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Pakistan beat UAE to set up India rematch in Asia Cup
DUBAI: Pakistan set up another politically charged showdown with arch-rivals India at the Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab…

ISP Group sets new benchmark in worker living
KUALA LUMPUR: ISP Group has opened a facility in Johor to help address long-standing concerns over worker welfare and public…

13MP risks failure if outdated practices not addressed, says Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has warned that the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) could be derailed…

Student's suit against school, govt over bullying thrown out for lack of evidence
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed a suit brought by a special needs student against his school and the…

Argentine Hidalgo eyes Malaysia call-up after December
KUALA LUMPUR: Argentine Manuel Hidalgo hopes to be a national player for Malaysia. The 26-year-old, currently on loan to KL…

Ill-equipped and tired: a night with a Ukrainian air defence unit
A menacing buzz reverberates through the night sky in eastern Ukraine. Explosions ring out, flashes illuminate sunflower fields below and…

#SHOWBIZ: South Korean actor Song Young-kyu found dead at 55
SEOUL: South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, aged 55, was found dead in a parked car in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on…

Malaysia to buy, invest over US$240bil in US to reduce trade gap
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has committed to US$242.56 billion (RM1.14 trillion) in purchases and investments in the United States as part…

Govt reviews next step for nuclear energy use
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is currently reviewing the appropriate implementation pathway to move into the next phase regarding the potential…

Two killed, two injured in trailer collision on North-South Expressway near Sungkai
TANJUNG MALIM: Two people were killed and two others injured in an accident involving two trailers at Km372.1 of the…

Asean to align laws on AI, cybercrime and cross-border disputes
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean countries are set to align their legal frameworks in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cybercrime and…

Don't politicise school flag incident, says Loke
SEREMBAN: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has expressed hope that no parties will attempt to politicise the issue involving the upside-down…

Ferraris, Lamborghinis among 1,000 luxury vehicles without valid road tax, insurance
KUALA LUMPUR: Exotic cars such as Ferraris and Lamborghinis, owned by celebrities and business tycoons, are among the 1,000 luxury…

Hamzah seeks bipartisan panel to review 12MP's progress
KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition has called for a bipartisan committee to scrutinise the progress of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP)…

MACC duo, ex-colleague acquitted of robbing Chinese businessman
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers and a former colleague were acquitted and discharged of robbing a Chinese…

Trump's tariff, trade deals come under fire from experts at home, abroad
NEW YORK: United States (US) President Donald Trump's latest round of sweeping tariff measures and his handling of recent trade…

Chelsea sign Dutch defender Hato from Ajax
LONDON: Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 million ($49 million)…

PM: King's Russia visit marks new chapter in bilateral ties
KUALA LUMPUR: The state visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, to Russia from Aug 5-10 marks…

Fernandes critical of 'lazy' Manchester United in pre-season draw with Everton
ATLANTA: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes let rip at his teammates following their 2-2 pre-season draw with fellow Premier League…

Over 5.03mil hectares of oil palm plantation in Malaysia under MSPO certification scheme
MELAKA: A total of 5.03 million hectares or 89.6 per cent of the oil palm plantation area in Malaysia has…

Bursa Malaysia ends morning session lower amid mixed regional markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed by continued selling in selected heavyweight counters despite promising uptake from the 13th Malaysia…

Works Ministry needs RM4 billion a year to maintain roads
KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry needs up to RM4 billion annually to fully carry out road maintenance across the country.However,…

BNPL providers must assess affordability under new Consumer Credit Act
KUALA LUMPUR: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers will be required to conduct affordability assessments before extending credit to ensure…

5 soldiers hospitalised for heat exhaustion during Perak military exercise
IPOH: Perak has recorded five cases of heat exhaustion, all involving army personnel, following persistently hot weather since May.State Health…

Malaysian palm oil firm FGV to be delisted on Aug 28
KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings Bhd, one of the world's largest palm oil producers, will be delisted on Aug 28 after…

Rafizi to raise economic concerns in 13MP debate
KUALA LUMPUR: Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is expected to raise key concerns over Malaysia's economic direction, including…

635 autogates by 2028, bodycams to curb border corruption, passport scam
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will install 635 autogate systems at 123 national entry points to enhance border security and…

RM110mil collected from special plate sales since 2023, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM110,069,150 has been collected from the sale of special vehicle registration plate series since the…

Indian equity benchmarks to open higher after five weeks of losses
MUMBAI: India's equity benchmarks are expected to open higher on Monday, following five straight weeks of losses as investors assess…