PMO: Petronas to maintain role under PDA 1974, Petros appointed Sarawak gas aggregator
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) will continue to fulfil its function, activities, responsibilities and obligations as mandated under the...
Miti on Skyvast-Huawei project: Govt keen on building AI infrastructure, but initiatives must go through due process
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The recent launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure initiative, involving Skyvast Corporation and Huawei Technologies, was...
Free-for-all likely in Sabah election amid alliance tensions, says GRS leader
KOTA KINABALU, May 21 — The next Sabah state election could turn into a...
Anwar, Sarawak premier signs joint declaration on Petronas-Petros cooperation
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The Federal Government and Sarawak have signed a joint declaration, reaching an understanding on matters involving Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas)...
Guardiola draws the line: Keep City squad small or I’m gone
MANCHESTER, May 21 — Pep Guardiola has said he could quit his position as Manchester City manager if he is given too large a squad next season as he can no longer...
Singapore man pleads guilty to extorting teen after ‘sugar daddy’ agreement goes wrong
SINGAPORE, May 21 — A 27-year-old Singaporean has admitted to multiple offences involving a teenage victim and others, including extortion, cheating, and making...
After years of construction, North Korea prepares to open Wonsan beach resort in Kim Jong-un’s hometown
PYONGYANG, May 21 — North Korea is reportedly finalising preparations for the official opening of the Wonsan seaside resort in Kangwon Province, one of leader...
Ex-assistant of Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee admits to faking anti-China audio clips in public apology
SINGAPORE, May 21 — The former assistant of Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee has issued a public apology for fabricating audio recordings of the star, in what she...
Fahmi: Asean Summit in KL to spotlight city’s progress, global standing
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today defended the decision to host the 46th Asean Summit in capital amidst public complaints...
US intel suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, CNN reports
TEL AVIV, May 21 — New intelligence obtained by the United States suggests that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, CNN reported...
Malaysia Masters 2025: Defending mixed doubles champs Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai sent packing in first round
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Malaysia’s professional mixed doubles pair, Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, were handed a shock early exit in the first round of the...
Oil prices jump on report of Israel prepping Iran strike
HONG KONG, May 21 — Crude prices rallied today following a report that US intelligence suggested Israel was planning a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which...
Chow Kon Yeow defends six-month bonus at PDC, says Penang firm made record profits in 2024
GEORGE TOWN, May 21 — Penang Development Corporation (PDC) made record profits of RM527.1 million in 2024, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said to defend multi-month...
‘Being a woman is a violent experience,’ says Kristen Stewart after Cannes debut stuns critics
CANNES (France), May 21 — “I can’t wait to make 10 more movies,” Kristen Stewart told AFP the morning after making what Rolling Stone called “one hell...
Man charged over fatal shooting of Penang nightclub bouncer in 2013
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — A man accused of murdering a nightclub bouncer 12 years ago has finally been charged in the Butterworth Magistrates’ Court today. Ooi...
CEO of Indonesia’s textile giant Sritex arrested over bank loan scandal
JAKARTA, May 21 — The president director of bankrupt Indonesian textile giant Sritex has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation, Indonesia’s Attorney...
Pamela Ling’s family lawyer threatens legal action over MACC’s silence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The lawyer for Pamela Ling’s family has warned that “further legal action” will be taken unless the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission...
Parti Warisan confirms it will contest Sabah polls independently, denies alliance rumours
KOTA KINABALU, May 21 — Parti Warisan has dismissed rumours of any alliances and confirmed it will contest the upcoming 17th Sabah state election independently...
Penang CM: New quit rent rates to be implemented from Jan 1, 2026
GEORGE TOWN, May 21 — New quit rent rates will be implemented from January 1 next year, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today. He said the state’s...
A shuttler at home abroad: Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen finds his badminton family in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — For Taiwan’s top men’s singles shuttler Chou Tien Chen, competing in Malaysia means more than just chasing titles, it’s about building...