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PBS won’t budge in fight for return of 40% revenue rights, says Dr Joachim

KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans must stay united in its pursuit of the return of 40% of federal revenue earned from the state, says Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam. Read full story

2024-05-18T04:50:32Z

Madrid court throws out Stampa’s appeal, upholds 6-month prison sentence

Arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa was found guilty in December 2023 of contempt of court by the Madrid criminal court.

2024-05-18T03:59:43Z

'My animals were culled and I had severe sadness'

Challenges in agriculture range from soaring feed, fuel and fertiliser costs to an ageing population.

2024-05-18T06:34:58Z

Ulu Tiram attack: Queen pays last respects to two slain policemen

Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, joined funeral prayers for the two policemen killed in the Ulu Tiram police station attack in Johor Baru. Her Majesty was seen consoling family members of the victims, who came from Pahang and Perak, at Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil Mosque, Johor Baru. Read more at https://shorturl.at/CBmjT WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

2024-05-18T07:37:20Z

Immigration Dept raids illegal ewaste factory run by Chinese national

PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has busted an illegal ewaste factory run by foreigners during a raid on Thursday (May 16), said Immigration Department director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. Read full story

2024-05-18T05:20:37Z

Faulty lifts raise ire of residents

RESIDENTS of Block B in Palm Garden Apartments, Bandar Baru Klang, are upset and frustrated due to a persistent issue with the building’s lift system. Read full story

2024-05-17T23:49:43Z

Singapore to resume flying F-16 jets after crash this month

By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore will resume flying its F-16 fleet after suspending training when one of the jets crashed earlier this month, the defence ministry on Saturday. The defence ministry said the May 8 crash was due to the plane's pitch rate gyroscopes giving erroneous inputs to the flight control computer. "This led to the pilot being unable to control the plane at

2024-05-18T07:00:34Z

Berjaya Asset officially launches Times Square 2

KUALA LUMPUR (May 18): Berjaya Asset Bhd (KL:BJASSET) on Saturday officially launched Times Square 2, a luxury serviced apartment development located next to Berjaya Times Square in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur. At Saturday's official launch ceremony, Tan Tee Ming, executive director of Berjaya Times Square Sdn Bhd (BTS), which is a subsidiary of Berjaya Asset, told the press that the project will be launched over two phases. The first phase, which...

2024-05-18T07:09:58Z

Perak Sejahtera 2030 development roadmap report card for past year being prepared, says MB

IPOH: The state is preparing its report card on the progress made on the Perak Sejahtera 2030 development roadmap plan over the past year. Read full story

2024-05-18T04:50:32Z

Gunmen kill three Spanish tourists in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province

By Mohammad Yunus Yawar, Charlotte Greenfield and Ana Cantero KABUL/MADRID/DELHI (Reuters) -Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province, Spain's foreign ministry said on Friday. Earlier on Friday, Taliban interior ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qaniee had said that three foreign tourists and one Afghan

2024-05-18T07:00:34Z

Beware of scammers using fake tech support ruse, warns Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are being warned to be vigilant of a new scam tactic that has surfaced in Singapore, which allows scammers to gain unauthorised access to victims' electronic devices. Read full story

2024-05-18T06:50:52Z

Ulu Tiram attack: Beef up security at public places, urges Lee Lam Thye

PETALING JAYA: Following the deadly attack in Ulu Tiram police station by a Jemaah Islamiah-linked attacker, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for security in public places to be beefed up. Read full story

2024-05-18T04:50:32Z

'Educate children about tombstoning' - coastguard

There has been an increase in people jumping into the water from structures in Southend-on-Sea.

2024-05-18T05:34:52Z

Modern antisemitism: The monster of Jew-hatred just will not die

For years, Jews spearheaded social justice movements. Now that we need their support, they have turned their backs on us.

2024-05-18T00:41:10Z

How this man's killer got 79 blades delivered to his door

Omar Khan's murderer was able to buy dozens of blades from an online store. What went wrong?

