Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of drone strike on holy city Madinah
RIYADH: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station in the holy city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, sparking strong…
Penampang floods force 118 victims into four relief centres
KOTA KINABALU: Authorities evacuated 118 flood victims from 41 families to four temporary relief centres in Penampang this morning after heavy overnight rain caused flooding…
Gudjohnsen says he's still afraid of Jaap Stam
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Chelsea and Barcelona star Eidur Gudjohnsen has quipped that Manchester United colossus Jaap Stam still gives him nightmares, more than two decades after…
Michael Owen says football risks losing its natural artists
KUALA LUMPUR: Former England striker Michael Owen has warned that football risks losing its natural artists to pure athleticism, arguing that modern players are being heavily…
Most areas record moderate air quality amid transboundary haze
KUALA LUMPUR: Most areas in the country recorded moderate air quality readings amid transboundary haze as of this morning. According to the Department of Environment's Air…
Man City should face consequences if guilty, says UK PM spokesperson
LONDON: Manchester City should face the "appropriate consequences" if wrongdoing is established, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday, a day…
Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again
SAINT-DENIS: New France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to…
Indonesia battles raging fires as 72ha remain ablaze
JAKARTA: Indonesia continues to battle forest and land fires across four provinces, with fires still affecting over 72ha. Joint firefighting teams, backed by aerial support…
Singapore to face hot weather, thunderstorms in early October
SINGAPORE: Hot weather and thunderstorms are expected over parts of Singapore in the first half of October as the Southwest Monsoon continues over the region, the Meteorological…
Court of Appeal upholds ex-Umany president's conviction for insulting former UM vice-chancellor
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal yesterday advised former University Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) president Wong Yan Ke that while freedom of speech is an important…
Woman killed after being struck by car while lying on road
KUALA TERENGGANU: A 39-year-old mentally disabled woman was killed after she was struck by a car while lying in the middle of the road along Jalan Jambatan Sultan Mahmud early…
Equities rebound to close higher as surging Treasury yields recede
NEW YORK: US stocks recovered from early losses to close slightly higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 bouncing from a two-week low as a global bond selloff reversed course after…
Thailand intensifies flood response ahead of Oct 4-5 heavy rain
BANGKOK: Thailand is stepping up its flood response ahead of heavy rain forecast for Oct 4 to 5, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordering emergency assistance for…
#NSTviral: Will Malaysians change? School crossing video raises concerns
PUTRAJAYA: Concerns over motorists failing to give way to pedestrians have resurfaced after schoolchildren were seen struggling to cross a zebra crossing. The video, believed to…
Ringgit opens higher against greenback, major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies on Friday, supported by stronger demand for the local currency despite firmer US economic…
Netanyahu claims flydubai co-pilot was 'radicalised' as UAE probes terror link
DUBAI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot behind an attack on a flight to Israel had undergone "radical indoctrination" as the United Arab…
Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike
NEW YORK: Two of the Federal Reserve's top policymakers this week staked out an unusually clear case for taking in more data before deciding about another interest-rate hike…
RM4 apam balik draws customers from across Johor
KOTA TINGGI: A family recipe that has been passed down for 19 years continues to keep customers coming back for the Jalan Mawai "apam balik" here. Despite rising ingredient…
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Teheran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be "hit very hard"…
Man dies after falling from apartment, police seek witnesses
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was found dead after he was believed to have fallen from an apartment in Cheras here yesterday afternoon. Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner…
OpenAI fires three researchers over mishandling of 'sensitive' information
SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Thursday that it has fired three researchers for allegedly mishandling "sensitive information" and violating company policies, including…
Everyone can be replaced at work
THERE is an uncomfortable truth about the workplace that many people do not like to hear: everyone can be replaced. It does not matter how long you have been with an…
Borrowing appetite cools among Malaysian households, business loans hold up
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian households appear to be taking a more cautious approach to new borrowing, with loan applications and approvals falling sharply in August. However…
Decision-making: Malaysia's next competitive advantage
IN a business entity, a great customer opportunity had presented itself. The decision had to pass through several layers before anyone could act. By the time the approval was…
US female inmate survives botched execution after two lethal injections, in critical condition
WASHINGTON: A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition and receiving…
Trump launches midterm campaign blitz as Republicans face tough races
DENTON: President Donald Trump began a 32-day campaign blitz on Thursday with stops in Texas and Oklahoma, aiming to bolster Republican candidates as his party fights to hold…
Asian Games: Day of golden expectations for Malaysia
NAGOYA: The Malaysian contingent will be going for golds at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today in squash and track cycling, alongside crucial knockout encounters across a number…
Nike plans job cuts as sales forecast points to further decline
NEW YORK: Nike plans to cut an undetermined number of jobs and establish a new campus in India as it seeks to accelerate a turnaround following another downcast quarter. The…
Experts warn PM2.5 fine particles pose health risks to vulnerable groups
KUALA LUMPUR: Prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) can pose serious health risks beyond respiratory problems, particularly among vulnerable groups. Malaysian…
Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout
COPENHAGEN: The international future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hung in the balance after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad after learning that he would not…