World

Flash: Secret Service takes down gunman after he fired multiple gunshots near White House: media

Flash: Secret Service takes down gunman after he fired multiple gunshots near White House: media

Nation

Travel smart this festive break

PETALING JAYA: Motorists travelling during the school holidays and Hari Raya Aidiladha break are advised to plan their journeys and pay heed to the SmartLane advisory.

Badminton

Stretched beyond limits

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles pair Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King admitted that they ran out of energy after failing to reach the Malaysian Masters final, ending the country's hopes of another all-local showdown this year.

Education

Twinning pathway to UK school

A new initiative aims to ease Malaysian students into British education and boarding school life.

Opinion

Nimble footwork, ponderous steps

A new force is moving through Malaysian politics – but it faces the danger of being caught in lumbering old practices.

The Star Says

Banking in the AI age needs more than speed

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has made scams more convincing, quicker and harder to detect.

Education

Husband-wife duo graduate with PhDs

Couple earn doctoral degrees in pharmacology and medical tech.

Nation

KTMB rolls out biggest festive operation to date

PETALING JAYA: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has rolled out its largest-ever festive rail operation for the Hari Raya Aidiladha travel period following massive demand during the festive season and ongoing school holidays.

Nation

‘Enough with politics built on hatred and discord’

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians must reject divisive narratives driven by a vocal minority and put an end to politics rooted in hatred and discord, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Badminton

Higher hurdles ahead for Letshanaa after rise in ranking

PETALING JAYA: National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen says the challenge will only get tougher for K. Letshanaa after rising to world No. 32.

Badminton

Nova has no explanation for Chen-Toh’s puzzling loss

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto was left puzzled by the defeat of his charges Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei in the quarter-finals of the Malaysian Masters on Friday.

Nation

Concerns over cost and time impact on GPs

PETALING JAYA: While healthcare practitioners acknowledge the importance of training courses for Radiation Protection Officers (PPS), they are concerned about the impact on private general practitioners (GPs).

On The Beat

Far more than just a pledge

The Rukun Negara is not just something to be recited at gatherings. It is a set of principles that all Malaysians need to embrace and internalise for the nation to survive and prosper.

Nation

No training, no licence

PETALING JAYA: Radiation Protection Officers (PPS) at licen­sed healthcare premises must attend a mandatory training course as part of the requirement for applying for an operating licence.

Focus

Caught between care and claims

Rejected or delayed insurance claims are not just administrative disputes between insurers and policyholders.

Focus

Reading between the lines of fine print

When Hannah was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago, she believed her health insurance would help ease some of the financial burden that came with the treatments.

Focus

When coverage runs thin

Many Malaysians only discover the limitations of their health insurance when they attempt to make a claim. As new medical plans roll out prompted by reforms, insurance experts share what consumers should look out for in their policy and what they can do if their claim is rejected.

Focus

KL's short-term rental crisis: Looped and closed

How Kuala Lumpur's zoning laws built the short-term rental crisis.

Star Biz7

One property, 10 listings

Imagine a housebuyer finally finding their dream home online after months of tireless searching. They click on the listing for a stunning 1,500 sq ft condominium with an unbeatable price in the heart of Petaling Jaya. The photos are clear and crisp with a modern, bright kitchen and a dazzling balcony view.

Star Biz7

Rental scams running rampant

Michael (name changed to protect the victim) thought he was finally locking down the keys to his dream home, a sanctuary for his future. Instead, he walked straight into a cold, calculated trap.