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In a Facebook post today, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his appointment as PN secretary-general falls under the jurisdiction of the coalition’s chairman, Tani Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin. He added that his resignation as Selangor PN liaison chief will take effect on the same date, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of all parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Azmin Ali resigns as Perikatan sec-gen and Selangor liaison chief effective Jan 1 following Muhyiddin’s exit

According to Lim Guan Eng, excess tax refunds have not been paid to companies for over five years, following the takeover of the PN government in 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

A screengrab from social media of the alleged incident.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Trader remanded until Jan 3, wife also detained, for attempted murder of doctor in RFID lane at Perai toll plaza

The Pasir Mas MP said the proposed candidate must be an individual capable of uniting and mobilising the strengths of all parties within the coalition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

File picture of students celebrating after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

According to party sources cited by ‘Berita Harian', the former prime minister informed members of Bersatu’s supreme leadership council (MPT) of his decision via a WhatsApp group last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker are the latest PN leaders to announce their resignations as of 3.15pm today, with both saying in separate Facebook statements that the move will take effect on January 1, 2026. — File pictures from Facebook/Faizal Azumu; Facebook/Anip Abu Baker

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Resignations snowball in Perikatan as Perak, Negeri Sembilan chiefs step down

However, it emphasised that any attempt to take out goods that violate the law will still face stern action. — File picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

Malaysia’s former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (2nd right) leaves after his verdict in the 1MDB trial at the Palace of Justice, which houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction, 15 years’ jail term and RM11.38b fine

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin’s resignation

Damaged military vehicles, reportedly sent by the UAE to back southern Yemen separatists, are seen after a Saudi-led air strike in Mukalla on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

You have 24 hours to remove your troops, Riyadh tells Abu Dhabi after separatists strike

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also reaffirmed PAS’ commitment to upholding the rule of law, democratic principles and the constitutional monarchy, while expressing respect for the wisdom and authority of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PAS will not join Perlis state exco in solidarity with former MB Mohd Shukri, says party sec-gen

Money

7 h ago

Genting unit issues RM3b unrated MTN, redeems existing notes

Genting said its wholly owned unit issued RM3 billion of unrated medium-term notes to refinance existing debt. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Genting Bhd’s (Genting) wholly-owned subsidiary, Genting Vista Bhd, today issued an unrated medium-term notes (MTN) programme of RM3.0 billion in nominal value (Series 1) under its RM5 billion unrated MTN programme.The proceeds raised from the Series 1 MTN issuance will be utilised to redeem the...

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The ringgit closed slightly higher against the US dollar as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against dollar ahead of US Fed minutes

In a practical sense, BNPL records will be counted when they appear in credit check sources and when the commitment affects the debt service ratio and borrowers’ ability to pay, Saravanan said. — SoyaCincau pic

Money / 9 h ago

Buy Now, Pay Later use can hurt credit scores and loan chances, warns Fomca chief

Late buying lifted the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI to a fresh high for the year, reversing earlier losses. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Money / 9 h ago

Late buying lifts KLCI to fresh 2025 high

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People visit the booth of Naura Technology Group during Semicon China, a trade fair for the semiconductor industry, in Shanghai, China, June 29, 2023. China told domestic chipmakers on December 30, 2025 that half of their tools to fabricate wafers must be local, following US export curbs on made-in-China chip. — Reuters pic

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Made in China: Beijing pushes domestic gear in chip factories, shakes up global semiconductor supply

India declared that it has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a GDP of US$4.18 trillion, on December 30, 2025. — Reuters pic

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India overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy, eyes Germany next

Vietnam’s exports to the United Arab Emirates reached US$5.4 billion and Saudi Arabia US$1.9 billion for the first 11 months of 2025, official data shows. — Unsplash pic

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Vietnam’s halal hustle heads to the Middle East

Colombian coachmen with their horse-drawn carriages tour the historic centre of Cartagena, on December 26, 2025, which has been banned from December 19, 2025. Half of Colombian workers are expected to benefit in 2026 as minimum wage sees historic jump in 25 years. — AFP pic

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Colombia raises minimum wage 23.7pc, biggest in 25 years; but inflation concerns loom

Japan’s SoftBank, telecom operator and one of the world’s largest and most influential tech investors, has set its sights on artificial intelligence. — AFP pic

15 h ago

Japan’s SoftBank makes US$4b bet on AI with DigitalBridge takeover

At 8am December 30, 2025, the ringgit edged up to 4.0500/0670 against the US dollar from Monday’s closing of 4.0580/0625. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Year-end trading: Ringgit stronger against US dollar amid thin liquidity and exporter support

Boeing secured US$8.6 billion from Pentagon contract to supply Israeli Air Force with 25 F-15 fighter jets. — Reuters pic

16 h ago

Boeing lands US$8.6b contract to supply Israel with 25 F-15 fighter jets after Trump-Netanyahu meeting

The sell-off in silver towards the end of 2025 after a meteoric 150 per cent rise is leading to a general risk off tone elsewhere, warned XTB, a global online trading platform and brokerage firm. — Reuters pic

18 h ago

Silver and gold plunge while oil prices climb as investors book profits ahead of 2026

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 3.89 points to 1,680.99, from last Friday’s close of 1,677.10. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia edges higher to close near 16-month peak on institutional demand

The ringgit stood at 4.0580/0625 against the US dollar at 6pm December 29, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

According to the American Chemical Society, 5 per cent of the world’s lithium-ion batteries are thought to be recycled. — AFP pic

1d ago

China lowers import duties for 935 products in 2026, including recycled battery powder and medical supplies

Lorens Hennequin, a production supervisor, catches silver granules at ABC’s sliver refinery, in Sydney, as prices push to record highs on supply fears and speculative demand. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Silver’s sprint past US$80 sparks bubble warnings amid supply crunch

A woman walks past a shopping mall in Beijing. China is set to roll out a new action plan for its digital yuan from January 1 as the central bank pushes broader adoption of the e-CNY. — AFP pic

1d ago

China to roll out new digital yuan action plan from Jan 1

Malaysia’s producer prices declined further in November 2025, led by sharp falls in agriculture and mining. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1d ago

DOSM: Lower input costs drag Malaysia’s producer prices in November 2025

Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun makes a public apology over the breach of personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts through unauthorised data access, at the Government Complex in Seoul November 30, 2025. — Yonhap via Reuters

1d ago

Coupang announces RM4.78b compensation to South Korean users for massive data leak

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