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US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas under pilot program
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot…
Govt to restore ‘pondok’ institutions with new technology, AI, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will restore and elevate the nation's "pondok" institutions in line with modern demands, said Prime Minister…
Bus carrying 30 pupils, five teachers crashes into a tree in Serdang
SERDANG: Three pupils and a teacher were injured when the bus they were travelling in veered off the road and…
Myanmar military courts sentence 12 to life for human trafficking, including Chinese nationals
BANGKOK (AP): Myanmar military courts have sentenced a dozen individuals - including five Chinese nationals - to life imprisonment for their involvement…
Up to 17 cyclones may affect the Philippines until January 2006, says the weatherman
MANILA (Bernama-PNA): As many as 17 cyclones are expected to develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) from…
Man, 25, killed after motorcycle crashes into road divider on Johor expressway
JOHOR BARU: A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a road divider on an expressway here.Seri Alam OCPD Asst…
Trump administration sends mixed messages on China trade pact
The US government sent mixed messages this week on where the latest trade agreement with China, including a possible extension…
10 areas in Malaysia under hot weather alert Level 1, says MetMalaysia
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysia Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) announced that 10 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak are now under…
Should Hong Kong plug legal gaps to stamp out AI-generated porn?
Betrayal was the first thought to cross the mind of a University of Hong Kong (HKU) law student when she…
Suhakam welcomes Farah Nini Dusuki as Chief Children’s Commissioner
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has welcomed the designation of Dr Farah Nini Dusuki as Chief…
Perhilitan captures, relocates five wild elephants in Gua Musang
GUA MUSANG: The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) successfully captured five wild elephants in Kampung Lalang, Kuala Betis here…
Thai zoo shares video of Moo Deng mascot on ‘attack’ during drill, amuses viewers
A cute video of the mascot hippo Moo Deng simulating an attack during a zoo training drill has gone viral…
Malaysia gains global recognition for Asean diplomacy, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s success in uniting Asean and promoting peace in the region has earned it international respect, says Datuk…
Behind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding
South Korea has pledged US$150 billion to help its shipbuilders enter the US market as part of its new trade…
Digital Ministry to intensify 13MP initiatives, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Ministry is set to further transform the national digital landscape under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) with major…
Analysis-Leader for life? El Salvador’s Bukele headed that way, critics say
(Reuters) -There was no shortage of warning signs that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele would attempt to stay in power…
Hong Kong prosecutors drop charge against Indonesian tourist in tumbler case
Hong Kong prosecutors have dropped a criminal charge against an Indonesian tourist whose tumbler fell out of his backpack and…
Finance Ministry confirms no impact on existing EPF withdrawal rights amid new proposal
PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) proposed shift to a monthly pension payout scheme will not affect the withdrawal…
Ukraine’s military says it struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's military said on Saturday that it had struck Russia's Ryazan oil refinery, causing a fire on its…
Malaysia launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign to combat rising infections
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will launch a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign on Aug 4, following a rise in infections and reported deaths…
India will buy Russian oil despite Trump’s threats, NYT reports
(Reuters) -Indian officials have said they would keep purchasing oil from Russia despite the threat of penalties that U.S. President…
Mali ex-prime minister to stand trial over social media post, lawyer says
BAMAKO (Reuters) -A Malian court has detained and charged former Prime Minister Moussa Mara over a social media post criticising…
US appeals court keeps bar on Los Angeles federal immigration arrests
(Reuters) -A federal appeals court late on Friday affirmed a lower court's decision temporarily barring U.S. government agents from making…
Trump fires US labor official over data and gets earlier than expected chance to reshape Fed
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Friday fired a top Labor Department official on the heels of a market-shocking…
Sabah cops doing a great job ensuring political stability, safeguarding national security, says IGP
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah maintains a win-win situation with other governments in ongoing negotiations regarding security, sovereignty issues, claims on contested…
Repeat offender stabbed policeman in Pudu while carrying drugs
KUALA LUMPUR: The man who stabbed a police corporal during a patrol in Pudu last week turned aggressive because he…
Wife shocked to learn policeman husband stabbed during patrol
KUALA LUMPUR: The wife of a police corporal stabbed while on patrol in Pudu last week described her shock upon…
Defence Ministry sets up committee to investigate trainee’s death
JOHOR BARU: The Defence Ministry has established a committee to investigate the death of a Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes)…
Israel’s Gaza blockade causing severe humanitarian crisis, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN: The ongoing blockade imposed by Israel in Gaza has severely restricted the delivery of humanitarian assistance, leading to critical…