Sunway Medical Centre, Gleneagles Hospital named among world’s best 250 hospitals in 2025; HKL only public hospital in Malaysia Top 10
PETALING JAYA, May 15 — Two Malaysian private hospitals have been named in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list, earning praise for their commitment...
Inside Trump’s luxury jet scandal and crypto empire fuelling new ethics storm
Donald Trump is facing rare criticism from allies over a series of ethical scandals in his second term, including accepting a luxury jet from Qatar. A new anti-graft...
Malaysia’s birth rate hits record low in Q1 2025, but Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang buck baby bust
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level on record, with just 93,500 babies born in the first quarter of 2025 – an 11.5...
King unveils and test-drives interceptor boat of his own design for maritime defence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, test-drove a new interceptor boat personally conceptualised by His Majesty, in Mersing, Johor,......
Why were Singapore ministers dining with a convicted money launderer? SDP demands answers
SINGAPORE, May 15 — The Singapore Democratic Party has raised alarm over a photograph showing top government figures dining with two individuals under investigation...
Hong Kong’s On Lee Noodle Soup, with its 50 years-plus fish ball noodle soup legacy, to open in Pavilion KL in June
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Famed fish ball noodle soup shop On Lee Noodle Soup from Hong Kong’s Shau Kei Wan will be hitting our shores by the end of June. It will...
In Cheras, Fang Hong Curry Mee serves up a little bit of everything — from curry mee, to Hakka ‘zha yuk’ and Sichuanese stir-fried pork and peppers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — At a glance, Fang Hong Curry Mee looks exactly like what its name suggests: a curry mee joint. But it is also so much more. Housed in a...
Putin extends royal invitation, asks Anwar to convey message to Agong
MOSCOW, May 15 — Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting at the Kremlin with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, asked the official to...
Anwar presses Putin on MH17, urges justice after ICAO report holds Russia responsible for 2014 air disaster (VIDEO)
MOSCOW, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim raised the issue of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, during his...
Nurul Izzah rejects Rafizi’s call for debate, says focus is on engaging delegates and ‘not about politicking’
SHAH ALAM, May 15 — PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar has brushed aside calls for a debate with deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, saying her focus is...
‘Everyone is trying to figure it out’: Trump shocks even Washington with surprise Syria sanctions move
President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the lifting of all US sanctions on Syria during a visit to Saudi Arabia, catching many in his administration by surprise....
No end in sight for Klang Valley’s traffic woes? Here’s what the current govt has done to cut congestion so far
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Traffic congestion remains one of Klang Valley’s most pressing challenges. Aside from the daily frustration, studies have shown there...
Wrapped in history: Nyonya ‘popiah’ brings Peranakan heritage to the table
SHAH ALAM, May 15 — At first glance, Nyonya popiah may resemble the typical spring rolls sold at street stalls or night markets. But with its crispier skin, richer...
Ghost in the machine? Rogue communication devices found in Chinese inverters fuels fears of sabotage
LONDON, May 14 — US energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after...
Pearly Tan–Thinaah off to flying start at Thailand Open, crush Indian duo in 24-minute opener
BANGKOK, May 14 — Malaysia's top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan–M Thinaah, cruised into the second round of the Thailand Open 2025 after defeating India’s...
After deadly FRU crash, PDRM to roll out safety upgrades for personnel convoys
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has identified safety enhancement measures for its personnel travelling in trucks for operations, following...
In Moscow, PM Anwar hails Russia as a great friend of Malaysia
MOSCOW, May 14 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday called Russia a great friend of Malaysia and said his country respects the nation....
PM Anwar receives official welcome at Kremlin as Malaysia-Russia ties take spotlight
MOSCOW, May 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accorded an official welcome at the Kremlin, the official working residence of President Vladimir...
Man to be charged over wife’s fatal fall from van on Kesas highway, says KL deputy police chief
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The husband of a woman who died after being thrown from the van she was riding in on the Shah Alam Highway (KESAS) near the Awan Besar Rest...
Communications Ministry unveils incentives plan to lure international concerts, revive events and tourism industries
PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — Communications Minister today said it has introduced the Concert and Events in Malaysia Incentive (CEMI) to revitalise the local music and...