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Police seize over RM500,000 in untaxed cigarettes, detain two Indonesians
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have detained two Indonesian men and seized untaxed cigarettes valued at over half a million ringgit during…

Trump says India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire
ISLAMABAD/JAMMU: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”…

Penang preps to receive 10,000 visitors on Wesak Day
GEORGE TOWN: The final preparations for Wesak Day celebration on Monday are underway in Penang, with more than 10,000 Buddhists…

National Audit dept adopts village, school
KOTA KINABALU: The National Audit Department is strengthening its role in community development by adopting a village and school near…

Avoid open burning, use water prudently
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are reminded not to carry out open burning and to use water wisely following the Southwest Monsoon,…

Avoid open burning, use water prudently
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are reminded not to carry out open burning and to use water wisely following the Southwest Monsoon,…

Paint factory blaze causes thick smoke over Bukit Mertajam
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A paint manufacturing factory on Jalan Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat, was destroyed in a fire earlier today, with…

Sabah revives rice and padi board to enhance food security
KOTA BELUD: The Sabah government today revived the Sabah Rice and Padi Board (LPBS), aiming to increase the state’s rice…

My mother, a stellar performer of life
THIS Mother’s Day, my second without my mother, her absence weighs heavily, yet her presence lingers in every corner of…

Changing of the Guard held with full military tradition
KUALA LUMPUR: The Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Istana Negara, Series 1/25, held today, was conducted with full military…

Ahead of China-US talks, Trump says 80% tariff ‘seems right’
US President Donald Trump said on Friday an 80% tariff on Chinese goods “seems right,“ suggesting for the first time…

Moderate quake in Banda Sea poses no tsunami threat to M’sia
KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 6.45 am today.…

‘Rethink use of pin-style Jalur Gemilang badges’
PETALING JAYA: The safety of using pin-style Jalur Gemilang badges issued by schools has come into question after a young…

Many still do not use rear seat belts despite dangers
PETALING JAYA: Rear seat passengers, although statistically facing a lower risk of injury in road crashes, are still strongly urged…

Petronas, Petros to settle issues through negotiation
PETALING JAYA: The Federal and Sarawak governments have agreed to resolve all outstanding issues between national oil giant Petronas and…

Pencalonan Nurul Izzah perlu dinilai atas dasar merit
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Pencalonan Nurul Izzah Anwar sebagai Timbalan Presiden PKR harus dinilai atas dasar merit dan perjuangan peribadi beliau, bukan…

Free ferry ride on Wesak Day in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) have announced free ferry services for all…

Amorim admits Man Utd ‘problems’
RUBEN Amorim admits Manchester United have “so many problems” and deserve criticism despite storming into the Europa League final with…

Civil servants must embody MADANI core values
KOTA KINABALU: Civil servants must fully embrace the values behind the MADANI concept - Sustainability, Prosperity, Innovation, Respect, Trust and…

Russia claims Ukraine tried border attacks after ceasefire began
RUSSIA’s defence ministry said on Thursday Ukrainian forces had made two attempts to break through the border into Russia’s Kursk…

Dentist loses RM300,440 to online job scam
GEORGE TOWN: A dentist lost RM300,440 after falling victim to a scam syndicate offering a non-existent job. Timur Laut police…

China backs Malaysia’s hosting of ASEAN-CHINA-GCC Summit
BEIJING: China has expressed its support for Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair, in hosting the upcoming ASEAN-China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…

25,000 devotees expected at Wesak Day float procession
KUALA LUMPUR: Around 25,000 devotees are expected to join the Wesak Day float procession starting at the Buddhist Maha Vihara,…

Elderly man loses RM5.02 mln to non-existent investment scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: An elderly man lost RM5.02 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme on social media. Selangor…

Ramanan backs Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy president post
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR deputy information chief I Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has personally expressed support for Nurul Izzah Anwar to…

Heathrow Fire Cause Still Unknown, Final Report Due June
LONDON: The cause of the fire at an electricity substation that forced Britain's Heathrow Airport to shut down for almost…

Rakan Muda to be strengthened to boost youth potential
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to strengthen the Rakan Muda Programme to enhance the potential of the nation’s youth,…

India and Pakistan trade fire after deadly escalation
SRINAGAR: Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire overnight in Kashmir, New Delhi said Thursday, a day after the worst violence…

21 MAF personnel in Pakistan, India safe
KOTA TINGGI: A total of 21 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers and personnel undergoing military training in Pakistan and India…