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Public think tanks’ silence on US-Malaysia deal untenable
From Samirul Ariff Othman In periods of geopolitical contestation, a nation depends on its publicly funded think tanks to speak…
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire
The August summit in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump failed to advance negotiations. (Sputnik/EPA…
JD Vance voices ‘great optimism’ for Gaza truce during Israel visit
US vice president JD Vance during a press conference in Kiryat Gat, a city in southern Israel where a US-led…
Tensions flare between Musk and Nasa over Moon mission
Nasa’s acting administrator Sean Duffy cited delays in the development of SpaceX’s Starship rocket amid a space race with China.…
OpenAI unveils search browser in challenge to Google
OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft have been ramping up challenges to Google, which dominates the online search market. (EPA Images pic)…
Proposed ‘junior’ National Service programme needs detailed study, says Khaled
Defence minister Khaled Nordin was responding to a proposal by academic Anuar Ahmad, who said a three-month programme would help…
Establish watchdog to tackle bullying, violent crime in schools, govt told
Fadzli Roslan, chairman of PKR Youth’s education and undergraduates bureau, said stamping out bullying in schools should not be left…
What Bandar Utama stabbing case reveals about values in Malaysia
From Liew Li Xuan A school should be the safest place in the world for a child. Yet last week,…
Witness tells inquest Zara was helpful, not a thief
Zara Qairina Mahathir was pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on July 17 after being found…
Apex court overturns acquittal of brothers in 2019 suitcase murder trial
Then Shah Alam district police chief Baharudin Mat Taib showing pictures of Lim Ah Kee and Tan Siew Mee, whose…
Fifa president to visit Malaysia during Asean summit
Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s last visit to Malaysia was in April 2019 when he led a delegation of football leaders…
Wei Chong-Kai Wun off to a strong start in French Open
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun moved up three rungs to No 5 in world ranking. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Wan Fayhsal is just frustrated about suspension, says Bersatu leader
Selangor Bersatu deputy chief Rafiq Abdullah (left) said Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal should focus on his…
I saw dried bloodstains in Zara’s diary, says child witness
A witness in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir said the Form 1 student allowed her to…
Teen to be charged with murder of Bandar Utama student tomorrow
Sixteen-year-old Yap Shing Xuen was fatally stabbed at her secondary school in Bandar Utama last Tuesday. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
KL cops warn against gatherings during Asean summit
Security personnel conducting a safety simulation exercise on the main route of KLCC in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit,…
Ex-BNM governor clarifies role at Cambodian bank caught in sanctions storm
Muhammad Ibrahim, who served as BNM governor from 2016 to 2018, is listed as an independent director on Prince Bank’s…
RM1.17mil in fines collected from Singapore VEP offenders
Driving a foreign vehicle without a valid VEP can result in a RM300 fine under Section 66H(7) of the Road…
Protesters accuse Malaysian firms of land grab in Papua New Guinea
Participants at a press conference today urged Malaysian and Malaysian-linked timber companies to relinquish their licences to carry out forest…
Cops to press on with demolition of illegal jetties at Thai border
Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said the demolition of the illegal jetties will begin next Monday in Pasir Mas and…
Rashid Hussain’s tenure as TH chairman extended by 2 years
RHB Group founder Abdul Rashid Hussain was first appointed TH chairman for a two-year term starting Dec 20, 2023. KUALA…
Half a tonne of drugs seized in Klang Valley raids
Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus displaying the seized drugs during a press conference at the KL police headquarters today.…
4 teens charged with sexually assaulting 15-year-old female student
All four pleaded not guilty when they were charged in the Baling children’s court. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: Four teenage…
Former tour bus driver charged over Japanese tourist’s death
Hadzarshah Abu Hassan Al Sha’ari was brought to the Taiping court complex today to face charges after having been on…
Upko rebukes Hassan over remarks on Ewon’s potential resignation
Upko secretary-general Nelson Angang said a Cabinet member resigning on principle was not unusual in countries that practice the Westminster…
I’ve been unfairly singled out for prosecution, Najib tells court
Former prime minister Najib Razak is on trial on four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money…
Trade ties, Palestine peace on Anwar’s agenda in Trump meeting
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his meeting with US president Donald Trump would be an opportunity to advance Malaysia’s economic…
Anwar’s remarks as PM hurt me, Dr M tells court
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is suing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over allegedly defamatory remarks made during the PKR…
Japan’s lower house appoints Takaichi as first woman PM
After overcoming numerous hurdles, Sanae Takaichi has finally become Japan’s first woman prime minister. (AFP pic) TOKYO: Japan got its…