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Zulkifli condemns Al-Aqsa incursions, backs call for international action
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The incursion by illegal Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque Complex and the Ibrahimi Mosque in Palestine constitutes a clear violation of international law, asserted […]
Tourist dies after losing consciousness during Tioman scuba dive
KUANTAN, Oct 1 — A 55-year-old Afghan man died while taking part in a Discovery Scuba Diving (DSD) activity in the waters off Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman, Rompin, yesterday. Rompin […]
Ringgit opens mixed as stronger US data lifts greenback, traders eye October rate hike odds
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by stronger-than-expected US economic data […]
Burnham breaks Brexit taboo with talk of EU return, Macron urges Britain to ‘come back’
LONDON, Oct 1 — Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President […]
Budget 2027 to consider cost pressures on small businesses, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The government will study the cost pressures in procurement and operations faced by small enterprises following the global supply crisis when formulating Budget 2027, said […]
F1 weekend drives 160pc surge in accommodation searches for KL and Sepang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Malaysia is seeing a surge in travel interest ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, with accommodation […]
Meeting with 25 Negeri Sembilan assemblymen did not discuss MB’s royal audience, says Jalaluddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — A special meeting with 25 Negeri Sembilan state assemblymen last night did not discuss Tuesday’s audience between Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim and Negeri Sembilan […]
Meta given until Oct 2 to respond over WhatsApp account issues, says MCMC
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is demanding a comprehensive explanation from Meta regarding issues involving WhatsApp accounts that have been suspended, rendered inaccessible, […]
ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could begin carrying passengers as early as mid-December, ahead of its original January 2027 launch target. Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
In Nepal’s flood zone, teachers mourn students who never returned
RASUWA (Nepal), Sept 30 — Each morning at a school in flood-ravaged Nepal, teachers taking attendance are served a painful reminder of the disaster as they mark in red the names […]