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WELLINGTON, July 17 — Malaysia and New Zealand could strengthen cooperation in disaster management through a more holistic approach, following Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s visit to the National Crisis Management Centre here today.

SEPANG, July 17 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), through the National Landscape Department (JLN), has allocated RM3 million for a sustainable landscape project at and around the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has estimated RM10 billion worth of data centre (DC) jobs to be awarded soon, despite the United States potentially restricting artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to Malaysia.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 17 — The selection of the country’s top judges must be done transparently and meticulously to uphold the rule of law and the principles of justice in national governance, said Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj. His Royal Highness said...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 17 — Women must have a stronger voice in policymaking if Malaysia is to achieve more inclusive and effective governance, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. In a Facebook post, Amirudin stressed that women’s leadership should no longer be viewed as...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Asean-5 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to fall to just three per cent in 2025 and as low as 1.5 per cent in 2026 if knock-on effects from the United States (US) tariffs continue, said Bloomberg Southeast Asia economist Tamara Mast Henderson.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Bursa Malaysia rebounded from two consecutive days of losses to open higher today, with buying interest emerging, tracking the lead from Wall Street’s overnight performance.

NEW YORK, July 17 — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold an emergency session today following Israeli airstrikes on the Suwayda region and Damascus in Syria, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

BARCELONA, July 17 — Barcelona's electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi, capping a remarkable breakthrough season for the teenager.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The ringgit rebounded this morning, opening higher against the US dollar amid reports of a softer stance by United States President Donald Trump towards China.

BENGALURU, July 17 — A cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots of the Air India flight that crashed last month indicates the captain turned off the switches that controlled fuel flowing to the plane's engines, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday.

WELLINGTON, July 17 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is scheduled to visit New Zealand’s National Crisis Management Centre today to observe the country’s disaster and crisis response framework.

By Danial Dzulkifly PETALING JAYA, July 17 — The proposed Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) may finally offer legal protection to Malaysians facing racial discrimination in the rental housing market, particularly the Indian community, which has long borne the brunt of such prejudice. Architects...

JERUSALEM, July 16 — At least 20 Palestinians were killed today at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in what the United States-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman AMPANG JAYA, July 16 – Eateries, sundry shops and supermarkets under the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council’s (MPAJ) that are determined to be at risk of becoming rat breeding grounds will be penalised. MPAJ public relations division and secretariat director Norhayati Ahmad...

DAMASCUS, July 16 — Powerful airstrikes shook Damascus today, targeting the Defence Ministry as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded they withdraw.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Nearly 800km of old pipes in Selangor have been replaced since last year, as part of the state government’s efforts to replace at least 300km of piping a year to lower the risk of burst pipes. State executive councillor for infrastructure and...

BANGKOK, July 16 — Thailand today hailed Malaysia’s performance as current Asean chair over its successful hosting of a constructive 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur.

KARACHI, July 16 — The United Kingdom has lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply to resume UK flights just as Islamabad steps up efforts to privatise its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Boeing’s new office in the heart of Kuala Lumpur will serve as a pivotal hub to strengthen the aerospace company’s customer support, aviation safety, sustainability and supply chain in Malaysia, said Boeing president Penny Burtt.