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US government restricts sports visas for transgender women
(Reuters) -The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Monday it has updated its immigration policy to restrict visa eligibility…
Govt considers nuclear energy implementation pathway after positive study
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is currently reviewing the appropriate implementation pathway to move into the next phase regarding the potential…
Agarwood trafficking syndicate busted in Melaka, RM106mil seized
MELAKA: The Bukit Aman Wildlife Crime Bureau (WCB), in collaboration with various enforcement agencies, has dismantled an agarwood trafficking syndicate…
Police seeking owner of defamatory Threads account
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have yet to identify the owner of a Threads account responsible for posting a defamatory and…
The ever-evergreen Aishah proves she still has game as she releases new single ‘Taman Keabadian’
The name Datuk Aishah needs no introduction. And at the age of 60, there is no sign of slowing down…
Shafie’s pledge to write off study loans unrealistic, says GRS leader
KOTA KINABALU: State opposition Parti Warisan's pledge to wipe out the education loans of graduate students is just a populist…
QuickCheck: Did two men beat up a foreigner in a Klang housing area?
A DISTURBING video has surfaced on social media, raising concerns about an attack in Klang.The footage appears to show two…
Mihas 2025 to strengthen halal trade
PARIS: Malaysia is set to welcome global halal industry leaders to the 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase…
Not true that M’sia giving blanket recognition to US halal certification, says Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: The claim that Malaysia will immediately recognise halal certifications issued by the United States' halal certification bodies is…
Singapore property tycoon linked to jailed minister pleads guilty
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to one charge of obstructing justice on Monday in a landmark…
Aggressive suspect nabbed in incident at Penang flats dies of heart attack
KEPALA BATAS: A suspect who attacked police and caused a commotion at flats in Taman Bukit Jambul has been confirmed…
Automatic citizenship for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to start by mid-2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The Constitutional amendment granting automatic citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers married to foreign nationals is…
No more approvals for special number plates, says Transport Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will no longer grant approvals for the issuance and sale of special registration number plates…
Sarawak to review lorry load limit ‘if the roads can take it’
SIBU: Sarawak will review the permitted lorry load limit after a detailed study by the Public Works Department (JKR) and…
Beijing on top alert for heavy rain, tells residents to avoid going out
BEIJING (Reuters) -Beijing put most of its hilly districts on the highest alert for heavy rainfall on Monday and warned…
Japan ready to compile extra budget to cushion US tariff blow, PM Ishiba says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government is ready to compile an extra budget to…
King departs for historic state visit to Russia
SUBANG: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for Russia this morning for a state visit, from tomorrow until…
King departs for historic state visit to Russia
SUBANG: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for Russia this morning for a state visit, from tomorrow until…
Haze: API hits unhealthy levels in several areas of Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is shrouded in haze as the air pollutant index (API) hit unhealthy levels on both the island…
Thunderstorm warning issued for six states
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected across several regions in Malaysia, with warnings in effect until…
JPJ issued RM445,800 in fines to Singaporean motorists for missing VEP
JOHOR BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued RM445,800 in compound fines to Singaporean motorists entering Malaysia without the…
KLIA immigration corruption, malpractice issues among Parliament’s focus today
KUALA LUMPUR: The comprehensive resolution of corruption and malpractice issues involving the Immigration at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), following…
White House defends firing of labor official as critics warn of trust erosion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House economic advisers on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's firing of the head of the Bureau of…
Fair play to the fore: Evolving scoring methods in golf
The weather is hot, but tensions at the clubhouse – where a junior golf tournament is underway – may be…
QuickCheck: Were two popular Pokémon named after US cities?
POCKET Monsters, or Pokémon, have gone from cult classic to household name since "Pocket Monsters Red and Green" were released…
7 dead, 11 injured in prison riot in eastern Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- At least seven inmates were killed and 11 others injured after a riot broke…
Clear consequences | The Star
THE Butterfly Effect is the chaos-theory idea that the flapping of an insect’s tiny wings can influence massive weather events…
Russian attack kills three in Zaporizhzhia region, governor says
(Reuters) -A Russian attack killed three people in southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Sunday, the regional governor said, as Moscow's forces…
Feature: British travelers discover many faces of China
by Xinhua writers Gao Wencheng, Yuan Liang LONDON, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- John Coles, managing director of a London-based travel…