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Woman sending son to school killed as Hilux hits motorcycle in Kota Marudu; teen dies in separate Tawau collision
KOTA MARUDU, Oct 17 — A woman on her way to send her son to school was killed when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in an accident at the Kampung Marak Parak junction, here, early yesterday. Liza Jius,
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Immigration detains 190 foreigners, two locals in Pudu entertainment centre crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Immigration Department detained 190 foreigners and two local men during a raid on an entertainment centre in Pudu here early today following public complaints about disturbances. Its Enforcement Division director, Datuk Basri Othman, said
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Trump denies cutting Ukraine’s Starshield access
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 — Donald Trump said yesterday he did not request a reduction in Starshield services for Ukraine, after tech billionaire Elon Musk insisted any limits on the SpaceX-operated communications system would ultimately have come from the US president.
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North Korea advances AI weapons programme with new precision-guided torpedo
SEOUL, Oct 17 — North Korea has tested a “new-type” precision-guided torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance, state news agency KCNA reported this morning. The underwater test-fire of the “super-speed” Zam-2.0 system took place on
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Macron calls for calm as France braces for violent protests
PARIS, Oct 17 — President Emmanuel Macron called for calm on the eve of nationwide cost-of-living protests today that authorities fear could lead to a violent escalation of weeks of student demonstrations. With the rallies promising a fraught six month run-in
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Marrybrown serves up expansion plans with 30 new Malaysian outlets, Cambodia debut
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 17 — Local fast-food chain Marrybrown aims to open 30 new outlets nationwide by 2027 as part of its strategy to expand operations and strengthen its position in the fast-food industry. Marrybrown Malaysia chief executive officer Daniel
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Singapore targets seven Indonesian firms as haze worsens, air quality turns very unhealthy
SINGAPORE, Oct 17 — Singapore will issue preventive measure notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) to seven companies in Indonesia suspected suspected of involvement in forest fires that have contributed to worsening haze, said Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace
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Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah services tomorrow after safety review
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — Malaysia Airlines will resume scheduled flight operations to and from Jeddah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, effective tomorrow (October 18) following a comprehensive safety review and operational risk assessment. The national carrier advised passengers travelling to or
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Motorist escapes injury after tree branch falls on car in Ipoh
IPOH, Oct 17 — A 31-year-old motorist escaped unhurt after a tree branch fell onto his Perodua Myvi in front of the Kuala Kangsar Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) office this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Sabarodzi
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Queen expresses concern over haze impact on children’s health, education and mental well-being
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has expressed deep concern over the health and education of children following the haze affecting the country. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said that during a
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