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Johor to expand rice fields, yields

Johor is looking to increase rice production to support the national agenda, despite not being a jelapang padi (rice bowl) state. Read full story

First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria

Its overtures towards the Druze is part of strengthening its defences against Syria's new leaders.

What is the Chikungunya virus?

The Chikungunya virus has been in the news lately after individuals who took the vaccine to prevent it were hospitalized. Many people have never heard of the Chikungunya virus and need to know more. In this gallery, we'll explore what causes it, how to treat it, and prevention methods. Curious what the Chikungunya virus is and if you should be concerned? Click through now.

Melaka student, 14, dies after collapsing during recess

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A Form Two student at a secondary school in Melaka died after collapsing near its sports field...

Audio of 911 call released in Idaho student murders case

BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — The audio of a 911 call made on the day four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death reveals confusion as the callers realized at least one of the students was not waking up. In the audio released Friday, a woman called 911 at 11:55 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022. She sounded very upset while saying, “Something happened in ou...

Warnings of arrests as Serbian protesters descend on Belgrade

By Aleksandar Vasovic BELGRADE (Reuters) -Thousands of protesters, mainly students, descended on Serbia's capital on Friday ahead of a planned weekend of massive anti-government rallies, many travelling hundreds of miles on foot or by bike. President Aleksandar Vucic said he had asked police to show restraint, but to detain troublemakers. "The state ... will do everything to secure peace. Those

Russia says it has recaptured Sudzha in the Kursk region from Ukraine

More than 200 people were evacuated from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk region as Moscow carries out an intense aerial campaign to reclaim the area from Ukraine. View on euronews

Man jailed for 13 historical child sex offences

The victim says in a statement they believe he is "a danger to all children and young people".

Tamil school teachers win big in competition

TEACHERS from SJK(T) Saint Mary's in Parit Buntar, Perak, showed that they can do as well as teach, by winning gold in a district-level innovation competition, Malaysia Nanban reported. Read full story

Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle accident in Muar

MUAR: A 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a tragic accident involving a lorry and multiple vehicles along Jalan Bukit Pasir on Thursday evening (March 14). Read full story

Trudeau posts final message to Canadians on last day in office

Police investigation launched after man shot

Hampshire police say the man was "seriously assaulted" in Southampton on Thursday evening.

Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainians if Kyiv orders surrender

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would spare Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk if Kyiv ordered them to surrender and lay down arms, after Donald Trump urged him to prevent a 'horrible massacre.'

Urgent: Search Underway For Missing Mother In Johor Bahru

The woman's family are extremely concerned for her wellbeing and urge anyone with information to come forward immediately.

President Zelensky has accepted U.S. proposal for 30-day ceasefire

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine has accepted a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the sky, at sea, and on the front. Moscow has said it would agree only if certain conditions are met.

Home of Banksy's early graffiti is sold for £650,000

Banksy's stencilled tag is visible above an image of an animal on one of the building's walls.

'Tortured and terrified' - BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum

Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital.

How EU surveillance policies have extended to Africa

The European Union, one of the most well-resourced regions in the world, is dangling the promise of government aid to foreign countries in return for implementing its strict immigration policies. A group of West African countries in particular is being pillaged by European policies in efforts to prevent irregular migration from the continent. Under the guise of addressing the underlying causes of migration, European interests shine through as technology and agencies make their way to far-away borders, in hopes of curbing migration from Africa. Interested to know how and why this is happening? Click through the gallery to find out more.

Mark Carney speaks on Trump and Canada becoming 51st state

Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, declares country will never be part of the United States within minutes of taking office.

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says

By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration official overseeing the dismantling of the main U.S. foreign aid agency proposed phasing out help for crisis-torn Lebanon and the Rohingya, the world's largest stateless population, according to an email reviewed by Reuters. Written on February 16 by Peter Marocco, the acting USAID deputy administrator, the email provides a

Guan Eng rejects withdrawal talk ahead of tomorrow’s DAP CEC election

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng has said he has no intention of withdrawing from the party’s...

Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned next week after a federal appeals court on Friday overturned a preliminary injunction granted by a lower judge. With a March 18 date hastily nearing, attorneys for Jessie Hoffman Jr., the man on death row, told The Associated Press that they pla...

Ukrainian anarchists: a century of fighting for independence

The February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine marked the resurgence of the Russo-Ukrainian war, transforming speculation into a harsh reality. Among the global volunteers, Ukrainian anarchists stand out as a fascinating and unconventional force. Their participation, while surprising to some, aligns with their historical roots of resistance and anti-authoritarianism, as the philosophy of left-wing factions in the Russo-Ukrainian war is deeply rooted in the history of Ukrainian anarchists. Emerging from the democratic traditions of the Zaporozhian Cossacks and later shaped by figures like Nestor Makhno, Ukrainian anarchism has long been associated with resistance, egalitarianism, and anti-authoritarian ideals. Click on to find out more about historical influences and modern movements fighting for autonomy and justice in Ukraine.

Tradition over trends: Ramadan bazaars in Johor go back to classic ‘buka puasa’ favourites

JOHOR BARU, March 15 — Most Ramadan Bazaar traders here are offering traditional-inspired dishes as they cater to demand...

