G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

KANANASKIS: G7 leaders on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar, departed the gathering in the Canadian Rockies a day early as ally Israel pounded Iran. After a… Continue reading G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit
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Joint ministerial committee to tackle soaring healthcare costs – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the formation of a joint ministerial committee to address the rising cost of healthcare, which is one of the most immediate challenges affecting the lives of ordinary Malaysians. In his keynote address at the Sasana Symposium 2025 here today, he said that the committee comprising the… Continue reading Joint ministerial committee to tackle soaring healthcare costs – PM Anwar

G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

KANANASKIS: G7 leaders on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar, departed the gathering in the Canadian Rockies a day early as ally Israel pounded Iran. After a… Continue reading G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

American killed, 16 injured in Russian air attack on Kyiv

KYIV: Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early Tuesday killed at least one person — a US citizen — with 16 more injured, the city’s mayor said. “During the attack on Kyiv… a 62-year-old US citizen died in a house opposite to the place where medics were providing assistance to the injured,“ Vitali Klitschko said… Continue reading American killed, 16 injured in Russian air attack on Kyiv

Pelanggan dapat nasi kukus tanpa ayam dengan harga RM16 walaupun meminta restoran “membaca pesanan dengan betul”

APA yang berlaku apabila anda dengan sopan mengingatkan sebuah restoran untuk menyemak semula pesanan anda? Menurut seorang wanita Malaysia, anda akan disajikan dengan hidangan nasi dan timun yang paling mahal dalam hidup anda – dengan netizen melahirkan perasaan tidak puas dengan perkara ini. Hantaran Facebook seorang wanita dari Pahang telah menjadi viral selepas dia berkongsi… Continue reading Pelanggan dapat nasi kukus tanpa ayam dengan harga RM16 walaupun meminta restoran “membaca pesanan dengan betul”

Pelanggan dapat nasi kukus tanpa ayam dengan harga RM16 walaupun meminta restoran “membaca pesanan dengan betul”

APA yang berlaku apabila anda dengan sopan mengingatkan sebuah restoran untuk menyemak semula pesanan anda? Menurut seorang wanita Malaysia, anda akan disajikan dengan hidangan nasi dan timun yang paling mahal dalam hidup anda – dengan netizen melahirkan perasaan tidak puas dengan perkara ini. Hantaran Facebook seorang wanita dari Pahang telah menjadi viral selepas dia berkongsi… Continue reading Pelanggan dapat nasi kukus tanpa ayam dengan harga RM16 walaupun meminta restoran “membaca pesanan dengan betul”

Colombia presidential hopeful ‘critical’ after shooting

BOGOTA: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head while campaigning in Bogota earlier this month, was in an “extremely critical” condition, doctors warned Monday. Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was shot twice in the head and once in the leg by a 15-year-old suspected hitman while giving a speech on June… Continue reading Colombia presidential hopeful ‘critical’ after shooting

Colombia presidential hopeful ‘critical’ after shooting

BOGOTA: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head while campaigning in Bogota earlier this month, was in an “extremely critical” condition, doctors warned Monday. Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator, was shot twice in the head and once in the leg by a 15-year-old suspected hitman while giving a speech on June… Continue reading Colombia presidential hopeful ‘critical’ after shooting
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Court grants bail to woman charged with murdering UiTM students

KUALA TERENGGANU: The High Court today granted RM40,000 bail with two sureties to a woman charged with murdering three Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dungun students in a road crash on Oct 9 last year. In delivering his decision, Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani found the defence’s argument that the collision was an unintentional road accident… Continue reading Court grants bail to woman charged with murdering UiTM students

Court grants bail to woman charged with murdering UiTM students

KUALA TERENGGANU: The High Court today granted RM40,000 bail with two sureties to a woman charged with murdering three Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dungun students in a road crash on Oct 9 last year. In delivering his decision, Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani found the defence’s argument that the collision was an unintentional road accident… Continue reading Court grants bail to woman charged with murdering UiTM students
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Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran

WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News on Monday that President Donald Trump was still aiming for a nuclear deal with Iran even as hostilities have escalated between U.S. ally Israel and Tehran, while a White House aide said separately that Washington was not attacking Iran. “Of course,“ Hegseth said on Fox News’… Continue reading Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran

Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran

WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News on Monday that President Donald Trump was still aiming for a nuclear deal with Iran even as hostilities have escalated between U.S. ally Israel and Tehran, while a White House aide said separately that Washington was not attacking Iran. “Of course,“ Hegseth said on Fox News’… Continue reading Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran
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Govt closely monitoring Iran conflict, no immediate plans for evacuation – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in Iran following Israel’s recent military strikes, but has yet to make any decision regarding the evacuation of Malaysians currently in the region. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that, so far, no decision has been made to bring home Malaysians from the… Continue reading Govt closely monitoring Iran conflict, no immediate plans for evacuation – PM Anwar

Govt closely monitoring Iran conflict, no immediate plans for evacuation – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in Iran following Israel’s recent military strikes, but has yet to make any decision regarding the evacuation of Malaysians currently in the region. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that, so far, no decision has been made to bring home Malaysians from the… Continue reading Govt closely monitoring Iran conflict, no immediate plans for evacuation – PM Anwar
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Former local authority finance director remanded over alleged abuse of power

MELAKA: A former local authority finance director in Melaka has been remanded for seven days over alleged abuse of power involving RM50 million in public funds for share investments. The remand order against the 57-year-old man was issued by Magistrate N. Sivashangari and is effective from today until June 23. Earlier, the suspect, dressed in… Continue reading Former local authority finance director remanded over alleged abuse of power

Former local authority finance director remanded over alleged abuse of power

MELAKA: A former local authority finance director in Melaka has been remanded for seven days over alleged abuse of power involving RM50 million in public funds for share investments. The remand order against the 57-year-old man was issued by Magistrate N. Sivashangari and is effective from today until June 23. Earlier, the suspect, dressed in… Continue reading Former local authority finance director remanded over alleged abuse of power
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Shell bolsters sustainability integration amid shifting global energy landscape

KUALA LUMPUR: Shell is reinforcing its sustainability efforts across its business operations as part of a broader strategy to remain competitive and resilient in a fast-changing global energy landscape. Vice-president for sustainability Karen Westley said the company is aligning environmental and social sustainability with its core values and risk framework, which is among the efforts… Continue reading Shell bolsters sustainability integration amid shifting global energy landscape

Anwar urges librarians to nurture a vibrant reading culture

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged librarians across the region to go beyond their traditional roles and take on the challenge of nurturing a vibrant reading culture, especially among the younger generation. Speaking at the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians General Conference and Meeting (CONSAL XIX), Anwar said libraries must… Continue reading Anwar urges librarians to nurture a vibrant reading culture
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Shell bolsters sustainability integration amid shifting global energy landscape

KUALA LUMPUR: Shell is reinforcing its sustainability efforts across its business operations as part of a broader strategy to remain competitive and resilient in a fast-changing global energy landscape. Vice-president for sustainability Karen Westley said the company is aligning environmental and social sustainability with its core values and risk framework, which is among the efforts… Continue reading Shell bolsters sustainability integration amid shifting global energy landscape
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Trump mulls extending travel ban to 36 more nations: source

WASHINGTON: The United States is considering extending its travel ban to 36 more countries, a person who has seen the memo said Monday, marking a dramatic potential expansion of entry restrictions to nearly 1.5 billion people. The State Department early this month announced it was barring entry to citizens of 12 nations including Afghanistan, Haiti… Continue reading Trump mulls extending travel ban to 36 more nations: source
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Trump mulls extending travel ban to 36 more nations: source

WASHINGTON: The United States is considering extending its travel ban to 36 more countries, a person who has seen the memo said Monday, marking a dramatic potential expansion of entry restrictions to nearly 1.5 billion people. The State Department early this month announced it was barring entry to citizens of 12 nations including Afghanistan, Haiti… Continue reading Trump mulls extending travel ban to 36 more nations: source

Nicaragua ex-president Chamorro laid to rest in Costa Rica

SAN JOSÉ: Former Nicaraguan president Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to the Central American country after years of war, was laid to rest Monday in Costa Rica two days after her death at age 95. The first woman president of the Americas, who defeated ex-guerrilla leader and current president Daniel Ortega in 1990 elections, died… Continue reading Nicaragua ex-president Chamorro laid to rest in Costa Rica

