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Heart disease remains leading preventable cause of death in Malaysia
LABUAN: Heart disease continues to pose a serious threat as Malaysia’s leading preventable cause of death according to deputy director-general…

MOF expects Malaysia’s economy to grow moderately in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow at a moderate pace in 2026 amid heightened global trade uncertainties and…

Justin excited to embrace Danish discipline
NATIONAL men’s singles shuttler Justin Hoh is set to enjoy a true ‘Danish delight’ as he heads to Denmark to…

Amirudin hands over Idaman Bukit Jelutong homes to 1,260 owners
SHAH ALAM: A total of 1,260 units of Idaman Bukit Jelutong affordable homes were officially handed over to their owners…

Great Eastern launches GMV medical plan and unveils ‘The Great Journey’ with over 85 hospitals on board
GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (GELM) has officially launched its latest medical insurance plans — GREAT MediValue (GMV) and…

Pinterest Q2 profit miss overshadows Gen Z and AI growth
PINTEREST missed analysts’ estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, overshadowing robust revenue and user growth, and sending its shares down…

Four major world leaders expected at ASEAN summit — PM Anwar
CYBERJAYA: United States President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South African…

Australia warns Israel against Gaza military takeover
SYDNEY: Australia has urged Israel “not to go down this path”, after Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel intended to take…

US doubles reward for Venezuela’s Maduro to $50m
THE United States has doubled its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $50…

EON Bhd aims to sell 12,000 vehicles in 2025 amid market competition
SHAH ALAM: Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) Bhd has set a goal to sell more than 12,000 vehicles this year. Chief…

Penang teacher inspects students’ motorbikes, sparks debate online
SPOT checks have always been a nerve-racking moment during school days — whether or not you’re actually hiding something. A…

JPJ seizes 10 luxury cars for expired road tax, insurance
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department (JPJ) has seized 10 luxury vehicles, including a Porsche Taycan, Toyota Alphard and…

MIDA and MUFG Bank partner to boost high-value investments in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate…

Trump uses tariffs as foreign policy tool against India, China
U.S. President Donald Trump is using tariffs as a foreign policy tool by imposing secondary duties on Indian goods because…

Third week of Dewan Rakyat session dominated by debate on RMK13
KUALA LUMPUR: The third week of the Dewan Rakyat session has been dominated by debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan…

Fire destroys 14 squatter houses and four shops in Pantai Dalam
KUALA LUMPUR: A fire broke out in Pantai Dalam late last night, destroying 14 squatter houses and four commercial premises.…

FBI fires ex-acting director Driscoll, other senior agents
WASHINGTON: The FBI is firing another round of employees, including former Acting Director Brian Driscoll, in its latest moves against…

Police corporal killed by fleeing robbers in Alor Setar
ALOR SETAR: A police corporal was killed after being struck by an SUV driven by fleeing robbers in Taman Golf…

Judges in new Maradona trial reject request to step aside
JUDGES appointed to try the medical team of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona over his death rejected on Wednesday…

Year six pupil found drowned in quarry
BALING: A Year Six pupil from a school near here was found drowned after falling into a sand quarry while…

World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
ANIMAL welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football’s 2030 World Cup, but…

Man Utd agree 85m euro deal to sign Sesko: reports
MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin…

Macron backs Ukraine ceasefire after talks with Zelenskiy and EU leaders
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday reaffirmed France’s full support for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the launch of…

WNBA sex toy incidents linked to cryptocurrency group
A pair of reports published Thursday linked the recent rise of sex toys being thrown onto WNBA courts to a…

UAE denies Sudan’s claim of destroying Emirati plane with mercenaries
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has dismissed Sudan’s claim that its forces destroyed an Emirati plane allegedly transporting Colombian mercenaries.…

Polis siasat lima warga Iran kes curi wang pelancong di George Town
GEORGE TOWN: Polis sedang melengkapkan kertas siasatan melibatkan lima warga Iran yang ditahan pada Sabtu lepas bagi membantu siasatan kes…

JPJ lucut hak kenderaan syarikat gaji pemandu warga asing
KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) akan melaksanakan tindakan tegas termasuk melucut hak kenderaan milik syarikat dan pengendali berlesen yang…

Malaysian firms must be indispensable to compete globally amid tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has urged Malaysian businesses, including SMEs, to…

Anggota polis maut dirempuh penjenayah pecah rumah di Alor Setar
ALOR SETAR: Seorang anggota polis berpangkat Koperal maut selepas dirempuh kenderaan penjenayah yang sedang melakukan jenayah pecah rumah di Taman…