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No Pandelela, no Dhabitah: Diving team get youthful reboot for SEA Games
KUALA LUMPUR: With Olympic medallist Pandelela Rinong and Nur Dhabitah Sabri among several big names missing, Malaysia will field a…

Suspect in beggar stabbing remanded seven days
KUALA LUMPUR: A man who allegedly stabbed a fellow beggar to death in front of a bank in Section 18,…

Malaysia's chicken curry ranked world's best stew by TasteAtlas
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's chicken curry, known as Kari Ayam, has been ranked the world's best stew in the latest TasteAtlas…

Whole-of-govt approach needed to tackle sexual literacy issues – Dzulkefly
KOTA BARU: Addressing issues related to reproductive health education and sexual literacy, particularly among the youth, requires a comprehensive approach…

NST Leader: Protecting Malaysia's gems: Tanjung Dawai must not be neglected amid tourism growth
Tourism had a bonanza year in 2024, drawing in a record-breaking RM104 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and breaching RM100 billion…

Malaysia to deliver oral statement on Israel's occupation of Palestine this Monday
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will represent the…

Strengthening Sarawak's position as regional hub with federal support
Since the beginning of 2025, there has been a series of international and regional meetings in Kuching, mostly related to…

Another police officer detained over RM15mil C4i maintenance contract probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Another police officer, with the rank of Superintendent, has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to…

Perak 'to quit Super League'?
KUALA LUMPUR: Social media was abuzz on Thursday with claims that Perak will not feature in next season's Super League.It…

Trump threatens Iran strike if nuclear talks fail
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said the United States will "lead the pack" in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran's nuclear…

Trump claims Xi called, China denies any contact
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has insisted Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him despite Beijing denials of any contact between…

Trump confident Saudi Arabia will normalise ties with Israel
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he was confident Saudi Arabia will normalise ties with Israel, according to an interview…

Emery wants FA Cup glory and Champions League berth for Villa
LONDON: Unai Emery has set his sights on leading Aston Villa to their first FA Cup triumph since 1957 and…

Foreign students reconsider American dreams after visa crackdown
WASHINGTON: After President Donald Trump's administration revoked hundreds of student visas and threatened deportation for participants of pro-Palestinian campus protests,…

US envoy Witkoff, Putin discuss 'possibility' of direct Russia-Ukraine talks
MOSCOW: US envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed the "possibility" of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine…

Actor and singer Sivakumar Jayabalan, mother found dead in Cheras condo
KUALA LUMPUR: Actor and singer Sivakumar Jayabalan was found dead alongside his mother at a condominium in Taman Desa Petaling,…

Royal Klang City Council defends contractors in viral road resurfacing video
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Klang City Council (MBDK) has defended contractors involved in road resurfacing works at Persiaran Permai 1 and…

Portable Internet helps Asia scam centres bypass blackouts
In February, Thai and Myanmar authorities worked together to turn off electricity and the Internet in an unprecedented operation to…

Media Prima dominates MACC Media Awards, wins in all categories
KUALA LUMPUR: Media Prima Bhd dominated the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Media Awards 2024 tonight, winning an award in every…

Anwar: Only unity and integrity can secure Malaysia's future
IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia's unity remains the cornerstone of the nation's resilience, especially…

Teen motorcyclist killed in crash along LPT2 near Kerteh
KEMAMAN: A teenage boy was killed after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in an accident at Kilometre 321.3…

Taghill bags RM494.65mil contract
KUALA LUMPUR: Taghill Holdings Bhd's subsidiary Taghill Projects Sdn Bhd has secured a RM494.65 million construction contract in Bandar Sri…

Trade war fuels fake fashion frenzy on TikTok
PARIS: TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be…

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Ecuador coast
QUITO: A shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Ecuador early Friday, the US Geological Survey reported,…

Queen calls for unity, pays tribute to four who cared for her family
PUTRAJAYA: While many parts of the world are gripped by armed conflict and war, Malaysians are fortunate to enjoy peace…

Guardiola says Man City must show 'spirit' to get back on top
LONDON: Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during…

Today's news in pictures – Friday, April 25, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…

China denies Trump's assertion they are talking about tariffs
WASHINGTON: China on Friday denied US President Donald Trump's assertion that his administration is talking with China to strike a…

Petronas' unit to supply more gas at areas affected by Putra Heights explosion
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Energy & Gas Trading Sdn Bhd (PEGT) will deliver an additional 24 million standard cubic feet per…







