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Ops Gasak 2025 records 168 LPG subsidy misuse cases
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 168 cases involving the misuse of subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were recorded under Ops…
New arrest made in six-month-old Johor shooting case
JOHOR BARU: Six months after a man was gunned down at a restaurant in Taman Setia Indah here, police have…
India’s river divers risk health in search for hidden treasures
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -At the crack of dawn, Ramu Gupta slings a blue bag onto his shoulder and heads to…
China is spending billions to become an AI superpower
TAIPEI, Taiwan: When OpenAI blocked China’s access to its advanced artificial intelligence systems last July, Chinese coders shrugged. They would…
Government launches Border Security Index to gauge effectiveness of enforcement agencies, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: The Government has launched the National Border Security Index (IKSN) as a strategic mechanism to annually measure the effectiveness…
Cops detain woman for assaulting, threatening 11-year-old boy in Mantin
NILAI: Police have detained a woman who is also a disabled person card holder for allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old boy…
MACC committed to reforms based on findings from Teoh Beng Hock case
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) remains committed to reforms despite insufficient evidence to charge suspects in Teoh Beng…
Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -A volcano erupted in south-west Iceland on Wednesday, the country's meteorological office said, marking the latest in a…
Scheduled water supply disruption in Johor Baru begins today
JOHOR BARU: More than 30,000 user accounts in several areas around Johor Baru, including Tebrau, will experience a scheduled water…
Rakan KKM not privatisation, says Health Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The recently announced Rakan KKM initiative is not a form of healthcare privatisation, says Health Minister Datuk Seri…
Motorcyclist killed, pillion rider hurt in Mersing crash
MERSING: A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed, while her pillion rider was injured, after their vehicle hit a car and skidded…
ECRL project hits new milestone with record-breaking breakthrough of Genting Tunnel
BENTONG: Malaysia’s mega project, the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), has achieved another milestone with the record-breaking breakthrough of the…
‘Everybody is tired’ of war in Ukraine, UN migration chief says
ROME (Reuters) -Fatigue over the war in Ukraine and U.S.-led foreign aid cuts are jeopardising efforts to support people fleeing…
Asean mulls expediting Turkiye’s bid for full dialogue partner status, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean is looking into accelerating Turkiye’s status upgrade from a sectoral dialogue partner to a full dialogue partner,…
Immigration confirms missing British teen entered Malaysia on June 7
SHAH ALAM: A 17-year-old British teenager, who has been reported missing, has been confirmed to have entered Malaysia through KL…
Russian foreign minister Lavrov touches down in Malaysia
SUBANG JAYA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived here today to attend high-level talks in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN…
Taman Pandan Perdana murder victim believed to be repeatedly abused, cops say
KUALA LUMPUR: The father and son suspected of being involved in the murder of an e-hailing driver are believed to…
Colombian armed groups have expanded during Petro’s presidency, report finds
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Illegal armed groups in Colombia have added thousands of members and expanded their territorial control in the last…
JPJ recalls 8,322 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has recalled 8,322 Kia, Yamaha and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for inspection following defects to the…
Malaysia hit with 25% tariffs, up from 24%
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been hit by a 25% tariffs to take effect beginning Aug 1. The rate, which was stated…
Poland imposes checks on German and Lithuanian borders amid migration fears
WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday in an effort to stem…
One dies in violent storm pounding Milan
MILAN (Reuters) -One person was killed by a falling tree near Milan, local firefighters said on Sunday, as a powerful…
Greece rescues hundreds of migrants over weekend off islands of Gavdos and Crete
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents…
Documentary on Lisbon Maru rescue premieres in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, July 6 (Xinhua) -- A premiere ceremony for the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" was held…
Firos had no health issues, was scheduled to send son to KPTM in Bangi today, says wife
BALIK PULAU: Former Penang football goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, who passed away last night after reportedly collapsing during a four-corner Dr…
No shouting heard at PKR top-level meet, say two leaders
PETALING JAYA: There was no shouting heard at a PKR central leadership council meeting held recently, say two party leaders.This…
US deportees arrive in South Sudan, airport sources say
NAIROBI (Reuters) -An aircraft carrying U.S. deportees arrived in South Sudan on Saturday, two officials working at Juba airport said,…
Power cut for a time to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Kyiv blames Russian strike
VIENNA (Reuters) -All external power lines supplying electricity to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine were down for…
Woman, senior citizen boyfriend charged in rape of 12yo girl
KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Ampang Sessions Court here today to a charge of raping his…