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New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr wins world high jump gold in Tokyo
HAMISH Kerr secured New Zealand’s second gold medal in as many days at the world championships by winning the men’s…
Asia stocks mixed, currencies steady as markets eye Fed, Ukraine summit
HONG KONG: Emerging Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, while most currencies held steady, as investors looked to a pivotal…
Lowering youth age limit to 30 aligns with current realities, says academic
The youth age limit will be lowered to 30 starting from Jan 1 next year. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Setting…
Expanded SST designed to be progressive, fairer – Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after…
Malaysia concludes FTA talks with S. Korea, signing expected in October – Tengku Zafrul
SINGAPORE: Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in…
Foreign Tourists Captivated By Festive Display Of Jalur Gemilang In Capital
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The festive display of the Jalur Gemilang here, a manifestation of Malaysians' pride in celebrating…
FTA with South Korea concluded, will continue to engage all countries – Tengku Zafrul
SINGAPORE: Malaysia has concluded its free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with South Korea and is expected to sign the document…
FTA With South Korea Concluded, Will Continue To Engage All Countries – Tengku Zafrul
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded its free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with South Korea and is expected to…
Jeju’s Sumang Cooperative To Expand Tea Line With Aromatic Hojicha Debut
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Clean Jeju Green Tea Agricultural Cooperative ‘Sumang’, renowned for its organic teas grown on Jeju…
Can Zii Jia survive early rounds in Paris?
KUALA LUMPUR: The straight-talking Tan Boon Heong has raised questions over Lee Zii Jia's competitiveness at the Paris World Championships…
Tengku Zafrul concedes Malaysia hit with 19pc US tariffs after refusing to cross ‘red lines’, but insists won’t retaliate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Malaysia faces a 19 per cent tariffs from the United States since it refuses to…
Ringgit rally not over yet as analysts eye rate cuts
Analysts warn that global trade volatility could still weigh on the ringgit. (EPA Images pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s ringgit is…
South Korea’s Lee orders partial phased implementation of existing North Korea pacts
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who has been seeking to improve strained relations with Pyongyang, ordered on…
BERNAMA – Foreign Investors Net Bought US$389.4 Mln Of Asian Equities Last Week
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a…
Foreign investors net bought US$389.4mil of Asian equities last week: MBSB Investment
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of US$389.4…
Malaysians embrace cashless payments for seamless travel experience
PETALING JAYA: When Adam Leong, 34, ran out of cash while purchasing at a convenience store in Jakarta, he began…
Jan Jireh to face Eogene in all-Malaysian final in Ipoh
KUALA LUMPUR: Independent shuttler Lee Jan Jireh pulled off a major upset to set up an all-Malaysian men's singles final…
Trump says Putin agrees with him US should not have mail-in voting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agrees with him that letting voters…
APEC Preparation Meeting Approves Seoul-Led Action Plan For Development
SEOUL, Aug 15 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- A Seoul-led action plan for the capacity building of developing economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic…
South Korea criticises Japanese officials’ visit to Tokyo war shrine
SEOUL: The South Korean government expressed “deep disappointment and regret” over Japanese officials visiting a Tokyo war shrine on Friday…
South Korea to halt border military activities amid North Korea tensions
SEOUL: South Korea will suspend certain military activities along its border with North Korea, President Lee Jae Myung announced on…
First Chinese M’sian lieutenant general
The first ethnic Chinese lieutenant general in the 92-year history of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Johnny Lim, has shared that…
AirAsia X says flight diverted to Gimpo airport due to adverse weather, no wrong landing
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X (AAX) confirms that flight D7506 from Kuala Lumpur to Incheon International Airport on Aug 13 landed…
AirAsia flight lands at wrong South Korean airport
While ‘turbulence’ had apparently forced the plane to divert to Gimpo, the manner in which the situation was handled had…
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…