National aces Pearly Tan-Thinaah smash past Japanese pair to reach Thailand Open final
BANGKOK, May 17 — Top Malaysian women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah stormed to a 21-18, 21-12 semi-final win over Japan’s Rui Hirokami-Sayaka Hobara...
Just dance… to the checkout: Scalpers fold as Lady Gaga tickets go from mayhem to markdown in Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 17 — Scalpers who once hoped to cash in big on Lady Gaga’s Mayhem shows in Singapore are now quietly cutting their losses. What began with a frenzy...
Iran’s Supreme Leader says Trump is lying when he speaks of peace
TEHRAN, May 17 — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Donald Trump today of lying when the US president said during his Gulf tour this week that...
Penang factory engineer loses RM300,000 in Facebook investment scam, say police
GEORGE TOWN, May 17 —A 55-year-old factory engineer lost RM300,000 after falling for a fake online investment scheme promoted through Facebook. Penang police chief...
MCMC to review big gap in 4G coverage among telcos across Malaysia, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA, May 17 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will examine the disparity in 4G Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) among telecommunications......
Women’s ministry reviewing welfare support for families of FRU officers killed in Perak crash
KUCHING, May 17 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is reviewing financial assistance, through the Social Welfare Department (JKM),...
Kremlin says Putin could meet Zelenskiy if certain agreements are reached
MOSCOW, May 17 — The Kremlin said today that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but only if certain agreements were reached....
Malaysia’s unclaimed money reaches RM13.3b, only RM4b claimed since 1977, says Accountant General
BATU PAHAT, May 17 — A total of RM13.3 billion in Unclaimed Money (WTD) was recorded by the Accountant General’s Department (JANM) until last April. Accountant...
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik live up to the hype, power into Thailand Open final
BANGKOK, May 17 — National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik stayed on course for their second title of the year after securing a spot in the Thailand...
PKR polls: Dr Zaliha denies Rafizi’s claims, says over 280 complaints reviewed and actions taken
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The PKR Central Election Committee (JPP) has thoroughly reviewed more than 280 complaints received during the party’s election process,...
Sorry for the noise: South Korean students apologise before sports day in video that sparks debate
SEOUL, May 17 — It was meant to be a joyful morning of games and laughter, but before a South Korean elementary school could begin its annual sports day earlier...
Ramanan calls viral money video on PKR polls ‘dirty politics’, explains that cash handed to own staff outside service centre
SHAH ALAM, May 17 — PKR vice-president candidate Datuk Seri R Ramanan has denied any wrongdoing following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him...
Health Ministry says private clinics must only give itemised bills if requested, after backlash over TikTok Live remarks
PUTRAJAYA, May 17 – The Health Ministry today clarified that private medical clinics are only required to provide itemised billing upon request and at no extra...
‘Change your work culture’: Perlis Ruler rebukes state civil servants for putting self-interest before duty
ARAU, May 17 — The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, today voiced his disapproval over the attitude of certain civil servants in the state, who...
Perak cops: Lorry driver in fatal FRU crash remains in lock-up as no one pays RM6,000 bail
TELUK INTAN, May 17 — No party has posted bail for the lorry driver charged with dangerous driving that caused the deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel...
MCMC has right to probe influencer over Nurul Izzah post, says deputy comms minister Teo
JOHOR BARU, May 17 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has basis to investigate a social media influencer over his post on PKR vice-president...
GRS questions BN, Pakatan’s use of federal secretariat letterhead in Sabah polls announcement without full backing
KOTA KINABALU, May 17 — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders have been lambasted for using the Unity Government Secretariat letterhead to announce...
40 US states push back against AI moratorium in Trump’s sweeping tax bill
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 — A mix of Democratic and Republican state attorneys yesterday called on Congress to reject a moratorium on regulating artificial intelligence...
Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases remain below alert level despite regional surge; Health Ministry continues to monitor situation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Covid-19 situation in the country remains under control and below the alert level, despite an increase in cases in several neighbouring...
Police tracking man who took pet dog to Segamat nasi kandar restaurant, chair disposed of
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Police are looking for a man seen in a viral video bringing his pet dog into a nasi kandar restaurant in Segamat. Berita Harian reported...