KUALA LUMPUR: The prime minister of Timor-Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, will undertake a three-day official visit to Malaysia starting Dec 1, 2024, marking his first visit since assuming office on July 1, 2023. According to Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry, Xanana Gusmão will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana
TOKYO: Japan plans to extend defence equipment to the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia, and Djibouti under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) initiative, aimed at strengthening the defence capacities of partner countries, Kyodo news agency reported, citing a government source on Saturday. The source said that the four countries have been selected
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed his appreciation to media practitioners working in disaster-hit areas. “I have visited areas affected by floods and landslides, I would like to extend my gratitude to all media practitioners on the ground. “They are unsung heroes who
BY HARIZAH HANIM MOHAMED KUALA LUMPUR: The government must prioritise the domestic shipping industry to advance green shipping and simultaneously develop a new national shipping policy to address long-standing gaps in the sector, said a shipping industry association. Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (MASA) chairman Mohamed Safwan Othman emphasised that capital expenditure
KUALA LUMPUR: Legal experts are suggesting that the Malaysian government should consider introducing laws to prevent children and teenagers under 16 from using social media platforms, following the example set by Australia. Lawyer Muhammad Akram Abdul Aziz proposed that the government should draft, review, or amend existing laws to ensure such
GUA MUSANG: The Jalan Gua Musang-Jeli stretch at KM 35 near Kampung Jerek heading towards Jelawang has been closed to all vehicles following a 15-metre-long land subsidence last night. Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the incident was likely caused by continuous rain since yesterday afternoon. “The
KOTA BHARU: More than 26,000 hectares of padi fields under the supervision of the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) and in non-granary areas are expected to be damaged after being submerged by floods over the past few days. Kelantan Farmers Association (Pesak) chairman, Zuha Ismail, said that most affected areas had been recently sown
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia’s main index failed to sustain the brief gains observed in the midafternoon session to end the day in the red, as selling in selected heavyweights mainly in utility and logistics counters intensified in the final hour of trading. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI
KUALA LUMPUR: The parents of autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who were charged with neglecting the child in a manner likely to cause physical harm to him, have submitted a representation to the Attorney-General Chambers (AGC) to review the charge against them. Lawyer Fahmi Abd Moin, who represents Zaim
KUALA LUMPUR: George Russell is ready to take on the mantle of lead driver for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One (F1) team, as the Silver Arrows transition into a new era following Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari next season. Mercedes have signed 18-year-old Italian rookie, Kimi Antonelli, to replace the
