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Former Iraq PM Maliki could heavily influence election despite troubled past
FORMER Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki remains a potent force in Iraqi politics despite long-standing accusations that he fuelled sectarian strife…
Bursa Malaysia opens lower on US tariff concerns, Wall Street decline
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's decline as sentiment turned cautious following weak US…
Armed robber with 44 records shot dead in Bukit Tunku
KUALA LUMPUR: An alleged armed robber with a record of 44 prior criminal and drug offences was shot dead following…
UPM exposes fraudulent academic documents in uniformed appointments
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) said that educational documents submitted by several individuals for appointments in a uniformed body…
Rangers move closer to Champions League qualification with win over Plzen
GLASGOW: Rangers took a step closer to the Champions League proper by beating Czech side Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in their…
Road Transport Act needs review to curb road tax dodgers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987 needs to be reviewed to impose harsher penalties on owners of luxury…
Al Hilal face ban from 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup
HOLDERS Al Hilal will be banned from the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup if they qualify after withdrawing from this season's…
Phone scams a social crisis, not just cybercrime, warns criminologist
KUALA LUMPUR: The surge in phone scams across Malaysia and Southeast Asia is more than just a cybercrime trend —it…
Titan sub disaster was preventable, US finds in scathing report
WASHINGTON: The catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible that killed five people in 2023 could have been prevented, a US…
Mechanic, HR manager recount how they were duped by impersonators
KUALA LUMPUR: What started as a casual day at work 10 years ago ended on a sour note for a…
Over RM500mil lost to phone scammers since 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian of all age groups have lost a staggering half a billion ringgit to phone scams in the…
Toyota, Honda brace for steep profit falls
Your browser does not support the audio element.TOKYO: Toyota Motor and Honda Motor are expected to report weaker first-quarter earnings…
African swine fever outbreaks intensify in Vietnam
Your browser does not support the audio element. HANOI: Vietnam has been hit by an increasing number of outbreaks of…
Liverpool boss backs record signing to shine after win over Bilbao
Your browser does not support the audio element.LONDON: Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid has left Liverpool wanting for creativity…
'Tired' Hamilton 'should retire now', says former F1 supremo
BERLIN: Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton should consider retirement in the wake of poor results, urged former Formula One…
Teresa Kok concerned over new KL planning rules gazetted without public consultation
KUALA LUMPUR: A member of parliament has raised concerns over the gazettement of new planning regulations for the city, claiming…
Today's news in pictures – Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…
Kelantan Immigration uncovers use of fake passport stamps by worker agents
RANTAU PANJANG: The state Immigration Department has detected a small number of agents managing the entry of Thai workers into…
Three escape unscathed after car fire in Prai
BUTTERWORTH: The fire, which started after the vehicle crashed into an electrical pole, caused part of the engine to catch…
Azalina: Govt in final phase towards establishing ombudsman body
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is in the final phase of establishing the Malaysian Ombudsman body, and is working to raise…
Malaysia reaffirms Sulawesi Sea designation, rejects Indonesia's "Ambalat" term
KUALA LUMPUR: Wisma Putra said Malaysia identifies the maritime area covering Blocks ND6 and ND7, as outlined in the 1979…
NST Leader: Of Gaza genocide and EU inaction
A sizable number of countries are beginning to respond to Israel's slaughter of the Palestinians in Gaza and settler atrocities…
Suspect in police stabbing case to be charged tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: A 56-year-old man accused of stabbing a policeman during a crime prevention patrol at Pasar Pudu, Jalan Yew,…
Brexit's parallels with Trump tariffs tell a tale
In figuring out why the United States tariff shock hasn't sent the economy or financial world into a tailspin, Britain's…
Malaysia to roll out regulatory reforms, other measures following US tariff deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will roll out three key follow-up actions — an exporter outreach programme, regulatory reform and a nationwide…
Research needed before Chinese new villages can be nominated as Unesco heritage sites
KUALA LUMPUR: The nomination of Malaysia's Chinese new villages as Unesco World Heritage sites requires thorough research before it can…
Abang Johari: That's my daughter with me, not a new love
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has explained that the woman who has been accompanying him to official…
KTMB names Ahmad Redza Abdullah as chairman, Ahmad Nizam Mohamed Amin group CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has appointed Datuk Ahmad Redza Abdullah as the new chairman of the KTMB…
Anwar: Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen strategic cooperation for Asean's future
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the Philippines are committed to strengthening strategic cooperation to ensure a more peaceful and united future…