KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia declared its support for the important role played by Qatar in efforts to resolve the violence perpetrated by the Zionist Israeli regime against the Palestinian people. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, in a Facebook posting on Sunday (May 12), stated that Malaysia expressed its support for …

LE MANS, France (Reuters) -MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing won the French Grand Prix on Sunday to complete a weekend double while Gresini Ducati’s Marc Marquez finished second with a final-lap overtake of reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia at Le Mans. Bagnaia led for most of the race …

LAGOS (Reuters) – Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were on Sunday treated to street-style dances in Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos, where they unveiled a partnership between their Archewell Foundation and non-profit Giants of Africa, which uses sport to empower young people. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting …

KOTA KINABALU: Three women at an old folks home in Papar found comfort in each other’s company despite their different backgrounds. Teresa Yong recalled spending little time with her daughters while working two jobs to support the family. Yet, she is not complaining. She said she would do it again …

MIRI: Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak will wait for the last respects to be accorded to Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal before discussing the appointment of the next Senate President. He said he would discuss the matter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim only after this …

TUNIS (Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Tunisian capital on Sunday to demand the release of imprisoned journalists, activists and opposition figures, and the setting of a date for fair presidential elections. The protest comes amid an economic‮ ‬and political crisis and a wave of arrests targeting journalists, …

ALOR SETAR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is expanding Phase Two of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 project to another 14 types of commercial vehicles starting on Monday (May 13). Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said the increase would take the total number of …

DOHA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to the Qatari capital, commencing on Monday, is expected to deepen bilateral relations between Malaysia and Qatar, as the two nations commemorate their 50th anniversary, while also exploring new investment opportunities. The visit fulfils an invitation from the Emir of Qatar, …

GEORGE TOWN: An electrical fault at the Bukit Dumbar Reservoir and Pump House Complex here early this morning disrupted water supply to approximately 69,000 consumers in the Barat Daya district. Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC) chief executive officer, K. Pathmanathan, stated that their personnel were operating under the emergency response …

BAGAN DATUK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there is a need to continue strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, which involves collaboration among 12 ministries and government agencies. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister said the National TVET …