KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The principal of Foon Yew High School’s Kulai campus has stepped down amid a growing sexual misconduct scandal and mounting criticism over the school’s handling of student complaints.‍

LIVERPOOL, April 18 — Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with the club, putting an end to months of speculation about his future. The announcement comes just a week after Mohamed Salah extended his deal, and as the Reds edge closer to a potential Premier League title under new manager Arne Slot.‍

WASHINGTON, April 18 — U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday, saying he does not hold him responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though he continued to offer sharp criticism of the pro-Western leader.‍

WASHINGTON, April 18 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States is currently engaged in tariff discussions with China and expressed optimism that both economic giants will eventually reach a strong agreement to resolve the ongoing trade war.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia has deployed a military medical team to Myanmar under Operation Starlight III, a humanitarian mission launched in response to the earthquake that struck the country on March 28.‍

BALIK PULAU, April 18 — A double-storey terrace house along Jalan Kelicap was exposed as a ketum juice processing facility following a police raid yesterday afternoon.‍

TAPAH, April 17 — China has expressed its willingness to share rare earth processing technology with Malaysia — a move expected to create higher economic value compared to exporting the raw materials.‍

LONDON, April 17 — Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea are making progress, despite a troubling dip in form that threatens to see the club miss out on Champions League qualification for a third straight season.

GAZA CITY, April 17 — Hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza yesterday to protest against Hamas’ rule, demanding an end to the ongoing war with Israel, according to eyewitnesses.

MOSCOW, April 17 — Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk yesterday, comparing him to legendary Soviet rocket engineer Sergei Korolev, calling Musk a pioneer.‍

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has arrested a Thai woman suspected of smuggling 5.22 kilogrammes of cocaine worth RM1.05 million at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).‍

IPOH, April 17 — Police have received a report regarding a viral incident in Menglembu where restaurant workers allegedly obstructed Ipoh City Council (MBI) enforcement officers from performing their duties.