2024-05-18T05:19:34Z

Police: CBT cases involving lawyers on the rise

KUALA LUMPUR: Cases of embezzlement involving lawyers are on the rise, as seen in Bukit Aman statistics. Read full story

2024-05-17T23:04:53Z

Man charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A man wanted in connection with the random attack on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month was arrested on an assault charge Friday, police said. The 66-year-old star of “Boardwalk Empire” and “Fargo” was walking in midtown Manhattan on May 8 when a stranger punched him in the face, city police said. He was taken to a hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye, but was otherwise OK,...

2024-05-17T20:56:35Z

Slight dip in commercial crime cases for first five months of 2024, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of commercial crime cases decreased slightly during the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. Read full story

2024-05-18T03:50:26Z

Zainal Rahim Seman appointed National Wages Consultative Council chairman

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman has been appointed chairman of the National Wages Consultative Council. Read full story

2024-05-18T03:50:25Z

Bersatu’s notice meaningless, I won’t answer it, says Bukit Gantang MP

Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal says he is ready to contest should a by-election be called in his constituency.

2024-05-18T06:30:01Z

Anger, anxiety, acrimony: Slovaks weigh what led to Fico shooting

(Corrects garbled word 'that' in paragraph 1) By Boldizsar Gyori, Kuba Stezycki and Jan Lopatka HANDLOVA, Slovakia/BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Slovak opposition party leader Michal Simecka, who described an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico this week as an attack on democracy, said on Friday that he, his wife and child had received death threats. His experience is not uncommon, a

2024-05-18T03:30:16Z

Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid starts to roll off US-built pier

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli forces battled Hamas fighters in the narrow alleyways of Jabalia in northern Gaza on Friday in some of the fiercest engagements since they returned to the area a week ago, while in the south militants attacked tanks massing around Rafah. Residents said Israeli armour had thrust as far as the market at the heart of Jabalia, the largest of Gaza's eight

2024-05-18T05:10:21Z

Malaysian teacher raising profile of Bahasa Melayu in Japan

She considers Japan a home away from home.

2024-05-18T03:10:03Z

Ulu Tiram attack: Singaporean among seven remanded a week

PASIR GUDANG: Seven individuals, including a Singaporean, who were detained on Friday (May 17) in connection with the Ulu Tiram police station attack have been remanded for seven days. Read full story

2024-05-18T03:20:20Z

Biden Border Patrol officials probed for connections to tequila heir

President Joe Biden 's top Border Patrol officials attended booze-filled parties in the U.S. and Mexico on behalf of a tequila tycoon and international trade broker.

2024-05-17T21:27:24Z

A ban on this beloved family favourite could save the nation billions

A survey published by the Australian Biodiversity Council in March this year found just one in 12 people, or eight per cent of the population, opposed such a ban.

2024-05-18T03:05:42Z

King expresses condolences to victims’ families

PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has expressed his condolences to the families of the two policemen killed in the line of duty in Johor, while the Prime Minister has demanded firm action against those causing chaos. Read full story

2024-05-17T23:04:55Z

'Devastating evidence' as Covid policy scrutinised

Three weeks of hearings in Belfast revealed multiple failings in NI's response to Covid-19.

2024-05-18T06:04:25Z

Robber jailed for attack on woman walking home

Police used mobile phone tracking data to locate Petrica Mustafa after the brutal attack.

2024-05-18T05:49:14Z

Harry and Meghan were welcomed to Nigeria by fugitive fraudster

Air Peace CEO Dr. Allen Onyema was a key member of the welcoming committee for Harry and Meghan when they touched down in Nigeria last week.

2024-05-18T05:13:33Z

‘Bahulu gulung' made by mothers enjoying brisk sales

KUALA LUMPUR - When homemaker Norela Abdul Rahim embarked on expanding her bahulu gulung business, she made it a point to hire only mothers to assist her in making the delicacy. Why mothers? "Not only are mothers hardworking but they can also perform difficult and challenging tasks efficiently,” she replied, adding, "If we observe our mothers cooki...

2024-05-18T06:10:48Z

2 Chinese among 33 foreigners nabbed at e-waste factory, says Ruslin

The immigration department DG says the operation was carried out based on public complaints.

2024-05-18T05:30:00Z

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 814

As the war enters its 814th day, these are the main developments.

