North Korea

EU told to ‘mind your own business’

THE country lashed out at the European Union over its draft UN resolution addressing human rights in North Korea, state media reported, telling the bloc to "mind its own business".

Nation

Oil firms begin goodwill RON95 payouts

PETRON and Caltex have begun making goodwill compensation payments to motorists whose vehicles were damaged following complaints of contaminated RON95 petrol, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

Focus

Niche vanilla finds fans in far-off lands

THE plump, bright-green vanilla pods growing in tiny Sao Tome's vast leafy plantations may well end up in some of Europe's finest dining.

Nation

Special Branch duo sue Shuhaily

PUTRAJAYA: The two policemen who accused Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain of assault have named him as the sole defendant in a civil suit.

Badminton

Eyeing big Pei-day 

PETALING JAYA: Could the Korean Open be the tournament where Lai Pei Jing finally ends her nearly four-year wait for another title?

Corporate News

TT Vision bags RM15.32mil purchase order

TT Vision Holdings Bhd has secured a purchase order from a global opto-semiconductor manufacturer for the supply of automated optical inspection equipment with a contract value of approximately RM15.32mil.

Nation

Easy loans are not an ATM

PETALING JAYA: She discovered a digital cash-lending platform that offers quick money with no questions asked.

Nation

Jamil Khir to contest three Tabung Haji charges

KUALA LUMPUR: Former minister Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom will challenge the three charges he faces over the disposal of RM860.3mil in Tabung Haji (TH) assets.

Nation

Johor taps data centres to boost water resources

JOHOR BARU: Johor is looking into ways to leverage technology and collaboration with industry players to improve water supply and ensure sustainable water resource management.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah’s sustainable forestry plan lays roots for the future

KOTA KINABALU: A five-year research programme focusing on sustainable forestry practices in Sabah has been launched.

Nation

New Bill provides more bite against AI cybercrime

KUALA LUMPUR: Courts will be empowered to issue property restriction orders to prevent proceeds from cybercrime activities from being disbursed, even before suspects are formally charged, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Sabah & Sarawak

NGO: Govt must take proactive steps against cyber threats

KOTA KINABALU: The government must take proactive steps, including strengthening national cybersecurity defences, amid growing concerns over cyber threats in Malaysia.

Nation

MCMC on higher alert

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has stepped up its monitoring and coordination efforts following the elevation of the national cyber threat level to medium.

Nation

Upholding unity and harmony

Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, the 35th Sultan of Perak, is known as a kind Ruler who is well loved and highly respected by his subjects.

Nation

Anis Rizana heads Perak honours list

IPOH: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry secretary-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin heads the list of 218 recipients of state honours and awards in conjunction with the 70th birthday of Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

Nation

Warm wishes for a beloved Ruler

As Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah celebrates his official birthday today, his subjects have come forward with warm wishes, expressing their pride in having a caring, highly respected and admirable Ruler.

Markets

Wall Street girding for US debt ceiling showdown

Wall Street strategists are warning that the return of divided government could disrupt the bond market next year by setting the stage for a bruising fight over the debt ceiling.

Insight

Deepavali: Not my festival, but my M’sia

Recently Ramesh Veloo, chief executive of the Incorporated Society of Planters, suggested that I write about Deepavali while he was out shopping for murukku.

Corporate News

SD Guthrie nine-month profit rises

SD Guthrie Bhd remains optimistic about delivering a strong performance for 2026 on the back of robust plantation contributions and resilient crude palm oil (CPO) prices, although weather- related risks could weigh on production in the year ahead.

Economy

Jakarta forecasts GDP growth at 5.4% for 2026

Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara has projected that this year's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will touch 5.4% to 5.5%, in line with the state budget plan.