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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…
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DBKL issues fines, seizes items from Bangsar restaurants over walkway obstruction
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has issued four compound notices and seized chairs and tables that were placed…
Aaron-Wooi Yik, Wei Chong-Kai Wun face off in all-Malaysian quarter-final
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik will go head-to-head with compatriots and world No. 7 Man Wei…
Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Turkey and Cyprus amid heatwave
BILECIK, Turkey/NICOSIA: Firefighters across Turkey and Cyprus battled multiple wildfires on Thursday amid a searing Mediterranean heatwave that has scorched…
Customs Dept's new digital system to end practice of 'picking officers' to process documents
JOHOR BARU: The Customs Department has rolled out a fully digital import and export documentation system designed to eliminate revenue…
Ringgit ends higher on Malaysia-US trade deal optimism
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, buoyed by optimism that Malaysia could secure a more favourable…
Two dead as Cyprus battles wildfire in searing heat
NICOSIA: Two people have died in a wildfire outside Cyprus's second city of Limassol fanned by strong winds and temperatures…
#SHOWBIZ: G-Dragon concert chaos: RM2.87mil scalping ring busted in Taiwan!
TAIPEI: Taiwanese authorities have dismantled a significant ticket scalping operation that illegally resold tickets for G-Dragon's recent concerts in Taipei,…
Lotte Chemical Titan rallies to year high in late surge
KUALA LUMPUR: Loss-making Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (LCT) staged a surprise rally in the final hour of trading, surging…
Sabah to regulate Semporna tourism for marine biodiversity
TAWAU: The Sabah government will ensure tourism activities in Semporna are regulated, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.He added…
UK-based PageGroup opens first shared services centre in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: United Kingdom-based PageGroup today opened its first shared service centre (SSC) in Kuala Lumpur, marking its entry into…
Plane carrying 49 crashes in Russia's far east
Moscow: A passenger plane carrying 49 people crashed in Russia's far eastern region of Amur on Thursday, authorities said.The aircraft,…
Severe floods triggered by storm Wipha kill 3 in Vietnam
HANOI: Heavy rains triggered by tropical storm Wipha have caused severe flooding in the central Vietnamese province of Nghe An,…
Fatal highway chain crash: 3 riders killed, 12 injured near Seremban
SEREMBAN: A collision involving three motorcyclists is believed to have triggered a chain reaction that led to a fatal accident…
Alibaba rolls out strategic package to help local SMEs go global
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to break into global markets are getting a boost from Alibaba…
Businessman claims trial over acquisition of 'Dato' title
KOTA KINABALU: A businessman pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Sessions Court today to three counts of cheating over…
Cost of living measures welcome but more needs to be done
LETTERS: The government's announcement to ease the cost of living is a step in the right direction, but it falls…
Tech counters dominate Bursa Malaysia as sector leads market gains
KUALA LUMPUR: Tech stocks dominated Bursa Malaysia's most active list in morning trade, lifting the Technology Index to outperform other…
DUKE's Hillview exit shut for resurfacing
KUALA LUMPUR: The Hillview exit on the Duta–Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), heading towards Taman Melawati and Ulu Kelang, will be…
5 steps to address irregularities in Auditor General's report
LETTERS: The latest Auditor General's report once again exposes a troubling pattern of financial mismanagement, procurement irregularities, lack of compliance…
Players say future bright for Germany despite semi-final loss to Spain
ZURICH: Germany's players and coach Christian Wueck said their team would continue to develop and would come back stronger after…
Tesla likely faces 'a few rough quarters' from end of US EV support, Musk says
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that US government cuts in support for electric vehicle makers…
US trade deals raise regional stakes
KUALA LUMPUR: The US' new tariff deals with Japan and the Philippines, could heighten regional competition, but economists say Malaysia…
Liverpool sign forward Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt
LONDON: Liverpool completed the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday for a reported £69 million (US$92…
Taiwan plans AI projects to boost economy
TAIPEI: Taiwan plans to launch its "10 Major AI Infrastructure Projects" initiative, aimed at generating more than T$15 trillion in…
Thailand expels Cambodian ambassador, recalls its envoy in border row
BANGKOK: Thailand expelled the Cambodian ambassador on Wednesday and recalled its own envoy, as it blamed its neighbour for a…
Macrons file defamation suit against right-wing US podcaster
WASHINGTON: Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against a right-wing US podcaster who claimed…
Six Malaysians arrested in Cambodia over drug smuggling attempt
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified six Malaysian men, aged between 27 and 70, who were detained by Cambodian authorities on…
Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm commitment to resolve boundary issues
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have reaffirmed their commitment to resolving longstanding issues outlined in the 2009 Exchange of…