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WHO chief arrives in Spain ahead of passenger disembarkation from hantavirus cruise ship
GENEVA, May 9 — The head of the World Health Organisation arrived in Spain today where he will join senior government officials in Tenerife to oversee the safe disembarkation of […]
Starmer names Gordon Brown as adviser in bid to reset leadership after UK election losses
LONDON, May 9 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as his special envoy on global finance today, turning to a man credited with shoring […]
Early birds, rejoice! DBKL announces 10 public parks to open from 5.30am to 10pm
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Operating hours for 10 public parks under the management of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be extended, with parks opening earlier from 5.30am until […]
Ferrari crash on Johor Bahru-Mersing road claims lives of two Singaporeans
KOTA TINGGI, May 9 — Two foreign nationals were killed in a horrific single-vehicle crash after the Ferrari they were traveling in caught fire along the Johor Bahru-Mersing highway this […]
One of Cuba’s most prolific spies: US moves to strip citizenship of ex‑diplomat convicted as intelligence agent
ISTANBUL, May 9 — US federal prosecutors are seeking to revoke the American citizenship of imprisoned former US Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, claiming he obtained it under false pretences while […]
Ringgit likely to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 next week ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The ringgit is expected to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 against the US dollar next week ahead of a key meeting between President Donald Trump […]
Sarawak readies for states polls, with seat expansion issue uncertain
KUCHING, May 9 — Sarawak will go ahead with preparations for its state election using the existing 82-seat structure, as uncertainty remains over whether the proposed expansion to 99 seats […]
UK PM Starmer pledges to heed voters after Labour drubbing in local polls
LONDON, May 9 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised today he would “listen to voters” after his Labour party received a historic drubbing in local and regional elections. […]
Bursa Malaysia seen trading range bound next week after KLCI breaks 1750
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in range-bound mode next week after the benchmark index, FBM KLCI, successfully breached above the 1,750 level, supported by […]
Perak exco defends 25-year Malaysia–Japan elephant deal after outcry, says welfare safeguards in place
BATU GAJAH, May 9 — The 25-year international cooperation agreement involving three Malaysian elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK), between Taiping Zoo and Night Safari (ZTNS) and Tennoji Zoo […]