Anwar meets with BN MPs at Seri Perdana

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is holding a meeting with Barisan Nasional MPs at the Seri Perdana Complex here tonight (July 11). The meeting is believed to be focused on current issues, including matters related to the upcoming parliamentary sitting. Earlier, a vehicle ferrying Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was seen entering the...

Asean reaffirms support for Myanmar peace efforts, Timor-Leste’s bloc membership

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their support for Myanmar's efforts to restore peace and stability in its Rakhine state, while underscoring the importance of safe and voluntary repatriation of displaced persons. In a joint communique issued at the end of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting here, on Friday, the bloc reiterated its commitment...

Asean a trusted platform by global superpowers, says Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean has emerged as a trusted platform by global superpowers and many countries are “queuing” up to sign up as partners to the Southeast Asian regional group, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister also said too many countries want to be a partner of Asean by acceding to the Treaty of Amity...

Myanmar elections only possible when unrest settles, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Any elections being held in conflict-stricken Myanmar must be impartial and inclusive, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister said peace and the cessation of hostilities must be a priority before any elections take place. "Elections have to be inclusive, including everybody and all political parties. All stakeholders must be able to participate. "Any elections...

Education Ministry outlines seven steps to reduce teachers’ workload, says Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has outlined seven measures to alleviate the workload of teachers, including the abolition of low-impact events and the appointment of members of the public as examination invigilators. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that this long-standing issue has been a focus since the start of her tenure, requiring a comprehensive solution. "The ministry, through...

Immigration confirms missing British teen entered Malaysia on June 7

SHAH ALAM: A 17-year-old British teenager, who has been reported missing, has been confirmed to have entered Malaysia through KL International Airport (KLIA) on June 7, Sinar Harian reports. Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban told the Malay language daily that a check on the records showed that the individual had arrived in Malaysia on June 7. "At...

Trump may attend Asean summit in October, says Rubio

KUALA LUMPUR: United States President Donald Trump may attend the 47th Asean Summit and related summits in October, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "It's possible, yes. We are working on getting a date for that," said Rubio after the Asean-US Post Ministerial Conference in KLCC on Thursday (July 10). Rubio also said that many countries...

Rubio meets Lavrov, says will bring new ideas on Ukraine conflict to Trump

KUALA LUMPUR: A new approach to the Ukraine conflict, proposed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, will be brought to United States President Donald Trump for consideration, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio said this is a new concept that he will present to Trump, but cautioned that this may not automatically lead to...

Russia attacks Ukraine with 700 drones after Trump vows to send more weapons

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia targeted Ukraine with a record 728 drones overnight, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to send more defensive weapons to Kyiv and aimed unusually direct criticism at Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian air defence units destroyed almost all the drones, including through electronic jamming systems, Ukraine's air force said on the Telegram...

Help is here if you need it, BAM tells Zii Jia

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are open to helping independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia. Zii Jia posted a series of cryptic images on Instagram five days ago, including a stitched-up figure holding a bloodstained needle, raising concerns about his mental well-being. While the National Sports Council (NSC) allayed fears that the 27-year-old is suffering...