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Local suppliers gear up as Hyundai strengthens Malaysia ties
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian and South Korean vendors have signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to support Hyundai Motor's vehicle production in…


Anwar hails Brazil, S. Africa’s presence at East Asia Summit, urges commitment to dialogue and multilateralism

AirAsia KL-Incheon flight lands in wrong airport, passengers confused
PASSENGERS on an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to South Korea were left confused when the aircraft…

South Korea to announce plan to restructure petrochemical sector facing 'grave' situation
SEOUL/NEW DELHI: South Korea's government will announce a plan this month to restructure the country's petrochemical sector, which is in…

North Korea says South Korea’s peace overtures a ‘pipedream’
SEOUL (Reuters) -The North Korean leader's powerful sister said on Thursday that the country has never taken down propaganda loudspeakers…
Bright Chances Of One M’sian Men’s Doubles Pair In World Championship Final
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- One Malaysian pair in the men’s doubles event is expected to feature in the…

Malaysian badminton pairs eye finals at World Championships in Paris
One Malaysian men’s doubles pair is strongly tipped to reach the final of the Badminton World Championships in Paris later…

Be confident but not overconfident, James reminds Pearly-Thinaah
KUALA LUMPUR: Former national coach Datuk James Selvaraj has urged Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah to strike the right balance between confidence…

Tariff-wise, Trump holds the upper hand
YOURSAY | How to fight a strong man wielding a big sword using just a pen knife?COMMENT | Malaysia’s pusillanimous…

South Korea's former first lady to be arrested after court issues warrant
SEOUL: South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee will be incarcerated immediately after a court late on Tuesday issued…

Calls to boycott American goods grow in India
FROM McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, United States-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as…
Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct
SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5…

Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days
The US and China imposed triple-digit tariffs on each other’s products before agreeing in May to temporarily lower them. (Reuters…

China hopes for 'positive' outcomes as US tariff deadline nears
BEIJING: Beijing is looking to Washington for "positive" trade outcomes as a tariff truce between the world's two biggest economies…

Malaysia advocates AI and innovation for food security at APEC FSMM
PUTRAJAYA: Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu emphasised the importance of innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) in…

Trump’s tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods in India
Beverages like Coca-Cola often dominate store shelves in India and there was no immediate indication of sales being hit. (EPA…

South Korean president to pardon former Justice Minister Cho Kuk
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will grant a presidential pardon to former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, the…

China tourist arrivals to Malaysia hit 1.8 million in first five months of 2024, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Nearly 1.8 million tourists from China visited Malaysia between January and May this year, following the…

Malaysia to add four gamma water radiation monitors in key islands, Bintulu by year-end
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — The government plans to add four additional Gamma Spectrum Water Monitoring Stations (GSWMS) in Langkawi,…

A fine achievement – Malaysian darters qualify for WDF World Cup after an absence of 14 years
The bar room game of darts is booming in Malaysia nowadays, and the national team has also notched up an…

Bomb threat reported at South Korea's Olympic Gymnastics Arena
SEOUL: A bomb threat was reported at an Olympic gymnastics stadium in eastern Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, prompting spectators…

Italian Brainrot: the AI memes only kids know these days, but a real blur for most adults
TOKYO (AFP): In a Japanese shop selling pocket-money trinkets, there is a rack of toys, stickers and keyrings based on a…

Son savours warm reception during MLS debut for LAFC in Illinois
LONDON: Son Heung-min said he had never experienced such a welcoming atmosphere at an away game after making his Major…

Thailand’s B.Grimm eyes further RM4bil investment in Malaysia’s RE sector
Despite the perception that Malaysia has limited capacity for wind energy due to geographic and climate factors, B.Grimme CEO Harald…

Heung Min makes instant impact in LAFC debut
CHICAGO: South Korea star Son Heung Min made his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC (LAFC) on Saturday,…

Internal hurdles a bane for investors eyeing Sarawak, says economist
The Bakun hydroelectric dam in Sarawak, a key component of the state’s renewable energy drive, has attracted the interest of…

Awesome TV sues 3 local celebrities for defamation
Awesome TV said all content aired on its channel was produced by external production houses, and that contractual and payment…
'Global icon' Son Heung-min joins LAFC from Tottenham
LOS ANGELES: South Korea star Son Heung-min said he was "here to win" on Wednesday as Major League Soccer's Los…

Son joins LAFC in MLS record deal
SOUTH KOREAN forward Son Heung-min has joined Los Angeles FC in a record-breaking Major League Soccer transfer, ending a decade-long…

Isak told to train alone by Newcastle
LONDON: Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle hangs in the balance after the Swedish striker was reportedly told to train apart…