Nicaragua ex-president Chamorro laid to rest in Costa Rica

SAN JOSÉ: Former Nicaraguan president Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to the Central American country after years of war, was laid to rest Monday in Costa Rica two days after her death at age 95. The first woman president of the Americas, who defeated ex-guerrilla leader and current president Daniel Ortega in 1990 elections, died… Continue reading Nicaragua ex-president Chamorro laid to rest in Costa Rica
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Naim Daniel mengaku tidak bersalah tuduhan amang seksual terhadap remaja

PUTRAJAYA, 17 Jun (Bernama) — Penyanyi Naim Daniel hari ini mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan melakukan amang seksual terhadap seorang remaja perempuan berusia 17 tahun di sebuah hotel pada Mei lepas. Naim Daniel, atau nama sebenarnya Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, membuat pengakuan itu selepas pertuduhan dibacakan terhadapnya di hadapan… Continue reading Naim Daniel mengaku tidak bersalah tuduhan amang seksual terhadap remaja
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Kanak-kanak perempuan tiga tahun ditemukan lemas dalam tali air

JERTIH: Seorang kanak-kanak perempuan berusia tiga tahun ditemukan lemas selepas dipercayai terjatuh ke dalam tali air di Kampung Kundur, Bukit Kenak dekat sini petang semalam. Mangsa, Intan Inara Mohammad Hariz Husaini dipercayai terjatuh ke dalam tali air ketika bermain seorang diri di belakang rumah neneknya. Ketua Polis Daerah Besut Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu berkata… Continue reading Kanak-kanak perempuan tiga tahun ditemukan lemas dalam tali air
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WCR 2025: Lonjakan membanggakan Malaysia bukti reformasi Kerajaan MADANI berhasil – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menyifatkan lonjakan membanggakan kedudukan Malaysia dalam laporan Penarafan Daya Saing Dunia (WCR) 2025 sebagai petunjuk jelas usaha reformasi Kerajaan MADANI sedang membuahkan hasil. Laporan terkini WCR 2025 menunjukkan Malaysia melonjak 11 anak tangga daripada tempat ke-34 pada 2024 kepada kedudukan ke-23, juga merupakan pencapaian terbaik… Continue reading WCR 2025: Lonjakan membanggakan Malaysia bukti reformasi Kerajaan MADANI berhasil – PM Anwar
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Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge against teenager

PUTRAJAYA: Singer Naim Daniel pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in May. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Datin M Kunasundary in a… Continue reading Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge against teenager

Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge against teenager

PUTRAJAYA: Singer Naim Daniel pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in May. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Datin M Kunasundary in a… Continue reading Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge against teenager
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India equity benchmarks set for muted open after Trump’s Tehran warning

INDIA’S benchmark indexes are set for a muted open on Tuesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to evacuate Tehran amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions. The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 24,960 as of 8:02 a.m. IST, indicating that the Nifty 50 will open near Monday’s close of 24,946.5.… Continue reading India equity benchmarks set for muted open after Trump’s Tehran warning
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India equity benchmarks set for muted open after Trump’s Tehran warning

INDIA’S benchmark indexes are set for a muted open on Tuesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to evacuate Tehran amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions. The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 24,960 as of 8:02 a.m. IST, indicating that the Nifty 50 will open near Monday’s close of 24,946.5.… Continue reading India equity benchmarks set for muted open after Trump’s Tehran warning

Nigerian state signs peace pact with criminal gangs: official

KANO: Authorities in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina state struck a peace deal at the weekend with criminal gangs to try to end years of violence, a government official said Monday. Katsina is one of several states in northwestern and central Nigeria terrorised by criminal gangs that the locals refer to as bandits. The gangs raid villages,… Continue reading Nigerian state signs peace pact with criminal gangs: official

Nigerian state signs peace pact with criminal gangs: official

KANO: Authorities in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina state struck a peace deal at the weekend with criminal gangs to try to end years of violence, a government official said Monday. Katsina is one of several states in northwestern and central Nigeria terrorised by criminal gangs that the locals refer to as bandits. The gangs raid villages,… Continue reading Nigerian state signs peace pact with criminal gangs: official
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Japanese government bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision

TOKYO: Japan’s government bonds held steady in early trading on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to a key central bank decision on debt purchase plans for the next fiscal year. The 10-year JGB yield was at 1.45%, unchanged from the previous session, after falling 1 basis point (bp) to 1.44% earlier in the session. The… Continue reading Japanese government bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision

