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#TECH: Yes conducts first 5G advanced network slicing test
KUALA LUMPUR: Yes has successfully conducted Malaysia's first real-world test of 5G Advanced network slicing recently, across some of Kuala…

Rumours of attack on Cambodia untrue, says Thai army
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) on Sunday denied rumours on social media claiming it had ordered the evacuation of…

#SHOWBIZ: More ballads for Wani
SABAHAN pop princess Wani Kayrie is back to doing ballads, slowly but surely, and describes the process as "moving to…

Sarawak to upgrade traffic parks to boost road safety education
SIBU: The Sarawak Transport Ministry will upgrade traffic parks across the state as part of efforts to strengthen practical road…

NST Leader: Agrofood sector set for major reforms under 13MP
THE 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has big ideas for the agrofood sector. High time, we say. It has been treated…

Felda to consult PMD on RM100,000 allocation for land scheme villages
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will consult the Prime Minister's Department to determine the best approach for…

Underprivileged students earn top honours at Jasin community college convocation
JASIN: Two graduates from Jasin Community College (KKJS) have proven that hardship is no barrier to success, earning top honours…

New York Declaration fails Gaza's reality
THE New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine, issued late last month and endorsed by…

Trump's 'America First' may fuel global currency shift
EUROPE and Asia could leverage United States President Donald Trump's "America First" strategy for their own benefit, eventually spurring the…

#SHOWBIZ: Actress Sophia Albarakbah brushes off rumoured 'tension' with Bella Astillah
PUTRAJAYA: Actress Sophia Albarakbah has dismissed claims of being mocked by Bella Astillah during an awards ceremony, calling the moment…

#SHOWBIZ: Daiyan Trisha wins Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Actress and singer Daiyan was pleasantly surprised after scooping two awards at the Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2025 (AMT2025), held…

Spain, Portugal on wildfire watch as heatwave rolls in
BARCELONA: Spain and Portugal on Sunday braced for a fresh heatwave set to sweep the Iberian peninsula, with Lisbon warning…

Israeli minister stirs outrage with Al-Aqsa prayer
JERUSALEM: Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly conducted on Sunday a Jewish prayer on the Al-Aqsa compound…

Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix in another McLaren 1-2
BUDAPEST: Lando Norris fended off teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and maintain McLaren's relentless…

MOE to take stern action over upside-down Jalur Gemilang at PD school
KOTA BARU: The Education Ministry (MOE) will take firm action once it receives the full investigation report on the incident…

Two missing after Mallorca stunt plane crash
BARCELONA: Spanish emergency services on Sunday searched for two occupants of an acrobatic plane that went into the sea off…

Vietnam flood death toll rises to 10 amid heavy rain
HANOI: The death toll from floods in Vietnam's mountainous north has risen to 10, disaster authorities said Sunday.Heavy rain led…

MAIPs honours Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra's 25 years of leadership
KANGAR: Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has marked 25 years of leadership as the Raja Muda of Perlis, making significant…

Today's news in pictures – Sunday, Aug 3, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…

Former All England champ Hafiz takes on Saudi Arabia coaching role
KUALA LUMPUR: Former All England champion Hafiz Hashim will embark on a bold new challenge in Saudi Arabia — a…

Checkmate, Malaysia crowns its first chess Grandmaster
KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time in the nation's history, Malaysia can proudly call one of its own a Grandmaster…

Technical aspects of compulsory preschool education to be fine-tuned
KOTA BARU: The Education Ministry (MOE) is now examining the technical and operational aspects before the implementation of early childhood…

Australia's beaming Harris foils Walsh treble bid at swimming worlds
SINGAPORE: Australia's Meg Harris denied Gretchen Walsh a sprint treble at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Sunday, winning the…

Anwar making tough calls in people's interest, says Ramanan
KUALA LUMPUR: The government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains steadfast in its commitment to prioritising the people's…

Court awards RM4.1mil to teen disabled by delayed C-section
JOHOR BARU: A teenager who suffered severe brain damage at birth due to a delayed caesarean procedure was awarded RM4.1…

Sanjay aims to break into world top 50
KUALA LUMPUR: After a season of up and down, squash player Sanjay Jeeva aims to break into the world's top…

India wraps up Kashmir pilgrimage early after violence and storm damage
SRINAGAR: More than 400,000 Hindus took part in a month-long pilgrimage in contested Indian-run Kashmir, authorities said, shrugging off security…

China and Russia start joint drills in Sea of Japan
BEIJING: China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce…

Johari: RM1.4b over five years to replant ageing oil palm trees
JOHOR BARU: Under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the government is expected to allocate RM1.4 billion over the next five…







