BANGKOK, Dec 6 — When floodwaters swept through Hat Yai in Thailand’s Songkhla province in November, submerging streets and leaving residents stranded, Malaysian volunteers crossed the border not as tourists but as first responders answering a call for help. They were from several Penang-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that were involved in evacuating Malaysians affected by […]

President Donald Trump hires architect Shalom Baranes for the White House ballroom after reported disagreements with the original designer. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect for his privately funded White House ballroom project. White House spokesman Davis Ingle confirmed architect Shalom Baranes has joined the team to execute Trump’s vision. “The

WTI OIL prices were heading for weekly gains of close to 2% in early trading on Friday, supported by an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut, escalating U.S.-Venezuela tensions and stalled peace talks in Moscow. Read full story The Star : Business Feed

KAJANG, Dec 5 — A 12-year-old boy who fell into a large drain at Taman Prima Saujana while trying to retrieve a ball with his older brother has died, while his 14-year-old sibling remains missing, authorities confirmed. Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said the younger boy was found unconscious about 2km from

The Trump administration slashes work permit validity for refugees and asylum seekers from five years to 18 months, citing public safety concerns. WASHINGTON: The United States has drastically reduced the validity period of work permits for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. The Trump administration announced the change on Thursday, cutting the maximum validity from

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he will visit New York, challenging incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to enforce an ICC arrest warrant NEW YORK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he still plans to visit New York despite incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant. “Yes, I’ll come

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The three-year administration of the Madani government is seen as successful in resetting the nation’s course, restoring public confidence, and bringing the focus back to a more inclusive, long-term development agenda centred on the people’s well-being, despite facing various challenges. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the

At 8 am, the ringgit was trading at 4.1100/1200, up from Wednesday’s close of 4.1200/1235. KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer at RM4.11 level against the US dollar this morning as markets priced in higher odds of United States (US) monetary easing next week. At 8 am, the ringgit was trading at 4.1100/1200, up from

Juventus advanced to the Italian Cup last eight with a 2-0 win over Udinese, courtesy of an own goal and a Manuel Locatelli penalty JUVENTUS secured a place in the Italian Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Udinese at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts took the lead after 23 minutes through an

MARA peruntuk RM30 juta dana pembiayaan untuk usahawan Perak tahun depan bagi perkukuh perniagaan dan bantu tembus pasaran antarabangsa. IPOH: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) memperuntukkan dana pembiayaan sebanyak RM30 juta kepada usahawan di Perak pada tahun depan. Peruntukan itu bertujuan membantu mereka memperkukuh perniagaan dan menembusi pasaran antarabangsa. Pengerusi MARA Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki