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Asean to align laws on AI, cybercrime and cross-border disputes
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean countries are set to align their legal frameworks in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cybercrime and…

Police rescue woman from India held captive in KL sex trafficking ring
KUALA LUMPUR: A 39-year-old woman from India who was beaten, locked in a hotel room and forced into prostitution was…

Expert: Climate change, urban growth driving rising temperatures in Malaysia
KANGAR: Seasonal weather patterns, global climate change, urbanisation, and human activities are among the main contributors to the rising temperatures…

Oil rises over one per cent as investors weigh Trump's Russia stance, tariff threats
HOUSTON: Oil prices settled 1 per cent higher on Wednesday as investors focused on developments on US President Donald Trump's…

Post and cancel: Gaza student dropped by top French uni over 'hateful' online remarks
LILLE, France: A top French university said Wednesday it cancelled the enrolment of a woman student from Gaza because of…

India committed to 'fair, balanced' trade with US
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday said it was committed to negotiating a "fair, balanced" trade deal with Washington, after US…

Russia lifts tsunami warning after powerful quake off Kamchatka
MOSCOW: Russian authorities have lifted a tsunami warning issued following the powerful earthquake that struck off the country's far-eastern coast…

Rubio, Mohamad discuss Thailand-Cambodia tensions
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan discussed tensions between Thailand and Cambodia,…

Doors remain open for Faisal Halim case if new leads emerge, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into the acid attack on national footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim could be reopened if new…

Owner offered to sell Kelantan FC for RM300,000 amid confusion
KUALA LUMPUR: Kelantan FC owner Norizam Tukiman revealed that he had offered to sell his team to Gerakan Selamatkan Kelantan…

Gaza seen from above: debris and darkness
GAZA: The Gaza Strip, largely deprived of electricity by Israel since the start of the war, appears seven times less…

Late buying interest lifts Bursa Malaysia to close at intraday high
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia languished in the red for most of the day but managed to eke out paltry gains…

JGBC 2025: Elevating estate planning
KUALA LUMPUR: Fewer than five per cent of Malaysians have a proper will or trust in place, reflecting a serious…

FMM urges bolder push for Asean economic integration
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on Asean to step up efforts in strengthening regional trade…

Knee issue continues to haunt Shah as worlds loom on the horizon
KUALA LUMPUR: National track cyclist Shah Firdaus Sahrom has yet to fully recover from a stubborn knee tendonitis issue which…

MP urges stronger worker protection after woman transferred for reporting harassment
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry must implement stricter measures to protect workers, following a case in which a female employee…

Mat Sabu: No hike in egg prices projected
KUALA LUMPUR: Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has assured consumers that egg prices will remain stable…

Form two student who punched, threatened teacher to be charged today
KUALA LUMPUR: A form two student will be charged today for punching and threatening a teacher at a secondary school…

Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as trade tensions ease
SINGAPORE: Singapore's central bank kept its monetary settings unchanged on Wednesday, dashing some expectations for a loosening of policy, after…

France to airdrop 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip
ISTANBUL: France announced on Tuesday that it will airdrop a total of 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid into the Gaza…

Shazeli Kahar is the new Selangor police chief
SHAH ALAM: Datuk Shazeli Kahar has officially taken over the reins of the Selangor police.He took over as the state…

Home Ministry to present Sosma amendments to parliament after Cabinet approval
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry plans to amend the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) following numerous calls from…

No immediate plans for Malaysia-Thailand border economic zones
KUALA LUMPUR: The government currently has no specific plans to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) or Financial Free Zone…

Indonesia issues tsunami alert after Russia's massive quake
JAKARTA: Indonesia's geophysics agency issued a warning that tsunami waves of less than 0.5 metre could hit some parts of…

8.7 magnitude quake prompts tsunami alerts in Russia, Japan, Hawaii: US
WASHINGTON: A massive 8.7 earthquake off Russia's far east has prompted tsunami warnings of waves up to three meters possibly…

Mbeumo looks forward to Fernandes link-up at Man Utd
LONDON: Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for…

Hotel Properties looks to redevelop certain Singapore properties via possible JVs
KUALA LUMPUR: Hotel Properties said on Tuesday that several parties have approached the company for the redevelopment of its Forum…

Powerful magnitude 8 quake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka
MOSCOW: A magnitude 8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.The quake was shallow and…

Malaysia set to emerge as Asean AI hub with Nvidia-YTL partnership
Your browser does not support the audio element.KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is poised to emerge as a regional hub and centre…