Gerik crash: Bus driver’s licence suspended, operating company being investigated – JPJ

PUTRAJAYA: The public service vehicle (PSV) licence of the bus driver involved in the accident involving students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has been suspended with immediate effect, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ). JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the action was taken in accordance with the provisions of Section 56(4)… Continue reading Gerik crash: Bus driver’s licence suspended, operating company being investigated – JPJ

Flash flood hits Balik Pulau, four homes inundated

BALIK PULAU: Four houses at Jalan Kampung Air Putih, here, were inundated due to a flash flood following heavy rain this afternoon. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of Operations John Sagun Francis said two fire engines with six personnel from the Balik Pulau Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene… Continue reading Flash flood hits Balik Pulau, four homes inundated

Projek mitigasi banjir SMG tambah kapasiti air Sungai Klang 18 peratus – LLSB

SHAH ALAM: Projek mitigasi banjir di bawah inisiatif Gerbang Maritim Selangor (SMG) berjaya menambah kapasiti air Sungai Klang sebanyak 18 peratus membabitkan 31 kilometer (km) jajaran aliran air bermula dari muara sungai hingga sempadan Petaling Jaya–Kuala Lumpur. Pengarah Urusan Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB) Syaiful Azmen Nordin berkata jarak itu meliputi dua daripada empat blok… Continue reading Projek mitigasi banjir SMG tambah kapasiti air Sungai Klang 18 peratus – LLSB
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Semakan pengambilan pelatih PLKN 3.0 Siri 3/2025 dibuka esok

KUALA LUMPUR: Semakan pengambilan pelatih Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) 3.0 bagi Siri 3 Tahun 2025 dibuka bermula pukul 10 pagi esok. Jabatan Latihan Khidmat Negara (JLKN) https://plkn.mod.gov.my/pelatih/semakan/form. boleh dibuat menerusi laman sesawang atau pautan sistem PLKN 3.0 https://plkn.mod.gov.my/pelatih/semakan/form. Bagi memastikan kelancaran proses pendaftaran dan pentadbiran, para pelatih yang terpilih perlu memberi maklum balas kehadiran… Continue reading Semakan pengambilan pelatih PLKN 3.0 Siri 3/2025 dibuka esok
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Petronas, TotalEnergies meterai perjanjian perluas kerjasama huluan

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) dan TotalEnergies SE menandatangani perjanjian kerjasama strategik (SCA) dan dua perjanjian serah hak (FOA) untuk mengembangkan kerjasama huluan mereka di Malaysia. Kedua-dua syarikat itu juga sedang mengembangkan kerjasama antarabangsa mereka di bawah Kontrak Perkongsian Pengeluaran (PSC) Bobara di Indonesia. Dalam satu kenyataan hari ini, ia berkata SCA itu menggariskan… Continue reading Petronas, TotalEnergies meterai perjanjian perluas kerjasama huluan
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Kerajaan Perlis henti aktiviti pengoperasian kafe dalam Gua Cenderawasih

KANGAR: Kerajaan Perlis memutuskan kerja-kerja pengoperasian kafe dalam Gua Cenderawasih di Bukit Lagi di sini dihentikan terus selepas mengambil kira aspek keselamatan dan pemuliharaan kawasan geotapak berkenaan. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya dan Pembangunan Luar Bandar Perlis Abu Bakar Hamzah berkata keputusan itu dicapai hasil lawatan tapak serta Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Saintifik pada 11 Jun… Continue reading Kerajaan Perlis henti aktiviti pengoperasian kafe dalam Gua Cenderawasih
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Kerja-kerja takungan empangan hidroelektrik baleh dijangka bermula 2027

KAPIT: Kerja-kerja takungan bagi projek Empangan Hidroelektrik Baleh dijadualkan bermula pada 2027 dan dijangka mengambil masa kira-kira dua tahun untuk disiapkan, kata Premier Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Beliau berkata apabila siap kelak, projek milik Sarawak Energy itu mampu menjana hingga 1.2 Gigawatt (GW) tenaga elektrik menjelang 2029. “Walaupun projek ini disasarkan siap… Continue reading Kerja-kerja takungan empangan hidroelektrik baleh dijangka bermula 2027
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Sepang police raid five premises suspected of conducting illegal Bitcoin mining activities

