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Gaza mourns 100 victims recovered from rubble in one of its largest funerals
GAZA CITY, Sept 6 — Palestinians held a funeral procession on Sunday for 100 people whose remains were recovered from under the rubble of destroyed homes in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighbourhood following Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave, Anadolu Ajansi
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Anwar and old friend Al Gore reunite (virtually) to talk climate challenges, decades after ‘reformasi’
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he spoke with former US vice-president Al Gore about the global climate crisis, haze affecting Malaysia and the country’s transition towards cleaner energy. Anwar said Gore, who was
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Fadhlina praises Taanusiya’s Miss World showing and her commitment to education advocacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has praised Taanusiya Chetty, who finished third in the Miss World 2026 pageant, for championing education and advocacy as part of her cause. “I am impressed not only by
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Budget 2027 to emphasise support for M40 and lower‑income groups, says Finance Minister’s aide
LUMUT, Sept 6 — Budget 2027 is expected to place particular emphasis on efforts to address socioeconomic issues, including the welfare of the middle-income (M40) and lower-income groups, according to an aide of the Finance Minister. Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim,
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Anwar: MACC to investigate fertiliser‑supply delay to paddy farmers in Kedah; errant contractors may face termination
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the issue of delays in the supply of Fertiliser 3 to paddy farmers in the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) area
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Anthony Loke says govt has 15 months to finish reforms, no need to rush GE16
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today said there is no need to rush into the 16th general election, with the unity government still having 15 months to complete its reform agenda. His remarks came amid calls from
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US eggs are back in Singapore after 20 years — at up to S$14.80 a dozen
SINGAPORE, Sept 6 — American eggs are back on Singapore supermarket shelves after more than 20 years — although shoppers will have to pay a premium. Eggs from US brand Contented Hen are now being sold at more than 50
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Nearly 130 countries agree first definition of ‘killer robots’
GENEVA, Sept 6 — Nearly 130 countries yesterday agreed on a text defining lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) — “killer robots” to their critics — a first step towards talks on a possible international treaty to regulate them. The text
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BYD to reveal Malaysia strategy ‘within a week’ amid local-assembly speculation
SHENZHEN, Sept 6 — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co Ltd is expected to announce within a week its next move for further expansion in Malaysia, amid questions over whether the automaker will collaborate with a local partner or
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Construction worker dies in Penang after seven-metre fall at Bayan Lepas site
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 — A worker was killed after falling about seven metres while dismantling scaffolding at a construction site in Bayan Lepas here last Friday. The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), in a statement today,
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