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After admission, the real work begins for Timor-Leste and Asean

After admission, the real work begins for Timor-Leste and Asean

AT the just-concluded Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Timor-Leste was admitted as the regional grouping's 11th member. Asean operates by…
Faisal Halim tames the Rhinos at Likas

Faisal Halim tames the Rhinos at Likas

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor captain Faisal Halim scored the winner in their 2-1 Super League win over Sabah at the Likas…
Syed Saddiq keeps his hair, earns RM1mil  for Muar in IRONMAN Malaysia

Syed Saddiq keeps his hair, earns RM1mil for Muar in IRONMAN Malaysia

LANGKAWI: Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman lived up to his word — and then some —…
Canada's Carney apologises to Trump over Reagan ad amid tariff tensions

Canada's Carney apologises to Trump over Reagan ad amid tariff tensions

GYEONGJU, South Korea: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday he had apologised to US President Donald Trump over…
South Korea hosts Xi as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties

South Korea hosts Xi as Chinese leader rekindles fraught ties

GYEONGJU, South Korea: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosted Xi Jinping for their first meeting on Saturday as the…
200,000 accounts affected as Sungai Johor contamination halts water supply

200,000 accounts affected as Sungai Johor contamination halts water supply

JOHOR BARU: Around 200,000 consumer accounts are facing unscheduled water supply disruptions following pollution in Sungai Johor since yesterday.Ranhill SAJ…
Malaysia-US ART deal: Tengku Zafrul refutes Muhyiddin's claims

Malaysia-US ART deal: Tengku Zafrul refutes Muhyiddin's claims

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs (ART) with the United States does not prevent the country from imposing technology…
Israel rules out Gaza bodies as hostages as Hamas reports renewed attacks

Israel rules out Gaza bodies as hostages as Hamas reports renewed attacks

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Saturday that three bodies it received from Gaza the night before were not hostages held in…
Malaysians keep looking at their phones as FIFA verdict looms

Malaysians keep looking at their phones as FIFA verdict looms

KUALA LUMPUR: Fans across the country have been anxiously peering over their phones, looking for news of the FIFA judgment…
Second 'Friendship Bridge' over Sungai Golok to boost trade and ties with Thailand

Second 'Friendship Bridge' over Sungai Golok to boost trade and ties with Thailand

KOTA BARU: The construction of the second Muhibbah (Friendship) Bridge between Sungai Golok in Thailand and Rantau Panjang near here…
Today's news in pictures - Saturday, Nov 1, 2025

Today's news in pictures – Saturday, Nov 1, 2025

MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.[[nid:1306511]][[nid:1306510]][[nid:1306509]][[nid:1306508]][[nid:1306507]]© New Straits Times Press (M)…
Estonian Siim Erik crowned new Ironman Malaysia 2025 champion

Estonian Siim Erik crowned new Ironman Malaysia 2025 champion

LANGKAWI: Estonia's Siim Erik Alamaa, 33, displayed remarkable endurance and determination as he claimed victory in the men's elite category…
#NSTviral: Woman's finger stuck in chair sparks laughter [WATCH]

#NSTviral: Woman's finger stuck in chair sparks laughter [WATCH]

KUALA LUMPUR: A light-hearted incident has gone viral on social media after a woman's finger became trapped in a small…
Decomposed body discovered in Lebuh Gelugor, foul play ruled out

Decomposed body discovered in Lebuh Gelugor, foul play ruled out

GEORGE TOWN: Police have found the body of a man, believed to be a local, in a bushy area near…
Motorcyclist killed in tyre burst crash near SMART tunnel toll plaza

Motorcyclist killed in tyre burst crash near SMART tunnel toll plaza

KUALA LUMPUR: A man was killed after the motorcycle he was riding is believed to have skidded following a tyre…
Khaled: Asean must remain nuclear-free, all partners must respect

Khaled: Asean must remain nuclear-free, all partners must respect

KUALA LUMPUR: All countries engaging with Asean must respect the region's long-standing commitment to remain free of nuclear weapons, says…
South Pole conqueror Shahrom shows iron will in Langkawi

South Pole conqueror Shahrom shows iron will in Langkawi

LANGKAWI: Triathlon is arguably one of the toughest sports in the world, testing even the fittest athletes through swimming, cycling…
Japan unveils new defence cooperation frameworks to boost Asean security

Japan unveils new defence cooperation frameworks to boost Asean security

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan has proposed two new cooperation frameworks with Asean to enhance regional defence collaboration and strengthen joint capabilities…
Influenza cases continue to fall across Malaysia, says Health Ministry

Influenza cases continue to fall across Malaysia, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Influenza cases in Malaysia have continued to decline, with the Health Ministry reporting fewer flu-like and severe respiratory…
#SHOWBIZ: Veteran actor Stanley Fung dies just days after mourning Benz Hui's passing

#SHOWBIZ: Veteran actor Stanley Fung dies just days after mourning Benz Hui's passing

HONG KONG: Veteran Hong Kong actor and comedian Stanley Fung Shui Fan, beloved for his roles in the 1980s and…
DoE targets 3,000 tonnes of household e-waste collection by 2026

DoE targets 3,000 tonnes of household e-waste collection by 2026

KLANG: The Department of Environment (DoE) is targeting an annual collection of 3,000 tonnes of household electronic waste (e-waste) nationwide…
At Apec, Anwar warns against tech without morality

At Apec, Anwar warns against tech without morality

GYEONGJU: Technological progress, including the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), must be achieved without sacrificing the environment or our moral…
South Korea urges Xi's help to 'resume dialogue' with North

South Korea urges Xi's help to 'resume dialogue' with North

GYEONGJU, (South Korea): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Saturday to help Seoul "resume…
'Little Pistol' Derron fires up to conquer Langkawi heat and hills

'Little Pistol' Derron fires up to conquer Langkawi heat and hills

LANGKAWI: Paris Olympic silver medallist Julie Derron lived up to her nickname "Little Pistol" as she produced a sizzling display…
ADMM-Plus defence ministers reaffirm commitment to regional peace and stability

ADMM-Plus defence ministers reaffirm commitment to regional peace and stability

KUALA LUMPUR: Defence ministers from Asean and its eight dialogue partners have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and promoting peace,…
Rugby coach warns against dangers of playing on 'paddy field' pitches

Rugby coach warns against dangers of playing on 'paddy field' pitches

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Rugby Union (SRU) head coach Suhaimi Amran has urged Malaysia Rugby (MR) to implement stricter standards for…
Kelantan police record increase in extortion cases involving obscene videos

Kelantan police record increase in extortion cases involving obscene videos

KOTA BARU: Police have recorded an increase in extortion cases involving obscene video recordings in Kelantan in recent months.State police…
Coach operator Aeroline halts service for one month following APAD's directive

Coach operator Aeroline halts service for one month following APAD's directive

KUALA LUMPUR: Coach service provider Aeroline will temporarily suspend all scheduled trips from Nov 6 to Dec 5, 2025 following…