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Nearly 360 juvenile offences recorded in Intergrity, Henry Gurney schools in first half 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 367 juvenile offences involving school-going youth were recorded at Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools…

Stay calm and carry on during 21-gun salute on Warrior Day in Putrajaya, public told
PUTRAJAYA: The public has been advised not to be alarmed by the sound of cannon fire and to plan their…

RM5mil KL drug bust sees three arrested in two raids
KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly RM5mil in drugs were seized after police dismantled a drug distribution ring with the arrest of three…

A new way to experience dining
PETALING JAYA: Terrace @ Boulevard, a three-storey culinary destination spanning 30,000 sq ft, has officially opened its doors at Sunway…

Govt to continue Penang’s development as biz hub, says Zafrul
GEORGE TOWN: Penang will continue to be developed as a business hub, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk…

Govt takes frequent action on illegal foreign ownership of small businesses, says Nga
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 3,000 enforcement operations have been carried out against the involvement of foreign nationals at business premises…

Clerk nabbed for CBT involving RM200K of cooperative’s funds
SEREMBAN: A 36-year-old clerk has been detained for allegedly committing criminal breach of trust involving almost RM200,000 belonging to a…

Rubio says US officials in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (pic) said State Department officials are in Malaysia to assist peace efforts as…

SST in construction industry among Dewan Rakyat’s focus today
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s move to ensure ongoing construction projects are not affected by the Sales and Services Tax (SST)…

North Korea says South Korea’s overtures ‘great miscalculation’
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has no interest in any policy or proposals for reconciliation from South Korea, the powerful sister…

INTERACTIVE: Study calls for 80% hike in cigarette prices
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to raise the average price of cigarettes by more than 80% to RM31.74 per pack to…

EU urges Ukraine to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies; Zelenskiy signals swift action
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Sunday for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to uphold independent anti-corruption…

Italy’s Meloni says it’s a ‘positive’ trade deal was reached but needs to see details
ROME (Reuters) -Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday it is "positive" a trade deal has been reached between…

Several killed in train crash in Germany, media say, citing security sources
(Reuters) -Several people were killed when a passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany near the town of Biberach, close to…

Thirteen dead, dozens missing in Nigeria boat accident
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) -Thirteen people were confirmed dead with dozens more missing after a boat ferrying around 100 passengers capsized…

Trump says US, EU have ‘good chance’ of reaching trade deal
TURNBERRY, Scotland (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said there is a good chance that the United States and…

PM Anwar expected to meet leaders of Cambodia, Thailand in Putrajaya on July 28
PUTRAJAYA: A meeting between the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia is expected to be held here on Monday (July 28)…

MRSM celebrates historic rugby win with holiday on July 28
KUALA LUMPUR: Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) boarding schools nationwide will observe a holiday on Monday (July 28) as a…

RM10mil allocated for people-centric programmes in Muar, says Anwar
MUAR: RM10mil has been allocated for people-centric programmes in Muar, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The Prime Minister stated that…

AI can unlock over US$113bil in productivity gains for Malaysia, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR: Widespread adoption of AI by businesses and workers in Malaysia is set to accelerate the nation's economic growth…

Unmanned edge | The Star
IT was a covert operation straight out of a movie.Under the watchful eye of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an army…

Colombia denounces mass deportation of citizens from Ecuador
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's Foreign Ministry on Friday criticized Ecuador for deporting large numbers of Colombian citizens without a formal protocol,…

Greece requests EU assistance as wildfires rage across country
ATHENS, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Greece on Saturday requested assistance from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to combat multiple…

Central African Republic’s Touadera announces bid for third term
BANGUI (Reuters) -Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera said on Saturday he will run for a third term later this…

Misuse of tourism licences will lead to firm consequences, warns Tiong
KUALA LUMPUR: Firm action will be taken against the misuse of licences, including dive permits, tour guide credentials, and travel…

Greece battles wildfires across country, evacuates villages
DROSOPIGI, Greece (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling wildfires near Athens and across Greece on Saturday as the Mediterranean country sweltered under…

Trump says he is seeking a ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was calling the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to press…

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (July 26, 2025)
Malaysia:* Anwar extends appreciation to all parties for smooth, incident-free rally / Anwar reaffirms commitment to democracy, freedom of speech*…

Fahmi engages over 2,300 Madani community members at Melaka gathering
MELAKA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil engaged with over 2,300 members of the Madani Community from across Peninsular Malaysia during…