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K-pop group Zerobaseone to perform in Kuala Lumpur this November as part of 2025 Here & Now tour
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — K-pop boy group Zerobaseone will perform in Kuala Lumpur this November as part of their 2025 world tour Here & Now. The group announced the tour dates on X, revealing stops across Asia including Malaysia, Japan, Thailand,...

Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chair to focus on digital trade, regional integration
Malaysia’s 2025 chairmanship of ASEAN will focus on strengthening regional integration and digital trade through concrete initiatives, the chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council said. In an interview, Tan Sri Nazir Razak said Malaysia’s...
Malaysia And Indonesia To Resume Annual Consultation - Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia will resume their annual consultation, which was last held in 2017, said Unity Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...

Cheah Soon Kit to coach in Europe for short stint, keeps location under wraps
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — After years away from the court, national badminton legend Datuk Cheah Soon Kit is set to make a “quiet” return to coaching, this time in Europe. The former national men’s doubles coach, who last served with the Badminton...
Business : Gas Malaysia Resumes Full Gas Supply After Curtailment Ends
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd has resumed full gas supply operations following the lifting of a curtailment imposed after the transmission gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. In a filing with Bursa...
RON97, Diesel Prices Down Three Sen In Peninsular Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia have been reduced by three sen, now set at RM3.18 and RM2.85 per litre respectively, for July 3 to 9. In a statement today, the Ministry of...

Rashid says Thomas Cup success story will come alive via "Sentuhan Wira" movie
PETALING JAYA: It has been 33 years since Malaysia lifted the prestigious Thomas Cup in 1992 after edging out arch-rivals Indonesia 3-2 in a thrilling final at Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur. Now, more than three decades later, that historic...
World : ‘Always Like Home’: South Africa’s Msibi Reflects On Her Malaysian Deployment
By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- For Jabulisile Msibi, her nearly five-year diplomatic posting in Malaysia was more than just an assignment — it was a journey marked by cultural connection, enduring friendships, and shared...
Malaysia Athletics Not Renewing Ballard's Contract
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Athletics (MA) has confirmed it will not be renewing the contract of its technical director, Robert Ballard, which is set to expire on July 31. In a statement today, MA said the services of Ballard, 60,...

OPPO Reno14 Series lights up OOO music festival, launches with Pavilion KL roadshow and exclusive perks
OPPO Malaysia has officially launched its latest Reno14 Series at the vibrant OOO Music Festival held at Heritage Valley, Kuala Lumpur. In collaboration with Warner Music Malaysia, the festival brought together thousands of music fans and tech...

Tiara Jacquelina tells of financial toll in championing the arts in Malaysia
(From left) Kakiseni president and film director Low Ngai Yuen (moderator), classical dancer Ramli Ibrahim, producer Tiara Jacquelina and fashion designer Bernard Chandran at the arts forum organised by the Merdeka Award Trust. KUALA LUMPUR:...

Brothers behind Minedu AI, show the genius of young Malaysians
Brothers behind Minedu AI, show the genius of young Malaysians Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: Sheela Vijayan FMT Lifestyle Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Mohammad Parsa Parhizkar (left) and Mohammad Rohan...

Johor leads Malaysia’s GDP growth with 6.4% surge in 2024
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government is confident that the state is on the right track to emerge as Malaysia’s new economic driver when it records the highest gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024. The state’s Investment, Trade, Consumer...

Strong Demand for Winter Sports
OVER 600 athletes from seven countries gathered for the prestigious Skate Malaysia competition at Sunway Pyramid from 25th to 29th June 2025. Due to overwhelming interest in ice-skating as a competitive sport, Skate Malaysia extended from a 3-day...
Peace In Southern Thailand Improving, Malaysia's Cooperation Appreciated – ISOC4
From Noraizura Ahmad NARATHIWAT, July 2 (Bernama) -- The peace process in southern Thailand is showing positive strides thanks to the peaceful strategies employed by the kingdom’s Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 (ISOC4) of the Thai...

Sabah creatives left out of Borneo.TV planning: Safva
Sabah creatives left out of Borneo.TV planning: Safva Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off KOTA KINABALU: The sudden launch of Sabah’s new digital streaming platform Borneo.TV has drawn...

SAFVA urges inclusion and transparency in Borneo.TV rollout
Chester Pang KOTA KINABALU (July 2): The launch of the digital streaming platform Borneo.TV by IB Media Consultant Sdn Bhd on Tuesday has taken many in Sabah’s creative community by surprise. While recognizing this initiative as a positive step...
Business : Allianz General Partners Fashion Platform To Offer Customised Insurance Product
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd has partnered International Fashion Chamber Malaysia Bhd to offer the Allianz Business Shield Package Insurance to fashion businesses. This initiative protects...
World : India Keen To Simplify OCI Applications For Malaysian Indians - High Commissioner
By K. Naveen Prabu KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- India is working to simplify the procedure for Malaysian Indians seeking the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status, acknowledging that documentation requirements remain a key challenge for...
OPPO Malaysia Unveils Reno14 Series 5G With AI Flash Photography, Stylish Design
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- OPPO Malaysia has unveiled its latest smartphone line-up, the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G, which combines advanced artificial intelligence (AI) photography technology with aesthetic designs inspired by the evolving...