KUALA LUMPUR: Former national striker Safee Sali has resigned as president of the Professional Footballers Association of Malaysia (PFAM). Safee said it was not an easy decision to make, but he believed the time had come for him to step aside for the younger generation to lead the association. “I firmly
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) expects dry and hot weather conditions to occur in most places nationwide from June 28 to July 1 this year. In a statement yesterday, MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said based on analysis of weather models, the maximum temperature in some areas
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta today for an official visit, during which he is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto. They will discuss key bilateral issues, follow up on recent ASEAN engagements, and explore ways to strengthen regional stability as Malaysia and Indonesia deepen their strategic cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today issued a stern reminder to community leaders not to use Islam as a political tool for personal interests. His Majesty said that Islam should instead serve as the foundation, including in national governance, based on values, justice and compassion in line with
PUTRAJAYA: Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been given the responsibility of carrying out the duties and functions of the Minister of Economy with immediate effect. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, who is also Secretary to the Cabinet, stated that the
KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Thursday welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and urged the countries involved to avoid further escalation, reported Xinhua. ASEAN has reaffirmed the obligations of the countries to protect civilians and civilian infrastructures in armed conflicts in line with international law
WASHINGTON, United States: The administration of United States (US) President Donald Trump may consider extending its suspension of reciprocal tariffs, which is scheduled to expire next month, a White House spokesperson said on Thursday. According to Yonhap news agency, Karoline Leavitt made the remarks amid ongoing talks between the United
LONDON, England: Cristiano Ronaldo is close to agreeing a new two-year deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, the PA news agency understands. The 40-year-old Portugal captain’s deal was due to expire at the end of June. Following Al Nassr’s final league game of the season last month, Ronaldo posted
PUTRAJAYA: The Finance and Health Ministries have established a Joint Ministerial Committee on Private Healthcare Costs (JMCPHC) to tackle rising medical inflation and reform the private healthcare system. Co-chaired by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan and Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the JMCPHC convened its
KUALA LUMPUR: The launch of a strategic initiative worth RM211 million by Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) is set to support the sustainable and inclusive growth of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) segment. Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said the government