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Malaysians feel world class ahead of Asian Petanque Championships
Tan Ming WaiKUALA LUMPUR: Fresh from a string of podium finishes on the world stage, Malaysia will be looking to…
Retirement age extension may be boon to civil servants
Your browser does not support the audio element.KUALA LUMPUR: Extending the mandatory retirement age will enable civil servants to increase…
Aussie state seeks to make work from home 'a right'
Your browser does not support the audio element.SYDNEY: The premier of the state of Victoria announced on Saturday plans to…
Kedah cops seize almost RM300,000 worth of ganja
JITRA: Kedah police thwarted attempts to smuggle about 93.77 kilogrammes (kg) of ganja valued at RM290,600 and arrested four men…
Machang's first Form Six college set to open in 2026
KOTA BARU: The first Form Six College in Machang is expected to be completed and begin operations next year, offering…
Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON: A top aide to President Donald Trump on Sunday accused India of effectively financing Russia's war in Ukraine by…
All five miners found dead after Chilean mine collapse
RANCAGUA, Chile: A rescue operation in Chile at the world's largest underground copper mine ended Sunday with no survivors, as…
Teen arrested after allegedly killing mother during prayer
JAKARTA: An 18-year-old girl allegedly murdered her mother while she was performing Zohor prayers at their home in Bengkulu yesterday.Tangsel…
Rumours of attack on Cambodia untrue, says Thai army
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) on Sunday denied rumours on social media claiming it had ordered the evacuation of…
#SHOWBIZ: More ballads for Wani
SABAHAN pop princess Wani Kayrie is back to doing ballads, slowly but surely, and describes the process as "moving to…
Sarawak to upgrade traffic parks to boost road safety education
SIBU: The Sarawak Transport Ministry will upgrade traffic parks across the state as part of efforts to strengthen practical road…
NST Leader: Agrofood sector set for major reforms under 13MP
THE 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has big ideas for the agrofood sector. High time, we say. It has been treated…
Felda to consult PMD on RM100,000 allocation for land scheme villages
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will consult the Prime Minister's Department to determine the best approach for…
Underprivileged students earn top honours at Jasin community college convocation
JASIN: Two graduates from Jasin Community College (KKJS) have proven that hardship is no barrier to success, earning top honours…
New York Declaration fails Gaza's reality
THE New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine, issued late last month and endorsed by…
Trump's 'America First' may fuel global currency shift
EUROPE and Asia could leverage United States President Donald Trump's "America First" strategy for their own benefit, eventually spurring the…
#SHOWBIZ: Actress Sophia Albarakbah brushes off rumoured 'tension' with Bella Astillah
PUTRAJAYA: Actress Sophia Albarakbah has dismissed claims of being mocked by Bella Astillah during an awards ceremony, calling the moment…
#SHOWBIZ: Daiyan Trisha wins Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Actress and singer Daiyan was pleasantly surprised after scooping two awards at the Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2025 (AMT2025), held…
Spain, Portugal on wildfire watch as heatwave rolls in
BARCELONA: Spain and Portugal on Sunday braced for a fresh heatwave set to sweep the Iberian peninsula, with Lisbon warning…
Israeli minister stirs outrage with Al-Aqsa prayer
JERUSALEM: Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly conducted on Sunday a Jewish prayer on the Al-Aqsa compound…
Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix in another McLaren 1-2
BUDAPEST: Lando Norris fended off teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and maintain McLaren's relentless…
MOE to take stern action over upside-down Jalur Gemilang at PD school
KOTA BARU: The Education Ministry (MOE) will take firm action once it receives the full investigation report on the incident…
Two missing after Mallorca stunt plane crash
BARCELONA: Spanish emergency services on Sunday searched for two occupants of an acrobatic plane that went into the sea off…
Vietnam flood death toll rises to 10 amid heavy rain
HANOI: The death toll from floods in Vietnam's mountainous north has risen to 10, disaster authorities said Sunday.Heavy rain led…
MAIPs honours Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra's 25 years of leadership
KANGAR: Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has marked 25 years of leadership as the Raja Muda of Perlis, making significant…
Today's news in pictures – Sunday, Aug 3, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…
Former All England champ Hafiz takes on Saudi Arabia coaching role
KUALA LUMPUR: Former All England champion Hafiz Hashim will embark on a bold new challenge in Saudi Arabia — a…
Checkmate, Malaysia crowns its first chess Grandmaster
KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time in the nation's history, Malaysia can proudly call one of its own a Grandmaster…
Technical aspects of compulsory preschool education to be fine-tuned
KOTA BARU: The Education Ministry (MOE) is now examining the technical and operational aspects before the implementation of early childhood…