SEPANG: Police raided five premises suspected of conducting illegal Bitcoin mining activities during a special operation on the cryptocurrency mining machines here last Friday. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said five separate teams conducted the raids simultaneously, between 10 am and 7 pm, on three premises in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and two… Continue reading Sepang police raid five premises suspected of conducting illegal Bitcoin mining activities

Malaysians rally behind family of UPSI student killed in bus crash

JERTIH: The tragic passing of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student Fatin Nasrien Fadli in a bus accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik on June 9, has not only left a deep impact on her family but also moved the hearts of the public. The sorrow deepened when it came to… Continue reading Malaysians rally behind family of UPSI student killed in bus crash

ASEAN ministers convene in Langkawi for roundtables on education matters

LANGKAWI: ASEAN education policymakers are set to gather here, at the Jewel of Kedah, starting tomorrow for the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025). Throughout the three-day event, Ministers of Education and Higher Education, along with senior officials from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, are expected to deliberate on a new framework… Continue reading ASEAN ministers convene in Langkawi for roundtables on education matters

Perlis govt halts cave cafe project at Gua Cenderawasih over safety, conservation concerns

KANGAR: The Perlis state government has decided to permanently halt operations for the café project within Gua Cenderawasih (Cenderawasih Cave), Bukit Lagi, here, after considering safety aspects and the conservation of the geotourism site. Perlis Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Rural Development Committee chairman Abu Bakar Hamzah said the decision was reached following a site… Continue reading Perlis govt halts cave cafe project at Gua Cenderawasih over safety, conservation concerns

SMG flood mitigation initiative increases Klang River capacity by 18% – LLSB

SHAH ALAM: A major flood mitigation initiative under the Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) project has successfully increased the Klang River’s water capacity by 18 per cent, covering a 31-kilometre stretch from the river mouth to the Petaling Jaya-Kuala Lumpur border. Syaiful Azmen Nordin, managing director of Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of… Continue reading SMG flood mitigation initiative increases Klang River capacity by 18% – LLSB

Southern Tigers unveil Ibrahim Manusi as latest signing

JOHOR Darul Ta’zim (JDT) continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the acquisition of former Sri Pahang midfielder Ibrahim Manusi. The announcement on the recruitment of the 23-year-old player was made through a video uploaded on the Johor Southern Tigers’ Facebook. “There’s only one place to take football to a higher… Continue reading Southern Tigers unveil Ibrahim Manusi as latest signing

Petronas hedging 20-30% of oil price exposure to manage market volatility

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has begun hedging 20%–30% of its oil price exposure to manage market volatility, said CFO Liza Mustapha. She said the hedging is a limited but useful insurance policy during the current fluctuations in oil prices. “It has proven to be quite useful over the last couple of months when… Continue reading Petronas hedging 20-30% of oil price exposure to manage market volatility
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Lebih 100 pustakawan, profesional maklumat sertai Librarians Fun Run 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebih 100 pustakawan dan profesional maklumat termasuk dari negara ASEAN menyertai Librarians Fun Run 2025 hari ini bersempena Persidangan dan Mesyuarat Kongres Pustakawan Asia Tenggara (CONSAL) 2025. Pengarah Projek Librarians Fun Run 2025 Dr A’dillah Mustafa berkata acara larian sejauh lima kilometer di sekitar kawasan Sungai Bunus dan Taman Tasik Titiwangsa di sini… Continue reading Lebih 100 pustakawan, profesional maklumat sertai Librarians Fun Run 2025
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Petronas bakal guna AI bagi sokong operasi huluan

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) merancang untuk menggunakan kecerdasan buatan (AI) untuk menyokong operasi huluannya, terutamanya dalam pengeluaran minyak dan gas, kata Presiden dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulannya, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik. Beliau berkata penggunaan AI akan mempercepatkan proses dan membolehkan penyelesaian hasil tertentu. “Bagi operasi huluan kami, kami ingin menambah baik masa… Continue reading Petronas bakal guna AI bagi sokong operasi huluan
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Fadhlina selar pihak politikkan isu pergaduhan murid di Terengganu

