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Brothers in boots: when every match felt like Malaysia Day
Football legends as one in Penang — Back row (from left): Lim Fong Kee, Yap Nyim Keong, Soh Chin Ann,…

Court rules NFC entitled to damages from Public Bank for confidentiality breach
The Federal Court dismissed Public Bank’s appeal and affirmed the Court of Appeal’s decision. PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has unanimously…

State polls not until 2027, says Johor MB
Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said politicians should work together to foster cooperation. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Johor menteri…

Thailand, Malaysia propose joint recovery plan for post-quake Myanmar
As Asean chair this year, Malaysia is leading regional humanitarian efforts in Myanmar, while Thailand is deeply invested in Myanmar’s…

No drugs in ‘halal’ vapes, says group
Malaysian Retail Electronic Cigarette Association president Adzwan Manas said the decision by several states to ban the sale of vapes…

Anwar seeks Trump’s nod for Asean meeting with US
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaking at the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur today. KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has written…

PKR faces uphill battle to win Kelantan from PAS
An analyst said PKR only has a chance of capturing Kelantan if there is a major split within PAS. (Bernama…

Parents to go to court over high-rise project next to KL school
A parent’s photograph of the planned 46-storey office building project next to The International School @ ParkCity in Desa ParkCity,…

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots
Chelsea celebrate their Champions League place after the team’s victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. (Reuters pic) LONDON:…

Ex-VP Xavier not back with PKR, sec-gen confirms
Dr Xavier Jayakumar had in 2021 announced that he was quitting PKR, to support then prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin as…

The 3rd force: why the streets are our last hope
From Charles Santiago We are watching a genocide unfold in real time. In Gaza, children are pulled from the rubble…

Sarawak reports first human rabies case for the year
The Sarawak health department said the victim frequently played with and fed stray cats and had previously handled the carcass…

Asean unity remains strong, 5-point consensus still relevant, says sec-gen
Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn said the grouping’s strength lies in its unity and centrality role in the region. (Bernama…

PAS Syura Council doesn’t have to be involved in every decision, says spiritual adviser
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang (left) and his deputy, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, are from the ‘ulama’ faction and can…

Energy consumption for Sarawak’s hydrogen production cut by half
Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the state is moving towards clean hydrogen. (Ukas pic) PETLALING JAYA: Sarawak premier Abang…

Russia and Ukraine complete largest prisoner swap
The three-day exchange started on Friday and involved mostly prisoners of war. (Russian defence ministry/AP pic) MOSCOW: Russia and Ukraine…

Deal on Asean power grid to be sealed in October, says Tengku Zafrul
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz talking to his counterparts during the ministerial lunch after the 25th Asean…

Asean must strengthen economic integration amid global disruption
Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said Asean centrality must remain the region’s guiding compass in engaging with the world and managing…

Trump attacks past US policy in speech to new army officers
President Donald Trump salutes cadets during the US Military Academy commencement ceremony at West Point. (AP pic) WEST POINT: President…

Trump’s Harvard foreign students ban ‘insane’, says US professor
Harvard University has filed a suit against the Donald Trump administration, arguing that the ban on foreign students is a…

Fight slander with stronger social media presence, Ramanan tells PKR
PKR’s R Ramanan warned that if the party did not step up its efforts, whatever allegations the opposition threw at…

PKR polls defeat not end of the road for Rafizi, say analysts
Rafizi Ramli could still play a constructive role in PKR and be of great help in the party’s preparations for…

It’s now time to close ranks, says Fahmi
PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil recalled his own experience when he lost in the contest for vice-president in 2022 but…

I could replace Azam tomorrow, but no one is as brave, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he is not confident he can find another MACC chief commissioner with the same level…

Johor govt to engage local councils on unused MyKiosks
The MyKiosk units are a national initiative by the housing and local government ministry. (Bernama pic) ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor…

Cooperate with French probe on 2002 submarine deal, govt urged
Malaysia purchased two French-designed Scorpene submarines in a controversial deal in 2002. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Center to Combat…

Nurul Izzah could’ve asked me, says Rafizi on ‘leadership vacuum’ fears
Rafizi Ramli said Nurul Izzah Anwar’s claim that she entered the contest for the PKR deputy presidency to save the…

Sabah’s 20% oil royalty demand still relevant, says ex-CM
Former chief minister Salleh Said Keruak said Sabah’s call for a 20% oil royalty from Petronas should not be buried…

Goldman accuses 1MDB banker of ‘serial lies’ ahead of sentencing
The US government has asked for leniency when former Goldman Sachs Southeast Asia chairman Tim Leissner is sentenced next week…