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Anwar conveys birthday wishes to Sultan Nazrin

Anwar conveys birthday wishes to Sultan Nazrin

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his warmest congratulations to Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah…
Maxis' Q3 earnings rise 12.6pct to RM412mil, revenue up 0.5pct to RM2.59bil

Maxis' Q3 earnings rise 12.6pct to RM412mil, revenue up 0.5pct to RM2.59bil

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd's net profit surged 12.6 per cent in the third quarter (Q3), driven by higher service revenue…
At 30, vivo — still listening, still listening

At 30, vivo — still listening, still listening

SEPTEMBER 2025 marked vivo's 30th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the company partnered with 'Fortune' magazine to co-produce a short…
Bursa Malaysia remains positive at midday on mild buying

Bursa Malaysia remains positive at midday on mild buying

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, as mild buying interest emerged late in the morning session,…
#SHOWBIZ: Meghan Markle returns to the big screen after 7 years

#SHOWBIZ: Meghan Markle returns to the big screen after 7 years

LOS ANGELES: Meghan Markle is reportedly heading back to the big screen for the first time in seven years.According to…
Guangqi Institute to boost Malaysia–China TVET collaboration

Guangqi Institute to boost Malaysia–China TVET collaboration

SHANGHAI: The establishment of the Guangqi Institute in Shanghai, China is set to accelerate the development of Malaysian talent, educators,…
Pertama Digital shares tumble following Bursa suspension notice

Pertama Digital shares tumble following Bursa suspension notice

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's announcement on the suspension of trading for Pertama Digital's shares have led to a significant drop…
Thai authorities seize 1.8 million methamphetamine pills near Malaysia border

Thai authorities seize 1.8 million methamphetamine pills near Malaysia border

KOTA BARU: Thai authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle 1.8 million methamphetamine pills into Malaysia after arresting two men…
US teacher shot by six-year-old awarded US$10mil

US teacher shot by six-year-old awarded US$10mil

A Virginia jury on Thursday awarded US$10 million to a former schoolteacher who was shot by a six-year-old student.Abby Zwerner,…
GWM Malaysia unveils refreshed Ora Good Cat line-up

GWM Malaysia unveils refreshed Ora Good Cat line-up

GWM Malaysia has unveiled the refreshed Ora Good Cat Ultra and Ora Good Cat GT, introducing a bold new design…
Markets drop as valuations and US jobs, rates spook investors

Markets drop as valuations and US jobs, rates spook investors

HONG KONG: Asian stocks tracked Wall Street losses Friday as investors weighed weak US jobs data against Federal Reserve signals…
Japan's Nikkei drops 2pct as tech shares track US peers lower

Japan's Nikkei drops 2pct as tech shares track US peers lower

TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly drop since early April, as heavyweight tech…
Bank Negara likely to cut OPR in Q2 2026 to support growth, says CIMB Securities

Bank Negara likely to cut OPR in Q2 2026 to support growth, says CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to lower the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) in the second quarter of 2026…
Musetti keeps ATP Finals hopes alive, joins Djokovic in Athens semis

Musetti keeps ATP Finals hopes alive, joins Djokovic in Athens semis

ATHENS, (Greece): Lorenzo Musetti posted a 6-2, 6-4 win over Alexandre Muller on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the…
Bumiputera entrepreneurs must go global, not just local champions – Asyraf Wajdi

Bumiputera entrepreneurs must go global, not just local champions – Asyraf Wajdi

SHANGHAI: Bumiputera entrepreneurs, particularly those under the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), can no longer be content with being "local champions"…
BTH: Silent cries & Malbatt's final Lebanon deployment

BTH: Silent cries & Malbatt's final Lebanon deployment

KUALA LUMPUR: This week on Beyond the Headlines, we kickoff the discourse with the tragic case of a young mother…
US weekly jobless claims increase moderately

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, Haver Analytics estimated on Thursday,…
MMEA detains two Indonesian boats, 10 crew over illegal fishing

MMEA detains two Indonesian boats, 10 crew over illegal fishing

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained two Indonesian fishing vessels and their 10 crew members for…
#SHOWBIZ: Noki haunted by rebellious past

#SHOWBIZ: Noki haunted by rebellious past

KUALA LUMPUR: Singer and actor Noki recently opened up about a rebellious phase during his school days that made him…
Carmaker Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia's Alliance Nickel

Carmaker Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia's Alliance Nickel

WEST PERTH: Australia's Alliance Nickel Ltd said on Friday that carmaker Stellantis NV will terminate their supply agreement for battery-grade…
Trump expands critical minerals list to copper, met coal, uranium

Trump expands critical minerals list to copper, met coal, uranium

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Thursday added 10 minerals to a list it deems essential for the US economy and…
Bank Negara holds OPR at 2.75pct amid global uncertainty

Bank Negara holds OPR at 2.75pct amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) wrapped up its final meeting of the year by maintaining…
Villa edge Maccabi Tel Aviv in fraught Europa League match

Villa edge Maccabi Tel Aviv in fraught Europa League match

PARIS: Aston Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday in a match dominated by tight…
Hamilton dismisses Ferrari exit claims

Hamilton dismisses Ferrari exit claims

SAO PAULO: Lewis Hamilton on Thursday dismissed claims that he may not be racing for Ferrari beyond next year after…
Parents welcome return of 'Alam dan Manusia', but warn teacher readiness is key

Parents welcome return of 'Alam dan Manusia', but warn teacher readiness is key

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents and educationists support the return of the "Alam dan Manusia" (Nature and Humanity) subject in 2027, but…
Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords - US official

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords – US official

WASHINGTON: Kazakhstan will announce that it is joining the Abraham Accords on Thursday, a senior US administration official told AFP,…
Over 5.5m RTD summonses not settled, says Loke

Over 5.5m RTD summonses not settled, says Loke

Your browser does not support the audio element.PUTRAJAYA: More than 5.5 million traffic summonses issued by the Road Transport Department…
Asean loses US$3.69b a year to illicit tobacco trade, says CME

Asean loses US$3.69b a year to illicit tobacco trade, says CME

Your browser does not support the audio element.KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asian governments stand to lose more than US$11 billion over…