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PAS sets bold Melaka goal in state election, minimum 15 out of 28

MELAKA, April 26 -- PAS is aiming to capture Melaka in the coming state election, with the floor target set at 15 of the 28 seats in total. Its election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor is ... Read More


MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain in Sabah, Sarawak and four other states till evening

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting six states until 5.00 pm this evening. In ... Read More


Sri Lanka detains 22 monks returning from Thailand over record cannabis haul

COLOMBO, April 26 -- Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested on Sunday at the main international airport with 110 kilogrammes (242 pounds) of powerful cannabis, officials sai... Read More


Umno's Dr Akmal readies for court fight after PAS leader's 'chess piece' jab

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 -- A political spat has escalated after a Melaka assemblyman hit back at Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over remarks describing him as a "budak catur" or ... Read More


State had no role in airport convoy, Kelantan deputy MB says after backlash

KOTA BHARU, April 26 -- The motorcycle convoy to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) here yesterday was not organised by the Kelantan state government, but was an individual initiative. Deputy Menter... Read More


Jerantut retiree's home burns down after husband dies, son's wedding dreams go up in flames

JERANTUT, April 26 -- A retiree in Kampung Bukit Genting is facing a double tragedy after her home was destroyed in a fire just 10 days after the death of her husband. The blaze, which occurred aroun... Read More


DPM Fadillah calls for institutions, experts to collaborate to document Sarawak's multi‑ethnic history

SIBU, April 26 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged experienced individuals and higher education institutions to collaborate in conducting research and documenting the history ... Read More


'We had to suffer': Al Ahli coach hails mentality after back‑to‑back Asian titles

JEDDAH, April 26 -- Al Ahli had to "suffer" in becoming the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles, their relieved coach said. The Saudi side, playing a... Read More


'Serves them right': Kelantan rep boasts motorcycle convoy used 'lorong tikus' to evade police road blocks

KOTA BHARU, April 26 -- A motorcycle convoy in Kelantan held without the approval of the police was proclaimed a success by the organising assemblyman after its participants used lorong tikus (side st... Read More


The man who captured India's soul: Master photographer Raghu Rai dies at 83

NEW DELHI, April 26 -- Internationally acclaimed Indian master photographer Raghu Rai died today, his family announced. He was 83. A construction engineer by training, Rai, born in a village in Pakis... Read More