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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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AC Milan's Joao Felix celebrates scoring their third goal in the match with AS Roma. — Reuters pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

On loan from Chelsea, Joao Felix scores first goal for AC Milan in 3-1 Italian Cup win over Roma

Real Madrid's Spanish forward Gonzalo Garcia (right) celebrates with teammate Real Madrid's Moroccan forward Brahim Diaz after scoring their third goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) quarter-final first leg football match. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Late Gonzalo Garcia header sends Real Madrid into Copa del Rey semi-finals

Aprilia Racing's MotoGP rider Jorge Martin fell after failing to control his machine during the 2025 MotoGP Pre-Season Test at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit February 5, 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Reigning MotoGP champion Martin out of Sepang Test after crash with hand and foot fractures

Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales, accused of sex assault and coercion over forcible kiss on lips of Spain's player Jenni Hermoso, leaves the court of San Fernando de Henares, east of Madrid, on February 3, 2025 on the first day of his trial. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Women’s World Cup winner Hermoso’s brother says she was threatened with ‘consequences’ to downplay forced kiss by Rubiales in court

Chelsea's Australian striker Sam Kerr reacts as she arrives at Kingston Crown Court in south London on February 3, 2025, for the start of her trial. Kerr was charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress during an incident in Twickenham, south-west London, on January 30, 2023, and pleaded not guily to racially aggravated harassment in March of 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Chelsea star Kerr says police treated her differently ‘because of skin colour’, ‘feared for her life’ during taxi incident

Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz (left) fights for the ball with Newcastle United's Dutch defender #04 Sven Botman during the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne February 5, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Newcastle triumphs over Arsenal to reach League Cup final

US President Donald Trump signs the No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order into law in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC February 5, 2025. President Trump signed an executive order to ban transgender girls and women from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity, marking his latest move targeting transgender rights. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Trump inks executive order, declares women’s sports ‘for women only’ with new ban on trans athletes

An Ivory Coast supporter cheers ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan February 11, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 06 Feb 2025

Eyeball revolution: How a digital scouting platform is opening African football’s route to World Cup

In this handout picture released by Santos Football Club, Brazil's forward Neymar looks on during a training session at Rei Pele training centre, in Santos, Brazil on February 3, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

From Barcelona to Saudi Arabia, Neymar’s unfulfilled promise comes full circle at Santos

Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on February 1, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

‘I wonder if it’s a good thing’: Liverpool boss Slot says not a fan of in-stadium VAR calls

Kick Sauber's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu arrives ahead of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on April 21, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

China’s Zhou gets Ferrari F1 reserve driver spot after losing Sauber seat

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts after sustaining an injury in a Premier League match with Bournemouth. — Reuters pic

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold ruled out of League Cup semi-final tie with Spurs after thigh injury

Manchester United's Tyrell Malacia during the warm up before the match with FCSB. — Reuters pic

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

Out-of-favour Man United left-back Malacia leaves for PSV on loan

Aprilia Racing's Spanish rider Jorge Martin prepares to ride during the first day of the 2025 MotoGP pre-season test at the Sepang International Circuit. – AFP pic

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

MotoGP champion Jorge Martin crashes in Sepang testing, hospitalised with injuries

Mikel Arteta conceded that the lack of transfer activity was frustrating. — AFP pic

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

Manager Mikel Arteta frustrated as Arsenal fail to land striker in January transfer window

Chelsea land French youth star Mathis Amougou. — Picture via Instagram

Sports / 05 Feb 2025

French teen Mathis Amougou joins Chelsea on eight-year contract