Style

TV series by Wei Koh shows how passion turns into watchmaking craft

Wei Koh has never merely told time. He has also spent two decades shaping the culture around it. The 55-year-old has channelled his boundless curiosity into a global lifestyle empire.

Forex

Ringgit opens higher for 12th consecutive session

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Monday, opening higher for the 12th consecutive session ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week leading into the New Year.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia remains subdued amid year-end mood

KUALA LUMPUR: With investors revelling in year-end celebrations, the domestic market is expected to stay in range-bound over the final days of 2025 trading.

Technology

Coupang announces $1.18 billion compensation to South Korea users for data leak

SEOUL, ‌Dec 29 (Reuters) - ‌South Korean ‌e-commerce company Coupang announced ‍on Monday ‍a ‌compensation package of ‍1.69 trillion ​won ($1.18 ⁠billion) to holders ‌of 33.7 million ⁠accounts ‍for a ‍massive data leak ‌that has drawn backlash from users and lawmakers.

Style

Audemars Piguet acquires historic Grosse Pièce watch in time for its 150th anniversary

Swiss haute horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet welcomes home a remarkable piece of its history, with the acquisition of the S. Smith & Son Astronomical Watch, known as the "Grosse Pièce".

Style

The historic Grosse Pièce watch: Technical specs and facts

"Grosse Pièce" is a historically important yellow gold double-dial and double open-faced, minute repeating astronomical watch with one minute tourbillon, a celestial chart for the night time sky of London, day/night grande and petite sonnerie, chronograph, register for 60 minutes and 12 hours, perpetual calendar, moon phases, equation of time, power reserve, and 24-hour sidereal time.

Video games

‘Marvel Cosmic Invasion’ revives an arcade beat-’em-up experience

Gamers of a certain age will remember when beat-'em-ups ruled arcades. The cabinets inhaled quarters as four players teamed up to brawl their way to save Maggie Simpson or battle Shredder across New York.

Entertainment

HK stars Ali Lee & Lai Lok-yi mark first on-screen reunion since 2018 in a Malaysian drama

The pair agreed to headline the 15-episode series on faith alone.

World

At least 13 dead in Mexico after train derails

MEXICO CITY, ‌Dec 28 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities said ‌on Sunday that at ‌least 13 people were killed after a Interoceanic train derailed in the southern ‍state of Oaxaca.

Corporate News

Trading ideas: PetGas, Gas Malaysia, SD Guthrie, TRC, Nationgate, Resintech, Tanco, UOA REIT, Ekovest

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Can your fart reach the Moon?

We've all been there. A little too much nasi lemak for lunch and your tummy starts grumbling ominously. You feel like you could explode and then, before you know it, you loudly pass gas, and it is so strong you think it could launch you straight out of your seat.

Economy

Strong job market to underpin retail in 2026

SINGAPORE: Consumer spending in Singapore is likely to remain robust next year, supported by improving job prospects and steady investment returns, economists say.

Nation

Suspected bomb maker remanded one week

SEREMBAN: The man arrested in connection with an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, has been remanded for a week until Jan 3.

Markets

Holiday-thinned trade to keep Bursa Malaysia range-bound this week 

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade largely sideways this week, as holiday conditions continue to dampen market activity, says an economist.

Nation

Traffic management plan in place at ICQS

PASIR MAS: Border control agencies have taken early measures to ensure smooth movement at the Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quaran­tine and Security (ICQS) complex during the school holidays, says Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) deputy commander Bakri Sulaiman.

Cybersecurity

Understanding personal cyber insurance: what it covers and what it doesn't

Is it time for Malaysians to consider personal cyber insurance as a protection against potential losses? Here's what experts want you to know.

Metro News

College group sees 509 graduating TVET courses

MSU College Group marked its 29th convocation ceremony with 509 students receiving their scrolls.

Nation

Durian still in the hearts of many

DESPITE the wide range of fruit crops grown in the country, Malaysians seem quite clear about their preference for durian to be declared the national fruit.

Nation

29 federal roads in Kelantan in need of urgent repairs

KOTA BARU: The Public Works Department (JKR) has identified 29 federal roads in nine Kelantan districts that require urgent maintenance.

Economy

Malaysia’s 2025 exports hit RM1.45 trillion as of November

KEPALA BATAS: Malaysia's export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period.