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Langkawi migrant boat capsize: 21 bodies recovered so far; search expanded again
LANGKAWI: Search and rescue (SAR) teams have expanded their coverage to 272.78 square nautical miles as the operation entered its…

Herry's pep talk turns the tide for Wei Chong-Kai Wun
KUALA LUMPUR: A pep talk from coach Herry IP proved decisive as men's pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun survived…

Fire guts 8 units at run-down Alor Star flats; residents say top floor used as drug den
ALOR STAR: A fire gutted eight units on the top floor of a dilapidated Taman Setia Jaya flat block along…

Genting Malaysia's unit seeks dismissal of amended complaint
KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Malaysia Bhd says its subsidiary Genting Americas Inc (GAI) has filed a motion to dismiss an amended…

Ringgit ends near one-year high vs US dollar on Fed cut hopes
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed stronger on Wednesday, hitting a near one-year high against the greenback ahead of the United…

Sunsuria sets up RM500mil sukuk wakalah ICP programme
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunsuria Bhd has made a lodgement with the Securities Commission (SC) to establish an Islamic commercial papers (ICP)…

#SHOWBIZ: Artistes can help fellow creatives in need, says association
PERSATUAN Seniman Malaysia (Seniman) is exploring a new initiative to assist needy artistes and crew members in the creative industry.The…

Bersatu reminds Pas who 'footed the bill' during GE15
KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu took its public spat with Pas to new heights yesterday when its reminded its Perikatan Nasional (PN)…

Zara Qairina wept, denied stealing before last seen entering toilet: Witness
KOTA KINABALU: The late Zara Qairina Mahathir cried and denied stealing anything before she was last seen heading to the…

Benfica sack Lage after shock defeat, Mourinho next?
LISBON: Benfica sacked coach Bruno Lage following Tuesday's Champions League defeat to minnows Qarabag, the club announced, with some media…

Case of police vehicle running red light in Seremban under probe
SEREMBAN: Police are investigating the incident where a police vehicle allegedly ran a red light.The incident is believed to have…

East Timor axes plan to buy SUVs for MPs
DILI: East Timor's parliament has bowed to public pressure and dropped a plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers in one…

Selangor banking on home record to collect full points
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor are banking on their solid home record as they take on Thai side Bangkok United in their…

Authorities: Reports of Langkawi tourism dip 'misleading'
LANGKAWI: Despite reports of low hotel occupancy and sluggish tourist arrivals during the Malaysia Day school holidays, checks at ferry…

#NSTviral: Man high on drugs smashes ATMs, damages car in Pasir Gudang
PASIR GUDANG: A drug-intoxicated man armed with a hoe was arrested after smashing automated teller machines and cash deposit machines…

Penang redraws map with 25 new towns, higher taxes from 2027
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has redrawn its urban map for the first time in nearly six decades, declaring 25 new towns…

#SHOWBIZ: Fattah Amin, Amira Othman drop honeymoon hint after star-studded wedding
KUALA LUMPUR: Newlyweds Fattah Amin and Amira Othman are believed to have left for their honeymoon, soon after their solemnisation…

Cops probing political, financial motives in lewd video threats to MPs, assemblymen
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating whether threats and blackmail involving lewd Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content targeting members of Parliament and…

Government spending to hit RM430bil in 2026: UOB
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's federal spending is set to rise 2.7 per cent to RM430 billion in 2026, with the government…

Munoz not panicking after JDT's opening ACLE loss
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz is not pressing the panic button despite his side opening their…

CAAM unveils new look, signalling aviation reform
PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has unveiled a new corporate identity as part of its broader effort…

National Integrated Immigration System launches 5-month trial
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Affairs Ministry will begin a five-month trial of the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) at key entry…

Swedish 'Tinder Swindler' victim 'celebrates' his arrest
STOCKHOLM: A Swedish victim of Israeli fraudster Simon Leviev, made famous by Netflix show "The Tinder Swindler", told AFP Tuesday…

Dollar languishes, gold glitters as Fed verdict looms large
TOKYO: The dollar was on the defensive, shares edged up and gold scaled new heights on Wednesday as global markets…

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Greenfield resigns over loss of independence under Unilever
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has departed from the ice cream brand he helped establish nearly half a century…

Hibiscus starts drilling at Teal West field in UK north sea
KUALA LUMPUR: Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has commenced drilling at its Teal West field in the UK North Sea, marking one…

Johari Abdul: Asean must embrace sustainability, digitalisation to stay competitive
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean must embed sustainability, inclusivity and digitalisation into its growth strategy if it is to remain competitive in…

UM student group faces police probe over matriculation remarks
KUALA LUMPUR: Police will summon key individuals as part of an investigation into the University of Malaya student group, the…

Alliance Bank downgraded to Hold on softer earnings outlook, says CIMB
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has downgraded Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd to Hold from Buy, citing a subdued earnings…







