Commodities

Oil rises on Kazakh supply disruptions, upbeat data

Oil prices rose on Tuesday on the temporary suspension of output at Kazakhstan's oil fields and expectations of firmer global economic growth that could drive fuel demand. Investors continued to monitor US President Donald Trump's tariff threats against European states that oppose his push to acquire Greenland.

Markets

Wall St posts biggest daily drop in three months

All three major Wall Street indices ended Tuesday with their biggest one-day drops in three months, in a broad selloff triggered by concerns that fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump against Europe could signal renewed market volatility.

Technology

Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner Bros to keep Paramount at bay

LOS ANGELES, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for ‌Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets without increasing the $82.7 billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount's rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant.

Nation

Ex-NGO member charged in fake title scam

MELAKA: A 44-year-old former member of a non-governmental organisation is facing four charges related to the alleged bribery and falsification of government documents.

Nation

Grand plans for textile recycling

GEORGE TOWN: After 67.6 tonnes of old clothing were kept out of landfills last year, Penang aims to triple its textile recycling collection this year.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah  task force to facilitate business visions

KOTA KINABALU: State development arm Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) secretariat has set up a task force to serve as a coordinated platform to prioritise key business and industry concerns.

Sabah & Sarawak

Two fishermen nabbed for using underwater lamps

KOTA KINABALU: Two Filipino fishermen were detained for using lamps underwater to attract fish, an illegal means to trawl, along the coasts of Tanjung Melanim near here.

Sabah & Sarawak

EC: Ballot boxes will be delivered on time

KINABATANGAN: The Election Commission (EC) has given its assurance that all ballot boxes from polling centres in Kinabatangan will reach the official counting centre on time, despite logistical challenges posed by the constituency's vast and remote terrain.

Sabah & Sarawak

Policemen cast their votes

KINABATANGAN: Early voting for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections ran smoothly yesterday, involving police personnel scheduled for duty on polling day.

Nation

Lower damages for Altantuya family

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reduced the quantum of damages awarded to the family of Mongolian interpreter Altantuya Shaariibuu from RM5mil to RM1.4mil in a lawsuit by her family against political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda, two policemen and the government.

Nation

MAF retirees’ bid to appeal pension case denied

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed an application for leave to appeal by 50 retired Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel seeking to overturn a ruling on pension adjustments.

Metro News

Beauty firm ordered to refund client RM195 for 40-minute treatment

A CUSTOMER unhappy about having to pay more than the advertised price for facial services will see a refund after filing a case at the Johor Consumer Claims Tribunal.

Nation

House in chaos over search for fugitive businessman

DEWAN Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau had to stamp her authority in the House to quell a heated shouting match linked to the whereabouts of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's son-in-law.

Nation

Trashy habits know no borders, data shows

JOHOR BARU: There is no distinction between bad behaviour and littering, with offenders comprising both Malaysians and foreigners equally in the analysis of the 55 notices issued to those apprehended since the start of this year.

Nation

PM: Trade hits RM3 trillion mark

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total trade surpassed RM3 trillion last year for the first time in history, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman loses RM415,000 to scammers

KUCHING: A 69-year-old woman lost RM415,464 after falling victim to a caller impersonating a policeman.

Nation

Four held over RM580k bribery case

SEREMBAN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained an order to remand four suspects, including three civil servants, for allegedly ­soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM580,000.

Nation

Nine sought over graft case

NILAI: Graft busters have summoned nine people from IJM Corporation Bhd in connection with allegations of multi-billion ringgit money laundering and corruption cases.

Nation

JPJ warns those in dodgy vehicle transfers

KUALA LUMPUR: Selling vehicles to foreigners without proper paperwork or allowing them to drive illegally could land Malaysian owners in hot water.

Nation

Speaker reminds MPs of decorum in the Dewan

MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) were reminded to uphold their pledge under the Rukun Negara by maintaining good behaviour and morality while in the august House.