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Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.

Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.

Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur

The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people

Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.

A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.

Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.

The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.

State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.

Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid says the Muar MP's testimony that he had no knowledge of the storage or use of the funds defied logic.

The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" bill would allow terminally ill adults, the right to choose to end their lives with medical help.

Police say road users should not take the risk of crossing flooded roads to continue their journey to avoid any unwanted incidents.

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd says immediate mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce the risk of flooding.

KPKM says it has activated its Disaster Operations Room at the district and state levels is monitoring the weather conditions.

Children, meanwhile, says they would try to find a way around the ban.

Vladimir Putin says that Russia would use all weapons at its disposal against Ukraine if Kyiv were to acquire nuclear arms.

Razif Mohmad Haris says his department received several calls this morning but no evacuations were carried out after an assessment was made.

Israel and Lebanon accuse each other of breaching a ceasefire that aims to halt over a year of fighting.

The relief centre provides relief for residents affected by the floods, sparing them the trouble of finding shelter elsewhere.

The event promotes communication literacy and educates the community on scams and misuse of the 999 emergency line.

Zulkifli Che Noh says his home is flooded every year during the monsoon season due to its location near a river.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr says impeaching VP Sara Duterte, who made threats against his life, would only tie down Congress and not help people.

The lawyer representing parents of Zayn Rayyan submits a representation requesting the AGC to review and withdraw the charge against them.

According to police, a student alerted the security guard after finding the lifeless bodies of the cats on the stairs of the residence.

Platforms now have a social responsibility to ensure the safety of our kids is a priority for them, says Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

Turnover amounted to 323.43 million units valued at RM105.63 million.

Pasir Mas district still recorded the highest number of victims, at 22,156 people in 53 PPS.

Ethnic clashes over land and quotas in education and govt jobs killed at least 258 people and displaced more than 60,000 since last year.

Israel rejects the jurisdiction of the Hague-based court and denies war crimes in Gaza.

Here are some facts about Min Aung Hlaing, his alleged crimes and reaction.

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.