Nation

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire, says PM Anwar

JITRA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (July 25) said that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border.

Nation

NHMS 2025 survey to focus on elderly health, runs from July 22 to Sept 21

SEREMBAN: The Public Health Institute is conducting the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025 from July 22 to Sept 21, focusing on the health of Malaysians aged 60 and above, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says.

Thailand

Thai woman escapes with beloved cats while under fire in Cambodia clashes

SURIN: When the first salvo of Cambodian artillery screamed across her village, Thai seamstress Pornpan Sooksai's thoughts turned to her five beloved cats: Peng, Kung Fu, Cherry, Taro and Batman.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Piastri fastest in sole Belgian GP practice

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) -Formula One leader Oscar Piastri showed impressive speed in sole practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday with Max Verstappen starting Red Bull's new era by denying champions McLaren the one-two.

Nation

Drones, ground patrols deployed nationwide to curb open burning

PUTRAJAYA: The Environment Department (DOE) says it has carried out 4,184 ground patrols and 645 drone flights this year so far to check for open burning activities that may contribute to haze.

Cambodia

Hun Manet: Cambodia backs ceasefire proposal to resolve conflict with Thailand

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's prime minister Hun Manet said on Friday (July 25) that he had supported a proposal by the Malaysian premier for a ceasefire with Thailand, which later withdrew its initial backing of the plan

Arts

Amsterdam's new Art Zoo is a maze of marvels and curiosities

From a T. Rex fossil replica to a giant gorilla made from denim, the eclectic museum ambitiously combines natural history with contemporary taxidermy.

Fitness

Is stretching before and after exercising overrated? 

A team of fitness experts believe that stretching does not give all the benefits it is said to provide.

Football

Soccer-Barcelona's friendly against Vissel Kobe back on after contractual issues resolved

(Reuters) -Barcelona's pre-season friendly against Japanese side Vissel Kobe is back on after the Spanish club and the promoter for the match resolved the contractual issues that earlier caused the game to be suspended, the LaLiga side said on Friday.

Metro News

NGO submits memorandum calling for immediate halt to the culling of strays

ABOUT 200 people gathered outside the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Precinct 1, Putrajaya, calling for an immediate halt to the culling of stray dogs.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah sets sail towards recognition as a premier sailing destination

KOTA KINABALU: With its scenic coastline, crystal-clear waters and rich natural beauty, Sabah is poised to become a premier sailing destination.

Corporate News

TNB receives additional RM840.13mil tax bill for YA2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has received a notice of additional assessment from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for the year of assessment (YA) 2022 amounting to RM840.13mil, it said in stock exchange filing today.

Indonesia

Indonesia battles widespread forest fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan

JAKARTA: Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is closely monitoring forest and land fires across several provinces in Sumatra and Kalimantan, with both active and contained hotspots being reported.

Singapore

Around three tonnes of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia seized at Woodlands Checkpoint

SINGAPORE: Around three tonnes of fresh produce illegally imported from Malaysia were seized at Woodlands Checkpoint during a joint operation on July 24 and 25.

Corporate News

Ecobuilt unit secures RM34.65mil construction project in Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR: Ecobuilt Holdings Bhd has via its subsidiary Ecobuilt Construction Sdn Bhd secured an appointment as the contractor for a proposed service apartment project in Shah Alam.

China

China tenant finds school desk he used 33 years ago in new flat

SHANGHAI (SCMP): A man in eastern China who rented a flat and discovered an old desk he used at school 33 years ago has trended on mainland social media.

World

Peru's guano coastal birds face crisis as population drops over 75%, scientists say

LIMA (Reuters) -Scientists along Peru's central Pacific coast are sounding the alarm that more action is needed to protect seabirds, sea lions, and penguins as climate change, disease, and overfishing threaten their survival.

Technology

Meta to halt political advertising in EU from October, blames EU rules

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Meta Platforms will end political, electoral, social issue advertising on its platform in the European Union in early October because of the legal uncertainties due to EU rules targeting political advertising, the U.S. social media company said on Friday.

Thailand

Thai Air Force deploys F-16s to bomb Cambodian targets in three key strategic areas

BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) deployed F-16 fighter jets to carry out two airstrike waves on Cambodian military positions in the strategic areas surrounding Preah Vihear Temple, Ta Muen Thom, and Phu Makua, in retaliation for Cambodia's use of heavy weaponry against Thai civilian homes and hospitals. All aircraft returned safely.

Letters

How Malaysia as Asean Chair restore peace in Thai-Cambodia conflict

FROM Neow Choo Seong Special officer on International Relations to Deputy Prime Minister