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Pendidikan Fadhlina Sidek hari ini menyelar sekeras-kerasnya tindakan segelintir pihak yang mempolitikkan insiden pergaduhan melibatkan dua murid di sebuah sekolah di Terengganu baru-baru ini. Beliau turut menafikan dakwaan tidak berasas yang mengaitkan ibu kepada seorang murid terlibat dengannya. “Fitnah mengaitkan seorang daripada ibu murid terlibat dengan saya adalah tidak bertanggungjawab dan berniat jahat.… Continue reading Fadhlina selar pihak politikkan isu pergaduhan murid di Terengganu
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Pemilik lori didenda RM100,000 memiliki diesel tanpa lesen

IPOH: Seorang pemilik lori tangki didenda RM100,000 selepas mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen Kuala Kangsar hari ini atas pertuduhan memiliki barang kawalan tanpa lesen. Hakim Rohaida Ishak turut memerintahkan Ong Seow Hooi, 49, dipenjara 12 bulan sekiranya gagal membayar denda. Lelaki tempatan itu didakwa melakukan kesalahan terbabit di Jalan Puncak Bougainvillea, Kuala Kangsar kira-kira 2.45… Continue reading Pemilik lori didenda RM100,000 memiliki diesel tanpa lesen
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Sembilan pelajar dI Kemaman direman kes pukul

CHUKAI: Sebanyak sembilan pelajar di sebuah sekolah menengah di sini yang dipercayai terbabit dalam kes pukul seorang pelajar lelaki bulan lepas direman selama tiga hari bermula pada hari ini hingga Rabu. Polis Daerah Kemaman Supt Mohd Razi Rosli berkata perintah reman itu dikeluarkan Hakim Wan Suhaila Mohd bagi membolehkan siasatan di bawah Seksyen 147 Kanun… Continue reading Sembilan pelajar dI Kemaman direman kes pukul
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Penduduk kampung resah harimau serang ternakan

KULIM: Penduduk Kampung Ulu Dingin dekat sini, resah dengan kehadiran harimau yang menyerang ternakan mereka, dengan kejadian terbaharu didakwa berlaku Khamis lepas. Penternak lembu Muhammad Khairul Azlan Che Hamid, 37, mendakwa serangan itu menyebabkan seekor lembu betina bunting miliknya mati, dan kejadian serupa pernah berlaku sebelum ini. “Secara keseluruhannya, tujuh ekor ternakan menjadi mangsa serangan… Continue reading Penduduk kampung resah harimau serang ternakan
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KEDA perluas tanaman durian PROSPEK Pedu, rancakkan agropelancongan

PADANG TERAP: Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Kedah (KEDA) akan memperluas tanaman durian menerusi Projek Bersepadu Pembangunan Ekonomi Kampung (PROSPEK) Pedu bagi merancakkan lagi sektor agropelancongan di mukim itu. Pengerusi KEDA Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid berkata projek yang melibatkan 12 kampung di mukim itu setakat ini berjaya meningkatkan pendapatan dan kualiti hidup penduduk di mukim berkenaan. “Matlamat… Continue reading KEDA perluas tanaman durian PROSPEK Pedu, rancakkan agropelancongan
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Xanderia, CXL Group collaborate to launch app for early wage access

KUALA LUMPUR: Syariah-compliant financial solutions group Xanderia Services Sdn Bhd and human resource outsourcing solutions provider CXL Group have partnered to produce Kanz PaydayNow, a financial app that will redefine earned wage access in Malaysia. The app, a financial empowerment platform, is an innovative and secure solution that empowers employees with early wage access, providing… Continue reading Xanderia, CXL Group collaborate to launch app for early wage access
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Hadiah anak lembu sado menanti pengunjung bertuah Melaka Agrofest 2025

