Continue Reading... The risks of tighter expat salary rules
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The risks of tighter expat salary rules

Seemingly innocuous changes to government policies can have significant unintended consequences if they are poorly designed and communicated. The latest…

Continue Reading... Ringgit rises to 3.9130 on strong fundamentals as US Fed holds rates
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Ringgit rises to 3.9130 on strong fundamentals as US Fed holds rates

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by confidence in Malaysia’s economic growth…

Continue Reading... Venezuela military, police pledge loyalty to interim president
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Venezuela military, police pledge loyalty to interim president

The US has kept interim president Delcy Rodriguez (centre) in power following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. (EPA Images pic)…

Continue Reading... Meta boosts annual capex sharply on superintelligence push
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Meta boosts annual capex sharply on superintelligence push

Meta’s shares jumped nearly 9% in extended trading. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: Instagram owner Meta boosted its capital spending plans…

Continue Reading... FAM mass resignations: Firewalls, not farewells
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FAM mass resignations: Firewalls, not farewells

An entire executive committee does not resign without reason. Yesterday, the Football Association of Malaysia’s top leadership stepped down together,…

Continue Reading... Norris feels ‘good’ as McLaren hit track for F1 testing
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Norris feels ‘good’ as McLaren hit track for F1 testing

Despite an unusually short winter break, McLaren driver Lando Norris said he feels ready for what lies ahead. (EPA Images…

Continue Reading... Barca rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16
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Barca rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski (centre) shoots to score the opener against Copenhagen at Camp Nou Stadium. (EPA Images pic) BARCELONA: Barcelona came…

Continue Reading... PSG and Newcastle United face playoffs after Champions League draw
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PSG and Newcastle United face playoffs after Champions League draw

Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali (left) tries to dribble past PSG’s Achraf Hakimi during the match at Parc des Princes. (EPA Images…

Continue Reading... Napoli out of Champions League after 3-2 loss to Chelsea
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Napoli out of Champions League after 3-2 loss to Chelsea

Napoli’s Rasmus Hojlund (right) attempts to win the ball in a penalty-box tussle against Chelsea at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium….

Continue Reading... Tesla invests US$2bil in Musk’s xAI, reiterates Cybercab production starts this year
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Tesla invests US$2bil in Musk’s xAI, reiterates Cybercab production starts this year

Tesla’s shares rose about 11% in 2025. (EPA Images pic) TEXAS: Tesla said yesterday it will invest US$2 billion in…