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Anwar grateful to all involved in Sabah disaster relief
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his appreciation to all parties, including the state government, for…

Anwar: Muhyiddin must apologise for false claims
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin should apologise for making false accusations against…

MACC zeroes in on enforcement officers aiding and abeting smugglers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is zeroing in on enforcement officers in several agencies who are believed to…

Johari Ghani: US curbs unlikely to shake Malaysia's palm oil sector
KUALA LUMPUR: The impact of market restrictions or challenges in the United States (US) on Malaysia's palm oil industry is…

LBS delivers resilient Q2, strengthens growth pipeline with RM8.3bil Kwasa Damansara project
KUALA LUMPUR: LBS Bina Group Bhd posted a resilient performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, supported by…

Teacher in court over fake news on Zara Qairina's death
SEPANG: An English secondary school teacher has arrived at the court complex here this morning, where she is expected to…

Messi ruled out of Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final v Tigres
AFPMIAMI: Lionel Messi was ruled out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL on Wednesday, a day after…

RON95 subsidy: Vehicle and home ownership now criteria
KUALA LUMPUR: Ownership of property and luxury vehicles, along with monthly income, will be among the factors considered in determining…

KL ramps up efforts to tackle homelessness
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has stepped up efforts to address homelessness and begging in the capital, including providing treatment for…

Wall Street slips as tech drags, Fed in focus
NEW YORK: US stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday as the tech sector remained under pressure while investors kept an…

Former CIA director Burns calls Trump firings of US workers "a war on…expertise"
WASHINGTON: William Burns, former CIA director and veteran US diplomat, on Wednesday issued a scathing rebuke of the Trump administration's…

Trump raises pressure on central bank, calls for Fed governor to resign
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook…

PSM deputy chairman arrested over Parliament protest
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan was arrested at 6pm today at the Dang Wangi police…

Unstamped passports suggest job agent fraud on Myanmar nationals – GOF
RANTAU PANJANG: The case of four Myanmar nationals found in possession of passports without immigration entry stamps suggests they may…

Markets, Trump in delicate policy dance
UNITED States President Donald Trump has faced little opposition in his drive to rip up the global economic rule book,…

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Another upside-down Jalur Gemilang incident, this time at Pontian dental clinic
JOHOR BARU: Another incident of the national flag being displayed upside down has surfaced — this time at a private…

Father suspects bullying behind university student's fatal fall from Setapak condo
KUALA LUMPUR: A father believes that his daughter, who died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in…

80ha of Silicon Island reclaimed so far – PIC
GEORGE TOWN: Reclamation works for Silicon Island have passed the 80-hectare mark, marking steady progress for the largest land reclamation…

Zara's case first to be prosecuted under newly amended anti-bullying law
KUALA LUMPUR: The case involving Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir is the first to be prosecuted under Section 507C(1)…

'Tan Sri Speaker, my husband is watching live' – Speaker draws laughter over sexy voice quip
KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul drew smiles and laughter in the Dewan Rakyat today when he…

Amending charges as new evidence emerge is normal, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Amending charges in an ongoing trial is a normal process, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.…

PWD orders catch-up plans for delayed projects, highlights RM611 bil 13MP chance
BATU PAHAT: All Public Works Department (PWD) projects that have fallen behind schedule must submit a "catch-up" or rescheduling plan…

E&O to sell London land for £75mil, eyes RM239mil gain
KUALA LUMPUR: Eastern & Oriental Bhd's (E&O) UK unit Hammersmith Properties Ltd plans to dispose of two freehold land parcels…

Suhakam: Current bullying complaint system ineffective, 'one-stop centre' needed
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to strengthen the complaints system for bullying…

China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage
BEIJING: China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to boost wider adoption of its currency…

Over 45 witnesses, including MACC officers, questioned over Pamela Ling's disappearance
SLUG:45WITOver 45 witnesses, including MACC officers, questioned over Pamela Ling's disappearance - SaifuddinBy Mohamad Al As, Iylia Marsya IskandarKUALA LUMPUR:…

Onn Hafiz addresses concerns over Johor infrastructure
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said some parties were creating concern among investors by claiming the…

Ringgit rises against major currencies, eases vs US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit appreciated against most major currencies but eased slightly against the greenback at the close on Wednesday…