Nation

Melaka cops bust online scam syndicate, arrest 45 foreigners in raids on two luxury homes

MELAKA: Melaka police arrested a total of 45 foreigners in simultaneous raids on two luxury homes in Taman Kota Bendahari here, believed to have been used as operational bases for online scam syndicates offering non-existent sexual services, love scams and fraudulent investment schemes.

Family

This Malaysian youth turns origami into figures of legendary Malay warriors

Muhammad Ilham Shah says this is his way of elevating local cultural elements to bring them closer to the younger generation.

AI

US prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body

The suspect in the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh had asked ChatGPT what would happen if a human body was put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster, days before they went missing, according to a report filed by prosecutors over the weekend.

Fashion

Can fashion house Prada turn its ‘sandal scandal’ into a craft revival story?

Prada is launching a limited-edition range of Indian-made sandals inspired by traditional Kolhapuri footwear, less than a year after the brand's "sandal scandal" episode.

Animals

Dog owners often fail to see when an animal is in pain, study shows

Clingy dogs aren't always affectionate — they may be hurting. Which 'cute' behaviours are actually pain signals owners keep misreading?

China

Chinese man in his 40s wakes up 40 hours after having no heartbeat following cardiac arrest

BEIJING: A Chinese man has miraculously survived after his heart stopped beating for 40 hours, sparking an online discussion about the latest life-saving medical techniques.

Energy

Oil prices up 2% as no end to Iran war stand-off seems in sight

Oil prices rose nearly 2% on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, as efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appear stalled, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway still mainly shut, keeping energy supplies from the key Middle East producing region out of the reach of global buyers

World

Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation

JAKARTA, April 28 (Reuters) - The death toll ⁠from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 15 with another 88 injured, a senior minister ⁠said on Tuesday, as emergency teams completed work to rescue passengers trapped in the wreckage.

Nation

Be ethical human beings, listen to the beating of your heart, PM tells varsity students

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he listens to the beating of his own heart and does what is right.

Myanmar

Myanmar manufacturing sector attracts over US$245mil in FDI in FY2025-2026

YANGON: Myanmar's manufacturing sector attracted over US$245 million in foreign direct investment in the fiscal year 2025-2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Tuesday (April 28).

Cricket

Cricket-Pitch perfect Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar show how to restore IPL's bat-ball balance

NEW DELHI, April ⁠28 (Reuters) - Royal Challengers Bengaluru's new-ball pair Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar ⁠offered a reminder on Monday that high-class bowling, with a hint ‌of assistance from the surface, can restore the bat-ball balance in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

AI

AI high school is put on hold after parental backlash

Families in New York City expressed concerns about the rapid adoption of the technology. The schools chancellor also canceled a plan to close two Upper West Side schools.

Business

Luxury sports car brands rev up China biz

FERRARI NV is doubling down on China as a long-term growth engine, believing that the world's second-largest luxury market is not just recovering, but reshaping itself around a more resilient, top-end consumer base

Nation

Mitra disburses RM9.24mil to 462 temples under Dharma Madani

KUALA LUMPUR: The government, through the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), has distributed about RM9.24mil to 462 temples nationwide under the Dharma Madani programme, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Metro News

Apply for access to cover Selangor state assembly, PN-linked podcasters told

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Barisan Nasional wants a special sitting of the state legislative assembly to be held immediately to resolve the political crisis in the state, says Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.

Nation

Negri Sembilan BN calls for special assembly sitting amid political crisis

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Barisan Nasional wants a special sitting of the state legislative assembly to be held immediately to resolve the political crisis in the state, says Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.

Corporate News

Cropmate says RM12.21mil in funds frozen by MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: There are about RM12.21mil in funds frozen in bank accounts belonging to Cropmate Bhd, as part of an ongoing anti-money laundering investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

Thailand

Thai minister Suphajee teams up with influencer to sell one million durians at THB100 each

BANGKOK: Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun is set to join online influencer and live-commerce seller Pimrypie for a major livestream 7pm to sell one million Monthong durians at a promotional price of THB100 (RM12) per fruit.

Nation

Changing MACC chief not enough without reforms, says Malaysian Bar

PETALING JAYA: Changing the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief alone will not resolve concerns over the agency's independence unless deeper reforms are carried out, says the Malaysian Bar.

AI

600 Google staff urge CEO to reject classified military AI contract

More than 600 Google employees demanded Monday that the company reject a proposed Pentagon deal that would allow its artificial intelligence technology to be deployed in classified military operations, a statement said.