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KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — National track cycling queen Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri was involved in a crash and failed to finish the women's keirin event at the UCI Track Nations Cup in Turkiye yesterday.

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 17 Mac — Cryptocurrency investment fraud is the latest trend in commercial crime, with professionals and senior citizens increasingly falling victim to these scams, said Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Batik Air) has updated its power bank policy, effective immediately, allowing passengers to carry a maximum of two power banks which must be kept on their person at all times and must not be placed in carry-on baggage.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — National para badminton champion Cheah Liek Hou continued to prove that age is just a number when he retained two gold medals at the 2025 Spain Para International Level 1 Championship in Toledo, which concluded yesterday.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, March 17 — Tourism Selangor’s newly appointed chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling has outlined her vision to establish sustainable tourism as a lasting legacy for the state, striking a balance between showcasing Selangor’s economic strength and preserving its...

ATLANTA, March 17 — Portions of Pennsylvania, New York and Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states were still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging wind and tornadoes, as the death toll from weekend storms rose to 36 people across six states.

JOHOR BAHRU, March 17 — The incident in which a non-Muslim was scolded and slapped while eating at a convenience store in a shopping mall during Ramadan was an act of provocation that went against the spirit of unity and harmony in Malaysia’s multicultural society, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.

PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters to continue giving his statement in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case linked to him.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, March 17 — Selangor is aiming for a 25 per cent increase in tourist arrivals from China as it remains the state’s leading international tourist source. Tourism Selangor, in a statement today, said the state recorded 352,001 Chinese tourists in 2023 and 384,811...

RIYADH, March 17 — Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has launched the Saudi Architecture Characters Map blueprint, showcasing 19 distinct architectural styles inspired by the Kingdom’s diverse geography and heritage.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Short-term rates are expected to remain stable today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Bursa Malaysia trended higher this morning tracking Wall Street's upbeat performance last week amid renewed market sentiment as investors shrugged off tariff-related worries, an analyst said.

TOKYO, March 17 — Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government dropped to a record low after he handed out gift vouchers to some ruling party lawmakers, a poll conducted by the Asahi newspaper showed today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

WASHINGTON, March 17 — The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

SEOUL, March 17 — South Koreans gathered in huge numbers in the capital Seoul on Saturday to support or oppose impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol before a court decides whether his short-lived declaration of martial law disqualifies him from office.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is introducing four special train services as part of the Northern Edition of the Lambaian Aidilfitri Express to meet high demand from travellers for Hari Raya.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The proposal to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years requires strong political will from all parties, including the opposition, said Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, March 17 — By 2030, Malaysia will become an ‘aged society’, with 15.3 per cent of its population projected to be 60 years and above.  This demographic shift is placing growing pressure on the nation’s care economy — which includes both elderly care and child care — ...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, March 17 — Selangor is stepping up efforts to support its care economy by providing financial aid, promoting technology adoption, and enhancing workforce training, to improve service quality and ensure long-term sustainability in the sector.  Many care centre...