Abundant choices for buka puasa

PETALING Jaya is buzzing with the vibrant energy of Ramadan, as food bazaars attract crowds to their annual festivities. Read full story

Marine observers are facing harassment, abuse, and death

What's the true price of a can of tuna? This is the question that journalists ask when investigating the realities of enforcing sustainable seafood standards. The harassment of marine observers has become increasingly common, yet no one really knows about it. The issue is serious. Approximately 50% of marine observers in the US alone have reported being harassed on the job, including being threatened at knife point. Want to find out more about the terrifying conditions that marine observers experience? Click on.

No leadership rift in Bersatu, says info chief

Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz says Bersatu is currently focused on several initiatives by its youth and women’s wings, including flood relief efforts.

UN chief says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday there was a "disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry" around the world while urging online tech platforms to curb hate speech and harassment. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Guterres' video message came ahead of the International Day to combat Islamophobia. Rights groups around the world and the United Nations have

Kajang cops: Teen driver without licence allegedly attacked in road dispute, suspect arrested

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Police have arrested a travel consultant for allegedly assaulting a secondary school student fo...

Encouraging girls to take up STEM

Students from 14 Penang schools were given a chance to see science in action at the Women in Zcience (WiZ) programme at Tech Dome Penang. Read full story

Parti Cinta Sabah still weighing its options for state polls, says Anifah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) has not yet decided whether to contest in the upcoming 17th Sabah state...

Bus driver who killed 83-year-old avoids jail term

The judge says the incident was a "momentary error" and Ozdemir Zia did not intend to hurt the woman.

Police: Fatal hit-and-run triggers factory worker unrest in Teluk Intan

IPOH, March 15 — Police have arrested 13 Nepalese factory workers for allegedly inciting a riot in Changkat Jong, Teluk...

9 in 10 headteachers had pupils skip classes for holidays last year

Headteachers say there has been a change in societal attitudes to taking children out of classes since the Covid pandemic hit five years ago, with the travel industry being urged to address holiday costs.

Doctors no longer against assisted dying, ending two-decade opposition

The change comes as MPs in England and Wales consider legislation which could see assisted dying legalised in the two nations.

Petronas authority over oil and gas beyond question, says former Treasury official

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A former senior Treasury official has warned against questioning Petronas’ control over oil and...

End bickering over Petronas’s O&G rights, ex-Treasury man tells Sarawak

Nik Azmi Nik Daud says the Petroleum Development Act 1974 was properly enacted and is supreme, and tells those who say Sarawak was not consulted to ‘check their facts’.

Russia deputy foreign minister visits North Korea, KCNA says

SEOUL (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko is visiting North Korea, North Korean state media KCNA said on Saturday. His trip takes place following a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war where thousands of North Korean troops have been deployed to support Russian forces, according to Ukrainian, U.S. and South Korean officials. Rudenko has been involved in

Russian captain of North Sea crash ship charged over death of crew member

The Russian captain of the container ship which crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea has been charged over the death of a crew member. The Solong's master Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, in Russia, will appear at Hull Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with gross negligence manslaughter, Humberside Police said.

Non-contact sexual offences 'under reported'

Devon and Cornwall Police say 540 non-contact sexual offences were reported in 2024.

Federal, state level deals key to seat negotiations in Sabah polls, says Salleh

Ex-Sabah chief minister Salleh Said Keruak says parties in an electoral coalition must recognise the collective goal of winning the state elections.

Number of former MPs with access to Parliament surges to new high

Some 449 former politicians are listed as having privileged access rights to the Westminster estate - up more than a third since the election.

Death toll in Pakistan's train hijacking rises to 31, army says

By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The death toll from a militant hijacking of a train in Pakistan's southwestern mountains has risen to 31 soldiers, staff and civilians, the military said on Friday as it accused India and Afghanistan of backing the insurgents. The separatist Baloch Liberation Army, which claimed responsibility for Tuesday's attack, released a statement saying its fighters

Plea for man suspected of student's murder to return to UK

Farouk Abdulhak fled to Yemen within hours of Martine Vik Magnussen's death in 2008.

Ugandan judge's family blame slavery verdict on 'cultural differences'

Lydia Mugambe, 49, treated her victim as an 'unpaid skivvy', taking advantage of the woman in the 'most egregious way', a court heard yesterday.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump hails ‘very good calls’ with Moscow on ceasefire but still ‘a long way to go’

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump hails ‘very good calls’ with Moscow on ceasefire but still ‘a long way to go’ - Ukraine’s President Zelensky urges US and allies to pressure Kremlin into truce soon

Rubbish stinking up businesses

BUSINESS owners along Jalan Besar Selayang Baru in Batu Caves, Selangor, are at their wits' end over overflowing rubbish and clogged drains in their commercial area. Read full story

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise. A report obtained by The Associated Press from the state Department of Agriculture's veterinary lab details partial mummification and noted that...

Man scared to open front door as rat reports rise

Cardiff council's pest control service saw a 10% increase in call-outs to rat infestations last year.

Yet another ocean going SNP shambles as crack found in hull of ferry

A scandal-hit ferry which was delivered almost seven years late at more than four times the original cost has been taken out of service only weeks after its first sailing due to a crack in the hull.