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Iran executes protester accused of acting for Israel, US during protests
TEHRAN, Aug 23 — Iran today executed a man accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests who was charged with acting as an agent of Israel and the […]
Care should not fall on families alone, says Nancy as welfare spending hits RM728m
KUCHING, Aug 23 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has spent about RM728.5 million to support the welfare of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PwD) and chronic patients nationwide as […]
Kemaman police detain man over alleged seditious Facebook post against Royal Institution and govt
CHUKAI, Aug 23 — Police have detained a man suspected of making a seditious and insulting Facebook post against the Royal Institution, the Malaysian government and a security agency. Kemaman […]
Haze watch: Sungai Petani, Johan Setia worsen as five more areas in Malaysia edge towards unhealthy levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The haze picture shifted across peninsular Malaysia this afternoon, with Sungai Petani worsening and five other areas creeping towards unhealthy levels, while Sarawak remained the […]
Alibaba doubles down on AI with HK$80b share sale plan
HONG KONG, Aug 23 — Chinese tech giant Alibaba said today that it plans to issue HK$80 billion (RM41.2 billion) in new shares in Hong Kong to fund its global […]
Terengganu’s Teluk Kalong Beach hit by coal pollution again, second incident this year
CHUKAI, Aug 23 — Teluk Kalong Beach here has once again been affected by coal pollution over the past three days, believed to have originated from a barge that broke […]
Zahid: Malaysia should build full ecosystem to lead global Muslim travel economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Malaysia must move beyond being the world’s leading Muslim-friendly destination and become a global hub for the Muslim travel economy, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Trump renews ‘51st state’ jab at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 — US President Donald Trump hit back at Canada today after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the US following a breakdown in trade negotiations. […]
Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case in mammal after fur seal tests positive
MELBOURNE, Aug 23 — Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu in a mammal after a long-nosed fur seal in the state of South Australia tested positive […]
MCMC, Selangor to expand filtered internet service to public premises and private institutions, says exco
PETALING JAYA, Aug 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with the Selangor state government, plans to expand its filtered internet service to public premises and […]