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KL storm knocks down at least 17 trees, leaves roads blocked
KUALA LUMPUR: A late afternoon thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain brought down trees in several parts of…

Airshows, explosions thrill crowds at armed forces open-day event
KUANTAN: Thousands of enthusiastic visitors braved the sweltering sun to get up close with the nation's military assets at the…

Jimmy-Pei Jing face Danish threat in bid for first title
KUALA LUMPUR: Independent pair Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing face a stern test in their hunt for a first mixed doubles…

BN, PH to work with a 'third force' in Sabah polls, hints Zahid
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has hinted that the coalition and Pakatan Harapan (PH)…

'Curse' costs elderly woman in Sibu over RM60,000
SIBU: An elderly woman lost more than RM60,000 yesterday after she was deceived by a bomoh (shaman) who offered to…

Swiatek reaches Korea Open final after pulling double duty
SEOUL: Iga Swiatek stormed into the final of the rain-hit Korea Open today, defeating Barbora Krejcikova in the quarter-finals and…

Liek Hou suffers rare defeat, cites distraction from PCM dispute
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing row with the Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) finally took its toll on Cheah Liek Hou…

Zahid launches Sabah BN volunteer squad to aid disaster victims
KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today launched the Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) Volunteer Squad to…

Russia: Malaysia a trusted partner, key to Asean's future
KUALA LUMPUR: Russia has described Malaysia as a strategic and trusted partner in strengthening regional cooperation, praising its leadership as…

Government agencies hold perahu kolek races to promote maritime safety
TUMPAT: Several government agencies joined forces to educate the public on maritime safety and compliance with maritime laws through the…

UTC NRD counters provide weekend service for MyKad replacement, renewal
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Registration Department counters at Urban Transformation Centres (UTC) offer Malaysians a convenient option to replace or…

Sultan of Pahang wants strong action to protect youths from drugs
MARAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, said the fight against drugs must be treated as…

Tang Jie-Ee Wei 'still have a lot to learn' despite breakthrough win
KUALA LUMPUR: World champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei still hailed Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping as the undisputed world…

Three arrested after salesman allegedly hires men to rob himself
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three men, including a salesman, have been remanded for four days to assist in investigations into a false…

Cyberattack causes disruption at airports in Brussels, Berlin
BRUSSELS: A cyberattack targeting a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several European airports, causing…

Malaysia may face brief La Nina – MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to experience a brief La Nina phenomenon at the start of next year, which could…

Global Sumud Flotilla: 38 ships in Mediterranean, en route to Gaza
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 38 ships taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission are now en…

Armed Forces personnel, assets ready for monsoon floods
KUANTAN: The Armed Forces has pre-positioned assets and conducted simulation exercises to prepare for monsoon floods.Its chief, General Tan Sri…

Rabies still a threat in Sarawak, two deaths recorded this year
KUCHING: Rabies remains a threat in Sarawak, with two human deaths recorded this year, says Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim…

Defiant Amorim says not even pope can make him change Man Utd system
MANCHESTER: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said not even the pope could make him deviate from playing with a back…

Transport Ministry to bring MSM sugar factory lease extension to Cabinet
BUTTERWORTH: The Transport Ministry will bring to Cabinet the request from MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (MSM) to extend the land…

Ratcliffe visit not a Man Utd crisis meeting, says Amorim
MANCHESTER: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said talks this week with the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe was not a crisis…

S&P reaffirms Malaysia's 'A-' credit rating
KUALA LUMPUR: S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed Malaysia's sovereign credit ratings at 'A-' with a "Stable" outlook.The Finance Ministry…

PTPTN offers RM41.5 million in advance loans to 27,674 students
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has allocated RM41.5 million in Loan Advance Payment (WPP) to 27,674…

#SHOWBIZ: Emma Maembong addresses viral video: 'No wedding, just a bridal-themed event'
SHAH ALAM: Popular actress Emma Maembong has denied rumours that she is getting married to DJ Kidd. Speculation began circulating…

Singapore foils bid to smuggle over 1,000 vape devices in Malaysian car
KUALA LUMPUR: Singaporean authorities have seized over 1,000 vape devices hidden in a Malaysia-registered car at the Woodlands Checkpoint, the…

Youth and Sports Ministry rejects move to ban Liek Hou
KAJANG: The Youth and Sports Ministry has made it clear it will not support any attempt by the Paralympic Council…

Foul smell leads to discovery of woman's body in condominium
KUALA LUMPUR: A 27-year-old woman was found dead in a condominium unit at Bandar Baru Sri Petaling yesterday.Brickfields police chief…

Situation in landslide, flood-affected Sabah improves
KUALA LUMPUR: The situation in landslide and flood-affected areas of Sabah has continued to improve, with all victims in Beaufort…