2024-05-18T06:21:22Z

British Army sinks the Americans in bridge-building war game triumph

Faced with the daunting task of crossing an 156-metre stretch across the Drawa River in the west of Poland, the British troops created a makeshift ferry crossing in just 18 minutes.

2024-05-18T01:12:57Z

Sinwar and Nasrallah can relax: Netanyahu wants a complete victory, but not over them

Instead of tricking Sinwar, he tricks Gantz. Instead of taking care of Nasrallah, he takes care of Gallant. Instead of thinking about the defense and survival of the state, he thinks only of himself.

2024-05-18T02:26:32Z

Labuan MP vows to keep backing PM Anwar no matter what Bersatu says

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Labuan MP Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman said he would not withdraw support for Prime Minister Datuk...

2024-05-18T01:54:05Z

Melaka temple displays rare Buddha relics from Sri Lanka ahead of Wesak Day celebrations

MELAKA: Locals will have a rare chance to see Buddha relics from Sri Lanka as the sacred artefacts have arrived at the historic city for the first time in conjunction with Wesak Day, which falls on May 22. Read full story

2024-05-18T05:50:44Z

Phones, diapers among weird finds in sewerage - IWK

Stop throwing things in the toilet bowl!

2024-05-18T02:39:58Z

Malaysia, Uzbekistan to explore cooperation in petrochemicals

Malaysia and Uzbekistan have agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in the petrochemicals sector and clean green energy solutions, say Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In a joint statement on Friday (May 17), The Uzbek side has expressed a keen interest in collaborating with Petronas. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/y6u4hn8c WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

2024-05-18T04:51:52Z

Two men with parang arrested at Istana Negara amid heightened alert across country

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Two men were arrested for attempted trespass at Istana Negara yesterday, according to city police...

2024-05-18T05:01:56Z

Kota Kinabalu police intensify patrols in response to viral videos of street kids' nuisance

KOTA KINABALU: City police are intensifying patrols following viral videos of kids causing a nuisance here. Read full story

2024-05-18T07:20:59Z

Govt cancels Singaporean comic Sharul Channa’s show over 2018 video

This comes after members of the public lodge police reports on an old set of hers touching on 3R issues.

2024-05-18T03:29:39Z

Man 'overwhelmed' by support for his fight to be British

Nelson Shardey says people's generosity in supporting his legal fight has left him "speechless".

2024-05-18T06:19:36Z

Talking about ‘halal’ and ‘haram’ doesn’t make PAS extreme, says Tuan Ibrahim

The PAS deputy president also says the 'increasing support' for PN in Selangor disproves Bersatu assemblyman Abdul Rashid Asari’s claim.

2024-05-18T00:29:06Z

Villagers in disbelief over attack

JOHOR BARU: The man who stormed into the Ulu Tiram police station, killing two and injuring a third policeman before being shot dead, was said to be reclusive, with his family living away from other residents. Read full story

2024-05-17T23:04:57Z

Has India’s Muslim population really exploded?

A new government report claims that India’s Muslim population share has grown 43 percent since 1950. What’s the truth?

2024-05-18T03:28:21Z

JPJ may go undercover to catch vehicle owners renting cars to foreigners without driving licence

KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is mulling going undercover to detect individuals who rent their vehicles to foreigners without a driving licence. Read full story

2024-05-18T01:19:58Z

Incoming Taiwan president Lai to pledge steady approach to relationship with China

By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's next president, Lai Ching-te, will pledge to secure stability by maintaining the status quo in the island's relationship with China in his inauguration speech on Monday, an incoming senior security official said. Lai, who succeeds President Tsai Ing-wen after having been her vice president for the past four years, will have to deal with a China that has

2024-05-18T02:35:11Z

Advocating for Middle East peace by educating on the Holocaust

Today, I am traveling comfortably on a train, not to my death surrounded by other desperate Jews, but working toward peace and prosperity, surrounded by Muslim and Arab allies who share this dream.

2024-05-18T03:11:35Z

Cops killed in gunfight at station

JOHOR BARU: When a couple of students came to the Ulu Tiram police station at 2.30am to seek advice from the police over a sexual assault case that happened two years ago, the officers in the station were quizzical, and distracted. Read full story

2024-05-17T23:04:56Z