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Who qualified for 2026 World Cup? Full list of teams and best results

Kuala Lampur, April 1 -- Following are teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, to be hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19: 1. United States Taking part as hosts Bes... Read More


'A step towards truth': Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Susanna Liew, the wife of missing Pastor Raymond Koh, has welcomed the government's decision to withdraw its appeal and allow her access to the Special Task Force Report (STF ... Read More


Penang lowers quit rent for old industrial plots after landowners protest steep hikes

GEORGE TOWN, April 1 -- Penang has moved to ease the burden on certain landowners by reducing annual quit rent charges after complaints over steep increases under the state's revised rates. According... Read More


Witches, exile and sworn virgins: Women writers cast a spell on International Booker shortlist

LONDON, April 1 -- Novels by women writers about a family exiled from Iran, a suburban French witch and an Albanian sworn virgin have made the shortlist for the International Booker Prize, organisers ... Read More


'Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam': Bringing 1980s-inspired supernatural action to Malaysian screens

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- The push for ideas beyond the comfort zone in Malaysian film production continues to gain momentum with Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam, the latest local feature directed by Zahir Om... Read More


Debunking myths of migrant economy - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, April 1 -- It is common knowledge that the largest economy in the world, the USA, was built on the contributions and sacrifices of immigrants. But now, the same people who came as migran... Read More


Iran says has 'zero trust' in US, demands full end to war

TEHRAN, April 1 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were no negotiations with the United States and that Tehran had not responded to a reported 15-point proposal from Washington to en... Read More


'Mum, just recite Al-Fatihah for her': Mother describes daughter's grief and guilt after Zara Qairina's death

KOTA KINABALU, April 1 -- The latest child witness believed to be the last to have seen Zara Qairina Mahathir alive was feeling guilt and trauma from her encounter with Zara Qairina before she was fou... Read More


Better Now: Post Malone ends the wait for Malaysian fans with massive KL show this Sept

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- It's time to say 'Congratulations' to Malaysian fans as chart-topping American rapper and singer Post Malone is officially coming to Kuala Lumpur for his first-ever concert in... Read More


Penang's quit rent hike: fiscal stress or a failure of governance?

Kuala Lampur, March 31 -- Penang's recent quit rent hike has sparked understandable concern among property owners, but the real issue extends far beyond the increase itself. While the state government... Read More