Singapore data centre operator secures RM5.6b green financing for Johor campus

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has secured a green financing facility of up to US$1.37 billion (RM5.6 billion) to support the

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Immigration DG ready for audit over 10-year passport fiasco

Some 26,000 passports exceeded limit, triggering airline-related travel snags.​ 

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AirAsia Group cuts seats as fuel costs drive RM527m quarterly loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — AirAsia Group Bhd, formerly known as AirAsia X Bhd, posted a net loss of RM527.16 million for the second quarter ended June 30,

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SNAPSHOT | Plan to beef up airport security to be presented to cabinet; Yusoff’s suit: Sept 21 for PM’s interlocutory bid

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

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Creative Sprint 2026 perkasa ekosistem perusahaan sosial

Kuala Lumpur: Satu Creative melancarkan Creative Sprint 2026 iaitu program pembangunan teras tahun ketiga bertujuan memperkasakan ekosistem perusahaan sosial berpotensi tinggi di seluruh negara secara mampan. © New

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Kelantan govt passes new syariah criminal offences law – what’s different?

UPDATED 7.27PM | Federal Court ruling prompted changes to laws deemed unconstitutional in 2024.​ 

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SME financing remains supportive, but businesses must adapt, says Bank Negara governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Overall financing conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain supportive, with banks and development financial institutions (DFIs) continuing to provide financing to

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Ringgit ends higher vs US dollar ahead of US inflation data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The ringgit finished higher against the greenback today ahead of the release later tonight of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July, which

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SNAPSHOT | Muda slams MPs’ Parliament walkout, Haze: Stop open burning, public urged

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

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Harapan Youth calls for higher Budi95 quota, stronger governance

Wing wants a review of diesel subsidy mechanism to make it fairer.​ 

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Postal voting can’t rely on volunteers’ goodwill, reforms needed, says Global Bersih

It’s the responsibility of the Election Commission – Nirmala.​ 

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Radzi wants ‘super-regulator’ overseeing Tabung Haji, EPF, LTAT funds

PARLIAMENT | He says failures at such institutions could affect govt, wider economy.​ 

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Ringgit slips against US dollar ahead of key US inflation data, ends mostly higher

  KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The ringgit closed higher today against most major currencies but eased against the greenback ahead of the release of key US inflation data. At

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Witness unsure Low was ‘no 1’ but confirms Najib received 1MDB funds

Offshore asset recovery specialist agrees with Shafee that Low was one of central figures in 1MDB controversy.​ 

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Amirudin shoots down PKR MP’s ‘theory’ behind Nurul Izzah’s resignation

Hassan’s remarks are his personal views, S’gor MB says.​ 

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PKNS nafi dakwaan rugi RM103.69 juta, tanggung hutang RM6.1 bilion

Shah Alam: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) hari ini menafikan dakwaan mengenai kerugian berjumlah RM103.69 juta dan menanggung hutang sehingga RM6.1 bilion. © New Straits Times Press (M)

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Bursa Malaysia ends marginally lower as investors stay on sidelines

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday, as investors largely stayed on the sidelines and adopted a wait-and-see approach amid uncertainties over US monetary policy

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PN wants Anwar to table Tabung Haji RCI report, urges special sitting postponement

It’s appropriate for PM to table findings on matter of great importance – Takiyuddin.​ 

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PN chief counters Hadi, says Bersatu still part of coalition

However, Samsuri does not elaborate on PAS supremo’s comment.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Tiong: Is MAS trying to downplay pilot’s drug case?; PAS Youth to hold Selangor Malay Congress

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

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Nurul Izzah quit amid concerns over govt’s handling of graft, PKR MP claims

Hassan, however, expressed confidence she would return.​ 

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Football vs Wall Street: Inside the fight for the World Cup’s soul

LONDON, Aug 9 — What does artificial intelligence (AI) have to do with the World Cup? Quite a lot, according to the tech investors who were prepared to

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SNAPSHOT | Lawyers want action against truck running over puppy; govt targets 1k leisure spaces by 2030

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

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Penaja utama MAHA 2026, Agrobank kukuhkan komitmen sebagai institusi kewangan pembangunan

Kota Bharu: Agrobank sekali lagi mengukuhkan komitmennya sebagai institusi kewangan pembangunan (DFI) yang menerajui pembangunan sektor agromakanan negara menerusi penyertaannya sebagai penaja utama Pameran Pertanian, Hortikultur dan Agropelancongan

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‘Mee pok’ mistaken for pork, Johor kopitiam mulls legal action against FB page

