Taiwanese borrow to buy stocks in AI-fuelled frenzy

TAIPEI, Sept 3 — As Taiwan’s stock market soared this year, real-estate worker Lucas Chen borrowed NT$5 million to buy tech shares, and within six months he had

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Nutrivera raih keputusan positif di SAY ASPIRE 2026

Kuala Lumpur: Nutrivera Manufacturing Sdn Bhd mencatat pencapaian membanggakan pada Pusingan Akhir Liga Usahawan Eksport Selangor (SAY ASPIRE) Edisi Ketujuh. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd​ 

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KWSP muncul sebagai pemegang saham utama dalam Eco-Shop

Kuala Lumpur: Lembaga Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) muncul sebagai pemegang saham utama dalam Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd selepas memiliki 8.68 juta saham biasa pada 27 Ogos 2026. ©

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SNAPSHOT | Explain Ulu Gua Musang deforestation, K’tan govt urged; Finas wants TV series taken down

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.​ 

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Ringgit weakens against US dollar, mixed against other major currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 —The ringgit continued to trade lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but strengthened against the British pound and the euro amid rising global

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Honda WR-V baharu tampil lebih berani

HONDA Malaysia memperkenalkan Honda WR-V baharu yang dipertingkatkan menerusi penambahbaikan reka bentuk luaran serta dalaman bagi menyuntik penampilan lebih berani. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd​ 

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Skim pembiayaan graduan TVET

AGROBANK menjalin kolaborasi strategik bersama Persatuan Industri Bersepadu Komuniti dan Swasta, Kolej Vokasional dan Sekolah Menengah Teknik Peringkat Kebangsaan (PIBKS KVSMT Kebangsaan) untuk melancarkan Skim Pembiayaan Mudah bagi

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Terus giat kerjasama ekonomi dengan Jepun

PERDAGANGAN dua hala antara Malaysia dan Jepun meningkat 11.8 peratus kepada AS$23.3 bilion (RM93.9 bilion) bagi tempoh tujuh bulan pertama 2026 berbanding tempoh yang sama tahun lalu, kata

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PETRONAS bayar dividen tinggi

PETRONAS berpotensi untuk membayar dividen yang lebih tinggi kepada kerajaan pada tahun ini berikutan peningkatan kos subsidi petrol dan diesel sejak Mac 2026. © New Straits Times Press

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SNAPSHOT | Jakim to summon M’sian ‘contestant’ in Thailand trans women beauty pageant

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.​ 

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YOURSAY | Tunku’s Merdeka vision deliberately forgotten

‘Independence only comes when true racial integration is recognised, and equal opportunities exist for everyone.’​ 

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SNAPSHOT | EC to unveil 17 proposed new S’wak seats; emergency in parts of state if API breaches 500

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.​ 

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Experience in conflict-battered Bosnia changed my value on peace – army veteran

Yasin urges Malaysians to continue cherishing the nation’s harmony, unity.​ 

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Transboundary haze: Group pushes for corporate liability across borders

Cerah also urges explicit recognition of right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment.​ 

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Kerajaan lancar Ikhtiar Merdeka, pembiayaan untuk usahawan mikro dan kecil

Kuala Lumpur: Kerajaan menyediakan pembiayaan dan geran berjumlah RM1.2 bilion bagi membantu perusahaan mikro dan kecil (PMK) menerusi beberapa ikhtiar segera sempena Hari Kebangsaan. © New Straits Times

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SNAPSHOT | Sabah govt urged to explain Bersih travel ban; Takiyuddin: Bersatu still in PN, but not in spirit

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.​ 

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PM umum Geran Sejahtera MADANI RM200 juta, penambahan pembiayaan mikro

Kuala Lumpur: Kerajaan akan menambah kemudahan pembiayaan mikro untuk peniaga kecil daripada RM5 bilion kepada RM6 bilion. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd​ 

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Anwar: Budi95 quota will revert to 300 litres from Sept 1, M40 not neglected

UPDATED 4.34PM | BudiDiesel quota to be set at 400 litres a month.​ 

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Reservoir pressure, ancient fault in focus after Temenggor quake

Research supports JMG explanation as TNB reports no damage.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | M’sia to deploy Smart to Nepal; group wants colonial Entertainments Duty Act axed

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.​ 

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Agrobank salur RM1.21 bilion pacu industri agromakanan negara

