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Aerial footage shows cops breaking up USC pro-Palestinian protest

Aerial footage has captured police officers moving in to break up University of Southern California pro-Palestinian protests.

5G Malaysia: DNB appoints new directors from five telcos to its board

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 ― As hinted by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil yesterday, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) h...

Lumut Crash: Chaos ensued due to fender bender during Firdaus's funeral

The driver panicked and accidentally hit the honk.

5-member bench to hear Muhyiddin’s review bid

Lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim has agreed to the defence team’s written request.

Lumut crash: Remains of Joanna Felicia to be laid to rest today

Earlier, the Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying Joanna’s remains arrived at the Kuching air base from Ipoh, Perak, at 11.54pm yesterday.

Driver who honked near Penang mosque did so accidentally, say police

GEORGE TOWN: The driver of the vehicle that honked its horn near Masjid Jamek Sungai Nibong in Penang did so accidentally, says George Town OCPD Asst Comm Razlam Ab Hamid. Read full story

Govt dismayed UM became 'ground zero' for Gilley's insensitive remarks, says Fahmi

PETALING JAYA: The government is disappointed that Universiti Malaya (UM) invited a foreign speaker whose statements sparked unnecessary controversy while disrespecting community sentiments, says Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story

Johor looking to Shenzhen for economic inspiration, says MB

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is looking at Shenzhen, China for inspiration on economic transformation, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Read full story

Special lecture series to mark 50 years of Malaysia-China ties

KUALA LUMPUR: A special “Master Series” will be held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China. Read full story

Operational changes to Sunway BRT route in conjunction with the ‘Under Armour Dual’ event

SUBANG JAYA: The Sunway BRT service operated by Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd will undergo operational changes on April 27 starting from 6pm until the end of operating hours. Read full story

Sunway Medical Centre wins Hospital of the Year award again

PETALING JAYA: Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) has yet again clinched the prestigious Hospital of the Year (Malaysia) award at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024. Read full story

Nga could cost govt Kuala Kubu Baharu polls, says PH leader

The PH leader says DAP vice-chairman Nga Kor Ming has given PN numerous reasons to attack him ahead of the May 11 by-election.

Report: MACC grants extension to Dr Mahathir's sons to declare assets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The two sons of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad are still seeking an extension fr...

Anti-graft group says ex-MP should pay for dumping expired rice, food aid at Temerloh dumpsite

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) today called on the government to hold...

DAP’s candidate for KKB polls a high-risk gamble, says analyst

Awang Azman Pawi says Perikatan Nasional can offer strong competition if it fields a Malay candidate who is popular among the locals.

Greens councillor under fire for wearing pro-Palestine headdress

Rafaela Pandolfini lay a bouquet of flowers at a moving service in Coogee in Sydney's eastern suburbs on Thursday morning while wearing a keffiyeh.

Act against Ismail over rice dumping incident, C4 tells govt

The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism says the incident raises questions about why the stored food was not distributed during the national rice shortage.

Despite stance, MCA expected to back Unity Government candidate in KKB - Analyst

PM urged to mediate between MCA and DAP amid election tensions

Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry

The university has also been asked to investigate the matter and report further details as soon as possible.

UN climate change meet a good yardstick for Johor Green Deal progress, says exco man

PASIR GUDANG: The coming UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) 2024 will be an important event to measure how Johor Green Deal initiatives can be implemented and strengthened, says Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad. Read full story

Family of woman found dead at home say she 'hated' accused attacker

A woman who was found dead in her home in rural Victoria has been remembered for having the 'biggest heart'.

What was Portugal's Carnation Revolution?

On April 25, 1974, a revolution took place initiated by music and ornamented with flowers. Known as the Carnation Revolution, it was a near-bloodless military coup staged in Portugal that brought down the authoritarian rule of one of Europe's longest-serving dictators. In its wake, democracy prevailed and a national holiday was decreed to commemorate one of the most astonishing and significant episodes in Portugal's long history. So, what is the background behind this extraordinary event, and how was it planned? Click through and relive the military takeover that reshaped a nation.

Pak Lah admitted to IJN, condition is stable says family

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN), here, on Wednesday (April 24) after suffering from a small spontaneous pneumothorax. Read full story

Copter tragedy: Squadron 502 commander laid to rest at Felcra Bukit Kepong cemetery

The remains of Squadron 502 commanding officer Commander Muhamad Amir Mohamad were laid to rest at 12.30am on Thursday (April 25) at Felcra Bukit Kepong Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur. He was among 10 navy personnel who died when two helicopters collided and crashed at the TLDM Base in Lumut, Perak, on Tuesday (April 23). Read more at https://tinyurl.com/yckfvnhu WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Rahim Thamby Chik says former Umno's Dewan Negara deputy president Mohamad Ali now in Bersatu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia information committee member Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Thamby today cl...

