King: Don’t exploit Islam for personal, political gain

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim has reminded community leaders not to exploit Islam for personal or political interests. “This means that government administration must follow the principles of Islamic law (syariah), and not be driven by secular or liberal ideologies. “Islam is a complete and perfect religion that encompasses all aspects… Continue reading King: Don’t exploit Islam for personal, political gain

M’sian woman torn over leaving boyfriend earning RM3k buried in debt

A Malaysian woman has sparked debate online after anonymously confessing her dilemma about whether to end a relationship with her boyfriend, who is struggling with severe debt. In a post on X by @meinmokhtar, the 30-year-old woman submitted an anonymous confession in which she revealed that her boyfriend’s monthly loan repayments exceed his salary of… Continue reading M’sian woman torn over leaving boyfriend earning RM3k buried in debt

M’sia needs talent, technical expertise in energy sector – Fadillah

MOSCOW: Malaysia urgently requires skilled talent and technical expertise in electrical engineering, renewable energy, grid systems, and nuclear technology, in line with the government’s focus on the future energy sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said career opportunities in these fields… Continue reading M’sia needs talent, technical expertise in energy sector – Fadillah

Galeri Mek Keldung bakal tarik pelancong di Gua Musang

GUA MUSANG: Sebuah galeri khas akan dibuka di bandar Gua Musang bagi mempamerkan rangka manusia prasejarah berusia 14,000 tahun yang dikenali sebagai ‘Mek Keldung’. Galeri ini dijangka menjadi tarikan baharu pelancongan di Kelantan. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Nenggiri Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani berkata pembukaan galeri itu memberi peluang kepada orang ramai dan pelancong… Continue reading Galeri Mek Keldung bakal tarik pelancong di Gua Musang
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MOTAC intensifies haj and umrah scam awareness campaigns in Malaysia

TUMPAT: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is ramping up public awareness initiatives to combat haj and umrah scams, ensuring Malaysians are better informed against fraudulent operators. MOTAC secretary-general Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot emphasised the ministry’s role in educating the public, despite haj administration being under Lembaga Tabung Haji’s purview. “Our priority is… Continue reading MOTAC intensifies haj and umrah scam awareness campaigns in Malaysia

Businessman loses RM932,300 in college tender scam in Kemaman

KUALA TERENGGANU: A 52-year-old businessman lost RM932,300 after being deceived by a syndicate offering a fake tender for a college procurement project in Kemaman. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim received a WhatsApp message on May 28 from a man posing as a college representative. The suspect offered a… Continue reading Businessman loses RM932,300 in college tender scam in Kemaman

UMNO updates statutory declaration for Sabah election candidates

MACHANG: UMNO is refining its statutory declaration (SD) document for candidates contesting in the upcoming Sabah state election, ensuring alignment with the current political climate. The party’s secretary-general, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, confirmed the updates are being handled by Umno’s legal team, including information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “For the Sabah state… Continue reading UMNO updates statutory declaration for Sabah election candidates

Malaysia perlukan bakat teknikal dalam sektor tenaga – Fadillah

MOSCOW: Malaysia memerlukan lebih banyak bakat dan kepakaran teknikal dalam bidang kejuruteraan elektrik, tenaga boleh baharu, sistem grid, dan teknologi nuklear bagi menyokong perkembangan sektor tenaga negara. Perkara ini ditekankan oleh Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof semasa majlis ramah mesra bersama rakyat Malaysia di Rusia. Fadillah, yang juga Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi… Continue reading Malaysia perlukan bakat teknikal dalam sektor tenaga – Fadillah
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Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for four states until noon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in four states until noon today. The affected areas include Hulu Langat in Selangor, as well as multiple districts in Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah, Rembau, Jempol, and Tampin) and the entire state of… Continue reading Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for four states until noon

Malaysia and Indonesia stress ASEAN unity for global challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to a united ASEAN as essential in addressing global economic, political, and security challenges. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted this during his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta today. Anwar stated, “As two founding members of ASEAN, Malaysia and Indonesia reaffirmed their… Continue reading Malaysia and Indonesia stress ASEAN unity for global challenges

Besut MRSM bullying case worsens as two more students detained

JERTIH: Police have detained two additional students from Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) Besut in connection with a bullying case, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu confirmed the two Form Three students surrendered at the district police headquarters with their families at 4 pm today.… Continue reading Besut MRSM bullying case worsens as two more students detained

