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Saifuddin: Drug use down more than 10pc nationwide, Kelantan sees biggest drop after ‘jalan tikus’ crackdown

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution today said that the number of drug users nationwide has...

Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what’s next?

Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.

10.5% drop in drug users seen in Q1, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: There has been a 10.5% drop in the number of drug users detected nationwide in the first quarter of this year, largely because of a decline in cases in Kelantan, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

UN aviation body rules Russia downed Flight MH17

The United Nation (UN) aviation council on Monday (May 12) ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 passengers and crew in 2014. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/475ratxh WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Eugène Vidocq: a thief who became the father of modern policing

History is filled with names, figures, events, and ideas that shaped our world but have largely been forgotten. Among them is Eugène François Vidocq, whose brilliance lay in one simple principle: to catch a criminal, one must think like a criminal. And for him, that was second nature. Unlike others who straddled the line, Vidocq saw that true success came from staying on the right side of the law. In doing so, he revolutionized policing, laying the foundation for modern investigative techniques that endure today. Click through the gallery to discover the fascinating details of Vidocq’s life.

Works Ministry vows wildlife crossings in new highway projects amid uproar over heartbreaking baby elephant’s death

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 – The Ministry of Works has today pledged to incorporate dedicated wildlife crossing features into...

Man sentenced to 30 days jail for dangerous driving after 4x4 incident

A 32-year-old man, who drove a 4x4 vehicle and knocked over a couple on a motorcycle, has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined RM12,000 by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court. Magistrate Khairunnisak Hassni sentenced K. Darmaraju on Tuesday (May 13) after he pleaded guilty to dangerously driving a Nissan Navara on the North-South Expressway towards the city centre, just before the Duta toll house, at 2.30pm on May 10. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4apfchye WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Elephant-human conflict unresolved due to lack of funding - Gerik MP

He said complaints related to elephant disturbances were among the most frequently received since the start of this year.

Gaza photojournalist Hassan Aslih killed in Israeli strike on hospital

Hassan Aslih was being treated in Nasser Hospital for wounds from a previous strike, medics say.

Where has Sabah’s timber wealth gone? Umno rep questions state govt amid blackouts, water cuts and poor roads despite RM5.3b revenue

KOTA KINABALU, May 13 — Despite Sabah raking in billions in timber revenue over the past two decades, a Sabah Umno leade...

FRU officers screamed for help after fatal crash - Witness

The crash occurred around 8.50am, as the FRU convoy reportedly returned to Ipoh after completing duty during Wesak Day celebrations in Teluk Intan.

Sycamore Gap pair were quizzed in homophobia case

The victim of an assault just days before the tree felling says the men were in the police's sights.

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on a hiking trail seeks bail

A judge at a hearing Tuesday is scheduled to consider a Maui doctor’s request to be released on bail while he fights an attempted murder charge on allegations that he tried to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. Gerhardt Konig previously pleaded not guilty. His wife wrote in a petition for a temporary restraining order against him that they w...

Albanese announces cash boost for millions of Australians

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told his cabinet that increasing the minimum wage will be one of his first election priorities.

Three soldiers injured after shooting incident at UK military base

Three Belgium soldiers have been wounded in a ‘shooting incident’ at a military base in Scotland. The incident happened on Monday during a large-scale operation named Red Condor, which is currently taking place in Kinloss Barracks, a former RAF base in Moray. Belgium’s defence ministry told the BBC that two of the soldiers were in a stable conditio...

Why Che Guevara still lights a revolutionary spark

Born on June 14, 1928, Che Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. A prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution, he became a martyred hero to generations of leftists worldwide after his execution in 1967 by the Bolivian Army. Already an iconic figure in the 20th century, his stylized visage remains an ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion, leftist radicalism, and anti-imperialism, and his name alone still lights a revolutionary spark in many seeking social and ideological change. Click through the gallery for an appreciation of the life and times of one of recent history's most idolized and controversial figures.

Nine FRU personnel killed in Teluk Intan crash, echoing Karak Highway tragedy

Deadly Teluk Intan collision claims 10 FRU lives, nation mourns

UK police arrest man for arson after fire at PM Starmer's house

By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson after counter-terrorism officers launched an investigation into three fires, including one at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home. Police were called to reports of a fire in the early hours of Monday morning at the property in Kentish Town in north London, the area

The complex history of land mines

The land mine is one of the most destructive and indiscriminate weapons of war ever devised. The history of this insidious explosive device can be traced back to China and the invention of gunpowder, and it's since been described as the perfect soldier: "ever courageous, never sleeps, never misses." How much do we know about these violent, hidden weapons, and where in the world are they most prolific? Click through and read more about the explosive history of land mines.

Detained Philippines ex-President Duterte poised to win mayoral race in his home city

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Despite his detention by the International Criminal Court, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to have been elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, according to preliminary results on Tuesday. At least five candidates backed by his family were also among those leading the race for 12 Senate pos...

Drones, gold, and threats: Sudan’s war raises regional tensions

RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan have raised regional tensions and put a spotlight on the country’s booming gold economy.

NUS students from China charged with faking kidnapping in Jalan TAR, trying to extort RM2.9m from mother

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Two Chinese students from the National University of Singapore claimed trial in the Sessions Cour...

FRU truck crash: Sand lorry driver detained, tested negative for drugs

The driver, in his 40s, who escaped unhurt, was detained this morning under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987.

In Singapore, ex-maintenance firm boss jailed for S$233,000 pump scam involving Tampines Town Council

SINGAPORE, May 13 — A 59-year-old man was sentenced to three weeks’ jail today for deceiving Tampines Town Council into...

Hundreds of goats killed in barn fire

About 800 animals died in the blaze in Marsh Road, Ottringham, on Monday, the fire service says.

