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Global headwinds seen to temper Malaysia's economic pace
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economic growth may moderate to 3.8 per cent this year from an estimated 4.8 per cent in…
Malaysia remains ‘obstructed’ as clampdowns rise across Asia-Pacific, global civic space report finds
South Korean workers head home after US raid stunned ally
ATLANTA: Hundreds of South Koreans detained in a US immigration raid flew out on Thursday, after a stunned Seoul warned…
South Korean workers head home after US raid stunned ally
A Korean Air Lines charter flight taxis for departure to Seoul in Georgia, carrying the previously detained Korean workers. (EPA…
From parliament to luxury hotels, Nepal’s protest movement targeted the elite
KATHMANDU (Reuters) -As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences…
US Supreme Court puts tariff case on fast track; no halt on levies yet
The US Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to review a ruling that struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs,…
Who killed Charlie Kirk? Authorities search for sniper after US conservative activist shot
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 11 — Police and federal agents mounted an intense manhunt today for the sniper believed to…
Mexico proposes 50% tariff on Chinese cars amid US pressure and trade concerns
MEXICO CITY: Mexico has proposed increasing tariffs on Chinese car imports to 50% from the current 15-20% range amid pressure…
More Than 310 S. Koreans Released Week After Detention In US Immigration Crackdown
WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Hundreds of South Korean workers detained in last week's United States (US) immigration crackdown were…
Trump offered to let detained Korean workers stay, but almost all heading home
SEOUL: US President Donald Trump offered to allow hundreds of South Korean workers arrested during an immigration raid to stay…
Rashid fears for Tat Meng after horror motorcycle crash
KUALA LUMPUR: Former international Datuk Rashid Sidek, who was a classmate of Wong Tat Meng at Victoria Institution (VI), has…
North Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency says
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have solidified the status of his daughter Kim Ju Ae as…
Bank of Korea board member says need to cut interest rates more
SEOUL: A board member of South Korea's central bank said on Thursday interest rates must be reduced to prop up…
MSN Encourages Umar To Improve Times At World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11(Bernama) -- National 400m runner Umar Osman has been encouraged to make the most of his chance…
19th AMMTC Continues Talks With China, Japan, South Korea
MELAKA, Sept 11 (Bernama) – The 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) today continued its consultations with dialogue partners…
South Korea, US to discuss new visa category as detained workers set to head home, Yonhap says
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea and the United States will discuss establishing a new visa category for Koreans, Seoul's foreign minister…
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, dead at 31, played key role in Trump’s 2024 victory
(Reuters) -U.S. right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was part of a constellation of influencers who helped amplify Republican President Donald…
Malaysia’s World Athletics Championships misstep: two secretaries, no coach
Two state athletics secretaries, not the president of Malaysia Athletics or senior coaches, have been named as Malaysia’s faces at…
South Korea asks US to let detained workers leave without handcuffs
WASHINGTON/SEOUL: South Korea asked its ally the US on Wednesday to allow hundreds of Korean workers to leave the country…
South Korea asks US to let detained workers leave without handcuffs
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea asked its ally the United States on Wednesday to allow hundreds of Korean workers to…
Saifuddin Nasution Hosts 19th AMMTC Delegates On Melaka River Cruise
MELAKA, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today hosted ASEAN ministers and delegates on a…
ASEAN ministers enjoy Melaka River cruise during transnational crime meeting
MELAKA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail hosted ASEAN ministers and delegates on a scenic river cruise along Sungai…
25 dead as Nepal's Gen Z protesters demand ex-CJ Karki as interim PM
KATHMANDU: Soldiers guarded Nepal's parliament and patrolled deserted streets on Wednesday amid a curfew in the capital Kathmandu, after two…
National badminton pairs face off in Hong Kong Open quarter-final battle
NATIONAL mixed doubles pairs will compete against each other for a quarter-final spot at the Hong Kong Open 2025. Professional…
Bursa Malaysia ends firmer as Fed rate cut expectations buoy sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended trading on a positive note today, marking its third consecutive day of gains in line…
South Korea Court Acquits Woman Of Biting Attempted Rapist’s Tongue In Retrial 61 Yrs After Conviction
BUSAN/SEOUL, Sept 10 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A 78-year-old woman was acquitted Wednesday for partially biting off the tongue of her attempted rapist…
South Korean court acquits woman in 60-year-old self-defence case
SEOUL: A South Korean court has acquitted a woman who was convicted six decades ago for defending herself against a…
19th AMMTC Continues With High-level Talks Chaired By Saifuddin Nasution
MELAKA, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) continued today with Home Minister Datuk Seri…
ASEAN boosts cooperation against transnational crime at Melaka meeting
MELAKA: ASEAN member states are enhancing regional cooperation to combat transnational crime through experience sharing and addressing critical security issues.…
ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation To Combat Transnational Crime
MELAKA, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are stepping up regional cooperation to tackle transnational crime by sharing experiences…