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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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Michel Barnier said yesterday there are nine candidates for the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics in France after biathlon great Martin Fourcade withdrew his bid for the position. — Reuters pic

Sports / 11 Feb 2025

Race for 2030 Winter Games presidency heats up as nine contenders emerge, Fourcade steps down

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Al Nassr's third goal during the Saudi Pro League match against Al Fayah at Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh February 7, 2025. — Reuters/Stringer pic

Sports / 11 Feb 2025

Source: Ronaldo reaches deal to extend Saudi club Al Nassr contract through 2026, pending official announcement

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti looks on during a press conference at the Ethiad Stadium in Manchester on the eve of their Uefa Champions League football match against Manchester City. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 Feb 2025

Real Madrid’s Ancelotti sees Man City as ‘most difficult game we could have’, worst opponent in Champions League

International Boxing Association president Umar Kremlev reacts as he speaks to media at the opening ceremony of Women's World Boxing Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium in New Delhi March 15, 2023. — Reuters pic

Sports / 11 Feb 2025

Boxing body to sue IOC over gender eligibility row, citing Trump’s transgender ban; Khelif and Lin’s inclusion at Paris Games questioned

Philippines’ Enrico Pfister (centre) curls a stone during the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China on February 10, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 Feb 2025

No snow, no problem: Philippines eyes long shot of getting to Winter Olympics

Malaysian tower runner Soh Wai Ching speaks at a press conference at the MBPJ headquarters in Selangor with Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon (left) on February 10 , 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Malaysian tower runner Wai Ching secures RM75,000 deal with MBPJ to fuel world comeback

Hong Kong’s flag bearers lead their contingent during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony of the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China on February 7, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

HK demands punishment for Turkmenistan after post-match attack against its ice hockey players at Asian Winter Games

Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola (left) and assistant coach Juan Manuel Lillo (second left) speak during the English FA Cup fourth round football match with Leyton Orient. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Champions League or bust: Man City’s season crumbles, but Real Madrid clash offers redemption

Fans celebrate following the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool at Home Park in Plymouth, south west England, on February 9, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Nachos and Fanta: Plymouth’s coach Muslic says marking FA Cup shock win over Liverpool in ‘very boring’ style

Malaysian squash player S. Sivasangari maintained her momentum after beating world top seed Olivia Weaver (back) in the semi-finals on February 8, 2025. — Picture from X/PSA Squash Tour

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Malaysian squash star Sivasangari trumps home fav Sobhy in US final to lift Cincinnati Gaynor Cup

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Eagles crush Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl, ending Kansas City’s title streak

The fight erupted during half-time when armed Dammarie-les-Lys locals attacked the rival Meaux team on February 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Sunday football match in France turns violent and ends in Seine; stabbed youth flown to Paris hospital

Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder #16 Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish league football match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville on February 9, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Sevilla boosts La Liga title hopes amid Real Madrid and Atletico stalemate

Plymouth’s Bosnian defender Nikola Katic dives to header the ball clear from the foot of Liverpool’s Portuguese striker Diogo Jota during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool at Home Park in Plymouth, south west England, on February 9, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Liverpool and Tottenham face setbacks in FA Cup as Plymouth and Villa deliver shocking wins

Tottenham Hotspur’s Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou gestures on the pitch ahead of the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on February 9, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

Defiant Postecoglou insists Tottenham can still salvage season after FA Cup defeat

Soh Wai Ching arriving before the Shenzhen PingAn Finance Center International Vertical Marathon in January 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Soh Wai Ching Towerrunner

Sports / 10 Feb 2025

From toilet stalls to top podiums: Malaysian champion Soh Wai Ching’s sacrifices for tower running success