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Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and side-swiped a Manila fisheries bureau boat on the way to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.

The couple fled Singapore when Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau investigated the case, evading authorities with fake identities.

YTL Construction recently organized a transformative forum titled -Gen-Connect- in Kuala Lumpur, emphasising multigenerational collaboration.

Tanah Merah flood victims brace for a second wave despite receding waters.

The proposed changes will significantly impact childrens rights and online safety.

Both the victim and the 11th accused exchanged punches while the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth and ninth accused circled them.

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says the recent floods have significantly affected the mental and emotional well-being of those impacted.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak blames 1MDB's ex-CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral for the mismanagement.

Six South Korean opposition parties later submitted a bill in parliament to impeach Yoon Suk-Yeol, with voting set for Friday or Saturday.

Teo Nie Ching says child sexual exploitation content removed by MCMC also surged to 800 this year compared to 34 in 2022.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the delay was due to Singapore PM Lawrence Wong being down with COVID-19.

Yoon Suk-Yeol justifies the martial law by accusing his domestic political opponents of "anti-state activities plotting rebellion".

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is currently in Malaysia to attend the 6th Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the government has a process in place to assess the affected areas so that appropriate allocations can be made.

Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.

Han Dong-hoon says, he also suggested Yoon Suk-Yeol be kicked out of the party, but ruling party lawmakers had various views.

Malaysians in South Korea are urged to stay cautious and follow local authorities' guidance, says the Foreign Ministry.

Washington's new curbs on China's semiconductor industry are fanning fears that Beijing could strike back.

A controversial referee call led to crowd violence, police tear gas, and a deadly scramble as spectators tried to flee.

Opposition parties say they plan to propose a bill to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, which should be voted within 72 hours.

Data centers are requiring more energy to sustain AI's development and more water to keep them cool.

Elton John says he lost his sight after struggling to recover from an eye infection earlier in the year.

If any of recent incidents are proven to be sabotage by another country, it would mark a return of a type of warfare not seen for decades.

The country's financial regulator is ready to deploy 10 trillion won ($7.07 billion) in a stock market stabilisation fund any time.

Here's a look at what could come next for Tesla and its billionaire founder, who is still seeking a huge payday from the company.

Yoon shocked the nation and declared martial law on Tuesday night to thwart "anti-state forces" among his domestic political opponents.

The surprise move sent shockwaves through the country. Yonhap news agency reported that the entrance to the parliament building was blocked.

Aligning Malaysia's P/CVE efforts with global best practices reinforces national resilience and preparedness for future challenges.

New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.

Here's a look at the circumstances leading up to the pardon and its legal consequences.

Over the past decade, the landscape of wealth management and investing has undergone significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and innovative solutions. From robo-advisers to low-cost investment platforms, Malaysians now have more tools than ever to manage their finances and build wealth.

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.