Friday, 5 December 2025

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Sultan Ibrahim expresses gratitude for smooth state visit to Saudi Arabia

By Mohd Ashraf Syafiq Mazlan RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, expressed his gratitude for a smooth four-day state visit, beginning last Monday, to Saudi Arabia. His Majesty expressed this to the Saudi Arabian Government for receiving His Majesty’s arrival and providing excellent hospitality. “I greatly appreciate the meaningful

Researchers use AI, eye scans to detect chronic diseases

MELBOURNE, Australia: Researchers here are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyses retinal images to detect chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and kidney conditions earlier and more accurately, reported Xinhua. The research project is looking to develop a foundational AI model capable of detecting a wide range of systemic diseases from

Thai, Cambodia Foreign Ministers hold talk in Malaysia over border tensions

By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, Thailand: Thai Foreign Minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, met his Cambodian counterpart in Malaysia today to discuss the ongoing border tensions between the two countries. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said Sihasak undertook a working visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Malaysian Foreign, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, in

European stocks tumble as Trump threatens massive tariffs on China

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Trade tensions intensified after United States (US) President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, following China’s decision to expand export controls on rare earth metals, reported dpa-AFX. “I was to meet President Xi in two weeks, at APEC, in South Korea, but now

SOJC: Pakistan outclass Malaysia 7-2 in opening match

JOHOR BAHRU, Johor: The Young Tigers were thrashed 7-2 by Pakistan in their opening match of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) International Hockey Tournament at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium here tonight. Pakistan opened the scoring as early as the third minute through a penalty corner conversion by Sufyan Khan.

China outlines positions on first-phase Gaza ceasefire agreement

BELLINZONA, Switzerland: Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, on Friday outlined here China’s positions on the first-phase ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, during a joint press conference with Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis, Xinhua reported. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist

National Sports Day celebrated in high spirits across the country

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Day (HSN 2025) was celebrated in high spirits across the country today, with various activities held to promote a healthy lifestyle and foster love for sports and recreational activities among Malaysians. In PERAK, the national-level celebration took place at Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah in Ipoh, officiated by

Unity among various races need to be celebrated, not questioned

IPOH, Perak: The spirit of race and religion will not be eroded even if students from various races, religions and cultures study together under one roof or school, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the diversity of society in Malaysia is a strength that needs to be

Pearly-Thinaah enter final of Arctic Open

KUALA LUMPUR: National women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, had to dig deep in a three-set battle before securing a place in the final of the Arctic Open badminton tournament in Vantaa, Finland, today. In the semi-finals held at the Vantaan Energia Areena, the second seeds were stunned after losing