Embassy advises Malaysians in Gulf to avoid rumours, follow official updates

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Malaysians in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the western region of the country, as well as those performing umrah and visiting holy sites, have

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Iranians abroad welcome US and Israeli strikes on regime

Iranian exiles in Turkey and Europe express hope that US and Israeli air strikes will weaken Tehran’s regime, despite fears for families and difficult days ahead. ISTANBUL: Iranian

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Surge in EPF voluntary top-ups shows confidence in economic reforms, says finance minister II

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — Public willingness to contribute above the statutory rate through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) i-Topup scheme signals high trust in the stability of the

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‘Abang Jep’ carves out niche as rugby content creator

Ex-national rugby player Jef Hazrul, aka Abang Jep, builds a strong TikTok niche with rugby insights, analysis and grassroots coverage PUCHONG: Making it big as an influencer in

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‘The world does not need a new war’: Tok Mat condemns strikes on Iran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Malaysia condemns in the strongest possible terms the brutal action of the Zionist regime which launched attacks on Iran yesterday. Foreign Minister Datuk

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Anwar: Form Six reclassified as post-secondary education, placed under Higher Education Ministry

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that Form Six students will be categorised under post-secondary education, in line with pre-university, foundation and

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Pakistan captain Agha admits team ‘underperformed’ at T20 World Cup

Pakistan captain Salman Agha says his team underperformed and will not make an emotional decision on his future after their T20 World Cup exit. KANDY: Pakistan captain Salman

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Anwar: Allegations of inaction over Quran desecration unfounded

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed as unfounded allegations that the government failed to act over an incident involving the desecration of the Quran.

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Flood evacuees in Sabah down to 6,462

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood evacuees in Sabah dropped to 6,462 people from 2,124 families as of 8am on Sunday (Mar 1), compared with 6,595 people from

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Residents protest as authorities burn cash left on ground by Bolivian plane crash

LA PAZ, ⁠Feb 28 (Reuters) – Anger swelled in a poor Bolivian city where a plane crash left banknotes ⁠strewn on the ground, prompting authorities to burn the

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A robot’s trek goes from infuriating to ingenious

MIO: Memories in Orbit is influenced by the platforming challenges of Hollow Knight. Read full story The Star : Tech Feed

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Allegations of plot to topple government: Police launch probe following complaint, says Home Ministry

BACHOK: The Home Ministry said the police have opened an investigation into allegations of a plot to topple the government and disrupt national stability following the lodging of

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UN Secretary-General unable to confirm reports of Khamenei's death

NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he could not verify reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Read

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Lukaku’s late strike seals vital Napoli win at Verona

Romelu Lukaku’s dramatic last-minute goal secured a crucial 2-1 victory for Napoli at bottom club Verona, boosting their Champions League qualification hopes. NAPOLI kept their top-four push on

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Tawau Bersatu chief, 16 committee members resign from party

PETALING JAYA: Seventeen members of the Bersatu Tawau division committee, including its chief, announced that they are resigning from the party, citing a loss of confidence in the

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Major tankers suspend Hormuz transits as Iran closes strait carrying 20pc of global oil supply

LONDON, March 1 — Several tanker owners, ‌oil majors and trading houses have suspended crude oil, fuel ​and liquefied natural gas shipments via the Strait of Hormuz after

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Making major lifestyle shift to bond with autistic son

Former national rugby player Jef Hazrul Nizam shares his journey of adjusting his career to prioritise his son with autism, finding new purpose in fatherhood PUCHONG: Raising a

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Batik Air monitors Middle East unrest, weighs operational impact

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Batik Air is closely monitoring developments and assessing their potential impact on regional airspace and flight operations following the rapidly evolving situation in

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Flood evacuees in Sabah drop to 6,462 as relief efforts continue

The number of flood victims in Sabah has decreased slightly, with relief centres remaining open in three districts as the situation stabilises. KOTA KINABALU: The number of people

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‘Exercise maximum restraint’: Malaysia urges de-escalation after after Iran, Gulf attacks

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — Malaysia has strongly condemned the attacks against Iran and the subsequent retaliatory attacks against several countries in the region namely Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the

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