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Ringgit opems firmer against US dollar id renewed US cut rate hopes
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday as hopes for an upcoming United States (US)…
Senior citizen charged with molesting 10-year-old girl in Melaka
MELAKA: A senior citizen was charged in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court today with committing physical sexual assault against a…
DOSM: Women own 219,015 businesses in 2022, make up 20pct of establishments in economy
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 219,015 active women-owned establishments were recorded in Malaysia in 2022, representing 20.1 per cent of the…
Fomca backs egg subsidy removal, calls for consumer protection measures
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) has urged retailers to act responsibly and avoid imposing unjustified price…
Rain, unstable ground hampered Putra Heights fire probe, says Selangor police chief
SUBANG JAYA: Rain proved to be the biggest challenge faced by investigators at ground zero, where the gas pipeline exploded…
Accounting manager loses RM1.365 million in online investment scam
GEORGE TOWN: A 70-year-old accounting manager of a private company lodged a police report after losing RM1,365,000 in an online…
Teen girl killed, friend injured in crash with lorry at Melaka junction
MELAKA: A teenage girl died while her friend was injured after the motorcycle they were riding crashed into a lorry…
Trainee pilot dies after falling from 39th floor
KUALA LUMPUR: A 19-year-old trainee pilot died after falling from the 39th floor of an apartment block in Sungai Besi…
UN warns of collapsing healthcare in Gaza as Israel continues to deny fuel access
HAMILTON: The United Nations (UN) sounded the alarm on Tuesday about the collapse of essential healthcare services in the Gaza…
TDAC mandatory for foreigners travelling to Thailand from tomorrow
KOTA BARU: Beginning tomorrow, Malaysians planning to travel to Thailand must register three days prior to arrival via the Thailand…
40pct of Japan prefectures offer financial aid over US tariffs
TOKYO: Nearly 40 per cent of Japanese prefectural governments are offering or have decided to offer financial assistance to businesses…
Palm opens lower on weaker rival oils, crude oil prices
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, pressured by weaker rival edible oils…
Kashmir's youth worry about future as recent attack hits tourism
A deadly attack at a popular tourist spot in the Pahalgam region of India's Jammu and Kashmir territory last week…
Over 14,700 students killed since Israeli aggression began – Palestinian Education Ministry
RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Education and Higher Education Ministry has reported that 14,784 students have been killed and 24,766 others injured…
MDV powers Malaysia's tech innovation with over RM13bil financing
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has emerged as a key enabler of the nation's innovation and digital transformation…
Kris Kim, 17, back at Byron Nelson after historic debut in '24
KRIS KIM is at an age where he's still prone to growth spurts.For many teenagers, that means shopping for clothes.…
New PSD loan scheme rewards high-achieving students
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Department's (PSD) newly announced academic merit-based sponsorship model, which takes effect on June 1, has been…
Gold falls as trade tensions soften, US data on tap
Gold fell nearly one per cent on Tuesday as signals of easing US-China trade tensions reduced some safe-haven demand, while…
Djokovic withdraws from Rome Masters
SIX-TIME champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this year's Italian Open, organisers said on Tuesday, in a blow to his…
Trump fires Kamala Harris's husband from Holocaust board
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has removed Doug Emhoff, husband of his former rival Kamala Harris, from the Holocaust Memorial…
Pahang Sultan calls for state govt to enhance academic ties with Yarmouk University
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah…
Grand Vietnam parade 50 years after the fall of Saigon
HO CHI MINH CITY: Vietnam is set to hold its biggest celebration of the fall of Saigon on its 50th…
'It's only half-time': Defiant Raya says Arsenal can overturn PSG deficit
LONDON: David Raya insists Arsenal can still reach the Champions League final despite suffering a 1-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain…
Trump tempers auto tariffs, winning cautious praise from industry
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to soften tariffs on automakers, sparking cautious optimism in an industry that has…
Speed limit in school zones to be reduced to 30km/h soon, says Loke
SEREMBAN: The government will soon gazette a reduction in the maximum speed limit for vehicles in school zones from 50…
AmBank's camel mascot lights up KL streets with new LED artwork
KUALA LUMPUR: In celebration of its golden jubilee, AmBank Group has unveiled a vibrant new LED illustration of its iconic…
GloCoach launches in Malaysia, introducing AI-driven talent solutions
KUALA LUMPUR: Global digital talent development firm GloCoach has officially entered the Malaysian market, setting the stage for a profound…
NST Leader: Cradle of life or filth?
About 10,000 years ago, ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Harappan and China's early dynasties presciently fortified their great rivers as cradles…
A sip of hot tea with a side of microplastics
When you buy hot tea or coffee at restaurants, they're typically delivered in plastic cups. Hot drinks can cause plastic…