Mohd Manshahar proposed as national athletics head coach for SEA Games 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national athletics head coach Mohd Manshahar Abdul Jalil has been proposed for appointment as the national head coach for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, scheduled to be held from Dec 9 to 20. In a statement posted on the Malaysia Athletics (MA) Facebook page tonight, it said the proposal to appoint… Continue reading Mohd Manshahar proposed as national athletics head coach for SEA Games 2025

Mohd Manshahar proposed as national athletics head coach for SEA Games 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national athletics head coach Mohd Manshahar Abdul Jalil has been proposed for appointment as the national head coach for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, scheduled to be held from Dec 9 to 20. In a statement posted on the Malaysia Athletics (MA) Facebook page tonight, it said the proposal to appoint… Continue reading Mohd Manshahar proposed as national athletics head coach for SEA Games 2025
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Malaysia committed to expanding strategic ties with russia, focus on renewable energy – DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains committed to expanding strategic ties with international partners, including Russia, in areas that can yield mutual benefit and contribute to sustainable development. This commitment was conveyed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof during a courtesy call by Russian Ambassador to Malaysia Naiyl M. Latypov at the Ministry of Energy… Continue reading Malaysia committed to expanding strategic ties with russia, focus on renewable energy – DPM Fadillah
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EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap

KANANASKIS: EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the urgency to slash the price cap on Russia’s global oil exports. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, had suggested cutting the current oil price cap from $60 to $45 as Moscow drags its feet on a ceasefire… Continue reading EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil price cap

Trump meets National Security Council on Iran: White House

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump met his National Security Council on Tuesday to discuss the Iran-Israel war, the White House said, as the US leader considered whether to join Israel’s air campaign against Tehran. The meeting in the White House Situation Room lasted around one hour and 20 minutes, a White House official said on condition… Continue reading Trump meets National Security Council on Iran: White House

GOF Northern Brigade seizes over RM8m worth of firecrackers

BUTTERWORTH: The General Operations Force (PGA) has seized 9,053 boxes of firecrackers worth RM8.16 million and detained a man during a raid on a warehouse in the Seberang Perai Tengah industrial area earlier on Tuesday (June 17). GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the operation was led by the Task Force of Company… Continue reading GOF Northern Brigade seizes over RM8m worth of firecrackers
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GOF Northern Brigade seizes over RM8m worth of firecrackers

BUTTERWORTH: The General Operations Force (PGA) has seized 9,053 boxes of firecrackers worth RM8.16 million and detained a man during a raid on a warehouse in the Seberang Perai Tengah industrial area earlier on Tuesday (June 17). GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the operation was led by the Task Force of Company… Continue reading GOF Northern Brigade seizes over RM8m worth of firecrackers
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Fisherman missing in boat fire found drowned with extensive burns

IPOH: A fisherman who went missing in a boat fire yesterday was found drowned with extensive burn injuries, about 4.8 nautical miles west of Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau, on Tuesday (June 17) morning. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kuala Kurau zone director Maritime Commander Mohd Hairil Othman said its operations centre was alerted at about… Continue reading Fisherman missing in boat fire found drowned with extensive burns
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Air raid sirens in northern Israel due to Iranian missiles: military

JERUSALEM: Air raid sirens were activated briefly across a large swath of northern Israel on Tuesday warning of an incoming barrage of Iranian missiles, the military said. “A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,“ the military said in… Continue reading Air raid sirens in northern Israel due to Iranian missiles: military

Fisherman missing in boat fire found drowned with extensive burns

IPOH: A fisherman who went missing in a boat fire yesterday was found drowned with extensive burn injuries, about 4.8 nautical miles west of Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau, on Tuesday (June 17) morning. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kuala Kurau zone director Maritime Commander Mohd Hairil Othman said its operations centre was alerted at about… Continue reading Fisherman missing in boat fire found drowned with extensive burns
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Preparations in full swing as Malaysia readies to host ASEAN Education Roundtables

LANGKAWI: Preparations are in full swing here as Malaysia gears up to host the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025), with final touches being made from venue setup to delegate coordination. A Bernama check at the event venue – a hotel here – today observed workers making final preparations ahead of… Continue reading Preparations in full swing as Malaysia readies to host ASEAN Education Roundtables
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Preparations in full swing as Malaysia readies to host ASEAN Education Roundtables

LANGKAWI: Preparations are in full swing here as Malaysia gears up to host the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025), with final touches being made from venue setup to delegate coordination. A Bernama check at the event venue – a hotel here – today observed workers making final preparations ahead of… Continue reading Preparations in full swing as Malaysia readies to host ASEAN Education Roundtables
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Two held over false claims involving school projects in Perlis

KANGAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two men in connection with an investigation into false claims involving more than RM2 million in 2022. According to a source, the duo, aged 43 and 50, were arrested between 4 pm and 4.10 pm on Tuesday (June 17) when they turned up to give their statements… Continue reading Two held over false claims involving school projects in Perlis
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Two held over false claims involving school projects in Perlis

KANGAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two men in connection with an investigation into false claims involving more than RM2 million in 2022. According to a source, the duo, aged 43 and 50, were arrested between 4 pm and 4.10 pm on Tuesday (June 17) when they turned up to give their statements… Continue reading Two held over false claims involving school projects in Perlis
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Ulsan v Mamelodi Sundowns Club World Cup clash delayed by weather

THE kick-off in the Club World Cup clash between South Korea’s Ulsan HD and South African team Mamelodi Sundowns was delayed because of a weather warning on Tuesday. The Group F game was due to start at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando at 6:00 pm local time (2200 GMT), and both teams had walked out… Continue reading Ulsan v Mamelodi Sundowns Club World Cup clash delayed by weather

Trump says won’t kill Iran’s Khamenei ‘for now’ as Israel presses campaign

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said the United States would not kill Iran’s supreme leader “for now” and appeared to demand Tehran’s surrender, as US ally Israel traded fire with its arch foe for a fifth day on Tuesday. The comments marked a dramatic escalation in Trump’s rhetoric against Iran and its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,… Continue reading Trump says won’t kill Iran’s Khamenei ‘for now’ as Israel presses campaign

Trump says won’t kill Iran’s Khamenei ‘for now’ as Israel presses campaign

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said the United States would not kill Iran’s supreme leader “for now” and appeared to demand Tehran’s surrender, as US ally Israel traded fire with its arch foe for a fifth day on Tuesday. The comments marked a dramatic escalation in Trump’s rhetoric against Iran and its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,… Continue reading Trump says won’t kill Iran’s Khamenei ‘for now’ as Israel presses campaign

Reforms in economic framework vital: PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has renewed calls for structural reforms in Malaysia’s economic framework, stressing the urgent need for targeted subsidy rationalisation and comprehensive tax reform to secure long-term fiscal sustainability and social equity. He said the current blanket subsidy model is unsustainable as it disproportionately benefits the wealthy and foreigners… Continue reading Reforms in economic framework vital: PM

Iran celebrates state TV presenter after Israeli attack

TEHRAN: Facing the camera with a defiant gaze, her index finger raised in the air, Iranian TV presenter Sahar Emami became an icon in her country after an Israeli attack on the state broadcaster. “What you can see is the flagrant aggression of the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iranian… Continue reading Iran celebrates state TV presenter after Israeli attack

Iran celebrates state TV presenter after Israeli attack

TEHRAN: Facing the camera with a defiant gaze, her index finger raised in the air, Iranian TV presenter Sahar Emami became an icon in her country after an Israeli attack on the state broadcaster. “What you can see is the flagrant aggression of the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iranian… Continue reading Iran celebrates state TV presenter after Israeli attack

River Plate ease past Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt

RIVER PLATE overcame a spirited Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 on Tuesday to make a strong start in Club World Cup Group E. The Argentine side overpowered their Japanese opponents at Lumen Field under the Seattle sun, in an entertaining battle. Under 12,000 fans attended the clash at the 69,000-capacity stadium but those who were there,… Continue reading River Plate ease past Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt

Brazil police seek spying charges against Bolsonaro

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s police on Tuesday called for far-right ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for alleged coup-plotting, to be separately charged with illegal espionage while president, Bolsonaro’s son and local media reported. Bolsonaro risks around 40 years in prison if convicted of plotting to cling to power despite losing October 2022 elections to left-winger Luiz… Continue reading Brazil police seek spying charges against Bolsonaro

Brazil police seek spying charges against Bolsonaro

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s police on Tuesday called for far-right ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for alleged coup-plotting, to be separately charged with illegal espionage while president, Bolsonaro’s son and local media reported. Bolsonaro risks around 40 years in prison if convicted of plotting to cling to power despite losing October 2022 elections to left-winger Luiz… Continue reading Brazil police seek spying charges against Bolsonaro

Iran confronts Trump with toughest choice yet

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump faces potentially the hardest choice of his time in the White House, as he weighs up whether the United States should join Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran. Trump fueled speculation about a US intervention as he dashed back from a G7 summit in Canada, warning Tuesday that the United States could… Continue reading Iran confronts Trump with toughest choice yet

