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KL accord necessary but insufficient : Anwar must facilitate KL global trade compact from Asean to Apec - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 25 -- The sudden eruption of border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand earlier this year reminded Southeast Asia that peace is never permanent. Between May and July 2025, heavy a... Read More


Sabah's Bajau-Sama seafaring legacy shines through Chloe Lim's national costume for Miss Universe 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- Miss Universe Malaysia 2025, Chloe Lim, has unveiled her national costume, The Majestic of Anjung Serimpak, inspired by Sabah's Bajau-Sama culture, ahead of the Miss Universe ... Read More


Roses among the thorns could steal the show at the Asean and East Asian Summit - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 25 -- Asean and the East Asian Summit are no strangers to women leaders, but their influence is often understated. This year in Kuala Lumpur, as the world's attention fixates on th... Read More


Kuala Lumpur to host landmark 47th Asean Summit, bloc's biggest since 1976

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- Malaysia is set to host the 47th Asean Summit from October 26 to 28, bringing together leaders from across South-east Asia and key dialogue partners to discuss regional cooper... Read More


Timor-Leste joins Asean: What to know about Asia's youngest nation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- The 10-member Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) is set to formally welcome Timor-Leste as its 11th member this month, marking the bloc's first expansion in over ... Read More


What are the different types of Chinese schools - and what are the rules on alcohol?

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 25 -- The recent controversy over alcohol being served during an alumni gathering at a secondary school in Ipoh has renewed attention on the rules for school halls leased out for pri... Read More


MRT Putrajaya disruption: Police say probing cable theft; trespass reported and cable pile found

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- The police are currently investigating the cable theft that is suspected of causing the MRT Putrajaya's rail service disruption since this morning. Brickfields district polic... Read More


Tunku Ismail says Fifa's action on heritage players 'strange' as no complaint came from Vietnam

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 25 -- Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has questioned Fifa's handling of the controversy surrounding Malaysia's heritage players, describing it as "strang... Read More


'Everyone must take responsibility': Tunku Ismail doubts Fifa will overturn Malaysia's player sanctions

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 25 -- Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said he does not expect Fifa to overturn its ruling and believes the global football authority will maintain the sanctions imposed on the national... Read More


Police search for missing 16-year-old last seen in Puchong on October 18

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 25 -- Police have reportedly appealed for information on a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing from her home in Puchong, Selangor, since last week. Subang Jaya district p... Read More