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Meeting to assess domestic security amid conflict

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry is assessing various possible scenarios arising from the conflict between the United States and Iran, including the implications for domestic security, cross-border movement, economic stability and the preparedness of enforcement agencies

Nation

Civil servants living over 8km from office can WFH

PETALING JAYA: A three-day work from home (WFH) arrangement effective April 15 has been introduced for civil servants who live more than 8km from their office, says the Public Service Department.

Nation

Help on the way for working mothers

PETALING JAYA: Over 100,000 working mothers could soon receive additional financial support during their confinement period through a proposed maternity leave assistance allowance, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Nation

Waste-to-energy plants get boost

MELAKA: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is triggering major ripples across global energy markets, strengthening the case for Malaysia to accelerate waste-to-energy (WtE) as a renewable power source.

Nation

Govt to help reduce rakyat’s financial burden 

PUTRAJAYA: With Malaysia in crisis preparedness mode amid global uncertainties affecting fuel prices, measures will keep being taken to address cost of living issues and reduce the people's financial burden, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

CJ: Lawyers should treat tech as an aiding tool

KUALA LUMPUR: Technology cannot replace humans in carrying out tasks in the judicial and legal profession, though it is useful as an aiding tool, says Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.

Nation

‘Always uphold rule of law’

KUALA LUMPUR: Cautioning that selective application will undermine its credibility, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded that the rule of law must be upheld consistently in international relations.

Metro News

‘Body conditioning, strength training needed for pickleball’

ALTHOUGH pickleball was originally created in 1965 as a family game, its transition to a faster pace is beginning to reveal a "dark side" for those who lack adequate preparation.

Metro News

Penang single mum project ventures exceed sales target

Penang is working to close the gender equality gap through targeted programmes supporting women.

Corporate News

MN Holdings wins RM128mil data centre job

MN Holdings Bhd has accepted a letter of award involving the construction of a 275kW consumer landing station (CLS) for a data centre in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia, worth RM128mil.

Bowling

Celebrated bowler Rafiq will keep adding to his roll of honour

PETALING JAYA: For national bowler Rafiq Ismail, newspaper clippings are more than keepsakes – they tell the story of a journey forged through grit and perseverance.

South Korea

President says economy on ‘wartime footing’ over Iran conflict

The economy is on a "wartime footing" over the Iran conflict, President Lee Jae-myung said, after the government proposed a US$17.2bil (RM69.2bil) supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.

Focus

Behind Germany’s far-right surge

AT the height of an election campaign in the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg in February, candidates from the area's main political parties gathered for a televised debate. One of them came from a far-right party, the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.

Japan

‘Europe offers predictability’

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during a visit to Japan, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump.

Japan

Collector shows off ‘million-dollar’ Senna helmet

When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he valued at a million dollars was for sale in Japan, he jumped on a plane to acquire the piece of sporting history that the legendary Brazilian driver had with him during his fatal final Formula One Grand Prix.

Indonesia

‘Death penalty Bill a grave violation of human rights’

The country has criticised Israel's approval of a death penalty Bill applicable to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as a "grave violation of international human rights and humanitarian law".

#Abidinideas

Global order stands on the brink

Trump's reckless and illegal conflict with Iran will continue to disrupt economies and societies for much longer than initially expected.

Metro News

Motorhomes revving up new ‘balik kampung’ trend in Malaysia

Rental of recreational vehicles (RVs) or "motorhomes" is gaining popularity, especially for festive seasons when many travel to their hometowns or go on family vacations.

Metro News

Go bald, raise RM1mil for kids’ cancer care

AN annual head-shaving fundraiser is back, aiming to raise RM1mil to support children and families affected by cancer.

Metro News

M’sian artist holds solo show at 79

AT 79, many might consider a life of quiet retreat, but for Selangor-born artist Chia Hoy Sai, silence is a conversation.