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KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Asean, chaired by Malaysia this year, has expressed full support for efforts to strengthen open markets and uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system as the foundation for sustainable and inclusive global growth.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SEPANG, June 5 — Selangor Aero Park (SAP) can boost Malaysia’s position as Asean’s main air cargo hub, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said the development of the new industry will fulfil the government’s aim to make KLIA Aeropolis a strategic and...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Malaysia is committed to strengthening its strategic cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to address increasingly complex disaster challenges, especially those related to climate change and community resilience, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

BANGKOK, June 5 — Thailand called on Cambodia to engage positively in efforts to settle a longstanding border dispute, stressing today that it does not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after its neighbour said it would refer the issue to the world court.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SEPANG, June 5 — The state government, through its Selangor Pavilion, will join the Paris Air Show from June 16 to 22 in Le Bourget, France. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the state’s second time at the global aviation event will let it promote Selangor’s...

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will monitor online sales of vape and e-cigarette products following increased bans on vape use in several states and concerns over the presence of synthetic substances in these products.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, June 5 — With the groundbreaking of the Selangor Aero Park (SAP) today, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari called the proposed Kita Selangor Rail the final piece of the puzzle that would connect the Klang Valley’s industry, people, and major transport...

BOSTON, June 5 — United States (US) President Donald Trump has suspended the entry of foreign nationals into the country who are seeking to study or participate in exchange programmes at Harvard University for an initial six months, amid an escalating dispute with the Ivy League school.

MANILA, June 5 — The Philippines and United States (US) militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, according to the Philippine Armed Forces.

BEIJING, June 5 — The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the European Union (EU) to stop "provoking trouble" in the South China Sea, advising Manila not to "fantasise" about relying on outside forces to resolve disputes in the waterway.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recalled several witnesses from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Khazanah Nasional Berhad for proceedings related to the management of public airports.

PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — The Committee for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (JK-Puspal) has denied claims that the cancellation of the (G)I-DLE and Bam Bam Live concert in Malaysia was due to their failure to obtain the necessary approvals from the committee.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Malaysia is aiming to secure a slot in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), which is scheduled to convene this September in Seoul, South Korea, said Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SEPANG, June 5 — Selangor is poised to capture up to 73 per cent of Malaysia’s aerospace economic activity by the end of this decade, according to Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He noted that presently, Selangor already accounts for 68 per cent of the country’s...

By Yasmin Ramlan SEPANG, June 5 — The Selangor Aero Park’s (SAP) multi-modal connectivity is set to boost Malaysia’s position in the global aviation value chain, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.  He said the integration of air, land, and sea transport, as modelled by the SAP, will...

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, June 5 — It is everyone’s responsibility to care for Sungai Klang, not just the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK), said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim. He said river cleanups must involve relevant agencies,...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — A post-mortem was conducted today on the body of a man believed to be a British national, found at a construction site in Lorong Maarof, Bangsar yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 —The resignations of two key ministers will not disrupt the progress of the National Environmental, Social and Governance Strategic Plan (NESP) or the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), both of which are almost complete, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

SHAH ALAM, June 5 — The Works Ministry will upgrade 121 overcrowded schools, involving 127 classrooms across six states, with an allocation of RM88 million.

BUTTERWORTH, June 5 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) found 29 packets of marijuana leaves, believed to be worth RM1.5 million, in a piece of luggage at the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) on March 4.