KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing the previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent. Growth is expected to be driven by robust domestic demand amid global headwinds, according
JOHOR BAHRU: The High Court here today discharged and acquitted a labourer from a charge of murdering a single mother and her male friend at a flat unit in Taman Ungku Aminah, Skudai, here seven years ago. Judge Datuk Abu Bakar Katar made the ruling after finding that the prosecution
GEORGE TOWN, Penang: Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister II, Dr P. Ramasamy, today withdrew his defamation suit against Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow, over the controversial land sale issue in Batu Kawan. The consent judgment was recorded by Sessions Court Judge, Helmi Ghani, here after lawyer, Dr Shamsher Thind Singh,
ESSEN, Germany: National swimming ace, Khiew Hoe Yean, carved out a historic milestone by clinching the silver medal in the men’s 400-metre freestyle at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) in Berlin tonight (early Friday morning Malaysian time). In a thrilling final at the Schwimm-und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark, Hoe Yean
PUTRAJAYA: Seven Afghan nationals have been detained by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) for attempting to enter the country using forged visas. In a statement today, AKPS said the individuals were detected in two separate groups last Sunday morning and Tuesday night at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1.
KUALA LUMPUR: The death of a Form One student who allegedly fell from a third-floor dormitory at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan, Sabah, is now under police investigation, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the Ministry of Education (MOE) was fully cooperating with the authorities regarding
KUALA LUMPUR: Lantronix Inc, a global provider of compute and connectivity Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has launched its rugged, industrial-grade 5G router, the NTC-500 Series, aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility and wireless infrastructure. The launch follows Lantronix’s acquisition of NetComm Wireless and marks a strategic milestone in the company’s
KUALA LUMPUR: As ASEAN and Switzerland mark a decade of their sectoral dialogue partnership next year, both sides have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in areas where Switzerland offers distinct value and expertise. Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, said that the country is
SAN JOSE (United States): United States (US) ride-hailing company Uber on Thursday said it was planning to deploy at least 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The company said the fleet would be made up of SUVs by US electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and equipped with
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum, held this week in Rio de Janeiro, brought together voices from across the Global South to help reshape global narratives and strengthen the representation of developing countries in international affairs, Xinhua reported. The event served as a pivotal gathering
