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ANKARA: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will usher in one of the most significant rule changes in the tournament’s history, with new measures aimed at reducing time-wasting, improving player discipline, increasing match tempo, and expanding the…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's social health protection scheme, mySalam, has benefited more than 1.88 million Malaysians, with total claims paid reaching RM1.423 billion as of Dec 31, 2025, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.…

KUALA LUMPUR: A police station chief in Kuala Lumpur is under investigation following allegations of corruption and abuse of power, according to city police authorities. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Fadil Marsus confirmed that an internal…

LONDON/NEW DELHI: India’s shipping ministry said ‌all 20 Indian crew members were safe after a suspected US strike on the asphalt tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday following ​two similar strikes involving Indian crews in the region this…

VIENNA: Saudi Arabia has been elected to a senior leadership position within the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), marking a significant milestone in the kingdom's growing role in international space…

SEPANG: Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will summon the Defence Ministry to explain the latest developments surrounding Norway’s decision to revoke an export licence for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) that were…

KUALA LUMPUR : The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malaysia’s Unity Government while maintaining its right to determine the party’s direction and political strategy ahead of future…

KUALA LUMPUR: President of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, chaired a meeting of the party’s Supreme Council (Majlis Kerja Tertinggi UMNO) at Menara Dato’ Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), on…

TOKYO: Malaysia and Japan have taken a major step toward strengthening their economic and strategic partnership by signing four Memorandums of Cooperation (MoCs) and two Letters of Intent (LoIs) covering a range of high-impact sectors,…

KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcycle owner who spent approximately RM18,000 on extensive vehicle modifications saw his efforts come to an abrupt end when the bike was seized during the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) ongoing Ops Ekstrem enforcement…