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STARPICKS

Scan, pay and explore Cambodia with ease

One of every traveller's greatest concerns is juggling a bulky wallet of foreign notes, a smartphone, a camera and other handheld items.

Nation

Seventeen children among 85 rescued in nationwide anti-human trafficking operation

KUALA LUMPUR: Eighty-five individuals, including seventeen children, believed to be victims of human trafficking and forced labour, have been rescued in a massive nationwide operation.

China

As trade talks begin, Chinese exporters prepare to get goods moving to US again

SHANGHAI: China-based shipping agents have resumed buying container space for goods headed for the United States after a series of US tariff-induced cancellations, as Beijing and Washington head for trade talks in Switzerland.

Sabah & Sarawak

Ensure all development efforts fully benefit the people, Hajiji tells civil servants

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has pledged to keep improving public service delivery and making sure that all development efforts benefit the people, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Nation

Anwar files nomination to defend PKR presidency, confirms Sim Tze Tzin

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially submitted his nomination to defend the PKR presidency, according to Sim Tze Tzin.

Badminton

Injury concern for Jun Hao ahead of Thailand Open

PETALING JAYA: Injury concerns have returned to haunt the national badminton camp, this time involving men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao, who may miss next week's Thailand Open in Bangkok.

Cambodia

Art festival aims to transform Battambang into an open-air canvas

PHNOM PENH: The S'Art Urban Art Festival is rapidly becoming a defining event for Battambang's provincial capital, bridging the gap between the town's rich artistic heritage and its dynamic modern identity.

World

In custody in the Hague, on ballot at home: Philippines' Duterte runs for mayor

DAVAO CITY, Philippines (Reuters) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte spends his days in a small, spartan room in detention at the Hague, awaiting trial for a bloody war on drugs that killed thousands during his time in office.

Entertainment

Malaysian actor Ben Amir gets candid about his life-changing move to Philippines

Ben has traded the chaos of city life for the calm shores of Siargao, Philippines.

Forex

Ringgit, baht lead Asian FX lower as dollar firms on trade optimism

THE Malaysian ringgit and Thailand's baht led losses among subdued Asian currencies on Friday, as a firmer dollar weighed on sentiment, while regional shares steadied after a U.S.-UK trade deal sparked hopes for broader diplomatic progress.

Social media

US schools warn against new TikTok challenge: making computers smoke

Wake County and school systems across the US are sending out warnings about a new TikTok challenge that has students setting their laptop computers on fire.

Arts

An artsy Mothers Day guide for the Klang Valley

From letterpress and gamelan to 'La La Land' and a KLPac music picnic - make it a Mothers Day with a creative vibe

China

China’s exports to US slump 21% in April but soar to South-East Asia in rush to beat tariffs

BEIJING: China's exports rose more than forecast, even as shipments to the US slumped sharply in the first month after US President Donald Trump hit its goods with tariffs of 145 per cent.

Sabah & Sarawak

HODs who fail to act on misconduct will be hauled up too, says Chief Secretary to Govt

KOTA KINABALU: Department heads who fail to act on misconduct, whether committed by themselves or their subordinates, will be held accountable, warns Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Nation

Three arrested trying to smuggle over RM500,000 in beer

PASIR GUDANG: Three local men were apprehended while attempting to smuggle 491 cases of beer with unpaid duties worth RM509,214.20.

Nation

Baby in Melaka abuse case alive and well, say cops

MELAKA: Police are denying that a two-month-old baby boy, suspected of being abused by his parents, has died.

Nation

Education Ministry says internet access still limited near schools

KALABAKAN: The Education Ministry has acknowledged the ongoing issue of limited or non-existent internet access in school areas, particularly following the launch of the digital education policy.

Commodities

Gold rebounds on dip buying; US-China trade talks in focus

GOLD firmed on Friday on dip-buying after prices dropped earlier in the session, while markets turned their focus to U.S.-China trade talks due this weekend.

Metro News

Selangor MCA forms task force for Taman Sri Muda flood victims

SHAH ALAM: Selangor MCA has formed a special task force to channel the voices and demands of the Taman Sri Muda flood victims to the authorities.

Nation

Two former food packaging employees charged with CBT resulting in RM3mil in losses

KUALA LUMPUR: Two former employees of a plastic food packaging company pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Friday (May 9) to a charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving the company's raw materials, resulting in losses amounting to more than RM2.9mil, last year.