This man won the lottery 14 times with a simple mathematical formula

Malaysian But Can’t Speak BM? Yes, You Can Renew Your Passport

The Immigration Department said that checks conducted by the immigration officers must be done professionally and with courtesy.

KLIA shooting suspect brought to Selangor to face two more charges

PETALING JAYA: Alleged gunman Hafizul Hawari has been brought to Selangor to face two more charges at the Sessions Court in Sepang. Read full story

UM apologises for controversy created by US academic

It says it will assess the social media profiles of those invited to participate in the university's programmes.

Put aside politics and work together to resolve migrant issues, Sabah assembly urged

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s issues linked to undocumented migrant and stateless persons can only be resolved if political differences are set aside to work towards a concrete solution, says a state assistant minister. Read full story

PKR's future tied to PH's governance effectiveness - Analyst

Political shifts loom if Pakatan Harapan underperforms

Teenage girl arrested after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school

A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a Welsh school. Emergency services attended Amman Valley School, also known as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire, south-west Wales, just after 11.20am on Wednesday.

EU hails Malaysia’s efforts to reduce deforestation

The EU's commissioner for environment and fisheries also acknowledges Malaysia’s commitment to certified sustainable commodity production.

In Japan, 12-year-old 'male' hippo found to be female after seven years (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — A zoo in Osaka, Japan has after seven years found that its male hippopotamus is actually a fema...

Copter tragedy: Ministry to provide education aid to victims' children

The Higher Education Ministry has mobilised efforts to provide assistance to the families of the 10 victims in the naval helicopter collision in Lumut, Perak on Tuesday (April 23). Read more at https://tinyurl.com/3jtfn5eb WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

EPF confirms Account 3 named 'Fleksibel' which lets contributors withdraw anytime starting May 11

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) announced today a restructuring of its contributors' accoun...

Government considers casino to revive Forest City, report says

It says PM Anwar Ibrahim and two prominent tycoons recently discussed the matter.

Man in KLIA shooting claims trial to attempted murder

Hafizul Hawari also faces a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to another man.

'Audacious' drivers move police road closure cones

Officers who manage closures at scenes of crashes have had to confront motorists over their actions.

Army reservist who warned about Maine killer before shootings to testify before investigators

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A U.S. Army reservist who sounded the clearest warning ahead of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting is expected to answer questions Thursday from the commission investigating the tragedy. Six weeks before Robert Card killed 18 people at a bar and bowling alley in Lewiston, his best friend and fellow reservist Sean Hodgson texted their supervisors, telling them to change the passcode to the gate at their Army Reserve training...

UM to submit report on controversial talk by US lecturer Gilley

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) has issued a public apology and is preparing a full report on the issue surrounding a controversial talk given at its institution by US academician Bruce Gilley. Read full story

Illegal migrant cannot stay in UK after 2 decades trying to deport him

Even though he racked up a string of criminal convictions, including actual bodily harm, the Home Office has been unable to deport the man who arrived in the UK in 1998 aged 21.

Israel's security is threatened by incompetent leadership

A major part of our problem is the structure of our parliamentary system which makes ministerial assignments a reward for party loyalty and support for the ruling coalition.

Chinese student jailed in US for threatening to ‘cut off hands’ of activist

Xiaolei Wu, a music student in Boston, is jailed after being found guilty of harassing a pro-democracy activist.

Villagers prepare for Joanna’s funeral

KUCHING: Able Seaman I Joanna Felicia Rohna (pic), who perished in the crash involving two navy heli­copters in Lumut, will be bu­ried at Kampung Engkaroh Tebakang in Serian today. Read full story

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 791

As the war enters its 791st day, these are the main developments.

Amanah poised and prepared for GE16, endorses Anwar unanimously

Amanah bolsters efforts to secure Anwar's second term

Man, 26, arrested after elderly man dead and woman critically injured

A homicide investigation has been launched after the discovery at a home about 9.20am on Thursday in the Moreton Bay suburb of Burpengary East, Queensland.

KLIA shooter who injured bodyguard charged with attempted murder and voluntarily causing injury, denied bail

SEPANG, April 25 — Hafizul Harawi, the 38-year-old man who opened fire at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), tar...