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#SHOWBIZ: Ashes of late HK filmmaker Lau Kar-leung stolen, says wife
HONG KONG: Actress and solicitor Mary Jean Reimer has disclosed that the ashes of her late husband, martial artist and…

Cross-border trade to thrive after high-level consultation
IT took bilateral summitry at the highest level to revive cross-border free-trade arrangement at the Tebedu-Entikong border crossing between Sarawak…

'There is still hope': Pilgrims from war zones gather in Rome
KHADER Qassis travelled 32 hours from the West Bank, passing military checkpoints across three countries, to join hundreds of thousands…

Raja Muda of Selangor presents awards to state's top micro entrepreneurs
KLANG: Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah graced the Platform Selangor (Plats) Awards Night (MAPS)…

NST Leader: The preschool mandate
HERE'S why preschool will soon be compulsory: In 2021, a total of 286,861 Malaysian children between 4 and 6 years…

3 men arrested for alleged same-sex, group sexual activity
MELAKA: Three men were detained yesterday by the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim) and the police, for allegedly engaging in…
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News@9: Today's top headlines – August 1, 2025 [WATCH]
Here are today's biggest stories.US reduces Malaysia tariffThe United States has revised its tariff on Malaysian imports to 19 per…

High water users, businesses to pay more under Selangor's new tariffs starting Sept 1
SHAH ALAM: The water tariff in Selangor will remain unchanged for domestic households consuming up to 20 cubic metres per…

Today's news in pictures – Friday, August 1, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…

Warisan to contest all 73 seats in Sabah polls, says Shafie
SEMPORNA: Parti Warisan (Warisan) has confirmed that it will contest all 73 state seats in the 17th Sabah state election,…

US tariff by the numbers
FOLLOWING the US' new tariffs, as posted on the White House website, here's some key data that we have observed:*…

National resilience must go beyond the military, says NRC commandant
PUTRAJAYA: The National Resilience College's (NRC) Executive Week has reinforced Malaysia's commitment to the Whole of Government and Society (WoGoS)…

Norris leads McLaren one-two in first Hungarian practice
BUDAPEST: Lando Norris lapped 0.019 of a second quicker than Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri as the McLaren pair…

Cops: No evidence linking VIP's child to Sabah schoolgirl's death
PAPAR: Police say there is no evidence so far linking any Very Important Person's (VIP) child — including ministers' family…

F&N 3Q net profit falls to RM84.81mil on weaker earnings, unrecognised tax assets
KUALA LUMPUR: Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's (F&N) net profit fell to RM84.81 million in the third quarter ended June…

Sapura Energy is now Vantris Energy Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd has changed its name to Vantris Energy Bhd, reflecting its cumulative effort in its corporate…

Health Ministry to present vape ban timeline to Cabinet
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will present a timeline for a full ban on the use and sale of electronic…

Cape EMS, EVC collaborate to manufacture and supply EV charging stations
KUALA LUMPUR: Cape EMS Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Cape Renewable Sdn Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

Johor and Singapore boost transport collaboration, discuss RTS Link progress
SINGAPORE: Johor and Singapore are stepping up collaboration in the transport sector, with a strong focus on enhancing cross-border mobility…

Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday the Federal Reserve board should assume control if Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
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MARKET PULSE PM AUG 1, 2025 [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: News on stock, crypto and ringgit moves.Bursa Malaysia ended on a positive note, supported by renewed investor confidence…

MFL allows clubs to register three additional local players
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian football clubs can now register an extra three local players in their squads for this season.The clubs…

Appeals court orders return of Port Dickson land after fraudulent sale
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has affirmed a High Court decision to return a parcel of land in Port Dickson…

Indonesian man charged with smuggling migrants at Johor border
JOHOR BARU: A farmer was charged at the Sessions Court here today with smuggling six Indonesian migrants at the Sultan…

Malaysia's manufacturing sector edges towards stabilisation in July – S&P global
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilisation in July, with the pace of moderation easing as demand conditions…

DPM Zahid hails Smart's three decades of service
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue…

Police probe viral video allegedly defaming Raja Di-Hilir of Perak
IPOH: Police have launched an investigation into a viral video allegedly containing defamatory and false claims involving Raja Di-Hilir of…

Hungary government to draw up plans to protect jobs after US-EU trade deal
BUDAPEST: Hungary's government will draw up plans to protect the country's jobs and manufacturing after the trade deal between the United…

Chemical scare: 500-litre ammonia spill at Prai factory
BUTTERWORTH: A hazardous chemical spill involving approximately 500 litres of ammonia occurred at an industrial facility in Prai today.The incident…







