Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Eurovision, venerable institution where art meets politics

VIENNA, April 27 -- The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th a... Read More


Sukma 2026 cost details to be presented to Sultan Of Selangor this Wednesday

SHAH ALAM, April 27 -- The detailed preparations and latest cost estimates for the 2026 Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) will be presented to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, this... Read More


China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus

BEJING, April 27 -- China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the top economic planning body said today, after a regulatory review that reportedly also saw Beijing restrict two co-foun... Read More


Terengganu peat fire contained, schools in Kuala Abang continue sessions as smoke clears

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Firefighters have brought a peat swamp forest fire in Kuala Abang in Dungun, Terengganu, under control, allowing more than 1,000 students from nearby schools to continue... Read More


N. Sembilan MB to remain in office after 14 Umno assemblymen withdraw support

SEREMBAN, April 27 -- Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun will continue in office after the Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir h... Read More


Federal Court to decide prosecution's appeal in Syed Saddiq acquittal on June 30

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 -- The Federal Court has fixed June 30 to deliver its decision on the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman over four charges linked t... Read More


'Tok Min is far better than me': Rafizi praises Aminuddin's humility, prays for MB and wife

PETALING JAYA, April 27 -- Former minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has voiced support for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, describing him as "like an elder brother" and praisi... Read More


Asian Games could move to odd years from 2031 to serve as Olympic qualifier

HONG KONG, April 27 -- The Asian Games could be moved to odd-numbered years starting in 2031 so the event takes place in the 12 months leading into the Olympics, reports say, reshaping the sporting ca... Read More


Proton reports 6,500 orders for e.MAS 7 plug-in hybrid

SHAH ALAM, April 27 -- Proton's energy vehicle arm, PRO-NET, is reporting steady consumer interest for its plug-in hybrid SUV, attributing the trend to rising fuel costs and recent cuts to the BUDI95 ... Read More


India's upper house shifts as Modi's BJP reaches 113 seats following mass AAP defection

NEW DELHI, April 27 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party strengthened its position in parliament's upper ‌house after seven opposition lawmakers joined it, ​a parliamentary l... Read More