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EC tells Johor candidates: Early form checks, deposit payments key to smooth nominations
JOHOR BAHRU, June 25 — Prospective candidates for the 16th Johor State Election are advised to pre-check their nomination forms at the Returning Officer’s Office or the State Election Office […]
Third child dies in parked car during France’s heatwave
PONTOISE, June 25 — A three-year-old has been found dead in a car in the Paris region, a police source said today, the third such fatality of a child during […]
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would ‘spread like contagion’ to other waterways
MANAMA, June 25 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today warned that Iranian tolls on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz would spread to other waterways, risking “total chaos”. […]
Thunderstorm alert for KL and nine states until 8pm, MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain and winds
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across Kuala Lumpur and nine states until 8pm […]
Merdeka Center survey: KL mayor election proposal wins majority support as reform drive gains traction
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — A majority of Malaysians support the idea of electing the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, according to a new Merdeka Center survey that also shows strong […]
Anwar remains Malaysia’s most popular leader, with Khairy close behind as economy tops voter concerns, Merdeka Center survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim continues to command the highest approval rating among Malaysia’s key political figures at 52 per cent, according to a […]
Only half of Malaysian women say they can refuse sex with spouse or partner, survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Only about half of the Malaysian women in a nationwide survey said they could decide to refuse to have sex with their spouse or partner, while […]
Man dies after allegedly jumping from flyover in NPE police chase, two others arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — A local man involved in a police chase died after he was believed to have jumped from a flyover near Jalan Pantai Dalam while […]
Iran says ships crossing Hormuz without approval ‘will be dealt with’
TEHRAN, June 25 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards today warned against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, saying vessels not complying “will be dealt with”. The future of […]
Europe heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain in just four days
MADRID, June 25 — A record heatwave that has gripped much of Europe could be linked to 212 deaths in Spain between Sunday and Wednesday, according to estimates from a […]