1+ mon, 3+ day ago (114+ words) PIX- Izzuddin Abd Radzak PETALING JAYA: The Star's coverage of US President Donald Trump's visit to Malaysia has garnered the attention of the White House. Also seen was a copy of the New Straits Times. In the post, Anwar said he had the opportunity once again to hold a brief meeting with Trump before his departure to Tokyo, Japan. The post also garnered comments from Cambodian Facebook users who thanked Anwar and Malaysia for bringing about the KL Peace Accord that ceased hostilities along the Thai-Cambodian border. A copy of The Star newspaper on Monday (Oct 27) was also featured on the X (formerly Twitter) account of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) The EU has joined most other countries in seeing global rupture, with major changes and challenges now mostly beyond its control. Read full story Sunday, 14 Sep 2025 After attacking Iran in June and while prosecuting genocide in Gaza, Israel attacked six countries in three days during the week. Last Tuesday, Israel struck Qatar in an attack on Hamas leaders who were there for ceasefire talks. " Reuters EVEN as global turbulence upsets multiple regions, all signs point to yet greater upheaval. No country knows this better than Israel, technically the closest ally of the US. Israel confirmed its chief perpetrator role with multiple attacks and war crimes whose collective prospect of escalation dwarfs Russia's Ukraine incursion. Sunday, 14 Sep 2025 After attacking Iran in June and while prosecuting genocide in Gaza, Israel attacked six countries in three days during the week. Last Tuesday, Israel…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) Even as more countries stand up to recognise the Palestine state this week at the United Nations, Israel's Zionist regime continues to commit genocide in Gaza. Read full story Sunday, 21 Sep 2025 IT is that time of the year again for diplomacy in New York City. The United Nations General Assembly (Unga), one of the world's key diplomatic events where leaders address global issues, began its 80th session earlier this month. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks. Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Thank you for your report! ' + '' + jobj.items[x].headline + ' Best viewed on Chrome browsers. Thank you for downloading. Sunday, 21 Sep 2025 IT is that time of the year again for diplomacy in New York City. The United Nations General Assembly (Unga), one of the world's key diplomatic events where…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago (184+ words) PUTRAJAYA: MyGov Malaysia, a single digital gateway app for government services, will be launched in July 2025, says Gobind Singh Deo. The Digital Minister said the app is part of the nation's government technology (GovTech) initiative, providing Malaysians easy access to various government agencies. "This is part of the government's plan to transform Malaysia into a digital nation. It is only right to ensure we have a single platform where Malaysians can deal with various government agencies seamlessly," said Gobind. Gobind said MyGov Malaysia would be integrated with MyDigital ID to streamline access to government services via a single, secure platform. "Users will be able to verify their identity and access multiple services directly through the mobile application using their MyDigital ID credentials. This unified approach not only simplifies user interaction with government platforms but also underpins the broader commitment to…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (151+ words) US President Donald Trump makes no secret of his displeasure over the eye- watering cost of renovating the US Federal Reserve headquarters " around US$2.5bil, or higher by his own reckoning. Vanity in the skies Monday, 11 Aug 2025 Trump disembarking Air Force One at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland on July 25. To hide the cost of renovating the plane Qatar donated to Trump, the Air Force appears to have tucked it inside an over-budget, behind-schedule nuclear modernisation programme. " Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times US President Donald Trump makes no secret of his displeasure over the eye- watering cost of renovating the US Federal Reserve headquarters " around US$2.5bil, or higher by his own reckoning. But try getting the White House to talk about another of Washington's sky-high renovation projects " a refurbished "free" Air Force One gifted by Qatar " and you'll hit a…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) Monday, 22 Sep 2025 JOHOR BARU: Since midnight on Monday (Sept 22), thousands of drivers have begun using the new QR code system for passenger cars at Malaysia's two land checkpoints with Singapore. The new National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) " currently limited to passenger cars " is open not only to Malaysians and Singaporeans but also to foreign nationals. Travellers from 63 countries may use the QR code to enter Malaysia, while citizens of 71 countries can use it for departure. State works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, who inspected the rollout at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Johor Baru, said at least 16 car lanes " eight for entry and eight for exit " have been fitted with the system there. At the Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ Complex (KSAB) at the Second Link, 12 car lanes (six each…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago (273+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is considering requiring social media firms to use MyDigital ID to block users under 16 from opening accounts, says Teo Nie Ching. The Deputy Communications Minister said the government and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission are discussing age verification with major platforms. "The current proposal is to use MyDigital ID as one of the tools to verify users" ages," she said. "We will discuss this further with platform providers to ensure users under 16 do not have social media accounts," she said in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Nov 24). She was replying to Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) on enforcing online age restrictions. Teo said similar requirements are being rolled out overseas, including in Australia from December, using different age assessment methods. Earlier, Teo said the commission received 2,937 network quality complaints nationwide from Jan 1 to Nov 20 via the…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago (171+ words) Still waiting: An MA63 rally at Padang Merdeka in Kuching in 2019; such scenes are repeated regularly as Sabah and Sarawak keep pressing for the agreement's (below) conditions to be met by the Federal Government. " Filepic/The Star Sunday, 29 Jun 2025 Still waiting: An MA63 rally at Padang Merdeka in Kuching in 2019; such scenes are repeated regularly as Sabah and Sarawak keep pressing for the agreement's (below) conditions to be met by the Federal Government. " Filepic/The Star ON Aug 10, 1965, one day after Singapore separated from Malaysia, then Sabah chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens wrote to its prime minister, the late Lee Kuan Yew, whose English name was Harry. Here's an excerpt from that very personal missive. Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now! Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters. Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters. Thank you for your report! ' + '' + jobj.items…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (255+ words) It's 'fashionable' for corporations to offer quick help following natural disasters in some states but not in others, it seems. Read full story Sunday, 21 Sep 2025 Destroyed: Some of the homes and structures swept away by mudslides and floods in Penampang. " The Star WATCHING footage of a house being submerged in mud and debris in the media is one thing. It's a different, more visceral experience to leave your comfortable living room in Subang Jaya, Selangor, and see a decimated home for yourself in Kampung Sarapung, Penampang, Sabah. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks. Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Thank you for your report! ' + '' + jobj.items[x].headline + ' Best viewed on Chrome browsers. Sunday, 21 Sep 2025 Destroyed: Some of the homes and structures swept away by mudslides and floods in…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago (245+ words) Wednesday, 25 Jun 2025 PUTRAJAYA: MyGov Malaysia, a single digital gateway app for government services, will be launched next month, says Gobind Singh Deo (pic). The Digital Minister said the app is part of the nation's government technology (GovTech) initiative, providing Malaysians easy access to various government agencies. "This is part of the government's plan to transform Malaysia into a digital nation. It is only right to ensure we have a single platform where Malaysians can deal with various government agencies seamlessly," said Gobind in a statement. Gobind said MyGov Malaysia would be integrated with MyDigital ID to streamline access to government services via a single, secure platform. "Users will be able to verify their identity and access multiple services directly through the mobile application using their MyDigital ID credentials. "This unified approach not only simplifies user interaction with government platforms but…...