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Perlis Raja Muda marks 25 years of leadership with MAIPs
KANGAR: Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has completed 25 years of leadership as the Raja Muda of Perlis, leaving a…

Ringgit rises despite higher US dollar index
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher and maintained its uptrend against the US dollar in the early session on Wednesday,…

egg subsidy halved from May 1, ends August
PETALING JAYA: The government will halve the subsidy chicken eggs starting tomorrow (May 1), as part of a phased withdrawal…

Trump celebrates tumultuous 100 days in office
WARREN: Donald Trump celebrated Tuesday the first 100 days of what is already one of the most radical and far-reaching…

13 arrested in counterfeit engine oil crackdown
PETALING JAYA: Three premises suspected of bottling and distributing engine oil using counterfeit trademarks were raided in a joint operation…

Spain starts probing causes of massive blackout
MADRID: Spain began investigating Tuesday the causes of the crippling blackout that disrupted millions of lives across the Iberian Peninsula,…

Arteta urges Arsenal to deliver ‘special’ fightback against PSG
MIKEL Arteta urged Arsenal to produce a “special” fightback against Paris Saint-Germain after Ousmane Dembele fired the French side to…

Arsenal loses 0-1 to PSG in the UCL semi-final
PARIS Saint-Germain seized the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in…

Muizzu gets honorary PhD in Islamic leadership, MADANI growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was today conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Leadership and…

SIC first to implement guidelines for organising concerts and festivals
SEPANG: The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will be the first facility to fully implement the Guidelines for the Organisation of…

Police bust global drug ring, seize over RM82m worth of drugs
KUALA LUMPUR: Police busted an international drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three brothers, and seized various types of…

Kedah LHDN offers on-site training for SMEs on e-Invoice system
ALOR SETAR: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) in Kedah is prepared to conduct on-site training and specialised simulations for Small…

Ahmad Zahid extends well wishes to Malaysian haj pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today extended his congratulations and well wishes to all…

Speed limit for school zones to be reduced from 50 to 30 km/h soon
SEREMBAN: The government will very soon gazette a reduction in the maximum speed limit in school zones from 50 to…

Eight ASEAN nations back Putrajaya anti-graft declaration
PUTRAJAYA: Anti-corruption agencies and related organisations across Southeast Asia today adopted the Putrajaya Declaration of Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Agencies, reaffirming…

Malaysians without Hajj visas advised to leave Makkah
MADINAH: Malaysians holding umrah or tourist visas are strongly advised to leave Makkah before the Hajj season begins to avoid…

Yayasan Bank Rakyat appoints Noor Aeiza as CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Rakyat announced the appointment of Noor Aeiza Hassan as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Yayasan…

Individuals behind SPM flag error have been identified
PUTRAJAYA: The individuals responsible for the inaccurate display of Jalur Gemilang images in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination…

Media practitioners must be bold in utilising AI, avoid breaching ethics
KUCHING: Malaysian media practitioners must be bold in adopting various artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to create high-quality news content. CATS…

Govt to unveil special plan for Putra Heights blast victims
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is set to announce an unprecedented recovery plan for the victims of the gas pipeline explosion…

ASEAN SOM talks Vision 2045, Timor-Leste entry, nuke-free zone
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hosted the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) and Related Meetings on Tuesday (April 29) in Kuala Lumpur,…

Prices of popular foods nearly doubled in 13 years – DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Fancy roti canai for breakfast, nasi lemak for lunch, and satay for dinner, these beloved Malaysians’ staples have…

Malaysia vows strong governance reforms to fight corruption
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Government remains steadfast in its commitment to implement wide-ranging governance reforms to restore public trust and enhance…

PM Anwar congratulates Mark Carney on Canada election win
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in…

MACC, KPK strengthen cross-border anti-corruption efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recently held a bilateral meeting with the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in…

APM leads MADANI village efforts, holds civil defence training
KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) plays a key role in the implementation of the MADANI Adopted Village…

Urban Renewal Act to offer better, more spacious homes
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Urban Renewal (PSB) Act will provide homeowners the opportunity to obtain new, more comfortable, spacious, and…

105 MMEA members receive Excellent Service Awards
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 105 Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers and members received the 2024 Excellent Service Awards…

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits southwestern New Zealand
ISTANBUL: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near the southwestern New Zealand town of Bluff, Anadolu Ajansi reported the US Geological…