MELAKA: Hadiah seekor anak lembu sado bernilai lebih RM10,000 bakal menanti pengunjung bertuah sempena Melaka Agrofest 2025 di Dataran Sejarah Ayer Keroh dari 27 hingga 29 Jun ini, kata Exco Kemajuan Desa, Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan negeri Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. Beliau berkata hadiah berkenaan antara kelainan pada program tahun ini selain sebanyak 15,000… Continue reading Hadiah anak lembu sado menanti pengunjung bertuah Melaka Agrofest 2025
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Polis Perlis rampas ganja, warga Thailand antara ditahan

KANGAR: Polis Perlis berjaya merampas 7.18 kilogram (kg) ganja bernilai RM22,258 dalam dua kes berasingan di Padang Besar pada 9 dan 11 Jun lepas. Ketua Polis Perlis Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim berkata dalam kes Rabu lepas, seorang lelaki Thailand ditahan di kawasan Stesen KTM Bukit Keteri bersama 2.98 kilogram (kg) ganja dianggarkan bernilai RM9,238. Beliau… Continue reading Polis Perlis rampas ganja, warga Thailand antara ditahan
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37 CEMI applications received as of June 12 – Teo

SANDAKAN: The Concert and Event in Malaysia Incentives (CEMI), a financial rebate initiative introduced by the Communications Ministry through MyCreative Ventures (MyCV) on May 15, has received 37 applications as of June 12, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She stated that the government had allocated RM10 million for CEMI to boost the local… Continue reading 37 CEMI applications received as of June 12 – Teo

UMT nasihat orang ramai tidak jadikan tongkang tersadai tempat rekreasi

KUALA NERUS: Orang ramai dinasihatkan supaya tidak menjadikan tongkang tersadai di kawasan Pantai Seberang Takir di sini sebagai tempat rekreasi air. Pro Naib Canselor Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) Prof Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Akhir berkata aktiviti itu boleh mendatangkan bahaya berikutan keadaan laut yang berubah secara tiba-tiba. Beliau yang juga pakar dalam bidang oseanografi berkata… Continue reading UMT nasihat orang ramai tidak jadikan tongkang tersadai tempat rekreasi
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EAIC: Penang DOF committed to improving effectiveness of MCS management enforcement

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Department of Fisheries (DOF) will enhance monitoring aspects, standard operating procedures (SOP), and the effectiveness of MCS (Monitoring, Control & Surveillance) enforcement in the state’s waters following recommendations from the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) regarding the issue of trawler incursions from Zone B to Zone A. Its director, Zarina Zainuddin,… Continue reading EAIC: Penang DOF committed to improving effectiveness of MCS management enforcement

Salernitana players hospitalised with food poisoning after Samp play-off

SALERNITANA players have been hospitalised with food poisoning after returning south from a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their Serie B relegation play-off with Sampdoria. Salernitana said on Monday that training had been cancelled after 21 people among the playing and training staff picked up “serious food poisoning” which caused illness during Sunday’s… Continue reading Salernitana players hospitalised with food poisoning after Samp play-off

TNB peruntuk RM43 bilion naik taraf grid nasional – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat utiliti nasional Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) komited menyediakan peruntukan sebanyak RM43 bilion untuk menaik taraf infrastruktur grid nasional, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Beliau berkata usaha menaik taraf itu akan menggabungkan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dan sistem penyimpanan tenaga bateri untuk membina daya tahan dan fleksibiliti yang lebih besar pada masa… Continue reading TNB peruntuk RM43 bilion naik taraf grid nasional – PM Anwar
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2025-2026 A1 Semi-Pro League to feature 16 teams

THE 2025-2026 A1 Semi-Pro League competition will see 16 teams participating compared to 15 last season. The increase in the number of teams follows the Amateur Football League’s (AFL) confirmation of the four more teams: Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC), Guar Syed Alwi (GSA FC), FC Seoul Phoenix, and UM-Damansara United. AFL chairman Datuk… Continue reading 2025-2026 A1 Semi-Pro League to feature 16 teams

Solarvest clinches Brunei solar project in partnership with Serikandi and Khazanah Satu

