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New fatality pushes Bosnia retirement home fire toll to 13
SARAJEVO: Another person has died from injuries sustained in the fire that broke out at the retirement home in Tuzla,…
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BTH: Malaysia's defence future — reform or repeat? [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: This week's episode zeroes in on Malaysia's defence procurement issues that has reignited debates over integrity, governance, and…
Akie Iwai leads, Canadian teen Deng in hunt at LPGA Canadian Open
MONTREAL: Japan's Akie Iwai, riding high after winning her first LPGA title in Portland, fired seven birdies in a seven-under…
Trump weighs using US$2bil in Chips Act funding for critical minerals
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is considering a plan to reallocate at least US$2 billion from the Chips Act to fund critical…
Sports critic slams national hockey coach Sarjit
KUALA LUMPUR: National hockey coach Sarjit Singh's revelation about the state of his team has left many people shocked. Sarjit…
No silver bullet, says Potter, as West Ham seek bounce back against Chelsea
LONDON: One game into the new Premier League season West Ham United manager Graham Potter already finds himself in the…
Malaysian swimmers far from their best at World Junior Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian swimmers had another quiet day at the World Junior Championships at the Otopeni Aquatic Centre in Romania…
Army foils RM600,000 cannabis smuggling attempt at Thai border
KOTA BARU: The army thwarted an attempt to smuggle 207kg of compressed cannabis worth more than RM600,000 in the Sungai…
Targeted RON95 subsidy could penalise middle-income households, warn economists
KUALA LUMPUR: While the government's move towards targeted fuel subsidies may help redirect aid to the poorest households, it could…
Maqis seizes 100 cinnamon saplings from Taiwan
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) in Penang confiscated 100 "Cinnamomum" saplings brought in from Taiwan…
RMAF F/A-18 crew being treated at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital
KUANTAN: The two Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) personnel injured in an incident at Kuantan airbase today are being treated…
Geotechnical assessment underway after Penang landslide
GEORGE TOWN: The Public Works Department (PWD) will work closely with the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to conduct a…
Trio to be charged over robberies using fake firearms in Kuala Selangor tomorrow
KUALA SELANGOR: Three men involved in an armed robbery using imitation firearms at two separate locations in this district are…
Man rescued from Cambodia job syndicate
SEPANG: A Malaysian man who fell victim to a human trafficking syndicate in Cambodia has been rescued and brought home…
Today's news in pictures – Thursday, August 21, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…
Grab on getting gig economy rules right
KUALA LUMPUR: Grab in Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders to ensure regulations governing the gig economy…
EPB forges China, Japan partnerships to drive growth and sustainability
KUALA LUMPUR: EPB Group Bhd, a food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider, has announced two strategic initiatives to accelerate…
Tomei strikes gold as Q2 earnings jump 26pct on robust margins
KUALA LUMPUR: Tomei Consolidated Bhd's net profit rose 26.5 per cent to RM25.15 million in the second quarter ended June…
Citaglobal secures RM169mil JKR contract to upgrade FT3 highway
KUALA LUMPUR: Citaglobal Bhd has secured a RM168.88 million contract from the Public Works Department (JKR) to upgrade part of…
Dutch Lady milks RM23mil net profit in Q2, up 6pct on strong demand
KUALA LUMPUR: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's net profit rose 6.17 per cent to RM23.4 million in the second quarter…
MMM to acquire outdoor advertising firm for RM16mil in PN17 plan
KUALA LUMPUR: MMM Group Bhd is acquiring outdoor advertising firm EDSB Outdoor Sdn Bhd for RM16 million, as part of…
Govt reviewing retirement age, legislation to re-employ senior citizens
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry is reviewing proposals to raise the retirement age to 65 and the introduction of…
Volkswagen Malaysia to enhance logistics efficiency in partnership with PKT Group
VOLKSWAGEN Group Malaysia (VGM) has teamed up with PKT Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd (PKT) to further enhance its logistics efficiency.Both…
Parliamentary committee calls for greater scrutiny in Urban Renewal Act
KUALA LUMPUR: The Parliamentary Select Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Communications has urged for greater scrutiny of the Urban Renewal…
Quality Viking tune-up forJun Hao
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has sharpened up for the World Championships following his training sessions with…
CelcomDigi, Huawei roll out 'fibre-to-every-room' solution for enterprises
KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd, in partnership with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, has launched its Fibre-to-the-Room for Business (FTTR-B) solution…
Over 2,000 expected for Taiping Heritage Ride; KTM offers bicycle coach
KUALA LUMPUR: Taiping will once again come alive with the organisation of Taiping Heritage Ride 2025 or Taiping Ride 2.0…
Replacing old pipes best way to plug non-revenue water loss, says Fadillah
HULU LANGAT: All states agree that replacing ageing pipes should be the priority in addressing the country's non-revenue water (NRW)…
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[UPDATED] Viral flag blunder: Dental clinic faces 30-day closure
PONTIAN: A private dental clinic in Pontian Trade Centre has been ordered to close for 30 days after it was…