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Govt to crack down on tourists misusing social visit passes for work
PUTRAJAYA: The government will take firm action against any foreign tourist found misusing a social visit pass to conduct business…
Feasibility study on nuclear energy in progress, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying the potential adoption of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors (SMRs), as part of…
AG: Teen bullying charges won't affect Zara Qairina inquest
KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the proposed charge against five teenagers accused of bullying Form One…
Asia stocks mixed, currencies steady as markets eye Fed, Ukraine summit
HONG KONG: Emerging Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, while most currencies held steady, as investors looked to a pivotal…
Home Ministry clears 19,000 entry permit backlog
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has cleared a backlog of 19,205 entry permit applications dating from 2013 to 2023. Of…
Asean must act now to protect regional waters
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia has urged all Asean member states to take collective action to preserve regional maritime stability.Defence Minister Datuk…
CelcomDigi earnings resilient despite rising competition
KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd continues to demonstrate earnings resilience despite rising competition, according to Public Investment Bank Bhd (PublicInvest).The research…
Australia chides Israel after diplomats' visas revoked
SYDNEY: Australia's foreign minister on Tuesday criticised Israel for revoking visas held by Canberra's diplomatic representatives to the Palestinian Authority.Israel's…
Ranhill Utilities' Q6 results miss expectations on higher amortisation
KUALA LUMPUR: Ranhill Utilities Bhd's sixth-quarter (Q6) results for financial year 2025 (FY25) came in below expectations, weighed down by…
RM89,000 in wildlife ornaments seized in mall raid
PETALING JAYA: Decorative ornaments made from wildlife parts, with an estimated value of RM89,000, were seized during a raid at…
No overlap between Zara Qairina prosecution and inquest, say lawyers
KUALA LUMPUR: There would be no overlapping of proceedings if the prosecution of several suspects in the bullying case were…
Genting Plantations seed venture to bolster diversification
KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Plantations Bhd's venture into the vegetable seeds business could accelerate its diversification beyond palm oil and unlock…
Anwar: Govt support for Indian community extends beyond Mitra
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government against claims that it has sidelined the Indian…
Brain drain: Doctors quit for better pay abroad
KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said 12 medical officers had resigned to work abroad in 2024,…
Johari Ghani: Biosafety Act amendments set for mid-2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Biosafety Act 2007 are expected to be tabled for the first reading in Parliament as…
Over 9,300 begin PrEP treatment since 2023 as MOH expands HIV/AIDS awareness
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 9,309 people have started Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment from January 2023 up to June this…
Trump floats Ukraine security pledges in White House talks with Zelenskyy, EU
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia would accept security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a peace…
'You look fabulous in that suit!' Zelenskyy outfit wows Trump
WASHINGTON: The fates of nations have rarely, if ever, been decided by sartorial choices.But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was certainly…
'BN rural, PH urban' formula not foolproof, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR:The electoral formula that Barisan Nasional (BN) should concentrate on rural seats while Pakatan Harapan (PH) focuses on urban…
Lassana Diarra seeks €65 million from Fifa, Belgian FA
PARIS: Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking €65 million (US$76 million) from Fifa and the Belgian football association as…
Negri thrash 10-man Police, KTRW stun KL City
KUALA LUMPUR: Negri Sembilan crushed 10-man Police 5-0, while KL City suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Kelantan The Real…
Neighbours: College student found murdered was quiet, private
SUBANG JAYA: The college student who was found dead at her home in USJ 2/1 last Thursday was described by…
Bursa CEO: Malaysia's capital market resilient, poised for growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's capital market remains resilient and well-positioned for growth, Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Fad'l Mohamed said.This…
Extension of Malaysian MotoGP contract depends on detailed data – Hannah
PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will get the 'green light' from the government to extend…
Two men refuelling van by roadside, fatally struck in three-vehicle crash
IPOH: Two men were killed after they were hit by a car while they were refuelling their van by the…
Otopeni is final chance for Malaysian swimmers to book SEA tickets
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania from Aug 19-24 will be the final chance for…
A game-changer for Malaysian deaf sports
PUTRAJAYA: A landmark RM3 million government grant is being hailed as a game-changer for Malaysian deaf sports, powering the national…
Expanded SST designed to be progressive, fairer – Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after…
Today's news in pictures – Monday, August 18, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…