PETALING JAYA: Regional clean energy infrastructure developer Solarvest Holdings Bhd, through wholly owned subsidiary Atlantic Blue Sdn Bhd, has secured Brunei’s largest national solar project via a joint venture company, Seri Suria Power (B) Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Serikandi Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd and Khazanah Satu Sdn Bhd. Seri Suria Power will invest, build… Continue reading Solarvest clinches Brunei solar project in partnership with Serikandi and Khazanah Satu
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Petronas, TotalEnergies ink deals to expand upstream partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and TotalEnergies SE have signed a strategic cooperation agreement (SCA) and two farm-out agreements (FOAs) to expand their upstream collaboration in Malaysia. The two companies are also advancing their international partnership under the Bobara Production Sharing Contract (PSC) in Indonesia. In a statement today, it said the SCA outlined… Continue reading Petronas, TotalEnergies ink deals to expand upstream partnerships

Microsoft lays out data protection plans for European cloud customers

STOCKHOLM: Microsoft on Monday said data stored by its European cloud customers would stay in Europe, under European Law, with operations controlled by its local personnel, and under full control of customers. European companies and governments have been increasingly worrying about their data being moved outside the continent into the hands of other countries such… Continue reading Microsoft lays out data protection plans for European cloud customers

Impoundment works at Baleh Hydroelectric Dam set to begin in 2027

KAPIT: Impoundment works for the Baleh Hydroelectric Dam project are scheduled to commence in 2027, and are expected to take approximately two years to complete, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said once completed, the Sarawak Energy-owned project will be able to generate up to 1.2 Gigawatt (GW) of electricity by… Continue reading Impoundment works at Baleh Hydroelectric Dam set to begin in 2027

YSF distributes RM1 mln aid to 500 Southern UC students

JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 500 students from Southern University College (Southern UC) received RM2,000 each in education assistance today through a RM1 million allocation channelled by the Sultanah Fatimah Foundation (YSF). State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the initiative was part of the state’s ongoing efforts to support students, particularly… Continue reading YSF distributes RM1 mln aid to 500 Southern UC students

Israel does not intend to physically harm Tehran residents, defence minister says

JERUSALEM: Israel has no intention of deliberately harming the residents of Tehran, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said, walking back earlier comments he had made on Monday. “I wish to clarify the obvious: there is no intention to physically harm the residents of Tehran as the murderous dictator does to the residents of Israel,” Katz… Continue reading Israel does not intend to physically harm Tehran residents, defence minister says

Iran says parliament is preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty

DUBAI: Iranian parliamentarians are preparing a bill that could push Tehran toward exiting the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the foreign ministry said on Monday, while reiterating Tehran’s official stance against developing nuclear weapons. “In light of recent developments, we will take an appropriate decision. Government has to enforce parliament bills but such a proposal is just… Continue reading Iran says parliament is preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Fadhlina hits out at politicising students’ squabble in Terengganu

PUTRAJAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek today strongly condemned the actions of some quarters who politicised the recent fight involving two students at a school in Terengganu. She also denied baseless allegations linking the mother of one of the students involved being related to her. “The slander linking one of the mothers of the students involved… Continue reading Fadhlina hits out at politicising students’ squabble in Terengganu

HIMP2030 first phase achieves 89.7% implementation, contributes RM149 bln to GDP — Ahmad Zahid

PUTRAJAYA: The first phase of the Halal Industry Master Plan (HIMP2030), covering the period from 2023 to 2025, has recorded encouraging achievements with an implementation rate of 89.7 per cent, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Halal Industry Development Council (MPIH) chairman, said that during… Continue reading HIMP2030 first phase achieves 89.7% implementation, contributes RM149 bln to GDP — Ahmad Zahid

KEDA boosts durian planting in Pedu to spur agrotourism

PADANG TERAP: The Kedah Regional Development Authority (KEDA) will strengthen durian cultivation through the Integrated Village Economic Development Project (PROSPEK) in Pedu to further revitalise the agrotourism sector in the subdistrict. KEDA chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the project, which involves 12 villages in the subdistrict, has so far succeeded in increasing the income… Continue reading KEDA boosts durian planting in Pedu to spur agrotourism

