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Penang restaurant ordered to close after rats, cockroach droppings found in kitchen
GEORGE TOWN: A restaurant along Jalan Penang has been ordered to close for 14 days after health authorities found cockroaches,…
Some workers take on two jobs, delay marriage to cope with living costs
KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage rate of RM1,700 has brought some relief to young workers, but some say it remains…
F&N downgraded to hold as Q3 profit misses expectations
KUALA LUMPUR: Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's (F&N) third quarter (Q3) 2025 net profit fell below the analyst's expectation, said…
Ferrand-Prevot becomes first French rider to clinch Tour de France Femmes title
CHATEL, (France): Olympic champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot became the first Frenchwoman to win the Tour de France Femmes yesterday, pushing through…
Swimming trip ends in tragedy as two friends drown
KUCHING: An outing involving a group of friends ended in tragedy when two of them drowned while swimming in Sungai…
Dollar steadies after tumble as investors eye imminent Fed cuts
SINGAPORE: A battered dollar edged marginally higher on Monday after a dismal U.S. jobs report and President Donald Trump's firing…
Miyu Yamashita claims Women's Open title for 1st career victory
PORTHCAWL: Heading into the week, foreign players had taken each of the previous eight LPGA Tour major championships, including three…
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)…
OPEC+ gets lucky as it brings back oil output amid uncertainty: Russell
LAUNCESTON: A couple of months ago it would have been a brave call to say that OPEC+ would be able…
OPEC+ makes another large oil output hike in market share push
LONDON: OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise oil production by 547,000 barrels per day for September, the latest in a…
Tariff cut offers some relief but not without trade-offs
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's successful push to reduce punitive United States (US) tariffs from 25 to 19 per cent offers partial…
Retirement age extension may be boon to civil servants
Your browser does not support the audio element.KUALA LUMPUR: Extending the mandatory retirement age will enable civil servants to increase…
Aussie state seeks to make work from home 'a right'
Your browser does not support the audio element.SYDNEY: The premier of the state of Victoria announced on Saturday plans to…
Kedah cops seize almost RM300,000 worth of ganja
JITRA: Kedah police thwarted attempts to smuggle about 93.77 kilogrammes (kg) of ganja valued at RM290,600 and arrested four men…
Machang's first Form Six college set to open in 2026
KOTA BARU: The first Form Six College in Machang is expected to be completed and begin operations next year, offering…
Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON: A top aide to President Donald Trump on Sunday accused India of effectively financing Russia's war in Ukraine by…
All five miners found dead after Chilean mine collapse
RANCAGUA, Chile: A rescue operation in Chile at the world's largest underground copper mine ended Sunday with no survivors, as…
Teen arrested after allegedly killing mother during prayer
JAKARTA: An 18-year-old girl allegedly murdered her mother while she was performing Zohor prayers at their home in Bengkulu yesterday.Tangsel…
Rumours of attack on Cambodia untrue, says Thai army
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) on Sunday denied rumours on social media claiming it had ordered the evacuation of…
#SHOWBIZ: More ballads for Wani
SABAHAN pop princess Wani Kayrie is back to doing ballads, slowly but surely, and describes the process as "moving to…
Sarawak to upgrade traffic parks to boost road safety education
SIBU: The Sarawak Transport Ministry will upgrade traffic parks across the state as part of efforts to strengthen practical road…
NST Leader: Agrofood sector set for major reforms under 13MP
THE 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has big ideas for the agrofood sector. High time, we say. It has been treated…
Felda to consult PMD on RM100,000 allocation for land scheme villages
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will consult the Prime Minister's Department to determine the best approach for…
Underprivileged students earn top honours at Jasin community college convocation
JASIN: Two graduates from Jasin Community College (KKJS) have proven that hardship is no barrier to success, earning top honours…
New York Declaration fails Gaza's reality
THE New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine, issued late last month and endorsed by…
Trump's 'America First' may fuel global currency shift
EUROPE and Asia could leverage United States President Donald Trump's "America First" strategy for their own benefit, eventually spurring the…
#SHOWBIZ: Actress Sophia Albarakbah brushes off rumoured 'tension' with Bella Astillah
PUTRAJAYA: Actress Sophia Albarakbah has dismissed claims of being mocked by Bella Astillah during an awards ceremony, calling the moment…
#SHOWBIZ: Daiyan Trisha wins Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Actress and singer Daiyan was pleasantly surprised after scooping two awards at the Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2025 (AMT2025), held…
Spain, Portugal on wildfire watch as heatwave rolls in
BARCELONA: Spain and Portugal on Sunday braced for a fresh heatwave set to sweep the Iberian peninsula, with Lisbon warning…