Two transporters arrested, 58.1kg ganja seized in Maran
KUANTAN: Two men were arrested after 56 compressed bricks of ganja weighing 58.1kg and worth RM174,000 were seized in Maran on Monday. Pahang acting police chief Datuk Azry Akmar…
RHB Group maintains Malaysia's 2026 growth forecast at 5.4pct
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) for 2026 is projected at 5.4 per cent, underpinned by resilient domestic demand and sustained strength in electric and…
Foreign man feared buried in Lojing Highlands landslide
GUA MUSANG: A foreign man is feared buried in a landslide at workers' quarters on a vegetable farm in the Lojing Highlands here today. Gua Musang Fire and Rescue Station chief…
Russell, Verstappen search for answers after punishing Sepang practice
SEPANG: Mercedes driver George Russell and Red Bull's Max Verstappen found the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) a demanding challenge during today's opening two free practice…
Existing taxes key to 2027 Budget, expect few major changes: Expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is likely to focus on improving tax collection and fine-tuning existing taxes rather than introducing major new levies in 2027 Budget, according to KPMG…
'Marriage isn't just about love' — Siti Hasmah's advice to Syed Saddiq, Bella
KUALA LUMPUR: Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and artiste Bella Astillah said the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali was cheerful and in high spirits when…
Anwar congratulates athletes as Malaysia add three more Asian Games golds
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Malaysian athletes after the national contingent secured three more gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games in…
Malaysia Embraer supply chain: Defence Ministry explores aerospace deal amid RMAF C-390 talks
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is exploring opportunities to participate in Brazilian aerospace and defence company Embraer's regional and global supply chain as part of efforts to…
Farm Price declares maiden dividend since May 2024 listing
KUALA LUMPUR: Farm Price Holdings Bhd - a Johor-based wholesaler and distributor of fresh vegetables, food and beverage products and groceries - has declared its first dividend…
Amazon to invest US$1bil over five years in US data center communities
WASHINGTON: Amazon's cloud computing division said on Friday it would invest more than US$1 billion over the next five years in US communities where it has data centers and vowed…
iSHAR 2026 focuses on regional Shariah challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Rakyat is strengthening discussions on the future of Islamic finance through the 2026 International Shariah Scholars Roundtable (iSHAR), in collaboration with…
No more bets: 46 nabbed in KL gambling call centre raids
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested 46 foreigners in raids on nine suspected online gambling call centres across the capital over the past two days. City police chief Datuk Fadil…
Chery adds sporty twist to Tiggo Cross
CHERY Malaysia is expanding its Tiggo Cross line-up with the upcoming Tiggo Cross Sport Edition, adding a sportier exterior treatment to its compact SUV range. The new variant…
Senior citizen held at gunpoint, RM23,000 jewellery stolen
GURUN: A 67-year-old woman was threatened with a pistol by a man who broke into her house at Taman Seri Jerai 2 here yesterday before fleeing with RM23,000 worth of jewellery…
#SHOWBIZ: Syed Saddiq, Bella humbled by comparisons to Dr M and Dr Siti Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says that he and his bride-to-be, Bella Astillah, cannot be compared to Malaysia's famous power couple, former Prime Minister…
UAE test awaits bruised Bunga Raya sevens squad
NAGOYA: A bruised and battered national squad will be gunning for a top-six finish when they compete in the final day of the men's rugby sevens competition at the Aichi-Nagoya…
Berjaya Hills Resort seeks Federal Court leave over RM25.75mil quit rent
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Hills Resort Bhd (BHRB) is seeking leave from the Federal Court to appeal against a decision upholding the Pahang government's revision of its quit rent…
Philippines tennis star Eala says 'I get overwhelmed sometimes'
NAGOYA: Alexandra Eala admitted on Friday that she gets "overwhelmed sometimes" by the huge weight of expectation placed on her as a trailblazer for tennis in the Philippines…
Season Optical earns dual recognition from Asean, Asia Records
JOHOR BARU: Season Optical received dual recognition from Asean Records and Asia Records after selling 1,111 pairs of eyewear during a three-day warehouse sale at U Sentral…
Tan Chong, SAIC-GM-Wuling to start EV battery localisation
TAN Chong Motor Group and SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) are stepping up efforts to localise electric vehicle (EV) battery production in Malaysia. The efforts will start with the assembly…
Taiwan boxer Lin wins gold as virtual taekwondo makes Games debut
NAGOYA: Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting won Asian Games gold on Friday, two years after she was embroiled in a gender row at the Olympics, as virtual taekwondo made its debut at the…
Malaysia chase record 10th Asian Games gold
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia are chasing a record 10th gold before the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games end on Sunday. The national contingent have collected nine golds, matching their best…
Samaiden bags 99.99MW solar contracts
KUALA LUMPUR: Samaiden Group Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Samaiden Sdn Bhd has secured contracts for a 99.99 megawatt alternating current large-scale solar photovoltaic plant…
MARKET PULSE PM OCT 2, 2026 [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher on Friday, with the benchmark FBM KLCI rising 0.03 per cent, or 0.51 point, to 1,630 points after a sell-off. The broader…
Ringgit ends slightly higher after cautious range-bound trading
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar today after trading in a narrow range, as market sentiment remained cautious amid heightened global…
TXCD unit secures RM110mil structure works contract from Vestland Resources
KUALA LUMPUR: TXCD Bhd's indirect wholly owned subsidiary Ageson Kensetsu Sdn Bhd has received a letter of award for structure (LOA) from Vestland Resources Sdn Bhd (VRSB) for…
Motul expands McLaren tie-up to F1, WEC
MOTUL is expanding its technical partnership with McLaren Racing to cover both Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). It is supplying lubricants for McLaren's…
Melaka Bersatu wants cooperation talks with PH to be finalised soon
MELAKA: Melaka Bersatu wants ongoing negotiations with Pakatan Harapan (PH) on a possible electoral understanding for the coming state election to be fully utilised and a clear…
#SHOWBIZ: "We're not engaged yet": Fazley Yaakob clarifies relationship with Vida
KUALA LUMPUR: Amidst a buzz of rumours claiming they had made their relationship official, singer and celebrity chef Datuk Fazley Yaakob has denied that he is engaged to…
Dr Jafri Malin receives 2026 NAM Distinguished Educator Award
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysian neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Professor Datuk Dr Jafri Malin Abdullah has received the 2026 NAM Distinguished Educator Award for his contributions to…