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Cuepacs welcomes government's targeted RON95 subsidy initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) has welcomed the government's efforts to restructure…

Kelington secures RM108mil contract in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: Kelington Group Bhd has secured a contract worth S$33 million (about RM108 million) from a turnkey engineering specialist…

'No amnesty!' Brazilians protest against bid to pardon Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO: Tens of thousands of Brazilians protested on Sunday against "shameless" lawmakers seeking an amnesty that could benefit…

Lebanon says Israeli strike on south kills five
BEIRUT: At least five people were killed by an Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon on Sunday, including three children,…

Verstappen remains a title threat, insists McLaren boss
BAKU: Max Verstappen is still a threat for the Formula One drivers' title after successive wins from pole position in…

Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica's sprint warrior queen
TOKYO: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bowed out as arguably the greatest woman sprinter of all time on Sunday – and fittingly she…

Fritz downs Zverev to seal Team World Laver Cup win over Europe
SAN FRANCISCO: Taylor Fritz held off Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) to seal Team World's triumph in the Laver Cup…

#SHOWBIZ: Legendary Indian singer Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore at 52
SINGAPORE: The music world is in mourning following the tragic death of iconic Indian singer and composer Zubeen Garg, who…

2026 Budget: Retail, mall groups seek gradual SST rollout
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) and the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK Malaysia) are urging the government…

Analyst lifts MPI target price to RM35 on Thai unit buy
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities has lifted its target price for Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) to RM35, citing earnings upside…

Flood situation in Sabah improves, Sarawak remains unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Sabah is improving, with only two temporary relief centres (PPS) still operating in the…

Robust data centre, rail tenders lift Gamuda's orderbook outlook
KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd is on track to meet its orderbook target of between RM40 billion and RM45 billion this…

Penang's land tax hike raises alarm over impact on traditional villages
GEORGE TOWN: A state government backbencher has voiced concern over Penang's recent move to reclassify rural areas as urban and…

Anwar: Malaysia only country to cut fuel prices during uncertain economic times
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is the only country in the world to introduce a blanket subsidised fuel rate for its citizens during…

Missing senior citizen found dead in Miri
MIRI: An elderly man who had been missing from his home for more than a week was found dead in…

ATP roundup: Italy's Lorenzo Musetti cruises in Chengdu
CHENGDU, (China): Top seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy had little trouble Sunday dispatching qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-3, 6-3…

Malaysians to enjoy 300L of petrol at RM1.99 a month
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians will enjoy 300 litres of subsidised RON95 per month.E-hailing drivers, however, will continue to enjoy the flat rate…

Not a rivalry anymore, Suryakumar says after beating Pakistan
DUBAI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav played down the hype around the cricket rivalry with Pakistan after beating their bitter rivals…

Ukraine courts foreign cash for military 'Silicon Valley'
AT the opening of Ukraine's biggest defence tech fair, arms executives and government officials were welcomed by a giant movie…

Estonia pushes UN action after Russian fighter jet airspace breach
TALLINN: Estonia said Sunday the UN Security Council would hold an emergency meeting on the violation of the country's airspace…

Trump calls slain activist Charlie Kirk a 'giant' of his generation
GLENDALE: US President Donald Trump on Sunday called slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk "a giant of his generation" at a…

Conservation group: Malaysia needs 5,000 rangers to combat poaching
KUALA LUMPUR: At least 5,000 wildlife rangers are needed to patrol habitats in Peninsular Malaysia, a conservation group said.Wildlife Conservation…

North Korea's Kim says open to US talks if denuclearisation demand dropped
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he was open to future talks with the United States if Washington…

'I don't recognise my country: Angelina Jolie
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain: American actress Angelina Jolie said Sunday she no longer recognises her country, voicing concern over threats to…

Police: Poaching syndicates in Malaysia well-organised, backed by 'serious money'
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in the crosshairs of organised, cross-border poaching syndicates fuelled by "serious money", police have warned. Federal…

Charlie Kirk mourned as martyr in massive memorial rally
GLENDALE, Arizona: Some called Charlie Kirk a modern martyr. Others said his death was a pivotal moment for the US.The…

Who recognises Palestine, who doesn't, and why it matters
PARIS: Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state after nearly two years of war in the Gaza…

Thousands in Manila protest flood control fraud
Your browser does not support the audio element.MANILA: Thousands of Filipinos yesterday gathered in the capital here to express their…

Perseverance pays off as Angulo takes shock javelin gold
Your browser does not support the audio element.TOKYO: Ecuador's Juleisy Angulo surprised even herself by launching the javelin 65.12 metres…