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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the United States dollar today, supported by positive sentiment from US-China diplomatic negotiations on US’ reciprocal tariffs, an analyst said.

NEW DELHI, May 13 — Indian authorities yesterday announced the reopening of 32 airports it closed down for civilian flight operations due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan, Xinhua reported.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, May 13 — The state’s recycling programme SELKitar that will be carried out by KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) starting today will see the participation of 50 housing estates for the long-term. KDEBWM’s managing director Dato’ Ramli Tahir said the programme also...

SHAH ALAM, May 13 — All candidates contesting in the 2025 Parti Keadilan Rakyat Election have been urged to uphold decorum and order, and to adhere to the guidelines set by the Central Election Committee (JPP) throughout their campaign.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, May 12 — Local e-cigarette producer Nanostix Innovations Sdn Bhd has asked the government to ban foreign e-cigarette liquid as a stricter enforcement move. Its CEO Shahabudeen Jalil said the measure would be to ensure only products that meet quality and safety...

PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — A total of 99,601 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) have been reported nationwide as of Epidemiological Week 17 (April 20 to 26).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Nursing is not just a profession; it is the lifeblood of the nation’s healthcare system, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — Malaysia has proposed that the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) be strengthened into a formal convention to enhance national commitments towards the sustainable management, conservation, and development of forest resources.

CHUKAI, May 12 — A total of 2,361 wild animals were reportedly killed in vehicle collisions throughout the country from 2020 to today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Malaysia will join regional and global partners this week at the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Ministers Responsible for Trade in Jeju, South Korea, with artificial intelligence (AI) and demographic challenges among key priorities and calling for open trade.

JAMMU, May 12 — The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan are today set to discuss the next steps for the nuclear-armed neighbours, India said, as a ceasefire returned calm to the border, and their equity markets edged higher.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will embark on an official visit to Russia tomorrow until Friday, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, May 12 — Four victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion whose homes were severely damaged have received aid from organisational training group AsiaWorks Malaysia. AsiaWorks Malaysia representative Kaijing Yeong said the firm has channelled...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) will convene at the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta from today to Friday, chaired by Malaysian representative to the AICHR Datuk Edmund Bon Tai Soon, said Wisma Putra.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, May 12 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today urged people of all races to foster closer relationships with each other and contribute to the well-being and development of the nation. In a Facebook post, the Ruler also called on the...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — A family outing at Sungai Lepoh in Hulu Langat turned perilous yesterday when a sudden water surge stranded 18 people, including seven children.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, have extended Wesak greetings to all Buddhists in the country.

By Ufairah Tarmidzi PORT DICKSON, May 11 — Sharing information via social media platforms such as TikTok has opened doors for young people, particularly Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers, to attend the “Jom Explore! Why Not YP?” programme organised by Yayasan Peneraju, in hopes of...

ANKARA, May 11 — Turkiye is ready to host talks on a ceasefire and permanent peace between Russia and Ukraine, President Tayyip Erdogan told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Sunday, Erdogan’s office said.

HONG KONG, May 11 — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted Northern Sumatra, Indonesia at 0857 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said, Xinhua reported.