KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia’s right to engage with various global partners, including Russia, while maintaining a balanced stance on international issues. He said countries should not dictate to others what is best for them, adding that as a trading nation, Malaysia welcomes investments from all over the world. Addressing a...
PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have announced the signing of former Spanish international striker Jese Rodriguez (pic). Jese, who has played for top clubs such as Real Madrid, Paris St Germain, Sampdoria, and Real Betis, is considered a marquee signing for JDT due to his impressive football accolades in Europe. The 31-year-old joins the club as...
KUALA TERENGGANU: A senior citizen who was reported missing after going off into his orchard was found dead this morning from a suspected wild elephant attack. Hulu Terengganu district police chief DSP Zainul Mujahidin Mat Yudin said the victim, Musa Ahmad, 65, was found by villagers in the orchard area about 100 metres from his orchard...
IPOH: A couple was shocked to find that their fixed deposit savings, which were meant for their children’s education, were transferred out of their bank accounts without their knowledge. Aquarium shop owner Ling Yoke Suan, 36, and her husband Yong Kui Hin, 38, claimed to have lost a total of RM23,080. According to Ling, 17 transactions were...
GEORGE TOWN: The search for Dr Balraj Sethi, who was swept away while trying to rescue his father in the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand, India on Sept 24, will be extended until Nov 20. His brother Suraaj Sethi, 32, said the Indian police and the state disaster relief force personnel have agreed to continue with the...
PETALING JAYA: Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, has issued a heartfelt apology for the recent disturbance involving a group of Palestinians at Wisma Transit Kuala Lumpur (WTKL). "I apologise on behalf of all Palestinians in Malaysia and back home for what occurred. This is not our culture, ethics, or beliefs. We, as Palestinians, are...
PUTRAJAYA: Amidst the surge of foreign investments in Malaysia’s digital economy, the government is keen to see more local technology companies expand their operations within the country, says Gobind Singh Deo. One significant effort in this direction is the Gateway, Amplify, Invest & Nurture (GAIN) initiative by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Digital Minister...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have confirmed receiving a report about a two-month-old baby girl who was found in a weak and injured state when her mother picked her up from the babysitter’s house on Sept 4. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said that the report was filed by the victim’s mother at the Iskandar Puteri...
The film Abang Adik has been selected to represent Malaysia in the International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards next March. In a statement, the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) said the debut film by director Jin Ong was chosen following several evaluation rounds by the Finas Film Selection Committee, which consists of professionals from...
PUTRAJAYA: Police have arrested a student of a private higher education institution to assist in the investigation of a road rage incident in Dengkil and seized a steering lock that was used to injure the victims. Sepang acting OCPD Supt Shan Gopal said that a report was lodged by a man claiming he and his friend...