Amaran ribut petir di empat negeri hingga 12 tengah hari

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang di empat negeri sehingga jam 12 tengah hari ini. Kawasan terlibat termasuk Hulu Langat di Selangor, beberapa daerah di Negeri Sembilan, seluruh Melaka, serta beberapa kawasan di Johor. Menurut kenyataan rasmi MetMalaysia, amaran ini melibatkan kawasan Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah,… Continue reading Amaran ribut petir di empat negeri hingga 12 tengah hari
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Peniaga rugi RM932,300 ditipu sindiket tender palsu di Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seorang peniaga lelaki mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM932,300 selepas diperdaya sindiket penipuan tawaran tender palsu. Kejadian ini dilaporkan berlaku di daerah Kemaman, Terengganu. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Terengganu ACP Azli Mohd Noor mengesahkan mangsa berusia 52 tahun menerima pesanan WhatsApp daripada seorang lelaki yang mendakwa sebagai wakil sebuah kolej tempatan. Suspek menawarkan tender… Continue reading Peniaga rugi RM932,300 ditipu sindiket tender palsu di Terengganu
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Israeli military orders war crime probe into Gaza shootings, paper says

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Military Advocate General has ordered an investigation into possible war crimes over allegations that Israeli forces deliberately fired at Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid distribution sites, Haaretz newspaper reported on Friday. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the past month in the vicinity of areas where food was being handed out, local… Continue reading Israeli military orders war crime probe into Gaza shootings, paper says
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Israeli military orders war crime probe into Gaza shootings, paper says

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Military Advocate General has ordered an investigation into possible war crimes over allegations that Israeli forces deliberately fired at Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid distribution sites, Haaretz newspaper reported on Friday. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the past month in the vicinity of areas where food was being handed out, local… Continue reading Israeli military orders war crime probe into Gaza shootings, paper says

PRN Sabah: UMNO Perkemas akuan bersumpah, ambil kira situasi semasa – Asyraf

MACHANG: UMNO sedang memperkemas dokumen Akuan Bersumpah (SD) dengan mengambil kira situasi semasa untuk ditandatangani calon yang dipilih bertanding pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Sabah akan datang. Setiausaha Agung UMNO Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki berkata perkara itu diperhalusi barisan peguam, termasuk Ketua Penerangan UMNO Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “PRN Sabah kita akan guna… Continue reading PRN Sabah: UMNO Perkemas akuan bersumpah, ambil kira situasi semasa – Asyraf
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California legislature acts to keep film and TV production at home

HOLLYWOOD’S home state of California will more than double annual tax incentives for film and television production to $750 million under a measure passed by the Democratic-led legislature on Friday. The increase from the current $330 million was approved as part of a broader tax bill that is expected to be signed into law by… Continue reading California legislature acts to keep film and TV production at home

California legislature acts to keep film and TV production at home

HOLLYWOOD’S home state of California will more than double annual tax incentives for film and television production to $750 million under a measure passed by the Democratic-led legislature on Friday. The increase from the current $330 million was approved as part of a broader tax bill that is expected to be signed into law by… Continue reading California legislature acts to keep film and TV production at home
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MOTAC komited perkasa seni budaya melalui geran GSSK

TUMPAT: Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) menegaskan komitmennya dalam memperkasakan seni dan budaya negara melalui Geran Sokongan Sektor Kebudayaan (GSSK). Ketua Setiausaha MOTAC, Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, menyatakan sokongan kementerian terhadap persatuan seni dan warisan yang aktif menjayakan program kebudayaan. Beliau berkata, “Kami sentiasa prihatin terhadap keperluan penganjur acara berteraskan seni, budaya, dan warisan.… Continue reading MOTAC komited perkasa seni budaya melalui geran GSSK
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AS jangka perjanjian perdagangan dimuktamad menjelang September

WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) merancang untuk memuktamadkan perjanjian perdagangan dengan beberapa rakan utama menjelang Hari Buruh pada September ini. Perkara itu disampaikan oleh Setiausaha Perbendaharaan AS Scott Bessent pada Jumaat, menurut laporan Sputnik/RIA Novosti. Bessent berkata, “Setiausaha (Perdagangan Howard) Lutnick semalam menyatakan beliau menjangka 10 lagi perjanjian perdagangan dapat dimeterai. Jika kami berjaya memuktamadkan 10… Continue reading AS jangka perjanjian perdagangan dimuktamad menjelang September
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Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus

WASHINGTON: Two U.S. lawmakers on Friday asked the Commerce Department to investigate whether devices sold by Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus in the United States pose security concerns, according to a letter seen by Reuters. WHY IT MATTERS Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a House of Representatives committee on China, and the panel’s top… Continue reading Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus

Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus

WASHINGTON: Two U.S. lawmakers on Friday asked the Commerce Department to investigate whether devices sold by Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus in the United States pose security concerns, according to a letter seen by Reuters. WHY IT MATTERS Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican who chairs a House of Representatives committee on China, and the panel’s top… Continue reading Lawmakers want US Commerce Department to probe Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus
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Malaysian mother teaches son accountability after breaking friend’s spectacles

