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TAIPEI, Feb 28 — Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said today that the history of World War II shows aggression and expansion will end in failure, responding to Chinese comments that the island would come into Beijing’s hands sooner or later.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Starting tomorrow, traditional medicine practitioners not registered with the Health Ministry (MOH) may be subject to legal action including fines and imprisonment under the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act 2016.

PETALING JAYA, Feb 28 — The standardisation of “zakat fitrah” (personal tithe) rates based on rice grades will be decided by state fatwa committees and Islamic religious councils, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — Selangor civil servants are allowed to go home 30 minutes earlier during Ramadan, under the state’s flexible working hours, said State Secretary Dato’ Ahmad Fadzli Tajuddin. Fadzli said their lunch break will be shortened by 30 minutes, in line with the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$116.35 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.1 billion as of January, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Malaysia’s total trade was valued at RM241.9 billion in January, with exports at RM122.8 billion and imports at RM119.2 billion, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 — Malaysia and Cambodia have discussed the proposal to establish the Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to optimise trade promotion, said Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 — The 31st Asean Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat began today in Desaru, with a focus on regional economic integration and strategies to navigate ongoing geopolitical challenges.

KUANTAN, Feb 28 — The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on all parties to stop further discussions regarding the Addendum Decree.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Japan and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering strategic cooperation across various sectors, including security, trade, sustainability, and education, as both nations mark decades of strong bilateral ties.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — MR DIY Group Bhd shares fell in early trade on Bursa Malaysia after reporting weaker-than-expected quarterly results.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street's decline following the United States (US) President Donald Trump threatened new import tariffs, said an analyst.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — Three additional sports events — esports, chess and silambam — have been suggested for Sukan Malaysia (Sukma) Selangor 2026. Executive councillor for youth, sports and entrepreneurship Najwan Halimi said the suggestion has been approved by all the...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has allocated RM6 million to manage old and overgrown trees next month. Mayor Dato’ Abd Hamid Hussain said the council will also appoint an arborist to identify trees that post a danger to humans, especially if their roots...

TOKYO, Feb 28 — Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side — a manoeuvre used to change diapers or prevent bedsores in the elderly.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Cautious market sentiment and a lack of local catalysts have led the ringgit to trade easier against the US dollar at the opening today.

DAMASCUS, Feb 28 — More than 1,000 Syrians died in detention at a military airport on the outskirts of Damascus, killed by execution, torture or maltreatment at a site that was widely feared, according to a report to be published Thursday tracing the deaths to seven suspected grave sites.

GENEVA, Feb 28 — The UN human rights chief warned of the risk of a further escalation of the war in Sudan on Thursday and said that there was a growing risk of deaths from starvation on a wide scale.

PETALING JAYA, Feb 28 — Selangor FC’s hopes of securing three points at home against Sabah FC were dashed after both teams settled for a goalless draw in their 2024/2025 Super League match at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium (MBPJ) last night.

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 27 — The number of flood victims has risen to 394 from 118 families as of 8pm in the two affected districts of Telupid and Paitan, compared to 262 from 81 families as of 8am today.