Economy

Malaysia's billionaire class to grow 39% by 2031

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's billionaire population is set to grow 39 per cent by 2031, according to Knight Frank's flagship publication, The Wealth Report.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah seeks RM3.019bil federal revenue return for 2025, says Masidi

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah estimates it is due about RM3.019bil in federal revenue return for 2025 under the 40% constitutional formula, state Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said in the Sabah Legislative Assembly in Kota Kinabalu.

Nation

Selangor cops bust online gambling ring, scam call centre in separate raids

SHAH ALAM: Two separate raids led to the busting of an online gambling group and a scam call centre operating in the state.

Smartphones

US Supreme Court hears privacy case involving smartphone location data

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday about law enforcement's use of "geofence warrants" – the collection of smartphone location data about everyone who was near a particular place at a specific time.

Living

Tobon Izakaya serves up tasty Japanese-influenced shared plates

The restaurant is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team Jack Weldie and Diane Ong who are also behind the hugely popular progressive Japanese restaurant Chipta11a as well as modern café, Awesome Canteen.

Sabah & Sarawak

A father’s decision shapes inclusive run for children with autism

SANDAKAN: A father's decision to bring his autistic son to a public event he once feared would overwhelm him has shaped an entire community run centred on inclusion.

Nation

12 Selangor cops in crypto robbery probe remain on inactive duty

SHAH ALAM: The 12 policemen allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency robbery case remain on "inactive duty", says the state's top cop.

Nation

Selangor police: Friday prayer suspect acted over traffic frustration

SHAH ALAM: Investigations into the arrest of a 46-year-old man for disobedience of the Sultan of Selangor's order regarding Friday prayers found that he was unhappy about traffic congestion, police say.

Nation

Cops smash money laundering op in Ampang, 10 foreigners nabbed

SHAH ALAM: Police have busted a money laundering operation during a raid in Ampang that led to the arrest of 10 people.

Entertainment

Lights, camera… Parliament? Henry Golding drops by Malaysia’s halls of power

The 'Crazy Rich Asian' star paid a courtesy visit to Parliament, meeting Deputy Senate President Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.

Letters

Malaysia’s elderly care industry: Ready or not?

A letter from ILYANA MUKHRIZ, Khazanah Research Institute

AseanPlus News

Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets

SYDNEY: Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday (April 28) that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news.

Nation

Lenggong now a Unesco Global Geopark as well as World Heritage Site, says MP

IPOH: Lenggong has reached a historic milestone, becoming the only site in Peninsular Malaysia to be accorded dual recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) following its inclusion as a Unesco Global Geopark, says Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

World

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation

JAKARTA, April 28 (Reuters) - The death ⁠toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, ⁠the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers completed work to extract survivors still trapped in the ‌wreckage.

Nation

Govt boosts maritime assets as MMEA faces rising global threats

KUALA LUMPUR: More than RM1bil has been spent on assets and technology to strengthen the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Nation

High Court rejects Shamsul Iskandar’s bid to move graft case

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has dismissed an application by former senior political secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, to transfer five corruption charges in his graft case from the Sessions Court to the High Court.

Technology

OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports

April 27 (Reuters) - OpenAI ⁠has fallen short of its goals for new ⁠users and revenue in recent months, sparking concern ‌among some company leaders over whether it can support its extensive data-center spending, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing ​people familiar with the matter. 

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak Delta Geopark recognised as Unesco Global Geopark

KUCHING: The 3,112-square-kilometre Sarawak Delta Geopark has been officially endorsed as a Unesco Global Geopark.

Nation

Carlsberg Malaysia elevates its sustainability and climate resilience reporting with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2

SHAH ALAM: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has released its Integrated Annual Report (IAR) for the financial year 2025, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable shareholder value creation and strong corporate governance.

Nation

Selangor police bust two drug rings, seize RM14.7mil in marijuana buds

SHAH ALAM: Two drug-distribution rings have been busted following the seizure of almost RM15mil in marijuana buds.