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QuickCheck: Is there a mud-themed ball sport in Vietnam?
WE have heard of mud baths or hot springs. Besides being known for their therapeutic values, many believe these spa…

Bomba rescues 18 trapped by water surge in Hulu Langat
HULU LANGAT: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department rescued 18 individuals trapped in a water surge incident at Sungai Lepoh…

GRS is still in the game, says Anwar on political cooperation for Sabah polls
TAWAU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is not out of the picture yet when it comes to political cooperation, despite the…

Sabah Umno must return to the people, avoid past mistakes, says Bung Moktar
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno must re-energise by reconnecting with the people and learning from its past.The party must also embrace…

Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra earthquake
GEORGE TOWN: Tremors were felt in certain areas on the island of Penang after a moderate 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck…

Federal-state cooperation key to Sabah’s development, says Anwar
TAWAU: Sabah has the potential to become a developed state through close cooperation between the Federal and state governments in…

Anwar to officiate at closing of PMR 2025 Sabah today
TAWAU: The three-day Program Madani Rakyat (PMR) 2025 Sabah at Dataran Majlis Perbandaran Tawau will culminate with the closing ceremony on Sunday,…

Nurul Izzah has every right to contest PKR deputy presidency, says Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: The right to contest in the upcoming Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leadership election belongs to all members, says…

Pope Leo takes first trip outside Vatican, visiting shrine near Rome
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's…

Three foreign workers injured in Bukit Mertajam paint warehouse fire
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three foreign workers suffered burns in a fire that engulfed a warehouse storing paint and solvents at Jalan…

King, Queeen extend Mother’s Day greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, conveyed their…

National Service 3.0 Series 2/2025 kicks off Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 550 trainees will begin the National Service training programme 3.0 Series 2/2025 on Sunday (May…

India, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in US-mediated talks
ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan on Saturday (May 10) confirmed a ceasefire deal after United States-led talks to end a conflict…

Pamela Ling abduction: Cops record statements from 25 individuals so far
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have recorded the statements of twenty-five individuals in connection with the alleged abduction of Datin Seri…

Women bear the brunt of caregiving, say advocates at forum
PETALING JAYA: Women, especially those in the informal sector, continue to bear a disproportionate burden of caregiving, often at the…

GRS can still be accommodated in PH-BN electoral pact, says Sabah PKR chief
KOTA KINABALU: Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, which have formalised an electoral pact for the state election, are still open…

Warisan Youth lodges police report over alleged forgery at Kunak District Office
KOTA KINABALU: A police report was lodged by Warisan's Youth wing over a viral video alleging document forgery at the…

Sabah tourism sees strong start in 2025, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry has kicked off the year with a surge in visitor arrivals, recording a total of…

Sabah launches padi, rice board to boost food self-sufficiency
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to slash its dependence on imported rice with the launch of the Sabah Padi and Rice…

Focus Point celebrates grand opening of 200th outlet, marking a milestone ahead of 36th anniversary
PETALING JAYA: Focus Point Holdings Bhd celebrated the grand opening of its 200th optical store, a significant milestone that reflects…

Teenager found dead after falling into river in Perak
IPOH: A 15-year-old girl was found dead after falling into a river at Kampung Beting Luas, Pantai Remis, Perak.A Civil…

Inciting hatred of ‘dirty’ homosexuality is the point, says Terengganu exco member
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government does not deny that the messages on a warning signboard regarding homosexual practices installed in…

Moderate earthquake strikes Banda Sea, no tsunami threat to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 6.45am on Saturday…

Dr Wee praises Tebrau MCA’s commitment to community, youth development
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong commended the Tebrau MCA division for providing services to the local community…

INTERACTIVE: From bouquets to traditions, here is how you can honour mum on her special day
PETALING JAYA: Mothers are worth celebrating regardless of the time of the year, but one particular day is extra special. Mother's…

1 missing after ship capsizes near U.S. Pacific Northwest coast
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 (Xinhua) -- One person was missing after a ship capsized near Grays Harbor County's Westport, U.S.…

Exclusive-Iran to send Russia launchers for short-range missiles, sources say
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - Iran is preparing to deliver in the near future launchers for short-range ballistic missiles that the U.S.…

India and Pakistan accuse each other of attacks, tourists flee
JAMMU, India/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -India and Pakistan accused each other of launching drone and artillery attacks overnight into Friday morning, as…

Animal welfare groups protest Negri’s decision to sanction culling of strays in the state
SEREMBAN: Several hundred people held a peaceful gathering in front of Wisma Negri here to voice their displeasure against the…