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan

The Taliban has banned chess in Afghanistan, citing concerns that the game promotes gambling and may violate Islamic law. The ban will remain in place indefinitely while religious authorities review its compatibility with Sharia law. A spokesperson for the Taliban’s sports directorate said there are "religious considerations" surrounding chess and called it a potential "means of gambling." The suspension adds to a growing list of activities restricted under Taliban rule. Since regaining power in 2021, the Taliban has imposed strict laws based on its interpretation of Islamic principles, including severe limitations on women’s participation in sports. These developments reflect a broader history of instability and the erosion of rights and freedoms in Afghanistan. The country, located at the crossroads of the Near East, Central Asia, and South Asia, has endured decades of conflict. After the Soviet withdrawal in the late 1980s, the Taliban seized power in 1996, turning the country into a haven for extremist groups, including al-Qaeda. This led to the US invasion following the September 11 attacks and a military mission that lasted 20 years. But what did this mission entail, and how do things look now? Read through this gallery to find out.

Police share photo after child 'hurt' by dog

Police release an image of a woman who may have information about the incident.

Mystery in the UN: what really happened to Secretary-General Hammarskjöld?

On September 18, 1961, a plane carrying Dag Hammarskjöld, the United Nations secretary-general, crashed, killing him and 15 others. The tragedy took place against the violence and turmoil that was engulfing the Congo, and many believe the world's top diplomat was assassinated, his aircraft either bombed out of the sky or shot down. But over 60 years later, no definitive cause of the crash has been identified. Theories have been put forward, most recently by the UN itself in a report that suggests that the downing of the plane was indeed due to an "external attack." But what are the circumstances that led Hammarskjöld to take that fateful flight anyway, and why is foul play suspected? Click through the following gallery and read more about the biggest mystery in UN history.

Statements of 27 people recorded in Pamela Ling abduction probe

PETALING JAYA: The police have recorded the statements of 27 people as the investigation into the alleged abduction of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh continues, says Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm Aidi Sham Mohamed. Read full story

Rapper rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times in prison attack

Cops: Possibility of Pamela Ling escaping to overseas part of missing persons probe, MACC already obtained travel ban

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The police’s detailed investigation on the month-long disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yue...

University students now required to complete 'woke' mandatory modules

A whistleblower from an Australian university has revealed students are required to complete Aboriginal cultural training to teach students in state-run schools.

Cops arrest lorry driver in Perak fatal road accident

Police have arrested the lorry driver involved in the fatal road accident involving nine Federal Reserve Unit personnel near Teluk Intan, Perak. Hilir Perak OCPD Asst Comm Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the lorry driver in his 40s, did not sustain any injuries. He has been detained under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987. Read more at https://shorturl.at/H33c4 WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

PKR polls not 'us vs them', says Saifuddin

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says he chose not to contest the PKR deputy presidency to preserve party unity and maintain stability. Saifuddin said he only wanted to see the party grow strong and stable, adding that those contesting should not view the party polls as a case of "us versus them". Read more at https://tinyurl.com/bt8fc94a WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Rural students' transport woes 'disrupt education'

Post-16 students have complained of difficulties in getting to teaching sessions in Shrewsbury.

Urimai’s Ramasamy faces MACC charge tied to Penang temple chariot, welfare aid via Hindu board

PENANG, May 13 – Former Penang deputy chief minister II P. Ramasamy is expected to be charged at the Butterworth Session...

FRU truck crash: Nine personnel identified

Eight of them were from Perak and one was from Kedah.

Sacred Aboriginal site defaced with graffiti - sparking a manhunt for the 'entitled' vandals

A sacred Indigenous site symbolic of a special meeting place for women has been defaced, sparking outrage in a small regional community.

A timeline of the Menendez brothers' double-murder case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Erik and Lyle Menendez have spent nearly 30 years in prison for the double murder of their parents. This week in Los Angeles, a judge is set to consider whether they should be resentenced. The brothers were sentenced in 1996 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering their father Jose Menendez and mother Ki...

Citizenship graft case: MACC free to probe Home Ministry even '25 hours a day', says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail fully supports the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in performing its duties, following the recent arrest of two Home Ministry officers and a third individual over a graft case linked to fast-tracking citizenship applications. Read full story

‘Great loss to the nation’: Ministers mourn loss of FRU officers in Teluk Intan crash

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Top government leaders have expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident in Teluk Intan, Per...

Russian Losses Revealed: report confirms names of over 100,000 war dead

Australia's Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, alongside his ministers, after a landslide win at a national election he said had returned the largest centre-left Labor government since federation in 1901. Albanese's Labor Party rode a voter backlash against global instability caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's

Man arrested over fire at UK prime minister's house

Police are investigating whether the 21-year-old may be connected to three fires in London in recent days. View on euronews

Rasammah Bhupalan, trailblazer for women and education in Malaysia, dies at 98

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Education pioneer and women’s right advocate Datuk Rasammah Bhupalan has passed away at 98, with...

Contraband booze seized, trader held in JB raid

Police have seized beer and liquor of various brands in an operation at a housing area in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Baru, which led to the arrest of a local man. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/3mfkj5bh WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Stab victim died after giving chase, jurors told

Yasar Hussain, 27, has gone on trial accused of stabbing 53-year-old David Dosa to death in Luton.

Gas tanker incident closes A-road and injures man

Police say the man has critical injuries and the road is expected to remain closed for some time.

HFMD cases in Johor continue to spike, with seven new clusters recorded this week, says state exco

JOHOR BARU, May 13 — The hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Johor continue to rise with seven new clusters rep...

Nissan Navara driver jailed 30 days, fined RM12,000 for reckless driving that seriously injured bikers on Duta Toll Plaza

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 – A man was reportedly sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined RM12,000 by the Magistrates’ Court he...