Nation

No major increase in defence budget

MALAYSIA will not follow other countries in significantly increasing military spending as its defence doctrine is focused on protecting national sovereignty rather than launching attacks against other nations, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

VVIPs among delinquent  PERKESO contributors

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 864 high-profile individuals, including VVIPs, MPs and state assemblymen, have been identified for failing to fulfil their Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) obligations towards their domestic workers.

Nation

Azalina: Financial rescues acceptable in certain cases

KUALA LUMPUR: Saving businesses from financial ruin should not be misconstrued as saving every company at any cost and companies must not view second chances as a licence to escape responsibility, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic).

Nation

M’sia acts on AI election threat

KUALA LUMPUR: Existing laws, including the Online Safety Act 2025, will govern any regulatory or enforcement action over alle­g­ed foreign interference in Malay­sia's elections through an artificial intelligence (AI) platform, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil (pic).

Cycling

Legacy fuels his fire

PETALING JAYA: Even after achieving so much in a career spanning 18 years, national track cycling icon Azizulhasni Awang (pic) is still not satisfied.

Nation

PM: Urban planning must put people first

PETALING JAYA: Urban planning and development should not sideline humanitarian values and the welfare of the people, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Google signals confidence with US$15bil investment

PETALING JAYA: Google's US$15bil additional investment in Malaysia over the next two years reflects its confidence in the country's leadership, skilled workforce and digital ambitions, says Alphabet and Google president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat.

Football

Defensive errors cost JDT in South Korea

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim's (JDT) defensive mistakes proved costly as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors handed the Malaysian champions their first defeat at the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) campaign with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday.

Nation

First woman to serve as Education DG dies at 89

KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned education figure Tan Sri Dr Asiah Abu Samah (pic) died at a private hospital here at the age of 89.

Nation

Anwar: FDIs vital to our economy

PETALING JAYA: Major foreign direct investments (FDIs) are essential to strengthening Malay­sia's economic dynamism and positioning the country at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

TAR UMT exhibition traces revolutionary leader Dr Sun’s life

KUALA LUMPUR: The values of equality and peaceful coexistence championed by Dr Sun Yat-sen offer valuable lessons for Malay­sia's multicultural society, more than a century after his revolutionary struggle.

Nation

IGP credits police efforts for lower crime numbers

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 204,127 overall crime cases has been recorded between January and September, 29.6% below the projected threshold of 290,097 cases, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

Singapore

Bigger fines, stronger arrest powers to come with anti-haze law

Parliament moved to toughen its anti-haze law with arrest powers, bigger fines and potential restrictions on companies linked to transboundary air pollution from wildfires.

Nation

INTERACTIVE: Melaka polls through the years - the twists, turns and trends

From the closest calls to the current trends, we dig deep into the history of the Melaka elections as poll fever heats up in the state.

Nation

Retailers bumping up security following hack

JOHOR BARU: Several supermarkets and malls here have put additional security measures in place following reports of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems in Europe.

Corporate News

IOI Corp to raise spending in pursuit of expansion

Crude palm oil (CPO) prices could climb further into 2027 as the lingering effects of El Nino weigh on Indonesian output, tightening global supply despite resilient Malaysian production, IOI Corp Bhd says.

Corporate News

Cocoa’s revival sweetens Guan Chong outlook 

Guan Chong Bhd's upcoming results for the third quarter of financial year 2026 (3Q26) will be backed by stronger demand, healthy combined ratios and lower bean, financing and hedging costs amid a cheaper bean price environment, says RHB Research.

Corporate News

Google to invest RM61bil in M’sia in 2027, 2028

Google will invest US$15bil (RM60.96bil) in Malaysia from 2027 to 2028 with the spending going towards data centre campuses, clean energy, bolstering water security and upskilling workers, the unit of Alphabet says.

Economy

Vietnam urges caution on proposed gold scheme

Experts have urged caution over a proposal to pilot certificates to mobilise household gold holdings for long-term investment, warning that inadequate safeguards could expose the financial system to liquidity risks and undermine public confidence.

Nation

Masjid India keeps Deepavali tradition alive

THE Masjid India area in Kuala Lumpur has long been a part of the Indian community's history and culture, having hosted annual Deepavali celebration for the past 40 years.