A Malaysian mother recently taught her son a hard lesson in accountability after he accidentally broke his friend’s spectacles. Even though her son’s friend had forgiven him for breaking the spectacles — which cost RM370 — the boy’s mother decided he should still learn to take responsibility and pay for the damages, even if it… Continue reading Malaysian mother teaches son accountability after breaking friend’s spectacles

‘Sorry, not sorry’: Man says M’sian food beats S’pore’s at 1/3 the price, sparks viral debate

A Malaysian living abroad has set social media ablaze with a fiery take on food that’s dividing netizens across borders. Brent Farris, a Malaysian who frequently travels between the two countries, says on Facebook that he’s been holding in for years — and he didn’t hold back. ALSO READ: S’porean MP claims hawker meals in… Continue reading ‘Sorry, not sorry’: Man says M’sian food beats S’pore’s at 1/3 the price, sparks viral debate

China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

BEIJING: The threat of mass shutdowns across the automotive supply chain is fading as Chinese rare earth magnets begin to flow, though automakers and suppliers say production plans still face uncertainties and a continued risk of shortages. European suppliers have received enough licences to avoid the widespread disruptions predicted earlier this month but hundreds of… Continue reading China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely
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China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

BEIJING: The threat of mass shutdowns across the automotive supply chain is fading as Chinese rare earth magnets begin to flow, though automakers and suppliers say production plans still face uncertainties and a continued risk of shortages. European suppliers have received enough licences to avoid the widespread disruptions predicted earlier this month but hundreds of… Continue reading China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

Anwar, Prabowo gesa keamanan lebih luas di Timur Tengah

JAKARTA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto bersetuju bahawa keamanan bukan hanya perlu dicapai antara Israel dan Iran tetapi juga meliputi seluruh rantau Timur Tengah. Anwar menyatakan rasa lega dengan perkembangan genjatan senjata sementara antara Israel dan Iran. Namun, beliau menegaskan bahawa Malaysia dan Indonesia tetap mengecam keras kekejaman Israel… Continue reading Anwar, Prabowo gesa keamanan lebih luas di Timur Tengah
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University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

THE president of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, resigned on Friday under pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration over the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies. In a letter to the UVA community, Ryan said he had made the “excruciating decision” to step down after concluding that resisting Trump officials’ demands would put the… Continue reading University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

THE president of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, resigned on Friday under pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration over the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies. In a letter to the UVA community, Ryan said he had made the “excruciating decision” to step down after concluding that resisting Trump officials’ demands would put the… Continue reading University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies
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PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN’S triumphant UEFA Champions League victory last month marked a new era for the club, but their upcoming Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami this Sunday reopens old wounds. The reunion with Lionel Messi, now starring for the MLS side, reminds PSG fans of a period marked by unfulfilled expectations. PSG’s dominant 5-0… Continue reading PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint

PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN’S triumphant UEFA Champions League victory last month marked a new era for the club, but their upcoming Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami this Sunday reopens old wounds. The reunion with Lionel Messi, now starring for the MLS side, reminds PSG fans of a period marked by unfulfilled expectations. PSG’s dominant 5-0… Continue reading PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint
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OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says

OPENAI has recently begun renting Google’s artificial intelligence chips to power ChatGPT and its other products, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. The ChatGPT maker is one of the largest purchasers of Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), using the AI chips to train models and also for inference computing, a process… Continue reading OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says

OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says

OPENAI has recently begun renting Google’s artificial intelligence chips to power ChatGPT and its other products, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. The ChatGPT maker is one of the largest purchasers of Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), using the AI chips to train models and also for inference computing, a process… Continue reading OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says
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Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says

RIPPLE LABS will withdraw its cross appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a prolonged legal battle tied to the sale of its XRP tokens, the crypto firm’s CEO said on Friday. “We’re closing this chapter once and for all,” Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a post on X, adding that… Continue reading Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says

Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says

RIPPLE LABS will withdraw its cross appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a prolonged legal battle tied to the sale of its XRP tokens, the crypto firm’s CEO said on Friday. “We’re closing this chapter once and for all,” Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a post on X, adding that… Continue reading Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says
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China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure

CHINA’S football association has terminated the contract of national team coach Branko Ivankovic after the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The decision came following a disappointing qualifying campaign, including a crucial 1-0 loss to Indonesia earlier this month. China finished second-last in their Asian qualifying group, suffering seven defeats in 10… Continue reading China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure
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China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure

