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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Asean All-Stars sprung an unbelievable surprise against English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United when they beat them 1-0 at the Maybank Challenge Cup match at National Stadium in Bukit Jalil last night.

JAKARTA, May 29 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called on Israel to recognise the sovereignty of Palestine as an independent state, stating that such a move would pave the way for Indonesia to establish formal diplomatic relations with Israel.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 29 — A proposal to raise Malaysia’s mandatory retirement age to 65 has sparked renewed debate over the country’s readiness for an ageing population, drawing mixed reactions from economists and policy experts. While the move could help retain skilled talent...

SHAH ALAM, May 28 — Baader, a global leader in food processing and technology, officially inaugurated its new production facility, Baader Food Systems Asia Sdn Bhd, here today.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KLANG, May 28 — Six families who fell victim to a fire at Taman Kem Apartment here have received RM18,000 in total aid. MBI Foundation chief Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor said he hopes the RM3,000 assistance for each family would help support their daily needs. [caption...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved the leave applications of two ministers — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad — but has yet to decide on their resignations from Cabinet, said the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

JAKARTA, May 28 — Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn today hailed the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur as a success, citing the adoption of the Asean Community Vision 2045 and progress toward Timor-Leste’s full membership as landmark outcomes.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — As the curtains fell on the 46th Asean Summit and Related Meetings here yesterday, another powerful symbol of unity took centre stage, not in a conference hall, but at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The government has decided to lower the Peninsular Malaysia diesel price by 3 sen to RM2.77 a litre from tomorrow to June 4, in line with changes in global oil prices.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysia has a digital investment pipeline of RM59.1 billion as of April, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The global economic growth outlook this year is “divided” and “under strain”, with weak prospects in North America, resilience in the Asia-Pacific region, and cautious optimism in Europe, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysia continues to move forward in enhancing its road management by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, thus increasing the efficiency, safety and effectiveness of road and infrastructure management.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has never shied away from speaking the truth or standing up to those in power, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar.

PRAGUE, May 28 — The Czech Republic has claimed that China was responsible for a "malicious cyber campaign" targeting a network used for unclassified communication at the Foreign Affairs ministry, and summoned the Chinese ambassador to condemn the incident.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on four banks: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd, and Maybank Islamic Bhd for various breaches of financial regulations.

JOHOR BAHRU, May 28 — The Johor police have dismantled two drug syndicates in the state, following the arrest of eight individuals and seizure of various types of drugs amounting to RM2.3 million in separate raids at Jalan Skudai Lama and in Pontian last Tuesday (May 20) and Wednesday (May 21).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Three men were sentenced to twelve months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court today after pleading guilty to causing mischief by splashing paint on the exterior of a house two months ago.

SHAH ALAM, May 28 — A total of 572 open burning hotspots have been identified across the country based on fire frequency data from the past three years, highlighting areas with a recurring pattern of fires.

SHAH ALAM, May 28 — On the heels of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s resignation announcement earlier today, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has stepped down as natural resources and environmental sustainability minister, effective July 4.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.