Latest news from Malaysia, in Malaysian newspapers

Top UN court to hold hearings on Rafah offensive this week
THE HAGUE: The top United Nations court said it would hold hearings on Thursday and Friday over a request from South Africa to impose emergency orders on Israel to halt its Rafah offensive. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
New Straits Times - 14 May 2024
China says it will take measures after US tariff hike
BEIJING, May 14 — China is strongly dissatisfied with new US tariff hikes and will take resolute measures to defend its...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Federal Court commutes death sentence of convicted murderers, drug trafficker to imprisonment
Federal Court commutes death sentence of convicted murderers, drug trafficker to imprisonment
KUCHING (May 14): Three men convicted of murder and another convicted of drug trafficking had their death sentences commuted to imprisonment by the Federal Court today. Murder convicts Asis Lako, 41, Daud Passarin, 40, and Daniel Usin, 34, had (...)
BorneoPost - 14 May 2024
Bersatu grassroots want change to ‘top 5’ candidate rule, says source
The source says grassroots members want the requirement limiting the candidacy for the top five party positions lifted. (FMT) – Bersatu’s defeat in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election last weekend has sparked discussions on a change in candidacy (...)
Malaysia Today - 14 May 2024
Sri Lanka’s ‘simple’ Bishop passes away
Herald Malaysia - 14 May 2024
Taiwan says more Chinese aircraft crossed strait’s median line
TAIPEI, May 14 —Taiwan’s defence ministry said today its forces had detected a renewed incursion by Chinese military air...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
JB elevated Automated Rapid Transit system to have 32 stations, says exco
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 14 — The elevated Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system planned for Johor Baru will have 32 stations...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Health Ministry allocates RM42.74m for repair, upgrading of health clinics in Sarawak this year, says Dr Sim
KUCHING, May 14 — The Ministry of Health (KKM) has allocated RM42.74 million for repairs and upgrading of health clinics...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Dr Sim: RM34.2m federal allocation to install flood warning system at Sg Sarawak, Sg Batang Rajang
KUCHING, May 14 — The federal government has approved an allocation of RM34.2 million to install a flood forecasting and...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Transport minister: ECRL land acquisition in Selangor progressing well
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The land acquisition process for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Selangor is progressi...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
DPM Zahid: South-west monsoon to have negative impacts, govt agencies ready to mitigate disaster risks
PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — Malaysia is expected to face several negative impacts, including health issues, water supply shortag...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Seize Qatar digital transformation incentives, including in AI worth nine billion Qatari riyals, says PM Anwar
DOHA, May 14 — Malaysia must explore the potential for cooperation with Qatar in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Deceased Naval cadet Soosaimanicckam was target of officers during training, witness tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — A former Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) cadet officer told the Sessions Court here today that the lat...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Ambank expects Malaysia’s 1Q 2024 GDP growth to be 4.1pc
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — AmBank Group expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the first quarter of 2024...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Appeals court dismisses police, govt’s appeal to overturn RM450,000 damages awarded to widow, son
PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — The Court of Appeal here today dismissed the police and government’s appeals to set aside the RM450,...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Ringgit ends higher against greenback for third straight day ahead of US data
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The ringgit ended higher today against the American dollar for the third consecutive day ahead of...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Genting Highlands removed from Le Tour de Langkawi route
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Council (NSC) has decided to drop the iconic climb up to Genting Highlands from this year's Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) (Sep 29-Oct 6). (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
New Straits Times - 14 May 2024
Italy police find drug dealers testing remote-controlled sub
ROME: Italian police today said they had uncovered a gang of drug dealers testing a remote-controlled submarine which they were most likely planning to use for smuggling. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
New Straits Times - 14 May 2024
Palestine has undoubtedly proven itself worthy of UN membership, says Malaysia’s permanent rep
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Malaysia urged United Nations (UN) member states to support Palestine’s bid for full UN membershi...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Only captains will be permitted to speak to referees at Euro 2024
LONDON: Captains will be the only ones allowed to speak to the referee and discuss a decision during matches at the upcoming European Championship in a bid to facilitate clearer communication, UEFA’s managing director of refereeing Roberto (...)
New Straits Times - 14 May 2024
Anwar: M'sia must leverage on Qatar's push for digital transformation
DOHA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia should leverage Qatar's announcement to explore the digital transformation sector through the offering of nine billion riyal (about RM11.67 billion) in incentives. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
New Straits Times - 14 May 2024
Postecoglou dismisses talk that Spurs fans will want to lose against Man City
LONDON: Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham will go all out to beat Manchester City on Tuesday, even though it could open the door to bitter north London rivals Arsenal to win the Premier League. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
New Straits Times - 14 May 2024
FAM still needs government backing, says president
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin believes that they still...
Malay Mail - 14 May 2024
Kids descend to the bunker at Ukraine's first underground school
KHARKIV: Two teachers met them with a smile at the steel door, and down the concrete staircase the mother and daughter clattered, hand in hand, through another blast door and into the bunker for the first day of school. (c) New Straits Times (...)
New Straits Times - 14 May 2024