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Year Six girl dies after being thrown onto windshield in crash with teen driver in Kuala Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- A 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries nearly 24 hours after she was hit by a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) driven by a 17-year-old in Kampung Bukit Kuching, Kuala Selangor... Read More


Malaysian manufacturers optimistic as sector nears stabilisation, demand improves

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector moved closer to stabilisation in July as business conditions showed the softest deterioration in five months, according to the latest S&P Global... Read More


Kota Tinggi police to conduct in-depth probe into UTM Palapes cadet's death

JOHOR BARU, Aug. 1 -- Police will conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) cadet, who died at the Ko... Read More


Yu Zidi, 12, makes history as youngest medalist at World Aquatics Championships

SINGAPORE, Aug. 1 -- China's Yu Zidi made history at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships by becoming the youngest-ever medallist at just 12 years old. She earned bronze as part of China's 4x200 met... Read More


Thanks to social media, enforcement agencies have turned raids, inspections into entertainment - but, is this right?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Malaysia's enforcement agencies are racking up millions of views on social media such asTikTok and Instagram, transforming serious operations like raids and roadblocks into vir... Read More


Malaysia reaffirms US$19b purchase of 26 Boeing jets as part of US trade ties, says Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to purchase a total of 26 Boeing aircraft in two phases, a deal estimated to be worth close to US$19 billion, said Minister of Investment... Read More


'We'll carry on': Second My Chemical Romance Malaysia show sells out in six hours

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- The Bukit Jalil National Stadium will be packed for two days straight next year, as tickets for the second day of the highly anticipated My Chemical Romance (MCR) Live in Malay... Read More


Tengku Zafrul: No compromise on halal standards, no exclusive rare earth deals with US

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has denied claims that Malaysia has compromised its halal certification standards as part ... Read More


Kota Kinabalu City Hall proposes rebuilding historic community landmark after fire

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 1 -- Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) will propose to the state government that the historic Kota Kinabalu Community Hall be rebuilt rather than demolished, following a fire that des... Read More


Vape monitoring council not a government initiative, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 -- The Health Ministry has denied claims that it plans to set up a Malaysian Vape Monitoring Council, saying the proposal originated from players in the vape and electronic cigare... Read More