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Returns from targeted subsidies will be enjoyed by the people, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that savings from the government's targeted subsidy initiative will be reallocated to…
Ghislaine Maxwell moved from Florida prison to lower-security facility
(Reuters) -Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred from a Florida prison to a lower-security facility in Texas to continue serving her…
SpaceX launches joint astronaut crew to ISS in NASA’s Crew-11 mission
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 crew members, Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos, Pilot Mike Fincke of the U.S., Commander Zena Cardman…
Johannesburg’s main airport suffers air traffic control system failure
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Johannesburg's main airport O.R. Tambo International Airport suffered an air traffic control system failure on Friday, disrupting operations.State…
Water price hike announced for Selangor, KL and Putrajaya
KLANG: Households using between 20m3 and 35m3 of water monthly in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will now have to…
World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch, but most South-East Asian countries rejoice thanks to kinder rates
SOUTH-EAST ASIA (AFP): Global markets reeled Friday from President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments…
Police deny involvement of children of VIPs in Zara Qairina’s death
KOTA KINABALU: Neither the state governor’s family nor the children of any VIPs were involved in the death of 13-year-old…
New regional centre strengthens China-Asean economic link
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to strengthen China–Asean ties gained momentum following the opening of Hainan International Media Centre (HIMC)'s regional hub…
Simpang Pulai factory raided, over RM8.5mil in copper, equipment seized
PETALING JAYA: Over RM8.5mil worth of copper materials and machinery were seized, and a local man was arrested during the…
Bernama inks collaboration with HIMC to promote tourism, drive economic growth
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) formalised a strategic collaboration with Hainan International Media Center (HIMC) to enhance…
ACCIM calls for enhanced tax incentives to boost Malaysian exports
PETALING JAYA: While praising the government's efforts to lower tariffs, the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia…
Backbenchers Club praises Anwar for US tariff reductions benefiting SMEs
PETALING JAYA: The Backbenchers Club (BBC) commended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the recent tariff reduction by the United States,…
Tanjong Katong sinkhole: Singapore says affected road will open progressively to motorists from noon on Saturday (Aug 2)
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The stretch of Tanjong Katong Road South that has been closed for repairs after a sinkhole…
Woman killed bus driver loses control and crashes into oncoming car in Negri
JEMPOL: A 61-year-old woman car passenger, died after an out-of-control bus rammed into it head-on along KM9 Jalan Bahau-Rompin here.Jempol…
Melaka police arrest trio for alleged same-sex activities
MELAKA: Three young men were arrested here after allegedly engaging in group same-sex activities, says Datuk Rahmad Mariman.The Melaka education,…
Captain of sunken yacht recalls harrowing experience of surviving out at sea by swimming for two days
KUALA TERENGGANU: The captain of the yacht Daisy will never forget his harrowing experience of swimming in the open ocean…
Global shares slide after Trump’s tariff salvo
LONDON (Reuters): Global shares tumbled on Friday (Aug 1) after the United States slapped dozens of trading partners with steep…
Four-year-old boy falls to death from 8th-storey window in Klang
KLANG: A four-year-old boy died after he fell out of an eight-floor flat unit on Friday (Aug 1) morning.According to…
India engaged with U.S. in more trade talks, Indian government source says
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India is engaged in trade talks with the United States after Washington imposed a 25% tariff on…
South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal
(Corrects headline to drop extraneous letter, widens distribution)SEOUL (Reuters) -There is no written agreement yet on a trade deal between…
Investigation underway into sudden death of Palapes cadet
KOTA TINGGI: Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 22-year-old Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) cadet who…
Save my baby: Mother gives up baby girl while being nabbed during immigration raid in Tawau
KOTA KINABALU: When Immigration officers raided an undocumented migrant den in Tawau district recently, a fearful mother of six managed…
Over 50 luxury vehicles seized during JPJ operation
KUALA LUMPUR: A Rolls-Royce worth RM3mil was among 53 luxury vehicles seized during a three-day enforcement operation by the Road…
German police find more damage along railway disrupted by suspected sabotage
BERLIN (Reuters) -German police said on Friday that damage had been found at a second location along a railway line…
QuickCheck: Was a man caught trying to transport over 900kg of illegally sourced durians to sell?
DURIAN can be a thorny subject. Most people love the taste of this tropical fruit and hate the profiteering.With the…
Unemployed man charged with raping former sister-in-law in Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Friday (Aug 1) to a charge…
QuickCheck: Are claims of a ‘new, faster’ way to get a driving license legit?
FOR some, getting a driver's license is a necessity, while for others, it is a rite of passage. It can…
Germany to deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine in deal with US
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany said on Friday that it will deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine after reaching an agreement with…
Sierra Leone chimp refuge shuts doors to tourists to protest deforestation
FREETOWN (Reuters) -The eco-lodges and tree-covered footpaths of West Africa's largest chimpanzee refuge have been devoid of tourists for more…