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USM breaks into global top five sustainability rankings
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has emerged as Asia’s highest-ranked university for sustainability after placing fifth globally in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact […]
Undoing the ‘tangled nest’ of Iran sanctions won’t be easy or quick
WASHINGTON, June 23 — Tehran stands to gain billions of dollars from a 60-day reprieve from US sanctions announced yesterday, but unwinding more than four decades of restrictions poses legal, […]
Health minister says MMC registers 854 overseas‑qualified doctors as specialists between January and May
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has registered 854 overseas-qualified medical practitioners as local specialist doctors from January to May this year, said Health Minister Datuk […]
Deputy minister tables Prisons Bill 2026, seeks electronic monitoring and volunteer support for rehabilitation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today, proposes the use of electronic monitoring devices on inmates and […]
Butterworth‑born monk stunned as BSN savings from ang pow and donations yield RM1m jackpot
GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — A 73-year-old Buddhist monk has become the winner of the 124th Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Sijil Simpanan Premium (SSP) Millionaire draw. Chan Chai Siang, who […]
Trump announces Iran’s ‘nuclear honesty’ with full inspection agreement
WASHINGTON, June 23 — US President Donald Trump said today that Iran has “fully and completely agreed” to allow nuclear inspectors to return to the country, and that US Navy […]
Bursa Malaysia extends decline amid persistent uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Bursa Malaysia extended its losses today as investors remained on the sidelines amid persistent uncertainties and the absence of significant market catalysts, an analyst said. […]
Immigration to close 71 passport counters nationwide for system maintenance, first phase June 26–30
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) will temporarily close passport service counters at 71 passport issuance offices nationwide in phases to facilitate system maintenance. In a social […]
Six men arrested after temple machete attack in Jelutong leaves two victims with severed fingers
GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — Six men were arrested on suspicions of attacking two men and causing severe injuries at a temple in Jelutong early Sunday morning. Penang police chief […]
Ringgit edges up as US Fed next move under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s losses to end higher against the US dollar and Asean currencies, and was mostly firmer against other major currencies today […]