Sabah polls: BN, GRS newcomers lean on classic door-to-door campaigning in Papar

PAPAR: As the 17th Sabah State Election campaign enters its seventh day on Friday (Nov 21), two first-time candidates in Papar continue to rely on a classic approach, going from door to door to meet voters in person. Although the method may seem old-fashioned in the digital age, both candidates believe the approach allows them to...

Exclusive-US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal – sources

KYIV/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has threatened to cut intelligence sharing and weapons supplies for Ukraine to press it into agreeing to the framework of a U.S.-brokered peace deal, two people familiar with the matter said. Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war, including that...

KTMB to offer additional ETS services for Christmas, school holidays

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering four additional Electric Train Service (ETS) services comprising 22,680 tickets, in conjunction with the Christmas celebration and the third term school holidays this year. KTMB, in a statement on Thursday (Nov 20), said the additional services would operate from Dec 19, 2025, to Jan 11, 2026, covering...

MIH conference to put Malaysia forward as regional health hub, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The three-day Malaysia International Health (MIH) Megatrends 2025 Conference starting Tuesday (Nov 25) will elevate Malaysia as a regional health hub in an effort to achieve better health sustainability in the future, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the conference themed "Innovation for a Sustainable Health Future" held at the...

MetMalaysia warns of bad weather in four states, one FT, until 1am (Nov 21)

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 1am on Friday (Nov 21). In a statement at 8.40pm on Thursday (Nov 20), MetMalaysia said the states affected are Pahang (Jerantut, Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin); Johor (Segamat, Mersing and Kota Tinggi); and the...

Police seeking missing teen in Kuala Krai

KOTA BARU: Police are actively looking for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kampung Bedal, Kuala Krai, last Sunday (Nov 16). Kuala Krai deputy district police chief DSP Mohd Maizan Mustaffa, in a statement on Thursday (Nov 20), said the missing teenager had been identified as Nur Danisha Amira Muhammad Arif. He said Nur Danisha,...

Cambodian health clinic owner jailed for five years over fatal injection, dumping of patient’s body

PHNOM PENH: The owner of Songhak Marina Maternity and Treatment Clinic, who administered a fatal injection to a patient last year and subsequently dumped the victim’s body, has been sentenced by to 5 years in prison, while her husband received a one-year sentence. On November 17, the Takeo Provincial Court sentenced Sun Marina, 39, to a...

Japan counts cost of China’s travel boycott as tensions flare

TOKYO: Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service had lost 80% of its bookings for the remainder of the year. The small firm, which specialises in group tours largely for Chinese clients, is at the sharp end of...

Teacher placement rate exceeds 98% nationwide, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The Madani government continues to demonstrate strong commitment in addressing teacher shortages, achieving a placement rate of over 98% for teacher positions nationwide, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said that less than 2% of teaching positions nationwide remain vacant, with a total of 53,000 teachers appointed since 2022 to meet schools' staffing needs. "This...

Ethiopia, Malaysia agree to bring diplomatic ties to greater heights

ADDIS ABABA: Malaysia and Ethiopia have agreed to bring 60 years of its diplomatic relations to greater heights through new areas of cooperation. This was agreed upon during a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopia's President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde. Anwar said the cooperation between Malaysia and Ethiopia would reach high value sectors such...