
India stampede: Six dead as thousands gather for free pass to visit Hindu temple
Thousands of devotees queued outside the temple to collect tokens for a free visit to the deity, pushed and jostled leading to the stampede.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Penang is one of Lonely Planet's seven best places to visit in Southeast Asia
Lonely Planet describes Penang a vibrant blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, showcased in its food, architecture and traditions.
Tue Jan 07 2025

Peruvian President to visit Malaysia by year-end - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Peru, is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between both the countries.
Thu Nov 14 2024

PM to visit CIIE 2024, officiate Malaysia Pavilion - MATRADE
The Malaysia Pavilion provides a platform for Malaysian companies to gain visibility and explore growth in the Chinese market.
Mon Nov 04 2024

Malaysia plans to visit each ASEAN member state before AIPA - Johari
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul says arrangements are being made and will be implemented soon.
Mon Oct 28 2024

Malaysia's sultan to visit China, eyes infrastructure support
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has been invited by President Xi Jinping and will visit China from Sept. 19-22, the foreign ministry said.
Wed Sep 18 2024

Pope Francis, 87, takes climate message to Southeast Asia on 12-day trip
Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will travel nearly 33,000 km to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
Thu Aug 29 2024

China opposes any country allowing Dalai Lama to visit, says foreign ministry
China has voiced firm opposition to any country permitting visits by the Dalai Lama under any circumstances.
Thu Aug 22 2024

Malaysia hopes China reciprocates by extending similar 30-day visa exemption - Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said, currently, Malaysians are allowed to visit China without a visa for 15 days.
Tue Jul 30 2024

Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors
For the first time, the palace is opening the building's East Wing, which includes the Centre Room where the iconic balcony is located.
Wed Jul 10 2024

Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years
Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues, said Yuri Ushakov.
Tue Jun 18 2024

Hamas official urges US to pressure Israel to end Gaza war
Antony Blinken is set to visit Egypt and Israel and also aims to ensure that the war does not expand into Lebanon.
Mon Jun 10 2024

UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday
Volker Turk will undertake a working visit to Malaysia on June 4 at the invitation of the Malaysian Government.
Mon Jun 03 2024

Muhyiddin gets passport to visit cancer-stricken sister in Australia
The Sessions Court allowed an application by Muhyiddin Yassin for a temporary release of his passport to visit his sister in Australia.
Wed May 08 2024

King Charles to visit cancer centre on his return to public duties
Buckingham Palace announced that doctors were sufficiently pleased with King Charles's response to treatment for unspecified form of cancer.
Tue Apr 30 2024

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

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