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Maldives kicks off 'generational ban' on smoking
Your browser does not support the audio element.MALDIVES has begun implementing a smoking ban on anyone born after January 2007,…

Govt committed to resolving MA63 claims swiftly: DPM Fadillah
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2026 Budget: East-West Highway upgrades a priority for Works Ministry
KUALA KANGSAR: The East-West Highway (JRTB), particularly the Gerik-Jeli stretch, is among the key priorities for the Works Ministry under…

Govt respects Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's decision to step down, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government respects the decision of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad to resign from…

Gazans starve as aid shipments are turned back at border
Boxes of Gaza-bound aid turned back by Israel on Sunday languished atop a truck and flatbed trailer parked metres from…

Over 34,000 foreign worker quotas approved to tackle plantation labour shortage
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 34,000 foreign worker recruitment quotas for the plantation sector have been recommended for approval to address…

Man, 81, burns care centre following row with caretaker
PADANG BESAR: An elderly man allegedly set fire to a senior citizens' care centre in Kaki Bukit today after he…
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News@9: Today's top headlines – August 14, 2025 [WATCH]
Here are today's top stories:Rafizi links attackPandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says yesterday's attack on his son may be…

Nineteen Bumiputera SMEs thrive under Ekuinas' Iltizam
KUALA LUMPUR: Nineteen Bumiputera small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have improved their performance and expanded their businesses through Ekuiti Nasional…

PSG begin French title defence as Pogba returns home and Paris FC step up
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping a severely curtailed summer break does not come back to bite them as the…

Saifuddin: Bajau Laut not neglected, roadmap in place for integration
KOTA KINABALU: Initiatives are already under way to address the situation of the Bajau Laut communities in Sabah, says Home…

From Snoop Dogg to Tom Brady, stars flock to English second-tier clubs
LONDON: When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner…

#SHOWBIZ: Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies of melanoma at 48
LOS ANGELES: The official cause of death for Brandon Blackstock — the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson and father of her…

Govt, opposition close ranks over assault on Rafizi's son
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of parliament from both sides of the divide today expressed solidarity in condemning the attack on the…

French cheese pulled from shelves in Singapore amid Listeria fears
SINGAPORE: A French soft cheese is being recalled in Singapore due to a possible risk of listeria contamination, the Singapore…

MACC calls for strategic solutions amid asset recovery challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Challenges in managing immovable assets, such as land and buildings seized by enforcement agencies, took centre stage at…

Tuan Ibrahim's defamation suit against Rafizi heads for full trial in September
KUALA LUMPUR: The defamation suit between Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli over the approval of a…

Silambam officially back in Selangor Sukma after review
KUALA LUMPUR: Traditional martial art silambam has been included in next year's Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma), joining petanque and muaythai…

Speaker to decide Monday on MP's alleged 'fight' challenge
KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul is expected to announce his decision on Monday regarding the incident…

South Korea to announce plan to restructure petrochemical sector facing 'grave' situation
SEOUL/NEW DELHI: South Korea's government will announce a plan this month to restructure the country's petrochemical sector, which is in…

KL City frustrated by 10-man Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: Ten-man Sabah delivered a late sucker punch to hold Kuala Lumpur City to a 1-1 draw in a…

MARKET PULSE AM AUG 14, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: News on the latest moves on the stock and crypto markets.Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street's…

#TECH: Fortinet expands regional cloud security capacity with new data hub
CYBERSECURITY firm Fortinet has launched a new regional point-of-presence (PoP) for its cloud-native application protection platform, FortiCNAPP, aimed at bolstering…

Ringgit opens flat on caution after recent gains
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar on Thursday as investors turned a bit cautious after recent…

Bank Negara seen holding GDP target despite softer second half
Faiqah KamaruddinKUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep its full-year gross domestic product (GDP) target intact despite an…

Trump plots high-risk three-way peace gamble with Putin and Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would seek a three-way meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, immediately…

779 e-waste containers seized since 2023
Your browser does not support the audio element.A total of 779 containers containing electronic waste (e-waste) were seized up to…

Remy surprised video of him caring for son went viral
Your browser does not support the audio element.Actor Datuk Remy Ishak is surprised that a video of him taking care…

Niosh calls for enhanced water transport safety ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) has called for enhanced safety measures in water transport…







