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Iran unveils monument to ancient victory in show of post-war defiance
A statue depicting Sasanian king Shapur I capturing Roman emperor Valerian during its unveiling at Enghelab (Revolution) Square in Tehran.…
Don’t be trapped by uncertainty, nostalgia, Hamzah tells Bersatu
Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin said the party must ‘step forward and determine the shape and direction of 21st century…
No place for ‘poison-pen letter’ culture in Bersatu, says Hamzah
Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin (centre), secretary-general Azmin Ali, and delegates from the youth and women’s wings at the opening…
We’ll resolve issue of unpaid incentives to national athletes, says ministry
Yesterday, Malaysian National Cycling Federation president Amarjit Singh Gill said cycling icon Ng Joo Ngan will receive the full RM5,000…
Malaysia, Netherlands confirm plans to strengthen strategic semiconductor ties
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz and Dutch minister of economic affairs Vincent Karremans at the signing of…
PN has Sabah CM candidate, but not revealing yet, says Hamzah
The Sabah state assembly’s term expires on Nov 11 and an election must be held within 60 days of dissolution.…
MPV carrying 5 Mara students in fatal crash was speeding, say cops
The victims were all trapped inside the vehicle and were extricated by fire and rescue department personnel before their bodies…
MCMC, cops bust SMS scam syndicate using fake transmission devices
A raid by MCMC, with the help of police, at a double-storey terrace house in Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam discovered…
Cops arrest Chegubard over alleged seditious remarks on royalty
Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, was arrested at 10.25pm yesterday after a TikTok video of his speech went…
Earth-bound solution to traffic congestion problem needed
If only Malaysia’s flying car project had taken off. Then Penang state executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari’s vision of flying…
Khairy’s political future still tied to Umno, say analysts
Khairy Jamaluddin was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for breaching party discipline during the 15th general election. PETALING JAYA:…
Dr M the better statesman, but Najib more approachable, says new book
In his book, Yap Koon Hong says Najib Razak’s ‘bossku’ persona was an antithesis to Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s ‘overbearing; nature.…
Muhyiddin dismisses rumours of poor health, says he’s still standing strong
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said he did not have an issue if anyone wanted to replace him, but insisted they…
Singapore court rejects Pannir Selvam’s stay of execution bid
P Pannir Selvam was convicted on June 27, 2017 by the High Court for trafficking in 51.84gm of diamorphine into…
Suhakam’s Taiping Prison inquiry chance to fix broken system
A prison is not a building or institution that elicits pride. It is largely forgotten, as are its prisoners, by…
‘Build-then-sell’ model could raise house prices, says agency director
The government intends under the 13th Malaysia Plan to incentivise developers who adopt the build-then-sell (BTS) model in property development.…
Lessons from SARA: Universal cash transfers work!
The RM100 one-off cash transfer under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme looks like a big success. According to the…
How Harsheeta Sai lives on through the Purple Heart Movement
Eight-year-old Harsheeta Sai, who passed away on June 6, with her uncle, Sivanesan Ramdass. (Sivanesan Ramdass pic) PETALING JAYA: Earlier…
EU massive fine against Google draws Trump threat
The EU ordered Google to end its ‘self-preferencing practices’ in advertising after finding it had abused its dominant position in…
Trump hails Department of War rebrand as ‘message of victory’
Donald Trump holds the rebranding order for the Department of War as defence secretary Pete Hegseth looks on in the…
US hiring weakens sharply in August as jobs market stalls
The labour market slowdown deepened as US job growth fell to 22,000 in August from 79,000 in July. (AFP pic)…
Israel army levels high-rise in Gaza City offensive
A journalist films an Israeli airstrike hitting the Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City’s western Al-Rimal neighbourhood. (EPA Images pic) GAZA…
Al-Sultan Abdullah Village offers hope to ex-prison inmates
(From left) Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah; Pahang ruler Al-Sultan…
Zahid confirms no BN-GRS collaboration at Sabah polls
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said BN will only cooperate with PH at the Sabah state election. PETALING JAYA: Sabah…
Isham Jalil faces possible TikTok ban over ‘hot’ videos
Former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil claimed that certain pro-government groups had been reporting his TikTok videos. PETALING JAYA:…
Aid for families of 5 Mara students killed in crash
Mara has been ordered to provide immediate aid for the families of five students, aged 20, of the Mara Skills…
Ties with non-Malay parties worth up to 22 seats, says Muhyiddin
PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin acknowledged that the party was often seen as ‘too Malay-Muslim’ and that it was difficult to…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi health worsening in military custody, says son
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been in military custody since a 2021 coup that deposed her government.…
EU pledges continued cooperation with Malaysia on deforestation-free supply chains
Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a ‘low risk’…