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Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson begins an appeal against her triple-murder conviction, while prosecutors seek a longer non-parole period. MELBOURNE: Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson began an appeal on Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder case that made headlines worldwide. The 51-year-old was found guilty last year of murdering her husband’s parents and […]

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has denied claims that the Home Ministry (KDN) granted citizenship en masse to foreign nationals and that 1.2 million Chinese nationals had remained in Malaysia. Saifuddin Nasution said he had denied the allegations on numerous occasions, but some people continued to deliberately recycle videos,

Arsenal start their Premier League title defence against Coventry as Manchester City adapt to life without Guardiola. LONDON: Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no question which of the title contenders feels more comfortable with their new status. For the first time since

The 2026 SPM examination schedule is expected to be announced this evening after Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek approves proposed improvements. KOTA BHARU: The 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination schedule is expected to be announced this evening after receiving the approval of Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, said Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad. He

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 —  Efforts to combat corruption and strengthen integrity comprehensively require strong political will beginning from the highest level of leadership, says former deputy inspector-general of police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. He said top leadership must lead by example and demonstrate firm resolve, as any form of organisational transformation would only succeed

Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominates the North American box office with $70 million in its third weekend, surpassing $2 billion globally LOS ANGELES: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued dominating the North American box office, drawing an additional $70 million in ticket sales on its third weekend on the big screen, according to industry estimates. The

SK Benoni, Papar wins the 2026 national Simpan SSPN Short Theatre Competition with RM1 Untuk Esok, promoting saving and financial literacy KUALA LUMPUR: The theatre RM1 Untuk Esok (RM1 For Tomorrow) saw Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Benoni, Papar, Sabah, emerge as the champion of the 2026 national-level Simpan SSPN Short Theatre Competition organised by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation

IT IS very common for a group of companies to provide loans to one another. The primary reason is to utilise the internal funds before going to external sources because inevitably it will be cheaper. The opportunity cost to the lender will be the key consideration. If the lender has surplus funds, the return it

Laporan RCI Tabung Haji perlu dilihat dari sudut integriti, akauntabiliti dan tadbir urus tanpa dipolitikkan melalui sentimen agama atau bangsa KUALA LUMPUR: Laporan Suruhanjaya Siasatan Diraja (RCI) berkaitan Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) yang tertumpu pada aspek integriti, akauntabiliti serta tadbir urus institusi, tidak seharusnya dijadikan isu berlandaskan sentimen agama atau bangsa. Pensyarah Kanan Fakulti Sains

  KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit several areas in the Peninsula and Sarawak until 1pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) through an alert at 8.35 am informed that the affected areas in the Peninsula include the entire states of Perlis and Melaka, as well as