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Rising star Yamashita’s AIG Women’s Open win highlights dominant era for Japan in women’s golf
PORTHCAWL, Mid Glamorgan, Wales: Miyu Yamashita’s impressive victory at the AIG Women’s Open reinforced Japan’s emergence over the last few…

Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and…

US deports Iraqi man at centre of debate on refugee policy
NAIROBI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has deported to Rwanda a resettled Iraqi refugee who it long tried to extradite…

July 21 decision on whether Zayn Rayyan’s parents to enter defence in child neglect case
PETALING JAYA: The Sessions Court here today set July 21 to deliver the decision on whether Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin's…

Electricity theft for crypto mining: Three arrested in Johor raids
JOHRO BARU: Police have arrested three men for stealing electricity to mine cryptocurrency.Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said…

Court allows Chegu Bard’s appeal against gag order
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Thursday (April 24) allowed the appeals by Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegu…

Here’s how to check if you were selected for National Service online
Series 2/2025 marks the full return of the National Service (PLKN) programme, following its reintroduction and pilot test (Series 1/2025)…

Kashmir police name three militants behind tourists killing, say two are Pakistani
SRINAGAR (Reuters) - Police in India's Kashmir published notices on Thursday naming three suspected militants "involved in" the attack on…

GRS wants to settle internal issues before talks with partners like Pakatan, says sec-gen
KOTA KINABALU: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition wants to settle issues within itself before going deep into negotiations with…

Roger Ng testifies on meeting Jho Low in 1MDB trial
PUTRAJAYA: Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng Chong Wa told the High Court he first met fugitive Jho Low around…

On-call allowance increase approved, announcement to be made later, says Dzul
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has received approval to increase the On-Call Duty Allowance (ETAP) for healthcare workers and an announcement…

YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
SAN BRUNO, United States: YouTube on April 23 celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since…

UK charity marks 25 years of orangutan conservation in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: UK-based charity Orangutan Appeal UK is marking 25 years of conservation work in Sabah, celebrating a milestone that…

Why China’s robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: ‘We’re the only supplier’
At China’s largest trade expo, a group of buyers crowds around an automated cafe, watching eagerly as a pair of…

Immigration detains nearly 100 foreigners in Puchong
PETALING JAYA: Almost 100 foreign workers from 24 businesses in Puchong were detained in a massive raid by the Immigration…

Over 12,000 online fraud cases recorded in Q1 2025
KUALA BERANG: Police recorded 12,110 cases of online fraud or scams nationwide in the first three months of this year,…

First batch of hajj personnel leaves for Mecca
SEPANG: The first batch of hajj personnel who will be on duty throughout the haj season has left for Saudi…

Taiwan proposes another $10 billion in aid to deal with US tariffs
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's premier on Thursday proposed another $10 billion in spending as a special budget to help the economy…

Overnight Russian attacks kill nine in Kyiv, injure 63, emergency services say
(Reuters) - Combined overnight missile and drone attacks killed nine people in Ukrainian capital Kyiv and injured 63, local emergency…

India calls all-party meet, summons top Pakistani diplomat after Kashmir attack on tourists
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India has summoned the top Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi, local media reported on Thursday, a day…

Fire engulfs Port Klang chemicals warehouse
PORT KLANG: A warehouse storing papers and chemicals here has been engulfed in a fire on Thursday (April 24).The incident…

Where do Australia’s political parties stand on energy policy?
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will hold an election on May 3, and energy security has become a key issue as voters…

King receives credentials of eight foreign envoys
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has received the letters of credence from eight foreign envoys to…

MACC continues recording Ismail Sabri’s statement on April 24
PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters to resume…

Dr Wee recognised for role in helping Malaysian children with passport issues
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has been recognised at the Malaysian American Association (MAA) Hari Raya appreciation…

Handal Indah hosts educational visit for students promoting public transportation awareness
JOHOR BARU: In a heartwarming celebration of community and education, Handal Indah Sdn Bhd, the driving force behind Malaysia’s Causeway…

MDA announces new leadership for 2025–2026 term amid industry evolution
MDA new leadership 2025-2026: (From left) Nicholas Sagau, Pranav, Wang and Cindy. MDA is reinforcing its commitment to keeping pace…

First batch of 632 Haj personnel departs for Saudi Arabia on April 24, says Tabung Haji
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 632 Haj personnel are being sent in stages to Saudi Arabia starting Thursday (April 24) to…

SPM 2024 results show overall improvement
PUTRAJAYA: There has been an overall improvement in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations compared to 2023.Education director-general Datuk…