Iran confronts Trump with toughest choice yet

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump faces potentially the hardest choice of his time in the White House, as he weighs up whether the United States should join Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran. Trump fueled speculation about a US intervention as he dashed back from a G7 summit in Canada, warning Tuesday that the United States could… Continue reading Iran confronts Trump with toughest choice yet

Monahan to step down as PGA Tour commissioner

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down when his contract ends next year, the tour announced in a statement on Tuesday. Monahan, who replaced predecessor Tim Finchem in 2017, will gradually hand over his day-to-day responsibilities to newly appointed chief executive Brian Rolapp. Rolapp joins the tour after two decades with the National Football… Continue reading Monahan to step down as PGA Tour commissioner

UK MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in all cases

LONDON: UK MPs on Tuesday voted to end contentious prosecutions of women in England and Wales for terminating a pregnancy, paving the way for a huge overhaul of how the country’s abortion laws are enforced. Currently, a woman can face criminal charges for choosing to end a pregnancy after 24 weeks or without the approval… Continue reading UK MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in all cases

UK MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in all cases

LONDON: UK MPs on Tuesday voted to end contentious prosecutions of women in England and Wales for terminating a pregnancy, paving the way for a huge overhaul of how the country’s abortion laws are enforced. Currently, a woman can face criminal charges for choosing to end a pregnancy after 24 weeks or without the approval… Continue reading UK MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in all cases

Formula One extends Canadian Grand Prix deal until 2035

THE Canadian Grand Prix will stay on the world championship schedule until 2035 following a new four-year agreement, Formula One announced on Tuesday. George Russell won the 54th edition of the race in Montreal on Sunday from pole position, while Lando Norris crashed out after colliding with McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri. “As… Continue reading Formula One extends Canadian Grand Prix deal until 2035

Organised crime and murder: Top Inter and AC Milan ultras imprisoned

HARDCORE supporters of Serie A giants Inter Milan and AC Milan were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for a range of crimes including criminal conspiracy and murder, following a probe into illegal activities of so-called “ultra” groups. All 16 people standing trial for a variety of offences, in a fast-track… Continue reading Organised crime and murder: Top Inter and AC Milan ultras imprisoned

Organised crime and murder: Top Inter and AC Milan ultras imprisoned

HARDCORE supporters of Serie A giants Inter Milan and AC Milan were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for a range of crimes including criminal conspiracy and murder, following a probe into illegal activities of so-called “ultra” groups. All 16 people standing trial for a variety of offences, in a fast-track… Continue reading Organised crime and murder: Top Inter and AC Milan ultras imprisoned

Persiapan giat dijalankan menjelang Sidang Meja Bulat Menteri Pendidikan dan Pendidikan Tinggi ASEAN

LANGKAWI: Persediaan kini giat dilaksanakan termasuk persiapan lokasi dan penyelarasan delegasi, menjelang penganjuran Sidang Meja Bulat Menteri Pendidikan dan Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi ASEAN 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025) bermula esok hingga 19 Jun. Tinjauan Bernama di lokasi penganjuran yang bertempat di sebuah hotel di sini hari ini mendapati, para petugas dilihat terus melaksanakan persiapan terakhir menjelang permulaan sidang… Continue reading Persiapan giat dijalankan menjelang Sidang Meja Bulat Menteri Pendidikan dan Pendidikan Tinggi ASEAN
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World’s best marathon runner Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds

KENYA’S world-leading marathon runner Sabastian Sawe has decided to run September’s Berlin marathon instead of the world championships in Tokyo. Already a winner of two marathons in Valencia in December 2024 and London last April, Sawe was expected to spearhead the Kenyan men’s challenge at the Tokyo worlds. The men’s marathon in Tokyo will be… Continue reading World’s best marathon runner Sawe chooses Berlin over Tokyo worlds

US judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people

BOSTON: A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from refusing to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans nationwide that reflect their gender identities. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Boston expanded a preliminary injunction she issued in April that allowed just six transgender and nonbinary individuals who challenged the policy to… Continue reading US judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people

US judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people

BOSTON: A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from refusing to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans nationwide that reflect their gender identities. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Boston expanded a preliminary injunction she issued in April that allowed just six transgender and nonbinary individuals who challenged the policy to… Continue reading US judge blocks Trump passport policy targeting transgender people

Samsonova downs Osaka as Keys crashes out in Berlin

RUSSIA’S Liudmila Samsonova came from behind to beat Naomi Osaka while Australian Open winner Madison Keys crashed out in the first round of the Berlin Open on Tuesday. World number 20 Samsonova, who won the tournament in 2021, edged past the four-time Grand Slam champion 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4. Samsonova’s victory sets up a last-16… Continue reading Samsonova downs Osaka as Keys crashes out in Berlin

Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds

SHIHO Tanaka won the women’s -70kg title and Sanshiro Murao the men’s -90kg to bring Japan’s tally to six golds at the world judo championships on Tuesday. Japan have won six of the 10 titles already attributed after five days of competition in Budapest. Tanaka won the first individual world title of her career after… Continue reading Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds

Alcaraz wins testing Queen’s opener, Draper cruises

CARLOS Alcaraz came through a testing first-round match against Adam Walton at Queen’s on Tuesday as the top seed returned to action for the first time since his dramatic French Open triumph. But two of the world’s top 10 crashed out as Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton lost to French duo Corentin Moutet and… Continue reading Alcaraz wins testing Queen’s opener, Draper cruises

Sinner wins first match after French Open final defeat

WORLD number one Jannik Sinner rebounded from his agonising French Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a straight-sets win at the Halle Open on Tuesday. The 23-year-old beat Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann 7-5, 6-3 on the Halle grass, just over a week after his five hour and 29 minute loss to Alcaraz at Roland Garros.… Continue reading Sinner wins first match after French Open final defeat

Loan defaults threaten higher education funding

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s education financing system is facing mounting pressure due to the growing number of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan defaulters. Experts warn that continued failure by borrowers to repay their study loans could strain government resources, limit future funding availability and threaten the long-term sustainability of the country’s higher education support.… Continue reading Loan defaults threaten higher education funding

Mayat nelayan hilang ditemukan lemas, badan melecur hampir keseluruhan

IPOH: Seorang nelayan yang dilaporkan hilang selepas bot dinaikinya terbakar semalam, ditemukan lemas dengan kesan melecur hampir menyeluruh pada badan di perairan Tanjung Piandang, dekat Kuala Kurau, pagi tadi. Pengarah Zon Maritim Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) Kuala Kurau, Komander Maritim Mohd Hairil Othman berkata, mayat mangsa, Cheah Cahi Pun, 33, ditemukan kira-kira 4.8… Continue reading Mayat nelayan hilang ditemukan lemas, badan melecur hampir keseluruhan
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PGA Briged Utara rampas mercun bernilai RM8.16 juta

BUTTERWORTH: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Briged Utara merampas 9,053 kotak mengandungi pelbagai jenis mercun tanpa permit bernilai RM8.16 juta di sebuah gudang di kawasan perindustrian Seberang Perai Tengah, di sini hari ini. Komander Briged Utara PGA SAC Shahrum Hashim berkata dalam operasi penguatkuasaan itu, pihaknya berjaya mencegah kegiatan penyimpanan bekalan mercun secara tidak selamat selain… Continue reading PGA Briged Utara rampas mercun bernilai RM8.16 juta
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Akses media lebih inklusif untuk OKU sangat penting – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Akses maklumat yang lebih inklusif untuk orang kurang upaya (OKU) pendengaran di televisyen dan platform digital adalah sangat penting, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Menerusi catatan di Facebook beliau, Fahmi berkata perkara itu antara yang dibincangkan bersama Penasihat Persekutuan Orang Pekak Malaysia (MFD) Mohamad Sazali Shaari, Presiden Persatuan Jurubahasa Isyarat Malaysia (MyAsli)… Continue reading Akses media lebih inklusif untuk OKU sangat penting – Fahmi
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SPRM Perlis tahan dua lelaki bantu siasatan kes tuntutan palsu lebih RM2 juta

KANGAR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Perlis hari ini menahan dua lelaki bagi membantu siasatan kes berhubung tuntutan palsu membabitkan peruntukan lebih RM2 juta pada 2022. Dua lelaki berusia 43 dan 50 tahun itu ditahan ketika hadir memberi keterengan di pejabat SPRM di sini pada kira-kira 4.10 petang. Menurut sumber SPRM, mereka dipercayai menggunakan lima… Continue reading SPRM Perlis tahan dua lelaki bantu siasatan kes tuntutan palsu lebih RM2 juta
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Israel says struck missile sites in western Iran

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Tuesday its forces struck several locations in western Iran, hitting “dozens” of missile launchers as the arch-foes traded fire for a fifth straight day. “A short while ago, the Israeli air force completed a series of strikes in western Iran,“ a military statement said. “As part of the strikes, a… Continue reading Israel says struck missile sites in western Iran

Israel says struck missile sites in western Iran

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Tuesday its forces struck several locations in western Iran, hitting “dozens” of missile launchers as the arch-foes traded fire for a fifth straight day. “A short while ago, the Israeli air force completed a series of strikes in western Iran,“ a military statement said. “As part of the strikes, a… Continue reading Israel says struck missile sites in western Iran
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