Japanese government bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision

TOKYO: Japan’s government bonds held steady in early trading on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to a key central bank decision on debt purchase plans for the next fiscal year. The 10-year JGB yield was at 1.45%, unchanged from the previous session, after falling 1 basis point (bp) to 1.44% earlier in the session. The… Continue reading Japanese government bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision
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US Senate Republicans change Trump tax-cut bill, setting conflict with House

WASHINGTON: U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled proposed changes to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that would make some business-related tax breaks permanent while making more limited the deduction for state and local income taxes, angering some colleagues in the House of Representatives. The different versions of the bill in the two… Continue reading US Senate Republicans change Trump tax-cut bill, setting conflict with House

US Senate Republicans change Trump tax-cut bill, setting conflict with House

WASHINGTON: U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled proposed changes to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill that would make some business-related tax breaks permanent while making more limited the deduction for state and local income taxes, angering some colleagues in the House of Representatives. The different versions of the bill in the two… Continue reading US Senate Republicans change Trump tax-cut bill, setting conflict with House
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IJN College achieves University College recognition

IJN Holdings has announced the successful upgrade of IJN College to IJN University College (IJNUC) status, after receiving official endorsement from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on May 13. Since its establishment in 2008, IJN College was developed to address Malaysia’s increasing demand for specialised healthcare education. Operating under the IJN Holdings umbrella alongside… Continue reading IJN College achieves University College recognition

IJN College achieves University College recognition

IJN Holdings has announced the successful upgrade of IJN College to IJN University College (IJNUC) status, after receiving official endorsement from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on May 13. Since its establishment in 2008, IJN College was developed to address Malaysia’s increasing demand for specialised healthcare education. Operating under the IJN Holdings umbrella alongside… Continue reading IJN College achieves University College recognition
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Zeekr appoints Carro as authorised dealer in Malaysia

Zeekr, a global leader in premium electric vehicles, has appointed Carro as its latest authorised dealer in Malaysia. The strategic partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Carro’s flagship store in Puchong. This collaboration signals Zeekr’s deepening commitment to Malaysia’s fast-growing EV market. The two companies plan to open four new Zeekr… Continue reading Zeekr appoints Carro as authorised dealer in Malaysia

Zeekr appoints Carro as authorised dealer in Malaysia

Zeekr, a global leader in premium electric vehicles, has appointed Carro as its latest authorised dealer in Malaysia. The strategic partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Carro’s flagship store in Puchong. This collaboration signals Zeekr’s deepening commitment to Malaysia’s fast-growing EV market. The two companies plan to open four new Zeekr… Continue reading Zeekr appoints Carro as authorised dealer in Malaysia
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Anwar urges librarians to nurture a vibrant reading culture

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged librarians across the region to go beyond their traditional roles and take on the challenge of nurturing a vibrant reading culture, especially among the younger generation. Speaking at the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians General Conference and Meeting (CONSAL XIX), Anwar said libraries must… Continue reading Anwar urges librarians to nurture a vibrant reading culture

Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows

TEHRAN: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel’s campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day. The remarks came hours after a dramatic attack on an Iranian state TV building, which forced a presenter to flee mid-broadcast and prompted… Continue reading Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows

Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows

TEHRAN: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel’s campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day. The remarks came hours after a dramatic attack on an Iranian state TV building, which forced a presenter to flee mid-broadcast and prompted… Continue reading Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
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Two motorcyclists killed in collision with car

SEREMBAN: Two men were killed after the motorcycles they were riding were involved in a collision with a car at KM17 of Jalan Kuala Pilah–Simpang Pertang near here last night. Jempol police chief Supt Norhisham Mustapar said the 8.58 pm incident claimed the lives of a 26-year-old local security guard and a 44-year-old Pakistani bread… Continue reading Two motorcyclists killed in collision with car

Thai-Malaysian culinary fusion takes center stage at Four Points KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR’s culinary scene is about to get a vibrant Thai twist as Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre announces an exciting cross-border collaboration. The hotel’s signature restaurant, The Mesh, is joining forces with Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park to present “The Mesh x Siam Road” – a limited-time buffet experience that promises… Continue reading Thai-Malaysian culinary fusion takes center stage at Four Points KLCC