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#SHOWBIZ: Fattah Amin, Amira Othman drop honeymoon hint after star-studded wedding

#SHOWBIZ: Fattah Amin, Amira Othman drop honeymoon hint after star-studded wedding

KUALA LUMPUR: Newlyweds Fattah Amin and Amira Othman are believed to have left for their honeymoon, soon after their solemnisation…
Cops probing political, financial motives in lewd video threats to MPs, assemblymen

Cops probing political, financial motives in lewd video threats to MPs, assemblymen

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating whether threats and blackmail involving lewd Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content targeting members of Parliament and…
Government spending to hit RM430bil in 2026: UOB

Government spending to hit RM430bil in 2026: UOB

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's federal spending is set to rise 2.7 per cent to RM430 billion in 2026, with the government…
Munoz not panicking after JDT's opening ACLE loss

Munoz not panicking after JDT's opening ACLE loss

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz is not pressing the panic button despite his side opening their…
CAAM unveils new look, signalling aviation reform

CAAM unveils new look, signalling aviation reform

PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has unveiled a new corporate identity as part of its broader effort…
National Integrated Immigration System launches 5-month trial

National Integrated Immigration System launches 5-month trial

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Affairs Ministry will begin a five-month trial of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) at key entry…
Swedish 'Tinder Swindler' victim 'celebrates' his arrest

Swedish 'Tinder Swindler' victim 'celebrates' his arrest

STOCKHOLM: A Swedish victim of Israeli fraudster Simon Leviev, made famous by Netflix show "The Tinder Swindler", told AFP Tuesday…
Dollar languishes, gold glitters as Fed verdict looms large

Dollar languishes, gold glitters as Fed verdict looms large

TOKYO: The dollar was on the defensive, shares edged up and gold scaled new heights on Wednesday as global markets…
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Greenfield resigns over loss of independence under Unilever

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Greenfield resigns over loss of independence under Unilever

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has departed from the ice cream brand he helped establish nearly half a century…
Hibiscus starts drilling at Teal West field in UK north sea

Hibiscus starts drilling at Teal West field in UK north sea

KUALA LUMPUR: Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has commenced drilling at its Teal West field in the UK North Sea, marking one…
Johari Abdul: Asean must embrace sustainability, digitalisation to stay competitive

Johari Abdul: Asean must embrace sustainability, digitalisation to stay competitive

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean must embed sustainability, inclusivity and digitalisation into its growth strategy if it is to remain competitive in…
UM student group faces police probe over matriculation remarks

UM student group faces police probe over matriculation remarks

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will summon key individuals as part of an investigation into the University of Malaya student group, the…
Alliance Bank downgraded to Hold on softer earnings outlook, says CIMB

Alliance Bank downgraded to Hold on softer earnings outlook, says CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd to Hold from Buy, citing a subdued earnings…
Farmers warn of 80pct padi yield plunge amid water shortages

Farmers warn of 80pct padi yield plunge amid water shortages

KOTA BARU: More than 3,000 farmers, cultivating over 15,000 hectares, fear their padi yields could fall by 80 per cent…
EWI Capital weighs UK land sales, eyes overseas buys and local projects: Maybank IB

EWI Capital weighs UK land sales, eyes overseas buys and local projects: Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR: EWI Capital Bhd is considering selling off its remaining landbank in the United Kingdom and exploring overseas acquisitions…
Court rejects Rosmah's bid to recuse judge in RM1.25bil solar case

Court rejects Rosmah's bid to recuse judge in RM1.25bil solar case

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today (CoA) dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal to recuse then High Court judge Datuk…
MARKET PULSE AM SEPT 17, 2025 [WATCH]

MARKET PULSE AM SEPT 17, 2025 [WATCH]

KUALA LUMPUR: News on the latest moves on the stock and crypto markets.Bursa Malaysia opened the week higher, lifted by…
Weak soil, steep slopes blamed in deadly landslide in Sabah

Weak soil, steep slopes blamed in deadly landslide in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: Weak soil structure and steep slopes have been identified as the main factors behind the series of deadly…
YouTube ramps up AI tools for video makers

YouTube ramps up AI tools for video makers

NEW YORK: YouTube on Tuesday boosted artificial intelligence tools for creators, saying it has paid out more than US$100 billion…
Qarabag stun Benfica with 3-2 comeback win in Lisbon

Qarabag stun Benfica with 3-2 comeback win in Lisbon

LISBON: Benfica let slip an early two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at home to Qarabag in the Champions League group…
Zara Qairina's mother declines post-mortem despite advice, says witness

Zara Qairina's mother declines post-mortem despite advice, says witness

KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner's Court heard that the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir declined a post-mortem examination on…
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on softer Fed outlook

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on softer Fed outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a combination of external factors including…
Judge drops 'terror' charges against man accused of killing US insurance exec

Judge drops 'terror' charges against man accused of killing US insurance exec

NEW YORK: A US judge dropped two terror charges Tuesday against Luigi Mangione but said the man accused of gunning…
Forensic doctor to testify in Zara Qairina inquest

Forensic doctor to testify in Zara Qairina inquest

KOTA KINABALU: The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir will resume today, with testimony expected from a…
Sabah Electricity worker loses grip on rope, swept away in flood

Sabah Electricity worker loses grip on rope, swept away in flood

KENINGAU: A Sabah Electricity staff member is feared drowned after being swept away by strong currents while crossing a flooded…
Paolini survives as Italy battle into BJK Cup semi-finals

Paolini survives as Italy battle into BJK Cup semi-finals

SHENZHEN: Two heroic three-hour comebacks from Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto saw Italy survive a scare against hosts China in…
2026 Budget: A credible compass for Malaysia's fiscal future

2026 Budget: A credible compass for Malaysia's fiscal future

THE 2026 Budget presents a decisive test for Malaysia's fiscal credibility.With globalĀ risks rising and domestic reforms advancing, the government must…
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with murder

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with murder

PROVO, United States: The suspect in the murder of prominent US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged…