Composer arrested after alleged assault on student over cigarette smoke
Police have arrested a foreign composer on suspicion of criminal intimidation and causing hurt after an alleged physical altercation with a student over cigarette smoke.
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Malaysia to Host Bahrain Grand Prix in October as Bilateral Relations Deepen
Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4, the first time the race has been held outside Bahrain since its 2004 inception, reflecting strengthened diplomatic ties.
Anwar Urges Tunisia to Free Ghannouchi on Health and Humanitarian Grounds
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has petitioned Tunisian President Kais Saied to consider freeing detained political figure Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, 84, on humanitarian grounds due to health concerns.
Trump Says UK's New Premier Andy Burnham Committed to Expanding North Sea Oil Drilling
Donald Trump said UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to expanding North Sea oil drilling, contrasting with former PM Keir Starmer's reluctance on the issue.
UN Chief Guterres Makes Historic Return to Damascus After 15 Years
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Damascus for the first visit by a UN chief since 2009, marking a significant thaw in relations following Syria's civil war conclusion in 2024.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque Incursion by Israeli Officials
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned an incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of settlers, calling it a deliberate provocation and breach of the holy site's status.
US Secret Service Confronts 'Heightened Threat Environment' Protecting Trump and Other Leaders
The US Secret Service is operating under significantly elevated threat conditions, according to Director Sean Curran. The acknowledgment comes as President Trump faces multiple assassination plots and attempted attacks over the past two years.
Death of Moroccan Man in Italian Police Custody Triggers Inquiry and Diplomatic Calls
A Moroccan national died during an arrest in Italy, prompting Morocco to demand full clarification and Italian PM Meloni to pledge transparency. The incident has sparked public protests.
Anwar Pays Tribute to Influential Islamic Scholar John Esposito
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the death of Professor John L. Esposito, one of the world's foremost scholars on Islam and Islamic affairs.
Malaysia Seeks Return to UN Security Council, Pushes for Veto Power Reform
Malaysia has formally entered the race for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2036–2037, signalling its determination to champion institutional reform and challenge the veto privileges of permanent members.
Malaysia Calls on Islamic World to Transform Gaza Crisis Into Catalyst for Global Leadership
At an international forum in Uzbekistan, Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister urged the Muslim world to respond to Gaza's humanitarian crisis by reasserting Islamic principles of justice and ethical leadership in shaping humanity's future.
IAEA Flags Critical Safety Risks as Zaporizhzhia Plant Loses Power for 21st Time
The International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed deep concern over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's mounting vulnerability following its 21st loss of external power supply since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began.
Emerging Powers Must Forge Independent Path as Global Order Shifts, Experts Say
Emerging middle powers including Malaysia, Brazil and India must pursue their own strategic interests as the post-World War Two global order unravels, experts told the Asia-Pacific Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur.
Anwar Denounces 'Double Standards' After Norway Cancels RM1 Billion Naval Missile Contract
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned what he sees as selective application of international legal principles, following Norway's decision to terminate a RM1 billion naval missile procurement agreement with Malaysia.
Malaysia Commits US$1 Million to UNRWA Over Five Years
Malaysia has pledged US$1 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, with annual disbursements of US$200,000 from 2026 to 2030, reflecting the country's commitment to humanitarian assistance.
Iran Departs World Cup Amid Complaints of Unfair Treatment
Iran's football federation has criticized what it describes as unfair and unsportsmanlike treatment during their World Cup campaign, which ended following a 1-1 draw with Egypt that saw a goal disallowed after VAR review.
Japan Pledges US$15 Million In Emergency Aid For Iran, Lebanon, West Bank
Japan has committed US$15 million in emergency humanitarian aid to West Asia, targeting war-affected Iran with US$10 million, Lebanon with US$4 million, and Palestinian areas with US$1 million.