6+ hour, 21+ min ago   (125+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 9pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said other areas affected are…...

6+ hour ago   (167+ words) The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that the proposal will be open for public consultation until Sept 28 before submission to the National Tourism Policy Committee for review. According to Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, the proposed rate is a flat 450 baht…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago   (506+ words) NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Brics leaders including China, Russia and India entered a second day of talks in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing “inclusive global growth”, after reaching rare agreement calling for calm in the Middle East. Indian Prime Minister Narendra…...

12+ hour, 2+ min ago   (154+ words) KLANG, Sept 13 — A 16-year-old teenager was among 146 individuals detained for checks during an operation targeting road bullies at the Bukit Raja Toll Plaza on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) here early today. Sinar Harian reported that the integrated operation…...

7+ hour, 34+ min ago   (274+ words) SINGAPORE, Sept 13 — Economic challenges can deepen social and racial divisions, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned on Saturday, pointing to recent racist comments made online. Wong was weighing in on the “shameful” racist and xenophobic comments about Singapore Airlines’ investment in…...

7+ hour, 49+ min ago   (172+ words) KOTA BHARU, Sept 13 — Police have opened an investigation paper in connection with a viral video showing a man kicking a young girl at a well-known Thai restaurant in Telipot here. Kota Bharu police chief ACP Mohd Azmir Damiri said police…...

11+ hour, 6+ min ago   (193+ words) NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Malaysia is exploring the possibility of acquiring India’s BrahMos air-to-surface missile system, while emphasising that discussions are still ongoing and no final decision has been made. In an interview…...

12+ hour, 13+ min ago   (145+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 — Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was found on the ground of an apartment in Precinct 5 here after she was believed to have fallen from a high floor of the building, Putrajaya District Police…...

8+ hour, 39+ min ago   (373+ words) GOPENG, Sept 13 — Malaysia’s participation as a Brics partner opens up wider trade opportunities with member countries that collectively represent more than half of the world’s population and purchasing power. Community Communications Department (J-KOM) director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali said the participation…...

11+ hour, 2+ min ago   (193+ words) NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Malaysia is exploring the possibility of acquiring India’s BrahMos air-to-surface missile system, while emphasising that discussions are still ongoing and no final decision has been made. In an interview…...