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Anwar calls for deeper appreciation of Asian history, free from colonial narratives
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a deeper appreciation of Asian history that moves beyond…
INTERACTIVE: Study calls for 80% hike in cigarette prices
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to raise the average price of cigarettes by more than 80% to RM31.74 per pack to…
EU urges Ukraine to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies; Zelenskiy signals swift action
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Sunday for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to uphold independent anti-corruption…
Italy’s Meloni says it’s a ‘positive’ trade deal was reached but needs to see details
ROME (Reuters) -Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday it is "positive" a trade deal has been reached between…
Several killed in train crash in Germany, media say, citing security sources
(Reuters) -Several people were killed when a passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany near the town of Biberach, close to…
Thirteen dead, dozens missing in Nigeria boat accident
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) -Thirteen people were confirmed dead with dozens more missing after a boat ferrying around 100 passengers capsized…
Trump says US, EU have ‘good chance’ of reaching trade deal
TURNBERRY, Scotland (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said there is a good chance that the United States and…
PM Anwar expected to meet leaders of Cambodia, Thailand in Putrajaya on July 28
PUTRAJAYA: A meeting between the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia is expected to be held here on Monday (July 28)…
MRSM celebrates historic rugby win with holiday on July 28
KUALA LUMPUR: Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) boarding schools nationwide will observe a holiday on Monday (July 28) as a…
RM10mil allocated for people-centric programmes in Muar, says Anwar
MUAR: RM10mil has been allocated for people-centric programmes in Muar, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The Prime Minister stated that…
AI can unlock over US$113bil in productivity gains for Malaysia, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR: Widespread adoption of AI by businesses and workers in Malaysia is set to accelerate the nation's economic growth…
Unmanned edge | The Star
IT was a covert operation straight out of a movie.Under the watchful eye of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an army…
Colombia denounces mass deportation of citizens from Ecuador
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's Foreign Ministry on Friday criticized Ecuador for deporting large numbers of Colombian citizens without a formal protocol,…
Greece requests EU assistance as wildfires rage across country
ATHENS, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Greece on Saturday requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat multiple…
Central African Republic’s Touadera announces bid for third term
BANGUI (Reuters) -Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera said on Saturday he will run for a third term later this…
Misuse of tourism licences will lead to firm consequences, warns Tiong
KUALA LUMPUR: Firm action will be taken against the misuse of licences, including dive permits, tour guide credentials, and travel…
Greece battles wildfires across country, evacuates villages
DROSOPIGI, Greece (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling wildfires near Athens and across Greece on Saturday as the Mediterranean country sweltered under…
Trump says he is seeking a ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was calling the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to press…
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (July 26, 2025)
Malaysia:* Anwar extends appreciation to all parties for smooth, incident-free rally / Anwar reaffirms commitment to democracy, freedom of speech*…
Fahmi engages over 2,300 Madani community members at Melaka gathering
MELAKA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil engaged with over 2,300 members of the Madani Community from across Peninsular Malaysia during…
Cameroon elections body rejects candidacy of president’s main rival
YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Cameroon's electoral commission has rejected the candidacy of Maurice Kamto, the main rival to President Paul Biya, in…
Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan extend condolences on Jerantut OCPD’s passing
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah…
No arrests made during ‘Turun Anwar’ rally, police confirm
PETALING JAYA: No arrests linked to the “Turun Anwar” rally have been made, says Bukit Aman.IGP Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid…
PKR unveils new leadership lineup: Key appointments announced
PETALING JAYA: The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Central Leadership Council (MPP) announced several key figures in their party’s main positions,…
Hajiji’s choice: Sabah PKR ready for any decision by Gabungan Rakyat president on electoral pact
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PKR is open to any decision by Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor as he is expected to set…
Woman rushed to KL Hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties during rally
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman was rushed to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) after experiencing breathing difficulties while taking part in…
Johor cops call on the public to help find missing six-year-old
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a six-year-old boy who has been reported missing in Taman…
Government monitoring investments in Thailand, Cambodia amid conflict
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The government will monitor Malaysia’s investments in Thailand and Cambodia amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries,…
MyDigital ID rollout must prioritise trust over compulsion, says think tank
PETALING JAYA: The government must prioritise public trust and voluntary participation over compulsion in implementing the MyDigital ID platform, says…