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SUPP slams preacher over call to defund Chinese schools

SUPP slams preacher over call to defund Chinese schools

SUPP said preacher Ridhuan Tee Abdullah’s proposal was alarming and divisive as it risked deepening racial polarisation in the country.…
Bertam rep calls for calm over upside down flag incident

KJ still has ‘love and affection’ for Umno, says Reezal

Umno Supreme Council member Reezal Merican Naina Merican said he hoped that Khairy Jamaluddin would return to Umno. (Bernama pic)…
Trump accorded same reception as Xi, says Anwar

Trump accorded same reception as Xi, says Anwar

US president Donald Trump joined cultural performers in a brief dance on his arrival in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday morning.…
‘I was in prison, and you almost got there’, Anwar tells Trump in jest

Anwar says had heart-to-heart with Trump on Gaza

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the opportunity to stress Malaysia’s stand on the situation in Gaza to the US president…
We can exit US trade deal if we want, says Anwar

We can exit US trade deal if we want, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said he would not apologise for wanting to secure increased investment from the US through…
What options do we have, says Puad in support of US trade pact

What options do we have, says Puad in support of US trade pact

Umno leader Puad Zarkashi said Washington reducing the tariffs on Malaysian exports from 25% to 19% was already an achievement…
Xi says US, China must be partners and friends as he meets Trump

Xi says US, China must be partners and friends as he meets Trump

The Chinese president urges his counterpart to jointly bear responsibility as major nations for the good of the world. Source…
Anwar condemns Israel over Gaza flotilla interception

Anwar ranks 10th most influential Muslim in global listing

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim moved up from 15th place in the previous ranking by Jordan’s Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.…
Trump hails Malaysia as a ‘great, very vibrant country’

Trade group fears US pact will affect pro-Bumiputera policies

US president Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed the Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement on Sunday. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
Key takeaways from the 47th Asean Summit

Key takeaways from the 47th Asean Summit

Leaders from the Asean member states at the recently concluded 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur. (Bernama…
Compensate petty traders hit by Asean Summit road closures, govt urged

Compensate petty traders hit by Asean Summit road closures, govt urged

Road closures and traffic diversions restricted the number of commuters into the city, and this affected many coffee shops and…
Why rush Gig Workers Bill through, asks KJ

Khairy set to rejoin Umno, says report

Khairy Jamaluddin, the former health minister and three-term Rembau MP, was sacked from Umno in January 2023 for breaching party…
MyKad usage in BUDI95 roll-out will reduce leakages, says economist

M40 households get fair share under Budget 2026, says govt

Initiatives under Budi95, such as lower petrol prices, benefit the middle class more than the poor, according to finance ministry…
The Malaysian prosecutor who helped Timor-Leste find justice — and a future

The Malaysian prosecutor who helped Timor-Leste find justice — and a future

Voice of conscience: Malaysian international lawyer Shyamala Alagendra, whose pursuit of justice has taken her from the ruins of Timor-Leste…
Johor’s convention city to anchor next phase of growth

Johor’s convention city to anchor next phase of growth

IIB president and CEO Idzham Hashim outlines how the Medini International Convention City will drive Medini’s shift toward sustainable, high-value…
Who let the suspended man in?

Who let the suspended man in?

FAM has finally broken its silence over its suspended general secretary’s appearance at a Fifa event, but the explanation raises…
OCI registration for Indian-origin Malaysians extended up to 6th generation

OCI registration for Indian-origin Malaysians extended up to 6th generation

The announcement follows the 22nd Asean-India Summit held on Oct 26, attended virtually by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (EPA…
Sabah has greater say in gas strategy under CCA, says SMJ Energy

Sabah has greater say in gas strategy under CCA, says SMJ Energy

Dionysia Kibat stressed the importance of thorough stakeholder discussions on oil and gas development, noting that such projects cannot proceed…
Divided US Fed backs second quarter-point rate cut of 2025

Divided US Fed backs second quarter-point rate cut of 2025

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference after the FOMC meeting in Washington. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: The…
Trump says S. Korea has approval to build nuclear-powered submarine

Trump says S. Korea has approval to build nuclear-powered submarine

President Lee Jae Myung (right) and US President Donald Trump attend a welcoming ceremony ahead of their talks in Gyeongju.…
Exit poll suggests centrists win Dutch vote, beating far right

Exit poll suggests centrists win Dutch vote, beating far right

The Dutch voted on Oct 29 in a snap election seen as a test of far-right strength, which has made…
King Charles says Hurricane Melissa damage ‘heartbreaking’

King Charles says Hurricane Melissa damage ‘heartbreaking’

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with winds near 300km/h, before hitting Cuba and leaving 30 dead…
UK deports migrant sex offender as pressure grows over immigration

UK deports migrant sex offender as pressure grows over immigration

Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to dismantle people-smuggling gangs behind small boat crossings after taking office in 2024. (EPA Images…
Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea on Asia trip

Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea on Asia trip

US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed that Seoul can split its promised US$350 billion…
PH will respect BN’s decision to not cooperate with GRS, says Anwar

Petronas-Eni SpA JV deal to be fast-tracked, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said both he and his Italian counterpart have agreed to expedite and conclude the Petronas-Eni SpA…
Singapore’s asset recovery ruling: a setback for social justice?

7 suspected Malaysian scammers wanted by S’pore authorities

The Singapore Police Force said they will spare no effort to pursue criminals who base their operations locally or overseas…
On Apec stage, Trump hails Malaysia over Cambodia-Thailand peace deal

On Apec stage, Trump hails Malaysia over Cambodia-Thailand peace deal

US president Donald Trump speaks during the Apec CEO Summit Korea 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. (EPA Images pic) GYEONGJU:…
Our GP system is a national asset, don’t dismantle it

Only 73 specialists have come home since 2021, says health minister

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is working to retain local talent, especially as countries such as Singapore continue…