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Couple arrested, police suspect parents withholding details in boy's slashing

Couple arrested, police suspect parents withholding details in boy's slashing

BATU PAHAT: Police are now investigating the parents of a six-year-old boy who was injured after his throat was slashed…
News@9: Today's top headlines - Oct 28, 2025 [WATCH]

News@9: Today's top headlines – Oct 28, 2025 [WATCH]

Here are today's biggest stories.Asean handoverMalaysia has handed over the Asean chairmanship to the Philippines, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
Seven migrants who crossed Golok river among 75 nabbed in Kelantan raid

Seven migrants who crossed Golok river among 75 nabbed in Kelantan raid

KOTA BARU: Seven undocumented migrants who crossed into Kelantan via the Golok river in Rantau Panjang were among 75 foreigners…
Fire destroys lorry, van and squatter house in Bentong

Fire destroys lorry, van and squatter house in Bentong

BENTONG: A three-tonne lorry and a van were destroyed in a fire that razed a squatter house (rumah kongsi) in…
Anwar says discussed key issues with Trump in 'The Beast'

Anwar says discussed key issues with Trump in 'The Beast'

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made full use of his time with United States President Donald Trump in "The…
Malaysia's talks with Myanmar yield results in spite of unresolved challenges

Malaysia's talks with Myanmar yield results in spite of unresolved challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia's engagement with Myanmar has shown measurable progress on the ongoing…
Na'im files RM10mil demand against netizen over claims of pondok schools closures

Na'im files RM10mil demand against netizen over claims of pondok schools closures

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar has demanded that a Facebook…
Yinson gets New Zealand's nod for green projects

Yinson gets New Zealand's nod for green projects

KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Renewables has received approval from New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office for its renewable energy investments, clearing the…
Ringgit ends higher as Malaysia concludes Asean Summit on high note

Ringgit ends higher as Malaysia concludes Asean Summit on high note

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, lifted by positive market sentiment as Malaysia concluded…
Family pays US$187,000 to free British teen held for drug trafficking

Family pays US$187,000 to free British teen held for drug trafficking

TBILISI: The family of Bella Culley, a pregnant British teenager arrested earlier this year on drug smuggling charges in Georgia,…
Hoping for reduced FIFA bans to restart careers

Hoping for reduced FIFA bans to restart careers

KUALA LUMPUR: National team adviser Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim's revelation that FIFA may lessen the suspension on seven heritage players…
Anwar to Trump: 19pct tariff still too high

Anwar to Trump: 19pct tariff still too high

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has raised Malaysia's concerns with United States President Donald Trump over the…
MP urges transparency on Malaysia-US trade agreement

MP urges transparency on Malaysia-US trade agreement

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Shafee slams prosecution: 'Despite all the talk, Jho Low is still not here'

Shafee slams prosecution: 'Despite all the talk, Jho Low is still not here'

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak's defence team today criticised the prosecution for failing to bring fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho…
World No. 1 Thitikul returns in search of long-awaited Maybank glory

World No. 1 Thitikul returns in search of long-awaited Maybank glory

KUALA LUMPUR: For two years, victory at the Maybank Championship eluded Jeeno Thitikul, who twice finished second best.The World No.…
Global trade balance, fiscal reforms among key discussion points with IMF - Anwar

Global trade balance, fiscal reforms among key discussion points with IMF – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during a bilateral meeting today focused on rebalancing global trade and…
Bukit Gelugor MP warns prosecuting teachers for caning could scare educators

Bukit Gelugor MP warns prosecuting teachers for caning could scare educators

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Gelugor member of parliament Ramkarpal Singh has urged the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to reconsider the charging of…
Anwar, Li Qiang view all-new Proton Saga, Proton e.MAS 5

Anwar, Li Qiang view all-new Proton Saga, Proton e.MAS 5

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang today took time off their busy schedules…
Musk launches Grokipedia to rival 'left-biased' Wikipedia

Musk launches Grokipedia to rival 'left-biased' Wikipedia

NEW YORK: Elon Musk's company xAI launched Grokipedia on Monday to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which he has accused…
Education Ministry to boost psychological support in schools through PFA training

Education Ministry to boost psychological support in schools through PFA training

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will focus on implementing psychological first aid (PFA) training for teachers next year to strengthen…
Over 20,000 teachers placed in schools this year to address shortage

Over 20,000 teachers placed in schools this year to address shortage

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will place 20,141 new teachers in primary and secondary schools nationwide this year to fill…
Four robbery suspects held after attack on foreign worker

Four robbery suspects held after attack on foreign worker

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police arrested four men in connection with an armed robbery involving a Bangladeshi contractor at a house in…
New Zealand PM reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Asean

New Zealand PM reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Asean

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean and New Zealand share the vision to shape the regional and global order and have pledged to…
Govt appeals court ruling on Section 233, says Fahmi

Govt appeals court ruling on Section 233, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has filed for leave to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision, which ruled that the words…
Tables, chairs fly as brawl breaks out over motorcycle noise, nine arrested

Tables, chairs fly as brawl breaks out over motorcycle noise, nine arrested

BATU PAHAT: Police arrested nine men, including a teenager, over a brawl that broke out at an eatery in Rengit…
Collaboration, not competition, key to Johor–Singapore shared success, says Onn Hafiz

Collaboration, not competition, key to Johor–Singapore shared success, says Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BARU: Johor and Singapore's complementary strengths make them well-placed to build a strong global economic network based on cooperation,…
RM948mil flood plan reduces Sabah hotspots from 798 to 517

RM948mil flood plan reduces Sabah hotspots from 798 to 517

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government's RM948.1 million plan to mitigate floods in Sabah has reduced 798 flood hotspots to 517…
China urges Asean to stand united against 'economic bullying' from abroad

China urges Asean to stand united against 'economic bullying' from abroad

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday denounced "unilateralism" and said the world should not return to "the law…