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Saudi Arabia slams Israeli operation in Gaza, cites killings and displacement
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday condemned "in the strongest terms" the Israeli ground operation in Gaza City, a day after…

Sarawak premier pays tribute to late wife on Women's Day
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today paid tribute to his late wife, Puan Sri…

Malaysia's food resilience hinges on risk management – expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Experts have urged the government to go beyond its new food security blueprint under the 13th Malaysia Plan…

Malaysia's food resilience hinges on risk management – expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Experts have urged the government to go beyond its new food security blueprint under the 13th Malaysia Plan…

Malaysia's stance on Palestine's right to exist remains unchanged
MEMBAKUT: Malaysia has not changed its long-standing position that Palestine has the right to exist as an independent state, said…

PM: FGV set to delist, Felda to chart own course
PUTRAJAYA: FGV Holdings Bhd can begin its delisting process from Bursa Malaysia by Aug 28, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri…

Cops raid entertainment outlet with hidden area, arrest 27
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department raided an entertainment outlet in Lebuh Pudu last night, arresting 27 people for various immigration…

Driver dies after car crashes into tree in Ayer Hitam
KLUANG: A 32-year-old factory operator died on the spot after his car skidded and crashed into a tree along Km76…

Bold 13MP rice planting plan needs science, not politics, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's ambitious five-season rice planting plan under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has drawn praise for its…

Sultan of Selangor's Cup returns to Merdeka Stadium
PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Selangor's Cup will make its return to the iconic Merdeka Stadium for a second consecutive…

Mindef sets up special panel to probe death of UTM cadet
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has formed a special committee to investigate the death of a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)…

Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek blaze to 100m titles at US trials
EUGENE, OREGON: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek blazed to victories in the 100m at the US Championships in Oregon on…

Zara Qairina's mother denies linking daughter's death to VIPs
KOTA KINABALU: The mother of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has denied ever making any statement linking her daughter's death to…

Fire destroys 3 pre-war shoplots in JB
JOHOR BARU: A fire gutted three pre-war shoplots, including a popular Indian restaurant, along Jalan Ungku Puan in the city…

Govt to carry out surprise checks on 13MP projects
PUTRAJAYA: The government will conduct regular and surprise checks on the implementation of all projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan…

Eight held over Bukit Besi cattle theft
DUNGUN: Eight people aged 17 to 73 were arrested for allegedly stealing cattle from Ladang Pinang Mas in Bukit Besi…

#SHOWBIZ: Ayda Jebat: 'I had to eat in the toilet because I was so scared'
KUALA LUMPUR: Singer and actress Ayda Jebat, 33, has shared her harrowing experience of being bullied in a boarding school,…

Richardson arrested for domestic violence in Seattle
Athletics-SEATTLE: Reigning 100 metres world champion Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested for domestic violence at a Settle airport four days before…

Construction index jumps 3.1 per cent
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Construction Index jumped more than three per cent following the government's announcement of a RM430 billion…

Muhyiddin: PN exploring alliances ahead of Sabah polls
TAWAU: Discussions on possible cooperation with other parties, including Warisan, ahead of the 17th Sabah state election are still ongoing,…

Saifuddin: Cops complete probe into Zara Qairina's death
KUANTAN: Police have completed their investigation into the death of 13-year-old religious school student Zara Qairina Mahathir, linked to alleged…

Chinese soccer team train for inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games
BEIJING: On a soccer pitch in Beijing, "T1" is practising shots and taking up positions. T1 is no ordinary player,…

Southern Thais laud Anwar's role in regional peace efforts
KOTA BARU: The people of southern Thailand have expressed strong support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's role in…

Tesla ordered to pay US$242mil over fatal Autopilot crash
NEW YORK: A Florida jury on Friday ordered Tesla to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to plaintiffs who blamed…

Judge halts Trump's deportation order for Hondurans, Nepalese, Nicaraguans
WASHINGTON: A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked deportations of Hondurans, Nepalese and Nicaraguans whose legal protections have been…

Local hero Squiban storms to second straight Tour de France Femmes stage win
FRANCE: France's Maeva Squiban delighted home fans with a solo victory on Stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes…

#SHOWBIZ: Influencer Asyraf Khalid: 'I'm upset by accusations of being a rapist'
KUALA LUMPUR: Entrepreneur and celebrity Asyraf Khalid, 33, has expressed his disappointment after being personally 'attacked' by an influencer. The…

Norris completes Hungarian practice double as McLaren dominate
BUDAPEST, (Hungary): Lando Norris completed a Hungarian Grand Prix practice double on Friday as runaway leaders McLaren dominated both sessions…

Police probe viral video of cyclists blocking car in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: Police are tracking down a group of cyclists whose actions — appearing to surround a car — recently…