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Australia supports Malaysia’s care economy framework and action plan
PETALING JAYA: Australia, as a natural friend and partner, supports Malaysia on the launch of its Care Strategic Framework and…

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight with 100 meteors per hour
KUALA LUMPUR: The Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak intensity late tonight into early tomorrow morning, with up to…

Thai soldier injured in Cambodia border landmine explosion amid tensions
BANGKOK: A Thai soldier was severely wounded after stepping on a landmine near the Cambodia border on Tuesday. The Royal…

New TVET Programme to Boost Career Prospects for PUSPEN Clients
DENGKIL: The Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centres (PUSPEN) will introduce a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) module to improve…

Malaysia champions sustainable urban growth as ASEAN Chair
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reinforced its leadership in driving sustainable urban development across ASEAN, urging enhanced collaboration among cities to…

ASEAN AI Safety Network to debut at October 2025 summit
KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN AI Safety Network (AI Safe) will be officially endorsed at the 47th ASEAN Summit in October…

ASEAN urban growth must balance prosperity with equity, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for equitable urban growth in ASEAN, ensuring prosperity benefits…

First locally built AI language model
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) today launched Intelek Luhur Malaysia Untukmu (ILMU) — the nation’s first…

Funding for national highway cycling squad to be finalised this week
THE funding dispute involving Malaysia Pro Cycling and Terengganu Cycling Team for the national highway squad at the 2025 SEA…

Malaysia-led team monitors Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire transparency
GEMAS: The Malaysia-led Interim Observer Team (IOT) is actively investigating the transparency of the ceasefire along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Chief…

Malaysians urged to join Gaza solidarity gathering on August 23
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are encouraged to participate in the ‘Malam Himpunan and Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza’ at Dataran Merdeka on…

Asian markets rise as China-US tariff truce extended, inflation data eyed
HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly advanced on Tuesday as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce. Tokyo’s Nikkei…

Malaysia MADANI policies boosted by Friends of Ministry grassroots initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: The Friends of Ministry initiative serves as a vital link between government policies and grassroots communities under the…

55% of private healthcare facilities comply with new medicine price rule
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-five percent of private healthcare facilities nationwide have complied with the new medicine price display rule. Deputy Health…

New Zealand MP removed from parliament over Palestine comments
WELLINGTON: New Zealand parliamentarian Chloe Swarbrick was ordered to leave parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over the government’s…

Hong Kong struggles with AI porn cases as victims demand justice
HONG KONG: For Hong Kong law student “C”, AI-made pornography was a distant danger until a university classmate created graphic…

Malaysia prioritises Myanmar peace and refugee crisis, says PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Securing peace in Myanmar and addressing the refugee crisis remain key priorities for Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar…

RM8.4m allocated for Jalur Gemilang badges distribution in schools
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM8.4 million for the procurement and distribution of Jalur Gemilang badges to 5.14 million…

Elon Musk’s xAI to sue Apple over App Store antitrust claims
BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk said on Monday his artificial intelligence startup xAI would take legal action against Apple , accusing the…

MQA lancar garis panduan artikulasi program TVET dan bukan TVET
KUALA LUMPUR: Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia (MQA) melancarkan garis panduan artikulasi antara program Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) dengan…

US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting
THE U.S. CDC has tightened security following an attack Friday on its Atlanta headquarters that left a police officer and…

Explosion at U.S. Steel plant kills one, leaves two missing
MULTIPLE explosions at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh killed at least one person and injured 10 others, authorities said…

Penang DPP reviews upside down flag case, seeks Putrajaya guidance
KEPALA BATAS: The Penang Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) is currently reviewing the investigation paper related to the upside down Jalur…

Trump extends China tariff truce by 90 days amid trade talks
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending a tariff truce with China by another 90 days,…

Association vows to put M’sian durians on global map
PETALING JAYA: From kampung orchards to the world stage, Malaysia’s durian is gearing up for its biggest performance yet and…

Orang Asli land rights and Act 134 amendments discussed at MaPOA meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that land and settlement concerns affecting the Orang…

Malaysia showcases digital innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is committed to building an innovation-driven digital future that is inclusive and sustainable, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh…

Pahang aims to be Malaysia’s premium wagyu hub with 300 cattle
RAUB: The Pahang government is advancing its vision to become a national food hub through AGK Dairy Fresh Sdn Bhd,…

Bukit Aman takes over Zara Qairina case investigation in Sabah
BUKIT AMAN: A special nine-member task force from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department has been deployed to Sabah to…







