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Iran hits back at US ‘economic D-Day’, questions claims of military victory
 TEHRAN, Aug 24 — Iran today dismissed Washington’s declaration of a massive economic pressure campaign, saying it disproved US claims to have dismantled Tehran’s military and nuclear capabilities. “Your narrative […]
Zara Qairina inquest hears olive‑green ‘Love And Peace’ journal altered, 64 sheets missing
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 24 — All four journals examined in connection with the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir were incomplete, with one of them found to have 64 sheets missing, […]
Police tighten Malaysia–Thailand border security after Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat blasts
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Police have stepped up security preparedness at the Malaysia-Thailand border following a series of explosions and attacks in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, southern Thailand, with […]
Finas moves to combat ‘cartels’ and ensure fair competition in local film market
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is moving to convene industry players to address alleged distribution monopolies and ensure fair competition within the local […]
New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s, platforms face hefty fines
 WELLINGTON, Aug 24 — New Zealand’s government introduced legislation today to ban under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such […]
Economy minister: Tabung Haji’s RM96b investments make governance crucial to market confidence
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — The government has cast the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) findings on Tabung Haji’s management between 2014 and 2020 as part of a wider push to […]
KTMB rolls out special timetable, adds trains for northern routes during school holidays and Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide eight additional KTM Komuter Utara train services for the Butterworth and Padang Besar route from Thursday until Monday […]
Tahfiz teacher in Ampang pleads not guilty to four sexual assault charges on pupils
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — A 35-year-old tahfiz teacher pleaded not guilty today in the Ampang Sessions Court to four counts of committing physical sexual assault against two male pupils […]
Oil prices drop as Trump readies ‘most crushing’ financial operation against Iran
HONG KONG, Aug 24 — Oil prices fell today as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the […]
Sabah Electricity confirms fatal electrocution during pole replacement works in Sandakan, one injured
SANDAKAN, Aug 24 — A worker was electrocuted during installation works on an electric pole at Bandar Tabin Jaya, here on Saturday. Sandakan Fire and Rescue (Bomba) station chief, Senior […]