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Hiking boom turns deadly with 63 fatalities and over 1,000 accidents, govt moves to tighten trail safety
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — A total of 1,059 accidents involving hiking activities, including 63 fatalities and 87 injuries, were recorded nationwide between 2021 and 2025, the Dewan Rakyat was […]
Iranian ambassador highlights 60-day oil waiver as chance for Petronas and Malaysia to deepen cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The 60-day waiver on the sale of Iranian crude oil in the global market has opened the door for Iran and Malaysia to further strengthen […]
Fadhlina Sidek demands stricter school safety, guidelines enforced after student’s fatal fall in Negeri Sembilan
JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 — The Education Ministry has ordered all schools nationwide to strengthen their protection and safety aspects through the implementation of mandatory school security guidelines without any […]
‘We won’t be a rubber stamp’: MPs demand parliamentary vetting for public prosecutor in constitutional split Bill
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Several PKR lawmakers today called on the government to expand parliamentary oversight in the planned constitutional amendments aimed at separating the offices of the Attorney […]
‘Never return to pre-war conditions’ — Iran sets new rules for Hormuz strait
TEHRAN, June 23 — Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday, following talks pushing to […]
Meta bets on Indian startup head Kunal Shah to take charge of WhatsApp
MUMBAI, June 23 — Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app’s […]
SpaceX stock craters, hundreds of billions wiped out as AI scepticism hits Wall Street
HONG KONG, June 23 — Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors again questioned a long-running AI-fuelled boom, while crude largely held losses that […]
Rival parties cannot use same coalition logo in same seat, says EC
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Election Commission has reportedly said election candidates from rival parties cannot use the same party or coalition logo when standing in the same constituency. […]
SPAN investigates drowning of maintenance worker at Saujana Perdana tower, safety checks under spotlight
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) is conducting investigations into a fatal accident involving a maintenance worker at the Saujana 1 water tower in Kuala Selangor […]
Malaysia must keep engaging US on tariffs, says Miti
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Malaysia will continue negotiating with the United States on reciprocal tariffs and other trade measures affecting the interests of both countries, Minister of Investment, Trade […]