PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian diplomatic delegation is currently engaging with Thailand and Cambodia to prevent further escalation along the two nations' shared border. The Armed Forces' defence intelligence and strategic communications division said in accordance with the joint press release issued at the special meeting hosted by Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia have committed to an immediate...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government's debt has risen to RM1.3 trillion as of March 2025, up from RM1.25 trillion at the end of last year, while total liabilities stood at RM384.6bil compared to RM384.8bil previously, says Lim Hui Ying. The Deputy Finance Minister said the increase was due to the government's need to finance fiscal deficits...
IPOH: The Malaysian government will not interfere in any legal matters related to Indonesian oil tycoon Riza Chalid, who is said to be involved in a corruption case involving fuel imports. Indonesian weekly Tempo reported that Anwar had told several editors-in-chief in Jakarta on July 29 and informed them that he had met with Riza. “Let the...
BANGKOK: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has taken to social media to reflect on the personal toll of recent border tensions with Thailand, stating he feels "five years older" with increased grey hair and a haggard appearance, yet assuring his compatriots of his undiminished resolve. In a reflective post published early on Tuesday (July 29) morning...
JOHOR BARU: What was initially thought to be a normal domestic dispute between a husband and wife has now taken a dark turn after the body of a six-year-old boy, reported missing last week, was found buried in Rompin, Negri Sembilan. Kamarudin Abdullah, 47, who stays near the victim’s family, said he often heard the sound...
JAKARTA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Tuesday (July 29) that his sole focus in the recent Thai-Cambodian conflict was on finding a peaceful resolution to ensure Asean's continued stability and security. The Prime Minister firmly dismissed claims that there was external pressure from global powers, reaffirming that the major breakthrough came through direct regional diplomacy. "I...
KUALA LUMPUR: Police say more witnesses will be called before the investigation paper on the alleged assault involving singer Shila Amzah and another veteran artiste can be finalised. “We have submitted the investigation paper to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP), but it was sent back for further action. As such, we now have to investigate the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is considering a nationwide ban on the use and sale of e-cigarettes or vapes, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dr Dzulkefly stated that a special committee from the Health Ministry will propose the ban to address the abuse of electronic cigarettes. "It will come in the form of a proposal...
SURIN, Thailand: Rice farmer Samrouy Duangsawai was up early fixing herself a morning meal of sticky rice when a series of loud blasts almost shook her off her feet. Cambodian heavy artillery shells launched from across the nearby border had struck the next village just a few hundred metres away, the rising smoke visible in the...
PM says nation must not burden future generations MUAR: The government is working to reduce the national debt and avoid unnecessary loans to spare future generations, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that while borrowing for development was sometimes necessary, the country must not continue racking up debt irresponsibly. “Our debt is still high. If...
