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New Puspal dress code only for artistes, not concertgoers, ministry clarifies
PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry has stressed that new guidelines released by its Unit for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance…
Minibus crash kills 4, injures 18 in C. Türkiye
ANKARA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- A minibus carrying seasonal agricultural workers veered off the road and plunged into a ravine…
Indian army says no violation of ceasefire after reports of Pakistani firing
(Reuters) -The Indian army on Tuesday said there had been no violation of ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC)…
China twins score 666 points in crucial exam, astonish many with coincidence
Twin brothers in southeastern China have captivated social media after scoring 666 points in the crucial national college entrance examination…
US seeks to rename UN aviation program over term ‘gender’
MONTREAL (Reuters) -The United States wants to rename and defund a UN aviation agency's "gender" program that promotes participation by…
Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen strategic cooperation for Asean’s future, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the Philippines are committed to strengthening strategic cooperation to ensure a more peaceful and united future…
Cops nab foreigner suspected of molesting girl in Rawang
KUALA LUMPUR: A foreign man who is suspected of molesting a teenage girl in Bukit Sentosa, Rawang recently has been…
Zelenskiy says he discussed Russia sanctions, drone deal with Trump
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that he spoke with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in a…
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…
Australia regulator says YouTube, others ‘turning a blind eye’ to child abuse material
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s internet watchdog has said the world’s biggest social media firms are still “turning a blind eye” to…
Ceasefire, terms of reference main topic of Thai-Cambodia talks, says Defence Force chief
KUALA LUMPUR: The ceasefire agreement and terms of reference (TOR) were the main agenda of the secretariat-level discussions between Thailand…
Decomposing body of elderly woman found in locked Kuala Krai flat
KOTA BHARU: The decomposing body of an elderly woman was found in her residence in Flat Sri Guchil, Kuala Krai on…
Malaysia in final running for Unesco Executive Board seat
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in the final stages of the nomination process for a seat on the Unesco Executive Board,…
Sweden, Norway, Denmark give $486 million to NATO project to send US weapons to Ukraine
HELSINKI (Reuters) -Sweden, Norway and Denmark will together contribute around 5 billion Norwegian crowns ($486.16 million) to a NATO-led initiative…
Over 400 tonnes of used batteries seized from unlicensed waste facility in Kedah
ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Environment Department has taken action against a factory in the Bukit Selambau Industrial Area, Sungai Petani,…
MCMC questions influencer trio over ‘leftovers’ video
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has questioned three individuals seen in a video giving leftover food…
India accuses EU, US of double standard over Russian trade
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has sharply criticised the United States and the European Union, saying it is being unfairly singled…
Proposals on unexplained wealth, monthly pensions to be studied, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is not yet ready to implement the Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), despite having received proposals for…
Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia accused the United States on Tuesday of exerting illegal trade pressure on India after U.S. President Donald…
JPJ warns public against fake ‘kopi-O’ driving licence ads
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) warned the public to beware of fake advertisements offering driving licences without training or…
Thailand plans $572 million stimulus spending and will compensate border conflict casualties
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand will spend 18.5 billion baht ($572 million) on stimulus measures to support the economy as it braces…
Dr Wee calls for tax reform, clashes with Pakatan MPs over ‘daylight robbery’ remark
KUALA LUMPUR: A fiery exchange erupted in the Dewan Rakyat as Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong…
UK to start returning some migrants to France within days under new deal
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said it will begin implementing a deal to return some migrants who arrive on small boats to…
Govt mulls revising laws to tackle online drug trade
KAJANG: The Home Ministry is studying the need to amend existing laws or introduce new legislation to address the growing…
Pakistan police arrest 120 workers of ex-PM Imran Khan’s party ahead of protest
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -Police arrested 120 activists of Pakistan's main opposition party in raids overnight, security officials said, ahead of…
Pedestrian killed after getting hit by car while crossing Skudai road
JOHOR BARU: Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian who was hit by a car while crossing a…
Respect process of law in probe of Zara Qairina’s death, says Home Minister
KAJANG: The public has been urged to respect the process of the law in the investigation of Sabah schoolgirl Zara…
Best for GRS to go solo, polls pact talks with PH, BN confusing voters, says Sabah STAR deputy chief
KOTA KINABALU: Electoral pact talks between three major coalitions are just confusing the people and it is best for Gabungan…
Sabah polls: Umno won’t be made a pawn in any ‘panic pact’, says Bung
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno refuses to become a tool in any political game plan, especially one fuelled by panic, says…