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Malaysia’s intellectual crisis | FMT
From Syerleena Abdul Rashid When a university professor claims that the ancient Malays could fly or that Romans learned shipbuilding…
Nuclear energy must be accessible to all, says atomic agency chief
(from left) Russian deputy prime minister Alexander Novak, Russian presidential aide Sergey Kirienko, IAEA director general Rafael Grossi, World Nuclear…
MyKad usage in BUDI95 roll-out will reduce leakages, says economist
BUDI95 can be the engine that drives reform in terms of government spending, reducing deficit and increasing productivity, says an…
Creating Anwar’s legacy: Budget 2026
With Budget 2026, due to be delivered on Oct 10, possibly the last chance for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to…
Health taxes are a win-win
Health systems around the world are overstretched and underfunded. In 2023, low-income countries spent just US$10 per person annually on…
US approves US$1.2bil missile sale to Germany
Germany’s F-35 programme gains improved air combat capacity through the proposed sale of up to 400 missiles. (EPA Images pic)…
Microsoft trims service to Israel over Gaza surveillance
Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company does not supply technology enabling mass civilian surveillance. (EPA Images pic) SAN FRANCISCO:…
Trump says will ‘not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism for a Gaza deal as efforts grow to end the war and free Hamas-held…
UK’s Starmer brushes off Trump’s nonsense sharia law claim
Keir Starmer said he and Donald Trump disagreed on a few points, despite the president’s amicable state visit to the…
UNRWA chief insists it must be part of Gaza reconstruction
Philippe Lazzarini said the UNRWA is present in Gaza with 12,000 staff, providing daily primary healthcare despite hardships. (EPA Images…
Malaysians urged to check eligibility online for subsidised RON95
Malaysians will need to enter their MyKad number on the official Budi Madani website to check their eligibility for subsidised…
Zara often talked about hurting herself, inquest told
Zara Qairina Mahathir died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, on July 17, a day after she was found…
Resign as S’gor PN chief? Not true, says Azmin
Selangor PN chief Azmin Ali said he is grateful to serve in Selangor due to the strong ties between Bersatu…
Local NGO Mandiri rejects claims of involvement in Jakarta protests
Thousands of Indonesians held demonstrations in Jakarta and several major Indonesian cities last month, sparked by anger over lawmakers’ lavish…
Sarawak dep minister slams suggestion to delay teaching of English
Sarawak deputy education, innovation, and talent development minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said the main reason Malaysia was far behind Singapore…
Palestinian leader tells UN no role for Hamas in state
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was forced to address the UN General Assembly by video after the US denied him a…
Media barred from covering testimonies by child witnesses in Zara Qairina inquest
A total of 35 child witnesses will testify at the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest in Kota Kinabalu. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
Arif Aiman nominated for AFC Player of the Year award
JDT’s Arif Aiman Hanapi will compete against two of Asia’s top names – Qatar’s Akram Afif and Al-Hilal striker Salem…
Putting history at the centre — in schools, government and business
From Shakila Yacob The recent formation of the National Council of Historians — spearheaded by the national unity ministry, with…
Students in Malaysia should learn 3 languages, says NGO
Esum chair Tunku Dara Naquiah Tuanku Ja’afar said Malaysians must master English to compete with other nations in areas such…
US not ruling out more tariffs on Asean countries
US trade representative Jamieson Greer said the US was seeking a stable economic relationship with Asean. (EPA Images pic) KUALA…
MACC records Jeffrey Kitingan’s statement over leaked video
Sabah deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan is expected to lodge a police report over the allegations made in a newly…
France’s Sarkozy given 5-year sentence, must go to prison
Should Nicolas Sarkozy go to prison, he will be the first president in the history of modern France to be…
Execution of drug mules will only empower cartels, says NGO
Participants at a candlelight vigil urged the authorities to abolish the death penalty. PETALING JAYA: Executing drug couriers and low-level…
Malaysia looks forward to Trump attending Asean Summit, says PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke to US president Donald Trump on the phone. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar…
Paracetamol, vaccines won’t cause autism, says health ministry
The health ministry said paracetamol, commonly used for pain and fever, is safe if taken in low doses for a…
Sexual harassment probe into UM prof almost complete
Universiti Malaya said it remains committed to ensuring all members of its campus community are protected from any form of…
All isn’t lost for VS Industry, says RHB Research
RHB Research said Johor-based VSI is currently undervalued and is ‘fundamentally sound’. (VS Industry pic) PETALING JAYA: It has been…
Najib cannot hide behind SRC board, court told
SRC International is suing Najib Razak (left) and Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil for allegedly misappropriating company property and dishonestly conspiring…