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635 autogates by 2028, bodycams to curb border corruption, passport scam
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will install 635 autogate systems at 123 national entry points to enhance border security and…

Kosovo president pays respects at Tun Abdullah's grave
KUALA LUMPUR: Kosovo President Dr Vjosa Osmani today paid her respects at the Warriors' Mausoleum here, where former Malaysian prime…

AirAsia X to suspend KL-Nairobi flights from Sept 1
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) will suspend its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, Kenya, starting Sept 1, 2025,…

Football critic says fix the troubled clubs, not the M-League
KUALA LUMPUR: Saving Malaysian football is not just about overhauling the much-maligned M-League's structure. Former international Hasnizam Uzir said the…

EPL legends Terry, Berbatov bring star power to KL's X League
KUALA LUMPUR: Football greats John Terry and Dimitar Berbatov will headline the X League (Liga X) 7x7 All Stars match…

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

MACC summons company reps over dangerous cargo smuggling probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned representatives from several companies to assist in investigations into alleged hazardous…

Owen on fire at Merdeka Stadium
KUALA LUMPUR: Germany's fastest man Ansah Owen was in hot form at Merdeka Stadium today. He clocked 10.31s to win…

Veteran journalist James Ritchie dies at 75
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran journalist James Ritchie passed away today at the age of 75 due to illness.According to The Borneo…

Indonesia mulling proposal to make poor people 'exchange manhood' for govt aid
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia's Social Affairs Ministry is mulling a controversial proposal to make vasectomy a family planning requirement for those…

Domestic Trade Ministry raids 35 premises, seizes 90 gas cylinders under Op Gasak
SHAH ALAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry raided 35 business premises under Op Gasak to combat the…

Teacher loses RM181,000 in online scam
PONTIAN: A 44-year-old teacher lost RM181,000 after falling victim to an online scam syndicate involving fraudsters impersonating insurance agents and…

Write to Umno if you want to return, Ahmad Maslan tells Bersatu
PONTIAN: Bersatu must hold an official discussion if it wishes to cooperate with Umno or rejoin the party, said Umno…

Skeletal remains found in Bera believed to be those of man reported missing last July
BERA: A Felda settler discovered a human skeleton, believed to be that of a man reported missing about a year…

Delayed MEX II project under review, says Works Minister
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The government is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to resolve the prolonged delays affecting the Maju…

Paris FC secure return to Ligue 1
PARIS: Paris FC will be back in action in the French top flight next season following an absence of 46…

#NSTviral: Top SPM scorers should skip medicine 'if they seek high salary', says surgeon in TikTok post
KUALA LUMPUR: A Penang doctor has warned Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) top scorers not to pursue medicine if their goal…

Arteta admits pain as Arsenal miss out on Premier League title for third year
LONDON: Mikel Arteta says seeing Liverpool win the Premier League has been "painful" after Arsenal fell short in the title…

No guard of honour for Celtic, says Rangers boss
GLASGOW: Rangers will not give arch rivals Celtic a guard of honour when the Scottish champions visit Ibrox Stadium for…

Singapore votes: PM Wong seeks strong mandate as Trump tariffs loom
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans will cast their votes Saturday in an election where Prime Minister Lawrence Wong faces his first major test…

Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves Man City
LONDON: Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from football when he leaves Manchester City but does not know…

Malaysians proud of Merdeka 118 featured in Marvel's Thunderbolts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have reacted positively after Merdeka 118, the second tallest tower in the world, located in Kuala Lumpur…

Gaza humanitarian work on 'verge of total collapse' – Red Cross
GENEVA: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Friday that the humanitarian response in Gaza was on…

Perak Corp, TNB sign deal for EV charging station at Casuarina hotel
KUALA LUMPUR: Perak Corp Bhd's subsidiary Casuarina Meru Sdn Bhd has signed a leasing agreement with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)…

Hektar Reit's education asset scores stellar SPM results
KUALA LUMPUR: Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd says Kolej Yayasan Saad's (KYS) performance in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)…

FIB adds extra time for licensing
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has defended the independent First Instance Body (FIB) decision to extend the application…

#SHOWBIZ: HK star Cecilia Cheung says love isn't a priority for her
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite keeping a low profile in recent years, Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung continues to captivate public interest.In…

RM4.3mil lost to online scams in Sandakan from January to April
SANDAKAN: Sandakan police recorded 54 online fraud cases involving losses of RM4.3 million between January and April this year.District police…

PTPTN dividend reflects strong governance
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Higher Education Fund Corp (PTPTN) has announced a 4.05 per cent dividend for its Simpan SSPN…