Trump: Canada can join US missile defence system for free — if it becomes 51st state
WASHINGTON, May 28 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that Canada could join his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system for free—but only if...
Australia’s first hijab-wearing senator files complaint after colleague urges her to ‘drink wine, dance on table’
SYDNEY, May 28 — A Muslim lawmaker in Australia said today that she has complained to a parliamentary watchdog after a male colleague allegedly urged her to drink...
Malaysian King and deputy PM tipped for Russia visits this year, senator says
MOSCOW, May 28 — Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim may visit Russia in August for the first time, Deputy President of the Senate of the Dewan Negara Senator Nur Jazlan...
Four senior doctors said to be frontrunners for Health DG post
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Four senior medical professionals are reportedly in the running for the post of Health director-general. According to a report in Free Malaysia...
Elderly man loses over RM1.47 million in online trading scam in Ipoh
IPOH, May 28 — An elderly man suffered losses of over RM1.47 million after he fell victim to an online trading scam, Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin...
Filipino music legend Freddie Aguilar, singer of global hit ‘Anak’, dies in Manila aged 72
MANILA, May 28 — Filipino singer-songwriter Freddie Aguilar, best known for his chart-topping international hit “Anak”, died in Manila aged 72 yesterday, local...
Worth the drive: Selayang’s Restoran Yun Yun raises the bar higher with the ultimate seafood noodles
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The food universe is a vast, dangerous place to wander. Most times, it’s duds or just simply bad food. Occasionally, it’s rather decent...
Cancer Diaries: When having cancer is still not enough for EPF to approve my claims
MAY 28 — Since I’m still in the dark about how much my next 13 Herceptin infusions will cost in total, I decided to withdraw some of my EPF money “just in...
Tap, buy, drive: Malaysians are getting new tyres the e-way
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — A couple pulled into a moderately busy tyre workshop in Seksyen 15, Shah Alam just after 11am, greeted by the low whir of air compressors...
From lender to collector, China’s US$22b Belt and Road loans are coming home to roost
SYDNEY, May 28 — The world’s poorest nations face a “tidal wave of debt” as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think tank warned...
What is behind the political tension roiling Bangladesh?
DHAKA, May 28 — Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting discontent among citizens and discord among political...
China cuts rates — but households just save harder
BEIJING, May 28 — After Chinese banks reduced deposit rates last week, Miro Chen launched a social media poll: “When interest rates fall, do you save or spend?”...
China regulator summons automakers over rising ‘zero-mileage’ used car sales amid industry price war
SHANGHAI, May 27 — China’s commerce ministry will meet industry bodies and automakers including BYD and Dongfeng Motor to discuss increasing sales of “used...
Police brace for massive crowd at Bukit Jalil as 70,000 fans expected for Manchester United vs Asean All-Stars showdown
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Approximately 70,000 football fans are expected to attend the Maybank Challenge Cup match between Manchester United and Asean All Stars...
Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Aidiladha on June 7
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha on June 7, according to Datuk Mohd Aseral Jusman, Assistant Secretary of the Conference of...
Anwar thanks King for elevating Malaysia’s diplomacy at Asean royal luncheon
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for hosting leaders...
Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon power past Ukrainian duo into Singapore Open second round
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia’s professional mixed doubles pair, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie, lived up to expectations by advancing to the second round...
Anwar: If Trump wants Asean-US summit, we’ll say yes — no tilt towards China
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the Association of South-east Asian Nations will agree if Washington wants a US-Asean...
Asean All-Stars aim for upset against Manchester United despite training hurdles, says coach
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Asean All-Stars are eyeing an upset when they take on English giants Manchester United in the Maybank Challenge Cup match at the National...
United fever grips KL as over 1,000 fans turn up for meet-and-greet with Red Devils
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — More than 1,000 fans mobbed the stars of English Premier League (EPL) club Manchester United in a friendly up-close session with the club’s...