Nation

Khairy keeps it low-key in bid to rejoin Umno

PONTIAN: Khairy Jamaluddin says he intends to return to Umno as an ordinary member without seeking any position as he is still in the process of rejoining the party.

AseanPlus News

New Zealand goes dark as worldwide Earth Hour begins

The lights were switched off at monuments across New Zealand on Saturday as the country kicked off the worldwide Earth Hour event.

Cycling

Para cyclist Suraiya rides to second gold at Asian Championships

PETALING JAYA: Para cyclist Nur Suraiya Mohd Zamri rode her way to a second gold medal at the Asian Cycling Championships in Tagaytay, Philippines, on Friday (March 27).

Wellness

iFOBT: A simple rapid home test to check for colorectal cancer

The first step in screening for colorectal cancer is an easy poop test done in the comfort of your own toilet. That Could Save Your Life: Why More Malaysians Should Know About iFOBT

Cambodia

Eswatini repatriates Cambodian deported from US; man now safe back home in Phnom Penh

A Cambodian man, deported by the United States to Eswatini under a programme to transfer illegal migrants to a third country, was repatriated this week.

Nation

Two houses damaged in Taman Medan PJ fire

PETALING JAYA: Two houses have been damaged in a fire on Jalan PJS 2D/12, Taman Medan here.

China

A missile launch pad on the seabed? Chinese simulation suggests it’s possible

Researchers put solid rocket engine to the test and find it could ignite and operate reliably under deep-sea pressure at depth of 200 metres

AseanPlus News

The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices

Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up and fertilizer supplies are waning due to Tehran's near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

Myanmar

Yangon's public bus passengers rise after odd-even license plate system introduced in Myanmar

The main public bus network in Yangon, has seen passenger numbers rise following the introduction of the odd-even license plate system to reduce fuel consumption.

Nation

Ministry to meet restaurateurs over claims of 10-30% rise in operating costs

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will soon call in the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Operators Association over claims that operating costs have risen by 10 to 30%.

Nation

Four districts in Kedah with Level 2 heatwave as of 4pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Four districts in Kedah - Baling, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Kota Setar - have recorded Level 2 heatwaves as of 4pm.

Thailand

'Save as much as you can' - Thai PM orders emergency measures in provinces to address fuel crisis

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered emergency measures to address the fuel crisis amid reports of panic buying in several provinces.

Singapore

Singapore and Asean will always maintain an open and inclusive approach, will not choose sides, says PM Wong

Singapore and Asean will continue to pursue an open and inclusive approach in engaging major global powers, refusing to take sides amid growing geopolitical tensions between the East and the West.

Singapore

'Shipment bound for Cambodia' as Singapore seizes record Asian pangolin scales disguised as 'dried fish skin'

Singapore has seized over 830 kilograms of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment bound for Cambodia, authorities said Saturday

Beauty

Vanity Fare: High-impact eyeshadows that make a beautiful, striking statement

From vivid pigments to bold finishes, these eyeshadows deliver intense colour payoff and instant drama for looks that command attention.

Brunei

Brunei's CPI falls 0.3 per cent year-on-year in February 2026

Brunei's Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined by 0.3 percent year-on-year in February 2026, mainly due to lower non-food prices.

Rugby

Rugby-Rampant Hurricanes thrash Reds to stay top in Super Rugby Pacific

SYDNEY, March 28 (Reuters) - Winger Fehi Fineanganofo scored ⁠a hat-trick for the second straight week as the Wellington Hurricanes handed the Queensland Reds a 52-14 reality check ⁠on Saturday to stay top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after round seven.

China

Can Taiwan fulfil its Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with a ‘non-red’ supply chain push?

Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing

World

Two humanitarian aid boats safely reach Havana after being located by Mexican Navy

HAVANA, ⁠March 28 (Reuters) - Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico arrived safely ⁠in Havana on Saturday, the Mexican Navy said, concluding a journey ‌in which the vessels were delayed by bad weather and briefly reported missing.

Nation

Nurul Izzah denies she is stepping down as PKR deputy chief

PETALING JAYA: Nurul Izzah Anwar denies she is stepping down from her post as PKR deputy president.