CHINA’S football association has terminated the contract of national team coach Branko Ivankovic after the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The decision came following a disappointing qualifying campaign, including a crucial 1-0 loss to Indonesia earlier this month. China finished second-last in their Asian qualifying group, suffering seven defeats in 10… Continue reading China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure

Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he will “get the conflict solved with North Korea.” At an Oval Office event where he highlighted his efforts to resolve global conflicts, Trump was asked whether he had written a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as was reported this month. Trump did not directly… Continue reading Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’

Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he will “get the conflict solved with North Korea.” At an Oval Office event where he highlighted his efforts to resolve global conflicts, Trump was asked whether he had written a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as was reported this month. Trump did not directly… Continue reading Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’
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Trump says Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes it is possible that a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas militants will be reached within a week. Trump, at an Oval Office event celebrating a Congo-Rwanda accord, told reporters that he believes a ceasefire is close. He said he had been… Continue reading Trump says Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week

Club World Cup 2025 highlights: Messi magic, underdog triumphs

THE Club World Cup’s various problems have been well documented, from empty seats to storm delays, extreme heat to complaints about FIFA’s expanded competition being a cash grab at the expense of the players’ long-term health. However, with the right ingredients slow-cooking in the United States summer sun, there has also been plenty to enjoy… Continue reading Club World Cup 2025 highlights: Messi magic, underdog triumphs

Supreme Court in birthright case limits judges’ power to block presidential policies

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major victory on Friday in a case involving birthright citizenship by curbing the ability of judges to impede his policies nationwide, changing the power balance between the federal judiciary and presidents. The 6-3 ruling, authored by conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett, did not let Trump’s… Continue reading Supreme Court in birthright case limits judges’ power to block presidential policies

Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in Austrian GP practice session

LANDO NORRIS bounced back from his Canadian catastrophe to top the times ahead of team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri as McLaren reeled off a commanding 1-2 in second practice on Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix. Norris, who sat out the first session at the Red Bull Ring, clocked a best lap in one… Continue reading Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in Austrian GP practice session

Toto Wolff eyes Verstappen for Mercedes amid Russell contract talks

SPIELBERG BEI KNITTELFELD, AUSTRIA: Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff on Friday suggested he was interested in signing Max Verstappen to partner George Russell in a potentially explosive driver line-up for the 2026 season. During a series of interviews, it emerged that he had made contract with the four-time world champion and that this had affected… Continue reading Toto Wolff eyes Verstappen for Mercedes amid Russell contract talks

Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday over its tax targeting U.S. technology firms, saying that it was a “blatant attack” and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week. The move plunges U.S.-Canada relations back into chaos after a period… Continue reading Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals

US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

WASHINGTON: The Republican-led U.S. Senate rejected a Democratic-led bid on Friday to block President Donald Trump from using further military force against Iran, hours after the president said he would consider more bombing. The Senate vote was 53 to 47 against a war powers resolution that would have required congressional approval for more hostilities against… Continue reading US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

Lewis Hamilton warned again as Ferrari struggles persist in Austria

LEWIS HAMILTON’S difficult start to life at Ferrari continued on Friday as he was handed a warning by the race stewards after winding up 10th in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. The seven-time champion was alleged to have impeded his successor at Mercedes, Italian teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli, at turn four of the… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton warned again as Ferrari struggles persist in Austria

Lyon can play in Europe if relegation appeal succeeds

LYON could still compete in European football next season if their appeal against relegation to Ligue 2 succeeds, the club confirmed on Friday. The decision follows an agreement with UEFA on financial sustainability measures. Earlier this week, the French financial watchdog DNCG demoted Lyon despite their sixth-place finish in Ligue 1, which initially secured Europa… Continue reading Lyon can play in Europe if relegation appeal succeeds

Trump says he would consider bombing Iran again, drops sanctions relief plan

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamanei, on Friday, dropped plans to lift sanctions on Iran and said he would consider bombing Iran again if Tehran is enriching uranium to worrisome levels. Trump reacted sternly to Khamanei’s first remarks after a 12-day conflict with Israel that ended when the United… Continue reading Trump says he would consider bombing Iran again, drops sanctions relief plan

Kes buli: Dua lagi pelajar MRSM Besut ditahan

JERTIH: Dua lagi pelajar Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Besut ditahan polis bagi membantu siasatan kes buli melibatkan pelajar di sekolah berkenaan. Ketua Polis Daerah Besut Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu berkata kedua-dua pelajar Tingkatan Tiga itu ditahan 4 petang tadi selepas hadir ke Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Besut bersama keluarga. “Ini menjadikan sebanyak… Continue reading Kes buli: Dua lagi pelajar MRSM Besut ditahan