Nation

Two chinese nationals killed in accident on highway in Pahang

KUANTAN: Two Chinese nationals were killed, while another Chinese national and a local family of five were injured in an accident involving two vehicles at KM234.7 of the East Coast Expressway heading towards Kuantan on Friday (May 23) afternoon.

Cycling

Cycling-Unstoppable Pedersen beats Van Aert in uphill sprint to win Giro stage 13

(Reuters) -Mads Pedersen won his fourth stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia when he sprinted to victory on Friday's stage 13, beating Wout van Aert to the line while Isaac del Toro maintained his overall lead to retain the pink jersey.

Other Sports

Nordic combined-Norway's four-times Olympic champion Graabak calling time on career

(Reuters) -Norway's Joergen Graabak, a four-times Olympic champion in Nordic combined, announced his retirement on Friday, nine months before the 2026 Olympics, saying he is looking forward to "new adventures".

News

Body of 4WD driver swept away in Sungai Sumar recovered

GUA MUSANG: The body of a man who went missing after his four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle was swept away while crossing Sungai Sumar in Kuala Betis on Tuesday (May 20) was recovered on Friday (May 23).

Nation

Incoming PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah to focus on party unity and reforms

JOHOR BARU: Newly elected PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar aims to focus on rallying efforts within the party and implementing internal reforms as the party prepares for the 16th general election.

Metro News

Counting down to MU vs Asean All-Stars in Bukit Jalil

MANCHESTER United are set to return to Malaysia for the first time in more than 15 years, with a match scheduled against the Asean All-Stars at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on May 28.

Nation

PM Anwar wins PKR president post unchallenged

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) was officially announced as having successfully defended his position as Parti Keadilan Rakyat president in the party's election for the 2025-2028 session.

Nation

PM Anwar defends MACC chief's extension, highlights anti-corruption efforts

JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended the extension of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief, stating that under his leadership, the agency has been bold in taking action against influential figures involved in corruption.

Nation

PKR polls: Nurul Izzah announced as new PKR deputy president

JOHOR BARU: Nurul Izzah Anwar has been announced as the winner of the PKR deputy president's post.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Brazilian Bortoleto feels the weight of history in Monaco

MONACO (Reuters) -Gabriel Bortoleto can feel the weight of history as the Brazilian rookie prepares to race around the same metal-fenced Monaco streets once dominated by his Formula One idol Ayrton Senna.

World

Extreme desperation may have led to 400 Rohingya refugees dying at sea, UN agency says

GENEVA (Reuters) -A dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh may have led to deaths of an estimated 427 Rohingya refugees at sea, the United Nation's refugee agency said on Friday.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (May 23, 2025)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (May 23, 2025).

World

South Africa town leader 'sad' about Trump's misuse of white crosses video

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -A local representative of an area shown in a video played at the White House said she was "sad" that U.S. President Donald Trump used the footage of hundreds of white crosses as false evidence of mass killings of white South African farmers. 

Singapore

Singapore PM Wong leads swearing-in of new cabinet after election win

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong led the swearing-in of the Cabinet for the new term of government at the Istana on Friday, following the People's Action Party's (PAP) resounding victory at the May 3 general election.

AseanPlus News

Harvard University sues US administration over ban on enrolment of foreign students

Harvard University on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to ban the enrolment of international students.

Nation

Viral video case: Melaka to ensure welfare of disabled elderly man guaranteed

MELAKA: The Melaka government through related agencies is managing the welfare aspects of an elderly disabled man whose plight went viral for living in poor conditions with chickens and cats, to ensure his life is more secure and comfortable.

Singapore

Six men in Singapore charged over child sexual exploitation offences, including commercial sex with 12-year-old

Six men aged between 22 and 41 were charged on May 23 over child sexual exploitation offences.

World

Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking enrollment of foreign students

(Reuters) - Harvard University sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to revoke the Ivy League school's ability to enroll foreign students, ratcheting up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Donald Trump's policies.

Economy

How Trump's trade war is upending global economy

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

Indonesia

Indonesia slams Israeli forces for shooting at diplomats in West Bank

Indonesia on Friday strongly condemned the May 21 shooting by Israeli forces that targeted diplomats on an official tour in the West Bank.