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Plane carrying 49 crashes in Russia's far east

Plane carrying 49 crashes in Russia's far east

Moscow: A passenger plane carrying 49 people crashed in Russia's far eastern region of Amur on Thursday, authorities said.The aircraft,…
Severe floods triggered by storm Wipha kill 3 in Vietnam

Severe floods triggered by storm Wipha kill 3 in Vietnam

HANOI: Heavy rains triggered by tropical storm Wipha have caused severe flooding in the central Vietnamese province of Nghe An,…
Fatal highway chain crash: 3 riders killed, 12 injured near Seremban

Fatal highway chain crash: 3 riders killed, 12 injured near Seremban

SEREMBAN: A collision involving three motorcyclists is believed to have triggered a chain reaction that led to a fatal accident…
Alibaba rolls out strategic package to help local SMEs go global

Alibaba rolls out strategic package to help local SMEs go global

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to break into global markets are getting a boost from Alibaba…
Businessman claims trial over acquisition of 'Dato' title

Businessman claims trial over acquisition of 'Dato' title

KOTA KINABALU: A businessman pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Sessions Court today to three counts of cheating over…
Cost of living measures welcome but more needs to be done

Cost of living measures welcome but more needs to be done

LETTERS: The government's announcement to ease the cost of living is a step in the right direction, but it falls…
Tech counters dominate Bursa Malaysia as sector leads market gains

Tech counters dominate Bursa Malaysia as sector leads market gains

KUALA LUMPUR: Tech stocks dominated Bursa Malaysia's most active list in morning trade, lifting the Technology Index to outperform other…
DUKE's Hillview exit shut for resurfacing

DUKE's Hillview exit shut for resurfacing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Hillview exit on the Duta–Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), heading towards Taman Melawati and Ulu Kelang, will be…
5 steps to address irregularities in Auditor General's report

5 steps to address irregularities in Auditor General's report

LETTERS: The latest Auditor General's report once again exposes a troubling pattern of financial mismanagement, procurement irregularities, lack of compliance…
Players say future bright for Germany despite semi-final loss to Spain

Players say future bright for Germany despite semi-final loss to Spain

ZURICH: Germany's players and coach Christian Wueck said their team would continue to develop and would come back stronger after…
Tesla likely faces 'a few rough quarters' from end of US EV support, Musk says

Tesla likely faces 'a few rough quarters' from end of US EV support, Musk says

SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that US government cuts in support for electric vehicle makers…
US trade deals raise regional stakes

US trade deals raise regional stakes

KUALA LUMPUR: The US' new tariff deals with Japan and the Philippines, could heighten regional competition, but economists say Malaysia…
Liverpool sign forward Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt

Liverpool sign forward Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt

LONDON: Liverpool completed the signing of striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday for a reported £69 million (US$92…
Taiwan plans AI projects to boost economy

Taiwan plans AI projects to boost economy

TAIPEI: Taiwan plans to launch its "10 Major AI Infrastructure Projects" initiative, aimed at generating more than T$15 trillion in…
Thailand expels Cambodian ambassador, recalls its envoy in border row

Thailand expels Cambodian ambassador, recalls its envoy in border row

BANGKOK: Thailand expelled the Cambodian ambassador on Wednesday and recalled its own envoy, as it blamed its neighbour for a…
Macrons file defamation suit against right-wing US podcaster

Macrons file defamation suit against right-wing US podcaster

WASHINGTON: Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against a right-wing US podcaster who claimed…
Six Malaysians arrested in Cambodia over drug smuggling attempt

Six Malaysians arrested in Cambodia over drug smuggling attempt

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified six Malaysian men, aged between 27 and 70, who were detained by Cambodian authorities on…
Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm commitment to resolve boundary issues

Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm commitment to resolve boundary issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have reaffirmed their commitment to resolving longstanding issues outlined in the 2009 Exchange of…
Content Forum urges influencer accountability over misleading content

Content Forum urges influencer accountability over misleading content

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum) has called for greater accountability from influencers and…
Takraw triumph: Malaysia silence Thai crowd with stunning upset

Takraw triumph: Malaysia silence Thai crowd with stunning upset

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's sepak takraw squad kicked off their campaign at the 38th Thai King's Cup with a…
E-hailing firms inDrive, Maxim get conditional licence renewal

E-hailing firms inDrive, Maxim get conditional licence renewal

KUALA LUMPUR: Russian-founded e-hailing firms inDrive and Maxim have been placed under a three-month probation period starting tomorrow after successfully…
Anwar: Fatwa institutions must act collectively, guided by experts

Anwar: Fatwa institutions must act collectively, guided by experts

KUALA LUMPUR: Fatwa institutions must operate collectively and ensure that any religious edict is based on information gathering and in-depth…
Human remains found in wooden house, believed to be ex-assemblyman's son

Human remains found in wooden house, believed to be ex-assemblyman's son

TELUK INTAN: A human skeleton and skull were found on the upper floor of a two-storey wooden house on Jalan…
Jepak bridge renamed in honour of Sarawak icon Taib Mahmud

Jepak bridge renamed in honour of Sarawak icon Taib Mahmud

BINTULU: The Jepak bridge, which opened to the public in March, has been officially named the Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud…
Govt mulls expunging minor criminal records

Govt mulls expunging minor criminal records

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry is considering legal reforms that could allow individuals convicted of minor, non-violent offences to have…
Ex-Special Branch director appointed new integrity institute head

Ex-Special Branch director appointed new integrity institute head

PUTRAJAYA: Former Special Branch director Datuk Ts Ahmad Ramdzan Daud has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the…
Chinese chambers of commerce welcomes govt's measures to ease cost of living

Chinese chambers of commerce welcomes govt's measures to ease cost of living

KUALA LUMPUR: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has welcomed the government's newly announced measures…
Toddler mauled to death by stray dogs near home

Toddler mauled to death by stray dogs near home

SUNGAI BULOH: A young couple returning home from work were horrified to find their son, who had been left under…