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Philippines must build on Malaysia-led Asean geopolitical, economic momentum
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr receiving the Asean chairmanship gavel from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the closing ceremony of…
91% of Kedah statutory rape cases involve consensual sex, say cops
Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah said all parties must play their role to stop teenagers engaging in sex, from…
Timor-Leste’s Asean journey: a struggle and reconciliation
From Tian Chua Oct 26, 2025 marks a deeply meaningful historic milestone, with Timor-Leste officially joining Asean. For most people,…
50% discount on JPJ summonses for 2 months
JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said no discounts will be offered for JPJ and police summonses after Jan 1, 2026.…
Self-test kits can’t sort out influenza from other diseases, say doctors
Galen Centre CEO Azrul Khalib contends that influenza self-test kits could be as successful as Covid-19 kits during the pandemic.…
What’s at stake in Trump’s Asean return
US president Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim share a few words at the signing of the US-Malaysia reciprocal…
Thailand ready to be regional leader again, says foreign minister
Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand was ready to be at the forefront of efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.…
Bullying, extortion makes boy, 15, afraid of going to school
The teenager showing the bruises on his arms caused by his bully. PETALING JAYA: A 15-year-old schoolboy in Damansara says…
What Trump’s dance said about us, not him
When Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One on Sunday morning and began swaying to the beat of kompang drums,…
Cops’ ‘unacceptable practices’ highlighted at meeting, Bar tells members
The Bar Council has complained to the Attorney-General’s Chambers of the lengthy delays experienced in cases involving prosecution under Sections…
Trump heads to Japan ahead of key China meet
US President Donald Trump travels to Japan for the next leg of his Asia tour after wrapping up talks with…
Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country Asia tour
The Pentagon said US defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s trip will stress America’s focus on the Indo-Pacific, the department’s ‘priority theatre’.…
Israel insists it calls shots in Gaza despite truce
Locals observe as Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades use an excavator to search for Israeli hostages’ bodies in Hamad City, Khan Younis.…
Mbappe and Bellingham strike as Real Madrid edge Barcelona 2-1 in fiery El Clasico
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham reacts after the La Liga match against Barcelona in Madrid. (AP pic) MADRID: Goals from Kylian…
Russian envoy criticises ‘attempts’ to disrupt dialogue with US
Russia’s economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who arrived in Washington for talks, warned of moves to undermine dialogue and fuel disinformation.…
Malaysia went overboard in welcoming Trump, says PAS
US president Donald Trump joined cultural performers in a brief dance on his arrival in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday morning.…
Upside-down national flag on car draws police attention
An upside-down Jalur Gemilang flown on a car in Johor caused public reaction after the matter was posted on Facebook. PETALING JAYA:…
US treasury secretary signals deal with China on rare earths, soybeans
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expected presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to formally announce the deal at…
Timor-Leste brings post-conflict experience to Asean, says Gusmão
Xanana Gusmão, Timor-Leste’s prime minister, was a leader of the resistance movement during Indonesian occupation and became the nation’s first…
Sarawak DAP urges native status for 3rd generation others
A native of Sarawak is defined as a member of any of the indigenous ethnic groups such as Iban, Bidayuh,…
RTM apologises again, and again, over blunders on air
Singapore prime minister Lawrence Wong and Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Asean summit. RTM’s live commentary named their…
PM pockets White House pen in light-hearted moment with Trump
After the signing of the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement, US president Donald Trump gave his pen to Prime Minister Anwar…
Malaysia ready to join UN force in Gaza, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and UN secretary-general António Guterres at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur today. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR:…
Tariff exemptions cover 12% of exports to US, says Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the reciprocal trade agreement would also benefit Malaysian industries by lowering import tariffs on US goods.…
Swiss racer needs multiple surgeries after Sepang crash
Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler competed in his first full season in the Moto3 world championship in 2024 after signing a…
Resolve ‘greater threats’ in schools, like bullying, Anwar told
Sarawakian activist Peter John Jaban said nobody was actively campaigning for the consumption of alcohol in schools. PETALING JAYA: A…
Take a break, Bersatu division urges Muhyiddin
Bersatu’s Dungun division chief Abdul Aziz Ismail said the three steps were proposed at a divisional meeting on Oct 20.…
Sarawak DAP eyes up to 18 more seats at next state polls
Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said the next state assembly elections will be about safeguarding democracy and protecting the…
Second anti-Trump rally draws bigger crowd
About 200 people gathered for a peaceful anti-Donald Trump rally in Kuala Lumpur this evening, in protest against the visit…