Friday, 24 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Two South Korean Air Force commanders booked over accidental jet bombing

SEOUL: Two South Korean Air Force unit commanders have been booked in relation to an unprecedented mistaken bombing of a civilian town last month, officials said on Monday, as the ministry released interim findings from the probe into the fighter jet accident, Yonhap News Agency reported. On March 6, two

Gov’t to step up initiatives to empower Indian community – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to intensify initiatives to empower the Indian community through various programmes, including business financing for the community. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government would also enhance all key aspects, including education, the provision of places of worship and employment opportunities. “This

JKR prepared to evaluate burnt SMK Lahat’s structural safety

KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry, through the Public Works Department (JKR), is prepared to extend technical advisory services to the Ministry of Education (MOE) to assess the structural safety of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Lahat in Perak, which was affected by a fire incident yesterday. Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander

More than 4,000 mobilised for Putra Heights mega cleanup

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 4,000 people, including volunteers and personnel from various agencies, have been mobilised in a mega cleanup operation in areas affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, near here. Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, said the two-day operation covering Putra Heights and the neighbouring Kampung Kuala

Anwar awarded Honorary Doctorate in Law by Shenandoah University

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Law by Shenandoah University, United States. The award was presented by Shenandoah University President, Dr Tracy Fitzsimmons, at a ceremony held at the Cultural Activities Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak Campus, here. The

After gas pipeline fire, residents now affected by floods

KUALA LUMPUR: Just as they were beginning to recover from the gas pipeline fire that occurred on the second day of Aidilfitri, residents of Kampung Tengah Puchong here are now grappling with floods following heavy rain last night. According to a live update by TikTok user, Qal Luniey, floodwaters began

Free trade upgrade marks milestone in ASEAN-China ties

KUALA LUMPUR: This year marks a pivotal milestone in ASEAN-China relations with the upcoming signing of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol. It underscores a shared commitment towards greater trade, investment and regional economic integration, said Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In his keynote address at

ASEAN leaders ready to meet Trump over trade tensions

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, has requested, through its Foreign  Ministry, a special United States (US)-ASEAN summit to discuss the tariff issue. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, also confirmed that all ASEAN leaders have agreed to go to the US

Sarawak Mega Fair 2025 to showcase state’s industries in Singapore

KUCHING: Sarawakian industry players from various sectors will be in Singapore to showcase their products at the Sarawak Mega Fair 2025, scheduled from Oct 16 to 19, 2025. Sarawak Trade, Investment, and Tourism Office in Singapore (Statos) chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani said this inaugural mega exhibition will