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BEIJING, March 29 — China stands ready to do its best to provide emergency humanitarian assistance and support to the affected area in Myanmar in light of their need to help people there carry out disaster relief and rescue and pull through this trying time, a Chinese Foreign ministry spokesman said yesterday.

PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — Malaysia will deploy two teams from the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) to Myanmar to support ongoing humanitarian and disaster relief efforts following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar, northern Thailand, and parts of southern China.

JAKARTA, March 29 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his condolences and pledged support following a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand.

WASHINGTON, March 29 — United States (US) President Donald Trump has said that they will assist Myanmar as it seeks to recover from a massive earthquake that has killed well over 100 people, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

SINGAPORE, March 29 — Singapore is prepared to deploy its Operation Lionheart contingent to assist with urban search and rescue operations as well as disaster relief efforts in Myanmar following the massive earthquake on Friday, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

SEPANG, March 29 — This year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season has seen smoother air travel, particularly for those returning to Sabah and Sarawak.

SEPANG, March 29 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has assured that a thorough investigation will be carried out into the fatal crash that claimed five lives on the North-South Expressway near Kluang, Johor, on Thursday (March 27).

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, March 29 — The Hari Raya Aidiladha ibadah korban programme will continue this year with a RM6 million allocation, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Dato' Izham Hashim. The state government will distribute 700 cows and 1,000...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat strategic director Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad has announced his intention to contest for a position in the party's Central Leadership Council (CEC) during its elections in May. He said he decided to do so over his concern about...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) will launch the Investor Pass, which takes effect on April 1, to enhance Malaysia’s investment appeal.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Quick action by the police thwarted an attempt by two men to flee after allegedly breaking into a house in SS14, Subang Jaya, today.

KUNMING, March 28 — The China Earthquake Administration has activated an emergency response mechanism for overseas earthquakes after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, reported Xinhua.

BANGKOK, March 28 — Three people were confirmed dead and dozens reported missing after a high-rise building under construction collapsed following a powerful earthquake that rocked Myanmar and jolted the Thai capital at midday today.

THE HAGUE, March 28 — The World Court has said it will hear a case brought by Sudan demanding emergency measures against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and accusing the Gulf state of violating obligations under the Genocide Convention by arming paramilitary forces.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 28 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK), in collaboration with Pertubuhan Pemuda Gema Malaysia, has retrieved nearly one tonne of surplus food from Ramadan bazaars through the MySaveFood programme. Its Mayor Dato' Abd Hamid Hussain said two bazaars were...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Mosque personnel across the state play a crucial role in preserving and upholding the image of Islam, particularly in maintaining a positive perception within society. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said they must instil a sense of...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his deep concern over the powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar and northern Thailand today, resulting in the tragic loss of life and severe destruction in Mandalay, Bangkok, and nearby regions.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Malaysia, via its embassies in Yangon and Bangkok, is closely monitoring the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand today.

JOHOR BAHRU, March 28 — The number of flood evacuees in Johor dropped to 236 as of 6pm today from 270 this morning following the closure of a relief centre.

NEW DELHI, March 28 — India has offered to help earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand, after a quake with a 7.7 magnitude struck the region on Friday, reported the German Press Agency (dpa).