Lorry owner fined RM100,000 for possessing unlicensed diesel

IPOH: A local man was fined RM100,000 by the Kuala Kangsar Sessions Court today for possession of unlicensed controlled goods (diesel) under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. The Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), in a statement, said that Ong Seow Hooi, 49, owner of a tanker lorry, was accused… Continue reading Lorry owner fined RM100,000 for possessing unlicensed diesel

India’s monsoon back on track, heatwave to ease, says weather officials

MUMBAI: India’s monsoon has revived after stalling for more than a fortnight, and rains are set to cover central parts of the country this week, bringing relief from the heatwave in the grain-growing northern plains, two senior weather officials said on Monday. The monsoon, the lifeblood of the country’s nearly $4 trillion economy, delivers nearly… Continue reading India’s monsoon back on track, heatwave to ease, says weather officials

NTW 2025 draws over two million participants, exceeds target – Sim

KLANG: More than two million individuals have participated in skills development programmes under this year’s National Training Week (NTW), surpassing its initial target of one million participants, said Human Resource Minister Steven Sim. He said 41 per cent of the participants were involved in training focused on Industry 4.0-related skills, highlighting a strong national push… Continue reading NTW 2025 draws over two million participants, exceeds target – Sim

Nine students remanded over alleged assault case in Chukai

CHUKAI: Nine students from a secondary school here, believed to be involved in an assault case against a male student last month, have been remanded for three days, beginning today. Kemaman District Police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said the remand order was issued by Judge Wan Suhaila Mohd to allow investigations under Section 147… Continue reading Nine students remanded over alleged assault case in Chukai

Heavy-muscled calf among prizes awaiting visitors at Melaka Agrofest 2025

MELAKA: A heavy-muscled calf worth over RM10,000 will be up for grabs in a lucky draw at Melaka Agrofest 2025, set to take place at Dataran Sejarah Ayer Keroh from June 27 to 29. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said 15,000 Melaka guavas will also be… Continue reading Heavy-muscled calf among prizes awaiting visitors at Melaka Agrofest 2025

Funding cuts to human rights are comfort to dictators, UN’s Turk says

GENEVA: The U.N. human rights chief said on Monday that donor cuts to his office would weaken global accountability efforts and be a comfort to dictators and authoritarians. In an opening speech to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Turk said that warning systems for abuses as well as advocacy efforts for… Continue reading Funding cuts to human rights are comfort to dictators, UN’s Turk says

Malaysia Retailers Association seeks SST waiver on commercial rentals to protect businesses, consumers

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) has urged the Ministry of Finance (Mof) to waive the planned 8% Sales and Service Tax (SST) on commercial rental and leasing services, scheduled to take effect on July 1. Retail businesses across the country are already under immense pressure from a succession of cost increases, including but… Continue reading Malaysia Retailers Association seeks SST waiver on commercial rentals to protect businesses, consumers
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Seeking unity, G7 meets amid escalating Ukraine, Middle East conflicts

KANANASKIS: Leaders from the Group of Seven nations begin annual talks on Monday amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East that add to global economic uncertainty, as host Canada tries to avoid a clash with U.S. President Donald Trump. The G7 leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S., along with… Continue reading Seeking unity, G7 meets amid escalating Ukraine, Middle East conflicts

Tariff ‘stacking’ adds another headache for US importers

JOHN Hamer, president of Rodgers Wade Manufacturing in Paris, Texas, makes store fixtures for big retailers like Ross Dress for Less and Ulta Beauty. He sources many of the goods from China, which until recently meant he paid 70% in tariffs on metal fixtures. “The media was saying it was 30%, but that was never… Continue reading Tariff ‘stacking’ adds another headache for US importers

US pharma bets big on China to snap up potential blockbuster drugs

U.S. drugmakers are licensing molecules from China for potential new medicines at an accelerating pace, according to new data, betting they can turn upfront payments of as little as $80 million into multibillion-dollar treatments. Through June, U.S. drugmakers have signed 14 deals potentially worth $18.3 billion to license drugs from China-based companies. That compares with… Continue reading US pharma bets big on China to snap up potential blockbuster drugs