FRU truck crash: Death toll rises to nine, all FRU personnel

Commerce.Asia executive chairman Ganesh Kumar Bangah said consumer trust is shifting away from traditional brands and increasingly toward creators, communities and personal relationships, driving the rapid rise of influencer-led businesses. However, he stressed that while launching a brand is easier today, scaling sustainably requires operational discipline, supply chain control, reliable fulfilment and structured capital planning. Speaking at the launch of vegan beauty brand Numinara by actress Diana Danielle, Ganesh said the brand’s RM1 million sales milestone in under six months highlights how creator-driven demand can translate into long-term growth when backed by strong execution and infrastructure.

PM Anwar flags alarming rise in youth road deaths, mostly motorcyclists, urging stronger safety action.

Oxford Innotech Bhd (OXB) has secured a second data centre contract worth RM4.8 million within three weeks from the same Australia-based client, via its subsidiary CG Solutions Enterprise Sdn Bhd. The project involves supplying critical steel infrastructure and precision metal components for an advanced airflow management system, with the end user being one of the world’s largest cloud and e-commerce platforms. With this latest win, OXB’s total data centre-related contract value now stands at RM9.6 million, with completion expected by end-2026.

Reuters uncovers abandoned scam compound near the Cambodia-Thai border, revealing documents showing large-scale cyber fraud operations.

Lieutenant-General Tengku Muhammad Fauzi takes over as Commander of the Armed Forces Joint Forces, succeeding Zahani Zainal Abidin who now heads MiDAS.

The Financial Market Ombudsman Service has resolved 2,268 cases since January, saving consumers an estimated RM34 million in potential legal costs.

Former US president Donald Trump gives his "total endorsement" to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a legislative election this Sunday.

A Malaysian recruiter explains why a fresh graduate was rejected for a RM6,000 role, urging candidates to ditch clichés and focus on storytelling.

US President Donald Trump gives his "complete and total...

MEF backs HR Ministry’s plan for direct foreign worker hiring to cut costs, boost transparency, and protect employers and workers in Malaysia.