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.

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.

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.

Arts

Ruhr Festival cancels Iranian theatre show as war suspends troupe's travel

The cast of Shieveh Theater Company from Tehran has been cut off from the outside world and is unable to travel to Germany as planned

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.

Nation

Negri crisis: Allow legal process to run its course, says Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: The legal process must be allowed to run its course before any decisions are made on the current turmoil in Negri Sembilan, says PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Nation

Specific laws needed to regulate digital marketplace, says Zahid

CYBERJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed for a more comprehensive framework to cater to the fast-growing digital market.

Brunei

A nation that protects its workers, protects its future: Brunei minister

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A safe and healthy working environment does not merely protect the well-being of our workforce; it is a fundamental pillar of national progress, economic prosperity, and social stability, said a Brunei minister in his message for World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026.

Corporate News

MMHE unit inks collaboration on fabricating SOFEC branded products

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (MMHE) said its wholly-owned subsidiary Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd has entered into a long-term collaboration with MODEC's Mooring Solution Business unit to fabricate SOFEC branded products.

Nation

Melaka youth aged 19-39 form largest group of drug abuse cases, says state exco man

MELAKA: Youths aged between 19 and 39 make up the largest group involved in drug abuse in the state, the Melaka Legislative Assembly was told.

Nation

Ministry's enforcement division should be upgraded to full department, says Zahid

CYBERJAYA: It is high time for the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry's enforcement division to level up into a department especially with ever-growing consumer issues, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Corporate News

Jasa Kita to acquire electrical engineering firm for RM10mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Jasa Kita Bhd has proposed to acquire electrical engineering firm KT System Sdn Bhd for RM10mil in a bid to diversify into the power and utilities infrastructure sector.

Letters

Are we a nation that doesn’t know how to recognise genius?

A letter from NEHRU SATHIAMOORTHY, Perak

Metro News

Selangor to study 500 new EV charging bay locations

SHAH ALAM: Selangor is studying proposals to install an additional 500 electric vehicle charging bays (EVCB) across the state.

Sabah & Sarawak

5.3m saltwater croc shot dead by Sabah wildlife rangers after attack on villager

KOTA KINABALU: A "giant" male crocodile that attacked a villager in Sabah's east coast Kunak district has been shot dead by Wildlife Department rangers.

Indonesia

For hours, her family didn’t know if she was alive: Women-only coach bore brunt of Jakarta train crash

JAKARTA: A women-only carriage at the back of a commuter train was crushed into twisted metal after another train slammed into it on the outskirts of Jakarta, in one of Indonesia's worst train accidents

Corporate News

OpenMove AI partners Thailand Paiboon in foray into Thai market

KUALA LUMPUR: OpenMove AI Bhd, formerly known as Rexit Bhd, has made its foray into Thailand as it formalised a partnership with Thai Paiboon Insurance Public Company Limited (TPB) for the deployment of its proprietary Rexit Compensation Suite.

Entertainment

HK singer Charlene Choi stuns fans with surprise marriage

The 43-year-old reveals she is married to her fitness instructor boyfriend Elvis Lam.