Accusation has impacted our reputation and business, shop says.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Speaker: No resignation letter from any MP; BN-PN abandons ‘ummah unity’ rhetoric – Puad

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

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‘Malaysia doesn’t belong to Anwar,’ PKR MPs remind PM amid allocation row

Five lawmakers accuse govt of sidelining elected reps.​ 

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Govt to thoroughly investigate RCI findings, recommendations on Tabung Haji – PM

Anwar says those found to have misused funds must be held accountable.​ 

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Activist probe highlights continued use of laws against critics, lawyer says

Zaid believes many more such cases will continue to happen.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Anwar: Nurul Izzah has ‘strong reasons’ to go on leave; speaker says Wong wants to resign

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

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PKR division chief defends handling of constituency funds, says he has no approval powers

Hee explains his role is limited to collecting and submitting applications.​ 

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Rodziah disappointed by Nurul Izzah’s decision to quit PKR No 2 post

‘Reasons to leave understandable, but they should not prevent her from championing reforms.’​ 

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Proton e.MAS hits 30,000 registrations as Malaysia’s EV push gathers pace

SUBANG JAYA, Aug 7 — Proton e.MAS says it has become the fastest automotive brand in Malaysia to surpass 30,000 electrified vehicle (xEV) registrations, reaching 31,504 units just

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No probe allowed into Najib’s accounts in auditor-general’s 1MDB audit, Pua tells court

Ex-MP also says 1MDB failed to provide many critical documents, among others.​ 

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Bursa Malaysia closes lower as investors take profit after market rebound

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Bursa Malaysia closed lower as investors took profits following the recent rebound, with telecommunications and industrial stocks leading the decline, said an analyst.

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Unjuran pelaburan negara suku kedua tahun ini dijangka terus catat pertumbuhan

Kuala Lumpur : Unjuran pelaburan negara bagi suku kedua tahun ini dijangka terus mencatat pertumbuhan, malah mengatasi pencapaian suku pertama yang merekodkan pelaburan berjumlah RM92.8 bilion meskipun berdepan

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SNAPSHOT | ‘Enact law to protect constituency allocations’; Umno leader pans DAP over third vote push

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

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MP questions alleged shift of RM3m constituency fund to PKR division chief, seeks MACC’s views

Lee urges coalition govt parties to state their stand on the issue.​ 

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SNAPSHOT | Media council highlights better engagement; MCMC chair settles suit with Chegubard

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

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EV: Kerajaan perlu seimbangkan keperluan prasarana pengecasan, kepentingan awam

Kuala Lumpur: Kerajaan menerusi Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI) sedang mengkaji mekanisme terbaik membabitkan cadangan levi ke atas kenderaan elektrik (EV) bagi menyokong pembangunan infrastruktur pengecasan di

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Malaysia won’t repatriate Myanmar refugees if lives at risk – minister

Govt still assessing eligibility, criteria for proposed return of the 5,000.​ 

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Fahmi: Cops to boost airport security after pilot’s drug trafficking arrest in Jakarta

Transport, Home ministries identified areas that need immediate improvement; Malaysia Airlines told to review screening.​ 

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Indonesia posts stronger-than-expected 5.3pc growth despite second-quarter slowdown

  JAKARTA, Aug 5 — Indonesia’s economic growth slowed slightly in the second quarter of the year, though the data released by the statistics agency today still beat

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Oil giant Aramco’s profits soar 44pc as war boosts prices

RIYADH, Aug 4 — Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a 44 per cent surge in net profits today after the Middle East war sent energy prices soaring. Aramco,

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Healthcare and financial counters lift Bursa Malaysia higher at close

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high today, with gains led by the financial services and healthcare sectors, as investors rotated back into

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SNAPSHOT | MACC nabs 2 in Tabung Haji RCI probes; Bersih urges N Sembilan MB to step up check and balance

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

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Investigator didn’t trace whether US$620m returned to Tanore reached Najib again, court told

Fraud expert says he had no evidence funds were later routed to the ex-PM.​ 

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Stocks rise across Asia and Europe, oil prices edge up after plunge

HONG KONG, Aug 4 — Stocks mostly rose today after last week’s tech-led rollercoaster ride as investors tracked a record day on Wall Street, while oil prices edged

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British band says S’pore cops detained, quizzed them for raising Palestinian flag at concert

Witnesses say band displayed flag as concertgoers cheered ‘Free Palestine’.​ 

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‘Struggle not over, spirit unbroken’: PKR sec-gen reflects on 23-year history amid setbacks

PKR has taught us this struggle never chooses an easy path – Fuziah.​ 

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