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India's choice between Mauritius and the Maldives in ensuring a free and open Indian Ocean - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 4 -- The omission of the Maldives from the Mauritius-hosted Ninth Indian Ocean Conference is not a minor diplomatic oversight. It is a signal - subtle yet unmistakable - that the In... Read More


Malaysian veteran actor and singer Jalil Hamid passes away at 69

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 -- Local singer and actor Jalil Hamid, whose full name is Abdul Jalil Abdul Hamid, has passed away at the age of 69 this afternoon in his sleep His daughter, Afiqah Jalil, shared ... Read More


Sabah Customs seizes RM15m worth of methamphetamine at Sepanggar Port

KOTA KINABALU, May 4 -- The Sabah Customs Department has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 305.722kg of methamphetamine worth over RM15 million into the state. Sabah Customs director Dr Ahmad Taufik Sul... Read More


Tour bus carrying Indian tourists veers off PLUS expressway near Alor Gajah, injuring driver and two children

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 -- A tour bus carrying eight Indian tourists veered off the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near here this morning after the driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle. ... Read More


New 118 Mall confirms August launch, reveals tenant list

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 -- Set at the foot of Menara 118, the world's second-tallest skyscraper, the new 118 Mall will officially open its doors this August. Currently in its final stages of preparation,... Read More


How our universities can truly climb the rankings ladder - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, May 4 -- Malaysia has just launched a new 10-year national education blueprint 2026-2035. Many have lauded the ambitious nature of the plan. Equally, many have warned about the many chal... Read More


Why Japan lost its lustre in Malaysia and how it can shine again - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, May 4 -- There was a time when the rising sun of Japan was the guiding light for Malaysia's economic ambitions. The "Look East Policy," inaugurated by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in the earl... Read More


OpenAI co-founder Brockman takes the stand Elon Musk lawsuit enters week two

OAKLAND, May 4 -- Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI's co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world's richest man ag... Read More


Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Samar island in central Philippines

MANILA, May 4 -- A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Samar at 2:09 pm (0609 GMT) on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake hit at a depth of 73.3 k... Read More


Vote counting begins in key Indian state polls testing Modi's grip on power

KOLKATA, May 4 -- Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway today under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is hoping for crucial g... Read More