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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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Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday as bargain hunting continued in most index-linked counters, led by financial services, analysts said. — Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Bursa Malaysia rallies with financial stocks leading the charge, KLCI climbs 0.7pc

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Money / 04 Feb 2025

IQ Dynamics Unveils HRiQ to Streamline Onboarding with Smart Solutions

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Money / 04 Feb 2025

Monash University Malaysia Launches SEADS to Promote Online Safety

China announced sweeping export restrictions today on five metals, minutes after an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods imposed by US President Donald Trump came into effect. — Pic by Reuters

Money / 04 Feb 2025

China expands critical mineral export controls after US imposes tariffs

Asian equities rose with the Mexican peso and Canadian dollar today after Donald Trump said he would delay the imposition of tariffs on imports from the US neighbours. — Pic by AFP

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Stocks and peso boosted by Trump's Mexico, Canada tariff delay

US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order at the White House, in Washington, US, January 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 04 Feb 2025

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods after Trump launches trade war

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Money / 04 Feb 2025

Government Of The Republic Of Botswana And De Beers Conclude Negotiations On Rough Diamond Sales Agreement

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Money / 04 Feb 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo Life Museum Set to Open in Hong Kong: A Celebration of a Football Legend

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Money / 04 Feb 2025

VAIO Re-enters the Singapore Market, Debuts New Laptop

At 9.05am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 4.75 points to 1,558.38 against Monday’s close of 1,553.63. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Bursa Malaysia up on bargain hunting after US tariff delay

(From left) Yee, seen with Ferrovial managing director for Australia, Antonio Cañete; CIP Australia partner and head Jørn Hammer; and CIP Australia investment director David Baker at the ECI signing ceremony for the Capricornia PHES. — The Borneo Post pic

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Gamuda enters partnership in pumped hydroelectric storage system project in Queensland

At 8am today, the ringgit strengthened to 4.4500/4700 against the greenback compared to Monday’s close of 4.4710/4800. — Picture by Ham Abu Bakar

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Ringgit gains as US pauses tariff hike on Canada and Mexico

In a statement yesterday, Petronas said the remaining part of SSGP will continue operating normally and the decision was made following a thorough review of the viability of this specific section of the SSGP. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Petronas clarifies SSGP decommissioning affects only sections in Sarawak

AMMB said that it, along with MetLife and Great Eastern, mutually agreed to cancel the deal, though the lender did not disclose the rationale behind the termination. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Malaysia’s AMMB cancels RM1.12 b sale of insurance units to Great Eastern

Two sources reportedly told Reuters that MMC Port Holdings has hired CIMB and Maybank to work on an IPO in Malaysia that could raise more than RM6 billion. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 04 Feb 2025

Sources: MMC Port hires banks for Malaysian IPO of over RM6b

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Money / 03 Feb 2025

Rammelburg Castle as a potential residence for Elon Musk - invitation to visit