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Malaysia not obligated to adopt US trade restrictions, says Miti

Malaysia not obligated to adopt US trade restrictions, says Miti

Trade minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz rebuffed his predecessor Azmin Ali’s claim that the reciprocal trade deal with the US undermined…
Lynas permanent disposal facility 72% complete, says minister

Lynas to embark on RM497mil expansion of heavy rare earths plant

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd is the only supplier of both light and heavy rare earth oxides outside China. (AP pic)…
PAS shuns Deepavali open houses – strategy or intolerance?

PAS shuns Deepavali open houses – strategy or intolerance?

Deepavali open houses by Hindu political leaders aligned to Perikaan Nasional were notable for the glaring absence of PAS leaders.…
Top 3 men’s doubles shuttlers enter 2nd round in Germany

Top 3 men’s doubles shuttlers enter 2nd round in Germany

Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun beat compatriots Wan Junaidi Wan Arif-Yap Roy King in three games. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR:…
The suspension that FAM forgot

The suspension that FAM forgot

When Fifa president Gianni Infantino visited Kuala Lumpur during the Asean Summit, Malaysia had a chance to show its football…
Sabah readies next wave of O&G gains under Petronas collaboration agreement

Sabah readies next wave of O&G gains under Petronas collaboration agreement

Dionysia Kibat says plans to expand SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd’s portfolio further will hopefully be concluded by next year. KOTA…
With ethnic issues at play, PSM stays out of Muhyiddin’s loose coalition

PSM’s conundrum: principles or pragmatism?

PSM president Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj was elected to parliament in 2008 and 2013 on a PKR ticket, but the…
Climate change won’t end civilisation, says Bill Gates

Climate change won’t end civilisation, says Bill Gates

Bill Gates said that while climate change posed serious risks, people could still live and thrive in most parts of…
US embassy urges citizens in Mali to ‘depart immediately’

US embassy urges citizens in Mali to ‘depart immediately’

The US state department authorised non-emergency staff and families of government employees to leave Mali amid rising safety risks. (Wiki…
Israeli planes strike Gaza in test of US-brokered ceasefire

Israeli planes strike Gaza in test of US-brokered ceasefire

A Palestinian man weeps beside a casualty’s body as relatives and medics gather after an Israeli strike in Khan Younis.…
Trump heads to South Korea with all eyes on Xi meeting

Trump heads to South Korea with all eyes on Xi meeting

President Donald Trump dances with troops aboard the USS George Washington during his visit to the Yokosuka naval base near…
At least 64 killed in war-like Rio drug raids

At least 64 killed in war-like Rio drug raids

Police walked past a burned car used as a roadblock during an operation targeting alleged drug traffickers in Rio’s Complexo…
Muhyiddin dismisses rumours of poor health, says he’s still standing strong

Larut Bersatu Youth presses for planned leadership change ahead of GE16

There had been calls for Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to go on a break and allow an acting president to…
Johor cops detain parents of boy slashed in neck

Johor cops detain parents of boy slashed in neck

Batu Pahat police chief Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani earlier today said the boy was in stable condition after undergoing surgery.…
Over RM6bil invested in developing Medini Iskandar, Desaru Coast

Over RM6bil invested in developing Medini Iskandar, Desaru Coast

Launched in 2007, Medini Iskandar is an integrated urban township spanning 902ha. PETALING JAYA: Khazanah Nasional Bhd has invested over…
Public varsity admission system caters to diverse student needs, says ministry

Public varsity admission system caters to diverse student needs, says ministry

A student group had previously said the STPM syllabus has proven to be better than the matriculation programme as it…
MP moots fingerprint system at ATMs to trace scammers

MP moots fingerprint system at ATMs to trace scammers

DAP MP Chong Chieng Jen noted that cash withdrawals were often done at ATM machines, with scammers using cards belonging…
5 teens charged with verbally abusing Zara

Zara admitted taking other students’ stuff, witness tells inquest

Zara Qairina Mahathir, 13, died on July 17 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where she had been admitted a day earlier…
Cops deny NFA in probe into alleged child molest case

Man, 40, nabbed for circulating obscene photos of 17-year-old ex-girlfriend

Kajang police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof said the suspect was arrested on Sunday in Saujana Putra. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Putrajaya to raise flare incident with China after verifying facts, says PM

Putrajaya to raise flare incident with China after verifying facts, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia, despite being a smaller nation, has every right to express its views and concerns…
Trump’s new trade deals give US an edge over Southeast Asia

Trump’s new trade deals give US an edge over Southeast Asia

US President Donald Trump unveiled trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, as well as the frameworks for deals with Thailand…
Time for ultra-rich to pay wealth tax, says Hassan

Time for ultra-rich to pay wealth tax, says Hassan

PKR MP Hassan Karim cited data showing Malaysia had 85,126 millionaires in 2022, each worth at least US$1 million or…
Najib’s SRC conviction irrelevant to current 1MDB case, court told

Najib skipped thank-you note over Saudi ‘donation’, court told

Najib is standing trial on 25 charges of abuse of power and money laundering over funds amounting to RM2.28 billion…
China trade deal shows we’re not intimidated by US, says Anwar

China trade deal shows we’re not intimidated by US, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaking at a press conference following the closing ceremony of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala…
No issue over Anwar’s eligibility as MP, PM, says AGC

AGC stands by decision to charge Penang teachers over caning of student

A Penang MP had urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers to review the charges against a teacher and a retired teacher over…
RM1bil to procure new LRT trains

Kelana Jaya LRT line faces disruptions over power supply issue

Rapid KL said trains on the Kelana Jaya LRT line would make longer-than-usual stops at all platforms to manage passenger…
Cop denies kidnapping suspects severely beaten during arrests

Court grants music industry body stay of new copyright guidelines

The High Court will hear the Music Authors Copyright Protection Bhd’s judicial review application on April 15 next year. KUALA…
Australia set to increase academic presence in Asean

Australia set to increase academic presence in Asean

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese inspecting a guard of honour upon his arrival in Malaysia at the Subang Air Base…