Ramanan said he shared various initiatives and reforms being undertaken by the government to strengthen worker protection.

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For years, an invisible architecture of protection inside various levels of Mexico’s government allowed the Sinaloa Cartel to operate in plain sight, several members of the criminal syndicate said.

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Rohingya refugees are the largest group of foreign motorists detained for traffic-related offences during a special enforcement operation conducted by the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) in the state recently.

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According to its prospectus exposure, the initial public offering (IPO) comprises 356.25 million new shares, representing 28.5% of the company's enlarged issued share capital.

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Police arrested two men and a woman and seized 159.8kg of methamphetamine (syabu) worth RM7.99mil in a series of raids around the city on May 22.

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With Turkiye hosting COP31 in November, its own environmental record is being scrutinised, and activists have warned about the growing number of water-intensive mining projects as resources dry up.

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A special vehicle registration plate series, V___MY, has been launched as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

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Police have arrested a man and seized over 1kg of ecstasy powder worth more than RM100,000 during a raid in Simpang Renggam, Johor Baru.

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Trump made one notable carve out: since last year, Afrikaners, the white minority from South Africa, have had the rare ability to seek refugee status.

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During the festival, you’ll see the Supertree Grove essentially transformed into the Hundred Acre Wood – the fictional land inhabited by Pooh and his friends.

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"Against such odds, for me, a fan for 10 years, to be able to fulfil this bucket list wish feels like striking the lottery." - June H.L. Wong

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The 2024 champion was unable to recreate his success in Sydney as Taiwan's Lee Chia-hao proved too strong in their 46-minute match at the Quaycentre.

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An attempt to smuggle six live gibbons aboard an airplane has been foiled at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. The exotic animals, stuffed into small carriers and stashed in a suitcase, were spotted during routine baggage screening, KLIA said on its official

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition featuring 48 teams and is expected to be the largest tournament in the competition’s history, with 104 matches scheduled throughout the event.

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Hundreds of protesters, many with their faces covered, attacked police and burned vehicles in a number of locations across Northern Ireland after a ‌video of the knife attack went viral.

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This puts the country on track for achieving its Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) goals.

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CCID director Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the department held two engagement sessions with MyDigital ID, expressing confidence that its full utilisation could help prevent fraudulent activities.

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The Japanese international ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee while playing for AS Monaco in December, an injury that typically sidelines players for six to nine months.

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Speaking ahead of this week's opening matches, Infantino said the city would become a global gathering point during the 48-team tournament.

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Whether you’re getting a true lift or merely withdrawal relief, drinking coffee can be rewarding. But the effects are likely determined by how much you consume.

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The 80-year-old, who is also a well-known movie producer, had earlier been convicted of insider trading, dealing in the shares of television production company Pegasus Entertainment Holdings.

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The festival, in its third year, will run from June 18-21.

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Hilir Perak OCPD Asst Comm Chua Kok Lian said the two include the individual who put the feline into the bag and one of the owners of the premises where the incident allegedly took place.

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Authorities said more than 10 heavily armed suspects, allegedly transported in a white van, opened fire at several locations within the settlement before fleeing.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ebola must not be allowed to enter the U.S., and the administration's efforts have focused on keeping anyone potentially exposed to the virus overseas.

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The soldiers allegedly approached two Korean women on the street and asked them to join them. The confrontation escalated after the women declined, and the soldiers continued speaking to them.

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Most had been killed in landslides or collapsing buildings.

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The earthquake that was centred off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine island, injured nearly 500 people and displaced more than 20,000, most of whom fled to emergency shelters.

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Thirty-nine per cent of respondents saw the US as a friend of New Zealand, while 35 per cent viewed it as a threat. By comparison, 43 per cent saw China as a friend and 23 per cent saw it as a threat.

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Deputy Superintendent of Police Tan Boon Kok said with the scanners, investigators need only a quarter of the time they previously took to recreate crime scenes.

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The 214-212 vote, which was roughly along party lines, ​sends the partisan legislation to the White House ⁠for Trump's signature.

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"We have so many events, including the Rainforest World Music Festival, which involves thousands of people coming to Sarawak. "If their confirmed (flight) tickets are suddenly cancelled, what will happen?" said Abdul Karim.

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The trauma of spending 47 days lost in the forest as a child remains vivid for survivor Miksudiar Aluj, even 11 years after the ordeal. Miksudiar, now 22, said the experience continues to haunt her to the extent that she has avoided entering a forest since her rescue in 2015.