisition of an Iconic Mall in Central Ginza, Tokyo

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the growth was supported by the manufacturing sector, which rose by 4.6 per cent, outperforming the 3.6 per cent recorded in November 2024. — File photo by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 07 Feb 2025

DOSM: Malaysia’s industrial output climbs 4.6pc in December, capping strong 2024 growth

Perodua ramps up investment with RM1.6 billion in upgrades, paving the way for future growth and innovation.

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Perodua doubles capex to RM1.6b, gears up for plant upgrades

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Money / 07 Feb 2025

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Romance and Refinement at Amari Phuket and Amari Vogue Krabi

At 11.28am, the counter rose one sen to RM7.26, with 510,800 shares changing hands. — Screengrab of the IHH Healthcare Bhd website

Money / 07 Feb 2025

IHH Healthcare shares rise as unit pursues RM5.7b claim against Daiichi Sankyo over Fortis deal

A world-class facility located at the Automotive High Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjung Malim to serve the expansion of Proton’s EV models. — Picture courtesy of Proton Holdings Berhad

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Proton’s RM82m EV plant takes shape in Tanjung Malim, e.MAS 7 CKD on track

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Money / 07 Feb 2025

Wildberries Empowers Women in Tech in Kyrgyzstan

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Money / 07 Feb 2025

Unleash Your Children's Potential: iCare Eyecare's Solutions Enhance Learning and Sports Engagement

At 9.06am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.71 points to 1,583.46, from Thursday’s close of 1,585.17. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Bursa kicks off Friday with slight dip amid profit-taking

At 8am, the ringgit strengthened to 4.4230/4375 against the greenback compared to Thursday’s close of 4.4320/4385. — Reuters pic

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Ringgit flirts with resistance as Fed holds rates

Amazon reported strong earnings but like its big tech peers Microsoft and Google, saw its stock price fall on concerns over high AI investment costs. — Pic by AFP

Money / 07 Feb 2025

Big Tech’s AI spending rattles markets

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Money / 06 Feb 2025

Caraz & Parklon BB Playpen Series Now Available at 【Doremi3babies】

The 3,000-hectare integrated resort is located about 60km south of the capital Jakarta and is home to a new Trump golf course, which started offering membership last year. — Reuters pic

Money / 06 Feb 2025

Indonesia orders developer MNC Land to halt project linked to Trump