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
SYDNEY: Scientists have developed Australia’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered lipid-based blood test, enabling earlier and less invasive breast cancer detection, Xinhua reported. The test is already in clinical use in specialist clinics across Sydney and Melbourne after transitioning from research in March 2025, according to a statement from the University
JOHOR BAHRU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, continues to prioritise a healthy lifestyle by incorporating horse riding and walking into his regular fitness routine. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page, His Majesty began his preparations as early as 5:00 am today to
KOTA BHARU, Kelantan: The Kelantan police today confirmed that they raided a gay gathering involving more than 20 local men at a bungalow on Jalan Kemumin, middle of last month. It raises concerns among authorities about the increasingly bold illicit activities being organised behind closed doors. State police chief, Datuk
SHAH ALAM, Selangor: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, stressed that the appointment of senior judges to the superior courts must comply with all legal provisions, particularly under Article 122B of the Federal Constitution. This was among the matters Sultan Sharafuddin emphasised while chairing the 269th Meeting of
