
Trump designates Yemen's Houthis as a 'foreign terrorist organisation'
The move will impose harsher economic penalties than the Biden administration had applied to the Iran-aligned group.
Thu Jan 23 2025

Final report reveals last moments of Elmina plane crash
'Ya Allah. Ya Allah. Ya Allah.' These were the last words heard inside the aircraft before it crashed in Bandar Elmina last year.
Fri Aug 16 2024

KK Mart founder, wife freed of criminal charges over 'Allah socks' issue, company and supplier fined RM60,000 each
The two companies were given three days to pay the fine.
Mon Jul 15 2024

‘Allah’ socks issue: July 15 set for decision on KK Supermart representation
The Court will also hear the decision of the representation sent to AGC by the company that allegedly supplied the socks to KK Super Mart.
Mon Jun 10 2024

Stern action will be taken if shoe logo is deliberate - JAKIM
JAKIM leaves it to the relevant authorities to investigate as an investigation paper has been opened by the police.
Mon Apr 08 2024

Vern's founder gives statements to JAKIM over logo resembling word 'Allah' on shoes
Ng Chuan Hoo apologised and hoped the issue will be used as a lesson in the future.
Mon Apr 08 2024

Police seize 1,145 pairs of shoes with controversial logo
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the seizures were made in Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kedah.
Mon Apr 08 2024

Shoe logo issue: Vern’s issues public apology, stops sales of offending shoes
Shoe company Vern's clarifies design meant to portray high-heels, based on the outlines of the straps of the high heel shoe.
Mon Apr 08 2024

IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah
Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Fri Apr 05 2024

KK Mart founder seeks forgiveness from King, all Muslims
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim decrees that all parties must be more responsible.
Wed Apr 03 2024

Socks issue: KK Mart director, wife plead not guilty
Datuk Seri Dr Chai Kee Kan and Datin Seri Loh Siew Mui were charged with deliberately intending to wound the religious feelings of Muslims.
Tue Mar 26 2024

'Allah' socks issue: Gov't not interfering in police investigation
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said police are given a free hand to conduct the investigation.
Mon Mar 25 2024

'Allah' socks issue: King expresses anger, wants sternest action taken
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim said the word Allah should not be subject to matters that could provoke anger, especially during Ramadan month.
Tue Mar 19 2024

'Allah' socks issue: Johor Regent urges authorities to take firm action
His Royal Highness said he considers this issue to be serious and hopes that it will not jeopardise national harmony.
Tue Mar 19 2024

Stern action needed over sale of socks bearing the word 'Allah' by KK Mart
IKIM urge the Malaysian community to understand the sensitivities that are allowed or prohibited in any religion.
Tue Mar 19 2024

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025