CYBERJAYA: A sense of disbelief and unease hangs over students at the condominium where a 20- year-old university student, identified only as Maniisha, was found murdered in her unit on Tuesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: The Education Ministry will investigate a viral video showing a foreign man officiating a sports programme at a primary school in the Kerian district. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims across the country welcomed the 1447 Hijrah new year with heartfelt devotion and reflection at year-end and new year prayer ceremonies held in mosques and suraus nationwide last night. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in this country need to make the Maal Hijrah celebration a starting point to move towards a better life, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on Muslims to use the new Hijrah year as an opportunity to renew their resolve to become better Muslims who embody compassion and embrace the true meaning of ukhwah (brotherhood) and love for one another. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: Datin Dr Siti Zalikhah Md Nor, the late mother of Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, was posthumously honoured with the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq award in conjunction with the Perak Maal Hijrah celebrations last night. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes the Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration will mark the beginning of a more meaningful and blessed chapter in life. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today upheld the death sentence imposed on a former soldier for the murder of his nine-year-old daughter in 2018. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Islamic New Year of Maal Hijrah 1447 should serve as a renewed commitment to strengthening unity, cultivating compassion, and building a peaceful, progressive and resilient nation capable of facing any challenge, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications Ministry is among three ministries recognised for successfully implementing reforms to reduce bureaucratic red tape, earning a special certificate of appreciation for the achievement. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

CYBERJAYA: A 20-year-old university student was found dead in her condominium unit here on Monday morning, in what police have confirmed as a murder. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BANGKOK: Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted the nations initiatives in advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance and fostering regional collaboration during the 3rd Unesco Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2025) on Wednesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A 20-year-old female university student was found dead in her dormitory room in Cyberjaya on Wednesday morning, in what police believe may be a case of murder. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KANGAR: The Perlis government is taking seriously the recent rebuke by the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail regarding the presence of Little Napoleons within the Kangar Municipal Council (MPKangar). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JOHOR BARU: The entry lane to the Ayer Hitam Toll Plaza has been closed to all vehicles after a barrel containing hazardous and corrosive chemicals fell from a trailer this evening. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: PPP Youth has criticised a politician whose now-deleted Facebook post had allegedly criticised the promotion of the nations first three-star general of Chinese descent. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The promotion of army general officer Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng to the rank of lieutenant-general was based on the excellence he has shown. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: All students who scored 10As and above for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination will be granted matriculation spots. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has encouraged the public to take videos of lorries or buses driving dangerously or speeding and post them online to raise awareness and assist enforcement efforts. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JOHOR BARU: Two Magistrates Courts fined an unemployed man a total of RM13,000 here today after he pleaded guilty to mischief and reckless driving, endangering others. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor is set to boost its digital economy through a strategic partnership with NEOJAPAN Inc, a leading global technology company. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said he did not have any plans at the moment to take his relationship with singer Bella Astillah to the next phase. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Preliminary investigations suggest the two shooting incidents in Cheras and Brickfields last week are not connected, police said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUANTAN: The Sessions Court has issued an arrest warrant for a 46-year-old businesswoman with a Datuk title after she failed to appear in court today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commissions deputy public prosecutors are overburdened with cases and called for additional appointments to help ease the backlog. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

TAWAU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled a smuggling bid involving about seven tonnes of rice and other controlled items when a cargo boat was intercepted in local waters early yesterday morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is ready to offer its expertise in Islamic banking and the halal industry to Kyrgyzstan to help develop more comprehensive facilities and services, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic have strengthened bilateral ties with the signing of 10 strategic cooperation documents during the official visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will know today whether his conviction and sentence in relation to multiple corruption charges will be upheld. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A legal expert has largely welcomed the Court of Appeals decision in the Duta Enclave case but says it also raises concerns about constitutional safeguards and the limits of property rights enforcement. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: Nur Aishah Marzuki could not hold back her tears upon receiving her excellent Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) results yesterday, as the moment stirred memories of her late father who passed away five years ago. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Most online financial fraud cases are found to have resulted from transactions made with the consent of the victims themselves due to psychological and emotional manipulation by cybercriminals, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) today agreed to reappoint Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir as its secretary-general and Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani as its treasurer-general. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SEREMBAN: A female pilot lodged a police report today claiming she was cheated in a haj package deal, resulting in a loss of RM194,970. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Qatars Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thanis initiative to broker a ceasefire between Iran, Israel and the United States has successfully defused tensions in the Middle East, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A 50-year-old Indonesian man has been arrested after he was found in possession of more than 20kg of methamphetamine at a shopping mall in Taman Melawati on Sunday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: A Police Volunteer Reserve (PVR) member and three policemen have been remanded for five days for allegedly demanding and accepting a RM2,000 bribe from a couple. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: Two men who assaulted a policeman at the state police contingent headquarters will be charged in the Georgetown Magistrates Court tomorrow. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd