China

Stocks fall after Trump fails to deliver timeline

Both mainland and Hong Kong stocks retreated as investor sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump gave no clear timeline for ending the conflict with Iran in a televised speech.

Metro News

Penang single mum project ventures exceed sales target

Penang is working to close the gender equality gap through targeted programmes supporting women.

Nation

Woman risks life to tail ‘cheating’ hubby

A WOMAN in Xinjiang, China, clung to the back of a lorry driven by her husband after she suspected that he was cheating on her, China Press reported.

Pakistan

Fresh talks opened to end conflict

NEGOTIATORS from Islamabad and Kabul have opened a new round of talks in China to end the deadliest fighting between the two nations since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, sources said.

Singapore

One more individual with AI chip fraud charged

Prosecutors charged one more person with fraud for making false representations to US server supplier Dell Technologies, linking her to two other individuals charged with similar offences in February last year.

Cambodia

Phnom Penh extradites cyberscam suspect to China

A businessman with alleged links to a multi-billion dollar online scam operation has been extradited from Cambodia to China, according to state agencies.

Metro News

Lights off for cooler planet

AN EARTH Hour evening in Kuala Lumpur gathered hundreds of people in support of environmental causes.

China

Airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights

Several airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the conflict in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally.

Nation

Boosting STEM learning

PETALING JAYA: A drop in performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 examinations has prompted experts to call for better-equipped laboratories and enhanced teacher development.

Corporate News

Estee Lauder, Puig advance talks to combine in mostly stock deal

Estee Lauder Cos and Spain's Puig Brands SA are advancing in negotiations to combine, people familiar with the matter say, putting the two family-owned companies on track to create one of the world's largest luxury beauty players.

Nation

RM15,000 gone in just one click

PETALING JAYA: It began with what looked like a routine invitation he had received countless times.

Nation

Spike in diesel prices set to hike inflation

PETALING JAYA: A sharp increase in diesel prices is expected to drive up inflation and strain businesses, with early signs already emerging in transportation and construction sectors.

Economy

‘Malaysia’s economy can still surprise on upside’

Malaysia's economic growth can still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.

Economy

Consumer sector resilience insufficient for re-rating

The consumer sector outlook remains broadly resilient, but valuations are not attractive enough to drive further upside, according to UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research, which has maintained a "market weight" stance.

Corporate News

Stellantis eyes Chinese EVs at idle Canada plant

Stellantis NV is discussing options for building electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada with its Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign of how quickly the auto industry is being reshaped after Canada opened the door to companies from the world's largest car market.

Corporate News

Bintai Kinden wins RM45mil TNB contract

Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd (BKCB) has accepted a letter of award from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) for the maintenance of a transmission main intake (PMU) in Bukit Tengah, Penang, worth RM44.65mil.

Economy

S. Korea, Indonesia elevate ties to special partnership

South Korea and Indonesia have elevated ties to a "special comprehensive strategic partnership" on Wednesday – the first of its kind for both countries – as they moved to deepen cooperation in future growth sectors such as critical minerals, shipbuilding and advanced technologies.

Football

KL’s Gallifuoco stays hopeful in bid to stop JDT in Malaysia Cup

PETALING JAYA: With dominance being Johor Darul Ta'zim's (JDT) obsession as they chase a perfect record this season, the Southern Tigers loom like hungry monsters for Kuala Lumpur in their Malaysia Cup semi-final first leg match today.

Football

Pay crisis cripples Cops but Park stays steadfast

PETALING JAYA: The off pitch struggles have significantly undermined the campaign of Police in the Super League, leaving them rooted at the bottom of the standings.

Nation

Johor tour bus operators struggle to stay afloat

JOHOR BARU: Tour bus operators in Johor are struggling to stay afloat as the lack of diesel subsidies continues to expose them to volatile fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.