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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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Leicester City's Dutch manager Ruud van Nistelrooy looks on during the English Premier League football match with Everton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on February 1, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

Club legend Van Nistelrooy faces Man Utd, Rashford eyes fresh start at Villa: What to look for in FA Cup this week

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was loaned to Premier League rivals Aston Villa. — Picture from Facebook/Aston Villa

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

Rashford doesn't see football 'way I see it', Man Utd boss Amorim says after forward exiled to Villa

Olympic ice dancing medalists Gabriella Papadakis of France and Madison Hubbell of the U.S. rehearse their upcoming performance as a same-gender couple, ahead of the Art on Ice gala in Zurich, Switzerland February 5, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

Rivals turned partners: Olympic champions set to break ground as first same-sex couple to ice skate together

Stade Briochin's French midfielder Leo Yobe (left) celebrates after winning the French Cup (Coupe de France) round of 16 football match with OGC Nice at the Stade Fred-Aubert stadium in Saint-Brieuc, the western France, on February 5, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

After beating Nice, fourth-tier giant-killers Stade Briochin to face PSG in French Cup quarter-finals

Barcelona's Spanish forward Ferran Torres holds up three fingers after scoring his third goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) quarter-final first leg football match with Valencia CF at Mestalla Stadium, February 6, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

Torres treble powers Barca past Valencia into Copa del Rey semis

Chelsea's Australian striker Sam Kerr leaves Kingston Crown Court in south London on February 6, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

Chelsea star Kerr denies using ‘whiteness’ as insult, merely highlighting police officer’s power and privilege

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

US collegiate sports body starts banning transgender athletes from women’s events after Trump’s order

Fans hold scarves and sing before the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 6, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

Liverpool thrash Spurs 4-0 to reach League Cup final

Portugal's national team player and Saudi Al-Nassr's forward Cristiano Ronaldo holds his All-Time Goalscorer Award in the UEFA Champions League. — AFP pic

Sports / 07 Feb 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: How the football icon shaped Saudi Arabia’s sporting ambitions

Marcelo announced his retirement today after a legendary career with Real Madrid, Brazil, and Fluminense. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Marcelo retires: A legacy of trophies, Real Madrid glory and Brazil’s pride

Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and then attempting to coerce Hermoso — with the help of three other former football federation officials — into publicly saying the kiss on the lips at the 2023 World Cup awards ceremony in Australia had been consensual. — Reuters pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Hermoso’s teammates tell Spain’s High Court that Rubiales’ kiss killed her joy

Kompany keeps his eyes on Bundesliga prize, saying Bayern’s focus is firmly on Werder Bremen this week, and not next week’s Champions League playoff against Celtic. — Reuters pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Kompany: Bremen is Bayern’s only focus, Champions League can wait

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez reacts as he is placed on a stretcher following an injury during the English Premier League match with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in Manchester February 2, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Cruciate ligament injury confirmed for Man Utd’s Martinez

Nico Gonzalez joined Pep Guardiola’s side on Monday’s transfer deadline day in a US$62.5 million deal. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Man City’s new signing Nico Gonzalez credits father’s advice for Etihad move

Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe reacts during the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match against Arsenal. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Eddie Howe vows Newcastle will learn from Wembley pain in League Cup final

“Expanding to Melbourne, Australia, a beautiful city with a rich sports history, underlines our ambitions to become a global sport and accelerate international growth,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement. — File pic via AFP

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

NFL to play first-ever regular-season game in Australia in 2026, Melbourne to host LA Rams