Kuala Lumpur: Agrobank terus merancakkan industri keterjaminan makanan dan agromakanan negara dengan menawarkan kira-kira RM1.21 bilion dana pembiayaan menerusi tiga dana berasingan yang bakal memberi manfaat kepada usahawan

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Offer ‘youth marriage’ incentive only to those above 18, groups urge Perak govt

Sangetha warns policy may affect lower-income families if age restriction not properly defined.​ 

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PM: ‘Colonial-era laws’ must be abolished for true meaning of independence

However, Anwar doesn’t mention which law he is referring to.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Haze worsens in Serian; Amirudin mulls pact with Bersatu for Malacca polls

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.​ 

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Supplier apologises for 13-point star on Sanusi’s Jalur Gemilang shirt

Company assures public such mistake will not happen again.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Wawasan yet to finalise seats for Malacca polls; PM confirms allowance for Form 6 students

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.​ 

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Pahang fourth state to reject forest reserve inquiry, replacement land rules

State lawmakers pass the bill via voice vote without debate.​ 

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All eyes on Warsh as Fed chair opens Jackson Hole meeting; markets brace for limited guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug 28 — Markets will be wanting much — but expecting little — from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh as he kicks off the Jackson Hole

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UUCA repeal gives students freedom to speak, fosters critical thinking: PM

Anwar says freedom of expression is crucial in nurturing knowledgeable future leaders.​ 

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Ringgit firms against US dollar as markets await Fed chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The ringgit ended higher against the greenback and major currencies today ahead of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the

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SNAPSHOT | Nearly 1.5k Myanmar nationals to be repatriated Sept 29; Malacca polls likely before November: CM

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.​ 

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Two former senior officials remanded 7 days in MACC’s Tabung Haji probe

They are a former chairperson of the fund and a former Treasury sec-gen.​ 

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Ringgit ends lower on long Merdeka weekend as markets brace for US Fed speech

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Thursday amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium. At

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Mum blames teacher for 11-year-old daughter’s death after being told to run despite heart condition

The girl was hospitalised in April and was bedridden until her death in August.​ 

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Poland goes after Meta with €250m fine request, says tech giant isn’t doing enough to stop scam ads

WARSAW, Aug 27 — Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said on Thursday that he had formally asked the European Commission to fine

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SNAPSHOT | Student group wants clear timeline for UUCA repeal; Nepal floods: 11 M’sians missing

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.​ 

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Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on softer Treasury yields ahead of Jackson Hole

  KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The ringgit ended higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by softer US Treasury yields ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson

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MACC detains ex-Tabung Haji chairperson, former Treasury sec-gen over RCI findings

UPDATED 8.25PM | The two men in their 60s will be brought to court for a remand order tomorrow.​ 

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N Sembilan Harapan reps told to return three months of state allocations

UPDATED 10.23PM | MB says they are no longer entitled to the funding after state assembly dissolved.​ 

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Bursa Malaysia ends higher on buying interest in YTL, banking counters

  KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday, in line with most regional markets, as lower oil prices eased inflationary pressure and improved risk appetite,

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Lawyer whose challenge struck down 16 Kelantan syariah provisions flags 11 more

Nik Elin doesn’t intend to file a new challenge but warns that others might.​ 

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Ex-auditor-general defends Tabung Haji audit, says no evidence of theft found

Madinah says the audit followed required procedures and standards.​ 

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‘Glad I lost to a good man’: Ex-DAP state chief tips Umno rival as potential Malacca CM

Yeo describes Helmy as well-loved by the people, approachable, and grounded.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Cops nab 25-year-old over Quran burning; PAS to discuss Umno pact during muktamar

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.​ 

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Malacca Bersatu signals willingness to work with Harapan amid BN-PN talks

However, state leader says it is subject to party central leadership’s decision.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Finas probes cartel claims in film industry; ‘retract posts on Unisel response’

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.​ 

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What to know about Chinese‑founded fast‑fashion giant Shein as it prepares Hong Kong IPO

BEIJING, Aug 24 — Shein, the Chinese-founded retailer that harnessed social media to chart a meteoric rise in the global fast-fashion industry, will debut on the Hong Kong

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Ringgit slips as markets weigh US ‘economic D‑Day’ threat and Jackson Hole risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback today as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson

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Mum of dead schoolgirl alleges bullying, demands justice for daughter

Kasturi makes the claim based on earlier conversation with her daughter.​ 

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Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door‑handle hazard and steering‑assist issues

BEIJING, Aug 24 — Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China with interior door handles that could hamper a person’s ability to exit their vehicle in

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