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Transport Ministry to bring MSM sugar factory lease extension to Cabinet
BUTTERWORTH: The Transport Ministry will bring to Cabinet the request from MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (MSM) to extend the land…

Today's news in pictures – Thursday, Sep 4, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.KUALA TERENGGANU – A vehicle belonging…

Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
ROME: Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, king of a high-end lifestyle empire, has died at the age of 91 "surrounded…

Appeals Court dismisses ex-KL tower operator's leave for committal bid
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today dismissed a leave application by a former Kuala Lumpur Tower operator to commence committal…

Sri Lankan bus driver caught ferrying workers without licence in Shah Alam
KUALA LUMPUR: A Sri Lankan bus driver who had been ferrying workers without a valid licence for the past six…

Sultan Nazrin reminds M'sians of bitter colonial past, calls for unity
IPOH: Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, reminded that the agreements reached at the time of the nation's independence…

Afghan quake death toll tops 1,800, search ongoing
ISLAMABAD: Search and rescue operations from Sunday's powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan are continuing, with the death toll so far…

Axis-Reit acquires industrial property in Port Klang for RM50 mln
KUALA LUMPUR: Axis Real Estate Investment Trust's (Axis-REIT) trustee, RHB Trustees Bhd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement…

Giant apologises for rice price glitch
KUALA LUMPUR: Giant Malaysia has apologised to its customers and reduced the price of a popular rice brand following complaints…

#SHOWBIZ: Veteran artiste Salih Yaacob sells all his cars, only house remains
KUALA LUMPUR: Once praised for his "extraordinary" talent as a comedian, actor, singer, host, and radio presenter for over four…

Lawyers request medical reports, diary scans in Zara Qairina inquest
[email protected] KOTA KINABALU: The inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death is expected to hear from a document examiner from the…

Malaysia Athletics to investigate unpaid prize money to legends
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Athletics (MA) will establish a special task force to investigate the longstanding issue of unpaid prize money…

Malaysia sets 2 national records at Yoshinkan Aikido gasshuku
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia made history in Yoshinkan Aikido by hosting the 2nd Gozo Shioda Legacy Gasshuku, setting two Malaysia Book…

Dewan Negara passes 5 bills
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara today passed the Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025, the Fees (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry)…

Bursa Malaysia closes marginally lower
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower today, ahead of the long weekend beginning with the Maulidur Rasul public holiday…

MyCC signs MoU with Korea Fair Trade Commission to boost competition law enforcement
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) and the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding…

Khaled calls for more Palapes graduates to join reserves
SERDANG: The Armed Forces continues to face a shortfall in its reserve strength, with only about 34,000 reservists compared to…

'Biggest' Women's Asian Cup can help drive change, says top official
HONG KONG: Next year's Women's Asian Cup can help break down barriers for women in the region, a lead organiser…

Gamuda, Taylor's to redevelop Subang Jaya's SS15 site with RM500mil project
KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd's property unit, Gamuda Land, has partnered with Taylor's Assets, the property investment and asset management arm…

Fahmi criticises TikTok for weak response on cyberbullying
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil criticised TikTok for not taking proactive steps to address safety concerns, citing the…

Phenytoin routinely used by hospital as seizure prevention, court told
KOTA KINABALU: Forensic pathologist Dr Jessie Hiu informed the Coroner's Court today that the attending doctor told her phenytoin is…

CCTVs to be installed at 200 schools with hostels – Education DG
KOTA BARU: A total of 200 schools with hostels under the Ministry of Education (MOE) nationwide will soon be equipped…

Bitter farewell for handler as police dog Goran begins new life
SUNGAI PETANI: A bittersweet mood filled the Kuala Muda police headquarters today as Goran, a police detection dog who had…

Eight-year-old saved from submerged car, brother dies in Port Dickson tragedy
SEREMBAN: An eight-year-old girl was saved while her older brother was found dead after a car plunged into a river…

Wildfires blaze across California Gold Country, ravage historic town
CHINESE CAMP, California: A cluster of lightning-sparked wildfires raged across portions of two Northern California counties on Wednesday, forcing widespread…

Imported vegetables face tighter checks after pesticide residue violations
KUALA LUMPUR: Food control on imported vegetables at the country's entry points has been tightened to ensure food safety and…

Retired sports coach loses RM838k to phone scam
GEORGE TOWN: A 75-year-old retired sports coach lost RM838,328 after falling victim to a phone scam. The victim, a former…

Pathologist: Zara Qairina's injuries not from beating
KOTA KINABALU: The late Zara Qairina Mahathir's injuries were not consistent with those typically caused by a beating, forensic pathologist…

#SHOWBIZ: Yuna loses jobs and followers after speaking up for Palestine
KUALA LUMPUR: Outspoken in voicing her solidarity with Palestine, singer Yuna has not only lost thousands of social media followers…