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PARIS – July 18, 2025 (VOM-Voice of Malaysia) A French court has officially ordered the release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese national who has spent over 40 years in French prisons, making him one of Europe’s longest-held…

ISTANBUL, July 19 (VOM-Voice of Malaysia)— Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has raised alarm over the escalating unrest in southern Syria, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that recent clashes in Suwayda threaten the broader…

GAZA CITY, July 19 (VOM-Voice of Malaysia) – The armed wing of Hamas has accused Israel of obstructing progress in negotiations aimed at reaching a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages held by the militant group.…

MADRID, July 18 (VOM-Voice of Malaysia) – A recent wave of anti-migrant unrest in the Spanish town of Torre Pacheco has raised alarm over the growing impact of online disinformation and hate speech, with experts warning that false…

SHAH ALAM, July 18 (VOM-Voice of Malaysia) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will not take disciplinary action against Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) lawmakers who recently called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into judicial…

KUALA LUMPUR – In a significant development for the nation’s judiciary, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, has consented to the appointment of Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh as the new Chief Justice of Malaysia. Wan Ahmad Farid,…

KUALA LUMPUR - Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) will reinstate the weekly closure of part of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) from the Jalan Bunus 6 junction to the Jalan Melayu junction, starting this Sunday. In a statement,…

A graphic designer was charged at the Sessions Court here today for allegedly posting offensive content intended to insult Islam two years ago. The accused, 47-year-old Yeo Li Yin, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read before Judge…

The upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting, scheduled from this Monday until August 28, is expected to run late into the night, with the key highlight being the presentation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13). Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, Tan Sri…

RIYADH, July 16— Saudi Arabia has expressed satisfaction with recent steps taken by the Syrian government to restore stability and security across the war-torn country, following recent deadly clashes in the southern province of Sweida.…