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‘True heroes’ in action: Anwar salutes firefighters’ life-saving role on global day
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday expressed his highest appreciation to all firefighters for their significant role in minimising national losses through their speed […]
RM1.1b probe: Rafizi scheduled back at MACC at 10am today as questioning rolls into second day
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is scheduled to return to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to continue providing his statement in […]
Mid-air scare averted: MH8110 diverts to Muscat, all 278 Haj pilgrims safe
MECCA, May 5 — Flight MH8110, carrying 278 KT051 Haj pilgrims, made a precautionary landing at Muscat International Airport in Oman yesterday following a technical issue. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) […]
‘Allah’ inscription at Perlis shrine: Shop owner freed on bail as probe continues
KANGAR, May 5 — The hardware shop owner detained over the discovery of Jawi inscriptions bearing the word “Allah” at a small shrine at his premises in Seriab near here […]
In Wales, UK Labour Party loses grip on storied heartland
CARDIFF, May 5 — Wales—the cradle of Britain’s revered National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse—has been a Labour Party stronghold for well over a century. But that is set […]
Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say
The four “Undangs” or ruling chiefs of Negeri Sembilan have to follow the procedures in the state’s Constitution, legal experts said. Based on the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution, the Undangs’ […]
Ancient faith to AI future: Five things to know about Armenia
YEREVAN (Armenia), May 4 —Armenia hosts major summits today it hopes will edge the former Soviet republic closer to Europe, as Yerevan cautiously moves to loosen its long-standing reliance on […]
Semporna waters drama: Suspect dives into sea as MMEA seizes 575kg fertiliser for fish bombs
SEMPORNA, May 4 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized 575 kilogrammes (kg) of ammonia fertiliser believed to be used to produce fish bombs in a boat abandoned in […]
Ringgit at RM3.95 to USD as Strait of Hormuz assurances buoy sentiments
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The ringgit strengthened against regional peers at the close as investors’ risk appetite improved, underpinned by growing confidence in safe passage through the Strait of […]
Bursa Malaysia closes at intraday high on broad-based buying, improved sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday high on broad-based buying, reflecting improving sentiment on the local front, analysts said. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of […]