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Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties.

A senior US official says he sees "a shot" at a truce soon in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

When a dam collapsed in September, flooding the state capital and surrounding farmland, many people ran out of options.

At COP29, nearly 200 countries aim to secure a deal for trillions in climate financing for global projects.

Israel, by the standards it set itself, has accomplished the goals that it set for itself, says Anthony Blinken.

Donald Trump and his transition team aim to build a Justice Department packed with loyalists after he is sworn in on Jan. 20.

The duo are accused of abusing the three-and-a-half-year-old boy by locking him in a cat cage at an apartment in Brickfields.

A teenage boy testified in the Court that a senior police officer lifted Muhammad Zaharif onto the roadside following a collision.

The container being transported on a trailer lorry topples and crushes them in the accident involving five vehicles.

Tun Daim Zainuddin is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's chief economic troubleshooter.

Egypt is confident that Malaysia will play an important role in strengthening regional cooperation and joint development, says PM Anwar.

The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.

Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.

For example, in cases of corruption, the whistleblower must first report to the MACC, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman.

Further eruptions of the volcano spewing ash clouds as high as 10 km, forces thousands to evacuate.

Tun Daim Zainuddin was instrumental in the country's business landscape in the 1980s and 1990s, says Datuk Yong Soo Heong.

Israel has says it met most of the 16 specific demands put forward by Washington but was still discussing some items.

The United States and its allies have provided billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine since Russia attacked the country.

The funeral prayer is scheduled at Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan in Jalan Duta after the Asar prayers.

By sharing excess energy, the country can reduce reliance on fossil fuels while building an integrated ASEAN energy infrastructure.

Netanyahu says life in Iran could be different if the country were free and funds could be used education, roads water and hospitals.

Che Nor Qurratu Aini was last seen leaving her home around 5pm to go to a convenience store, according to police.

Egyptian companies express interest in investment opportunities in Malaysia, particularly in medical devices and pharmaceuticals, says MITI.

The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas.

Israeli authorities are blocking humanitarian assistance from entering North Gaza, where fighting continues, says acting UN aid chief.

Twelve of the remaining passengers are missing, and one passenger has survived the accident with injuries, according to authorities.

Tengku Zafrul says the companies are interested in the pharmaceutical, medical device, aerospace and petrochemical sectors.

Donald Trump's scheduled Nov. 26 sentencing is now widely expected to be postponed.

The appointments reward two Trump supporters from the private sector.

Malaysia and Indonesia are advancing green finance to tackle climate change, but face hurdles like unclear standards and public awareness.

Join Ibrahim Sani in conversation with Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, as they discuss strategies for fostering trade growth and expanding economic opportunities amid emerging crises. Don’t miss this insightful episode of The Economy.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.

Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.