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Ex-tahfiz teacher acquitted of sexually assaulting boy
IPOH: A former tahfiz school teacher was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court in Ipoh after it ruled that…
LAFC agree to terms with Tottenham Son Heung-Min
SON Heung-min, who spent 10 seasons with Tottenham Hotspur and stars for the South Korea national team, has a deal…
Brazilian judge places ex-president Bolsonaro under house arrest
BRASÍLIA: A Brazilian judge on Monday placed former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest for breaking a social media ban,…
Massive civilian flotilla set to sail for Gaza late August to break Israeli siege
Massive civilian flotilla set to sail for Gaza late August to break Israeli siegeBernama TUNIS, Tunisia/ISTANBUL: A massive civilian flotilla…
Affordability checks a must for BNPL soon, says Amir Hamzah
Your browser does not support the audio element.Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers will soon need to conduct affordability assessments…
Govt ramps up heatwave response
Your browser does not support the audio element.SHAH ALAM: The government has intensified emergency measures to address extreme heat and…
US FDA names Sean Keveney as chief counsel
THE US Food and Drug Administration on Monday named Sean Keveney as its new chief counsel, placing him in charge…
Melody and marriage for Syamel and Ernie Zakri
Your browser does not support the audio element.Singer Syamel and his artiste wife Ernie Zakri hope to establish themselves as…
Pei Jing defies age with new partner
Your browser does not support the audio element.When her mixed doubles partner retired in March, Lai Pei Jing, at 33…
Puncak Niaga subsidiary to dispose of three loss-making units for RM3
KUALA LUMPUR: Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, TRIplc Bhd, is disposing of 100 per cent stake each in three dormant…
Tex Cycle acquires Meridian World for RM42.8mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd has acquired Meridian World Sdn Bhd for RM42.8 million to the vendors, while…
MISC, Bumi Armada cancel their merger deal
KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Bhd and Bumi Armada Bhd have mutually ended their proposed merger.The merger proposal, first announced in November…
Thousands caught in 8.4km highway standstill after lorry skids near Penang toll plaza
KEPALA BATAS: Thousands of motorists were caught in a standstill at the North-South Expressway when a lorry skidded on the…
Gondomar, boyhood club of Jota and Silva, honour brothers with new kit
LONDON: The boyhood club of Portuguese footballers Diogo Jota and Andre Silva have dedicated their kit for this season to…
Baby boy found abandoned in bus stop
PASIR PUTEH: A baby boy was found abandoned at a bus stop in Jalan Lama Kulim near the Tok Bali…
Married couple die when Ford Mustang crashes into electricity poles
SEGAMAT: A married couple were killed when their vehicle crashed into two electricity poles at Km13 Jalan Segamat-Kuantan, near Felda…
Today's news in pictures – Monday, Aug 4, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…
NST Leader: Subscription squeeze – Regulating the auto-renewal trap
THERE was a time when entering into a contract was as simple as ABC. The company handed you a contract…
Frustration drives 3 Israel allies towards recognising Palestine
When Spain, Ireland and Norway announced in May last year that they would recognise a Palestinian state, Israel's closer allies…
China racing to become world No. 1 AI player
Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai's World AI Conference (WAIC) saw China stake its claim to global artificial…
Trump says to raise tariff on India over Russia oil purchases
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump threatened Monday to "substantially" hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian…
Boy, 2, found dead in sewer in Sibu
SIBU: A 2-year-old boy was found dead in a sewer after he is believed to have fallen through a manhole…
MoF: Targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol to be unveiled by end of September
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry (MoF) said the detailed implementation plans for targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol will be announced…
Works minister denies viral RM26mil gratuity payment letter
KUALA LUMPUR: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has denied the authenticity of a letter dated July 28, 2025,…
Siraj stars as India beat England by six runs in fifth-Test thriller
LONDON: Mohammed Siraj was the hero as India beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at…
Anwar, UK economist discuss innovation strategy, digital transformation
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held a meeting with innovation economist Professor Dr Mariana Mazzucato, who…
Man wanted for attempted murder nabbed while driving stolen vehicle in Temerloh
TEMERLOH: A 35-year-old man who was on the police wanted list was arrested today while driving a stolen vehicle in…
NST Leader: Subscription squeeze
There was a time when entering into a contract was as simple as ABC. The company handed you a contract…
Policeman in crash that killed teen detained, cooperated fully
ALOR STAR: The policeman involved in the road crash that claimed the life of a teenager in Guar Chempedak has…