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Zayn Rayyan’s mother to learn appeal outcome on Sept 28 as court reserves decision
SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 — The High Court here yesterday fixed Sept 28 for its decision on Ismanira Abdul Manaf’s appeal to overturn her conviction and five-year prison sentence for […]
Trump vows ‘tremendous’ economic costs on Iran partners
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous” punishment on any country that helps or […]
Ringgit opens higher as US debt concerns weigh on greenback
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as concerns over the rising US government debt weighed on the greenback, dimming expectations of a […]
Family of three killed in KL Immigration lorry crash buried in Kampar
KAMPAR, Aug 20 — The remains of three family members who died in a crash involving a Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) lorry at Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday were […]
DBKL to resurface 59km of KL roads in RM100m project
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — A total of 59 kilometres (km) of protocol and main roads in the capital, covering about 1.3 million square metres, will be resurfaced in stages […]
Quebec separatists rule out independence vote while Trump in power
MONTREAL, Aug 20 — Quebec’s separatist party, the current favorite to win October elections in the Canadian province, said yesterday it will not hold an independence referendum while US President Donald […]
Beyond the naked eye: What PM2.5, haze’s invisible threat, means for your health
PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 — As Malaysians once again experience a resurgence in haze pollution and deteriorating air quality, many have begun taking precautions against its more visible health effects. […]
MACC urged to clarify status of two-month-old petroleum cargo commingling report
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Maritime industry observer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy has urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to provide a written update on a report lodged in […]
ISS hosts first spacewalk by a Frenchwoman
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 — Sophie Adenot became the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) for a spacewalk yesterday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon. […]
Indonesia family finds 84-year-old woman alive days after earthquake
SIKKA (Indonesia), Aug 19 — A paralysed 84-year-old woman has been found alive three days after a strong earthquake flattened her home on an Indonesian island, an official said Wednesday, as […]