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Kirk praised as US martyr at memorial where religion and politics merged
GLENDALE, Arizona (Reuters) -Some called Charlie Kirk a modern martyr. Others said his death was a pivotal moment for the…

Democracy means constantly questioning the government, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Democracy is more than just about voting at the ballot box but about publicly questioning and assessing decisions…

Paramedic Bill still under review by AG’s Chambers
KOTA BARU: The proposed Paramedic Practitioners Bill is currently under review by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), says Health Ministry…

Sabah floods: Deputy CM urges Putrajaya to approve funding for long-term mitigation project
KOTA KINABALU: There is a critical need for Sabah's long-delayed flood mitigation projects to be up and running, says Deputy…

Quit and parcel rent hikes will hurt Penangites, says MCA
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government is urged to be fully transparent over its sweeping reclassification of town and village…

Mother and daughter found dead in MPV
MELAKA: A mother and daughter have been found dead in a multi-purpose vehicle at Jalan Solok Hilir in Paya Rumput…

Surge in deadly ‘brain-eating’ amoeba cases causes alarm in India’s Kerala state
(Reuters) -An increase in cases of a rare but fatal form of encephalitis has put authorities in India's southern state…

Be prudent in handling Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment, must prioritise Malay interests, says Selangor Ruler
KLANG: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants matters pertaining to the redevelopment of Kampung Sungai Baru, Kuala Lumpur to…

Cops nab 73-year-old-man after his friend dies after Pangkor fight
IPOH: A man was nabbed in connection to a fight that claimed the life of another man in Pangkor.Manjung OCPD…

Business as usual for popular Penang laksa shop after Tengku Zafrul’s social media post
GEORGE TOWN: Business is running as usual for the famous laksa shop that Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz visited,…

Generators flying off the shelves in Tawau as blackout drags on
KOTA KINABALU: Generators are flying off the shelves in Tawau, Sabah’s southern east coast district, as residents scramble to cope…

Unemployed Muar man nabbed for injuring father, setting house on fire
MUAR: An unemployed man was arrested for injuring his 70-year-old father and subsequently setting fire to his house in Kampung…

Meta expands AI glasses line in a bet on the future
MENLO PARK, United States: Meta showed off new smart glasses on Sept 17 as it continued to bank on a lifestyle…

Malaysia-China ties to drive inclusive, sustainable regional growth, says DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is confident that the strong and long-standing partnership between Malaysia and…

Over 1,600 summonses issued since Sept 1 in special JPJ op on commercial vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 1,000 summonses have been issued to commercial vehicles in a special operation from Sept 1 to…

MACC piecing together money trail in probe of ‘counter-setting’ suspects
SEPANG: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is scrutinising the financial records of family members and close associates of individuals detained…

Good news in store for civil servants, Malaysians in Budget 2026, says Chief Secretary
PETALING JAYA: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (pic) has hinted that the upcoming Madani…

Empirical research key to more effective anti-corruption policies, says MACC chief
SEPANG: Empirical research and accurate data analysis are key to developing sustainable, evidence-based national policies and reinforcing the fight against…

KL Customs seizes vehicles worth RM8.45mil for storage licence violations
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has seized 32 imported vehicles worth more RM8.45mil for breaching bonded warehouse licence…

Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning in five states until noon today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several…

Boy, 12, killed by croc while fishing in Samarahan river
SAMARAHAN: A 12-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a crocodile while he was fishing in a river here.The…

Two homes destroyed in landslide along Penampang-Tambunan road
KOTA KINABALU: Two houses have been destroyed in a landslide along the Penampang-Tambunan road, while another sits precariously amid further…

OCBC Malaysia rolls out brand campaign highlighting its focus on purpose and uplifting others
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Bank) has rolled out its part of a broader OCBC Group-wide regional brand…

Disney’s ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air after remarks about Kirk
(Reuters) - Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air, after remarks by…

Trump designates anti-fascist Antifa movement as a terrorist organization
(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was designating the left-wing, anti-fascist Antifa movement as a terrorist organization,…

France gears up for protests, strikes over budget cuts
PARIS (Reuters) -Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and hospital staff are among workers expected to strike in France on Thursday as…

Cops nab man over Shah Alam smoking row involving pregnant woman
SHAH ALAM: The man, who allegedly smoked near a pregnant woman at a restaurant here and got into a scuffle…

QuickCheck: Do wild honey bees ‘vote’ on where their new hive will be?
NATURE is full of surprises, especially when it comes to the behaviour of wild bees.The world of wild bees is…

Scientists uncover neural mechanism governing infant-parent bonding
JERUSALEM, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Israeli researchers have discovered that the protein oxytocin plays a key role in how young…