Japanese PM Takaichi departs after attending Asean meetings

SEPANG: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for home Sunday (Oct 26) evening after attending the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur. Japan's first female prime minister left at 9.50pm following a red carpet send-off, which included a guard of honour mounted by the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. Minister in the...

Malaysia to continue strengthening relations with major economies, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as a trading nation, will continue exploring new markets and strengthening relations with major economies to sustain growth and investment, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday (Oct 26). He said Malaysia must maintain balanced engagement with both the West and the East, deepening ties with the United States while forging...

Cambodians flood PM Anwar’s Facebook with messages of gratitude for peace effort

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received an outpouring of appreciation from Cambodians on social media following the signing of the KL Peace Accord between Thailand and Cambodia earlier on Sunday (Oct 26). The comments, posted on the official Facebook page of Anwar, as well as the Prime Minister's Office (PMO Malaysia) page,...

Bersatu reminds members not to be involved with individuals undergoing disciplinary action

SHAH ALAM: Leaders and members of the United Indigenous Party of Malaysia (Bersatu) are reminded not to be involved in any form of organising, meeting or discussion with any party that has been punished by the party's Disciplinary Board. The matter was based on internal instructions issued by the Secretary-General, as seen by Sinar Harian in...

National Science Centre reopens with new facilities, immersive experiences

ALOR SETAR: The National Science Centre (NSC), which reopened to the public on Oct 1, now boasts a range of new facilities and educational modules, offering visitors a more immersive and enjoyable experience. Its director Mohammad Fuad Rahman said the centre had been closed from March to September for renovations, including upgrades to the exhibition gallery. "Among...

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire to focus on withdrawal of heavy weapons, removal of landmines

KUALA LUMPUR: The withdrawal of heavy weapons by Thailand and Cambodia from border areas, as well as the removal and destruction of explosives or landmines, are among the key elements in the ceasefire agreement between the two countries, which is expected to be finalised at the 47th Asean Summit. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said...

Analysis of digital devices at Ebit Lew’s home found no pornographic materials, says witness

TENOM: The police investigating officer in the sexual harassment case involving Ebit Erawan Ibrahim Lew or Ebit Lew told the Magistrate's Court here that she visited the preacher's residence to conduct an initial analysis of several digital devices at the premises. The 18th prosecution witness, Supt Noor Asyikin Shamsuri, 46, said she went to the house...

Three foreign men arrested over mother, daughter murder in Juru

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police have arrested three foreign men to assist in investigations into the double murder of a woman and her daughter at a house in Kampung Sekolah Juru here last Saturday (Oct 18). Penang police chief told Bernama that the three were arrested separately on Friday (Oct 24), two men in Kulim, Kedah and the...

Bank Islam GCEO Mohd Muazzam steps down

PETALING JAYA: Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd's group chief executive officer (GEO) Datuk Mohd Muazzam Mohamed has tendered his resignation after 10 years of service, seven of which were at the helm of the group. In a statement, the bank said his resignation will take effect on Jan 7, 2026, while his last day of service will be on Dec 12, 2025. According...

Robert Tan, children resign from Jasa Kita board

PETALING JAYA: Businessman Tan Sri Robert Tan Hua Choon, better known as the “Casio King”, has stepped down as executive chairman of Jasa Kita Bhd, marking the end of his more than two-decade leadership at the power tools and industrial equipment maker. Tan, 84, will be joined by his two children - Tan Han Chuan and Tan Ching Ching — who...