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Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, spews ash 1,000m high and sends 4.5km pyroclastic flow
JAKARTA, June 19 — Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupted this morning, generating a pyroclastic flow that moved as far as 4.5 kilometres. The mountain’s Observation Post officer Mukdas Sofian said the […]
Bursa Malaysia extends winning streak to seven sessions on blue-chip rally
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Bursa Malaysia’s composite index ended the week higher, extending its gains for a seventh consecutive session, supported by strong late-session buying in selected blue-chip counters. […]
International traffic at KLIA up 2pc in May amid Visit Malaysia 2026 push, says MAHB
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The continued growth in international traffic reinforces Malaysia’s position as a key regional gateway under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings […]
‘Is the whole barrel rotten?’ Australian lawmakers, grilling KPMG, suggest more regulation of audit industry may be needed
Lawmakers question efficacy of partnership structure KPMG lambasted for treatment of whistleblower Former CEO says KPMG didn’t ‘get it right’ and ‘we’re fallible’ SYDNEY, June 19 — Australian lawmakers today […]
After five failed attempts, prosecution bid to revive Penang teen Nhaveen’s murder case ends at Federal Court
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — The Federal Court today struck out the prosecution’s appeal against the acquittal of a man on a charge of murdering bullying victim T. Nhaveen nine years […]
New mosque to rise in front of TRX as Bukit Bintang seeks permanent worship space
KUALA LUMPUR — A new mosque to be known as Masjid Warisan is being planned on a site in front of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) development, with the project […]
What to do when Muslim fathers in Malaysia don’t pay child support? Single mothers’ group proposes blanket sums for quick court relief
ARA DAMANSARA, June 19 — How can Malaysia solve the long-standing problem of some Muslim men who refuse to pay any of their children’s living expenses after divorce? At a […]
Cambodian court upholds political ban on Opposition politician
PHNOM PENH, June 19 — Cambodia’s top court suspended today a prison sentence handed to opposition politician Rong Chhun but upheld a ban on him running for office, his lawyer […]
Low water levels at major dams trigger cloud seeding and fire warning in Sarawak
KUCHING, June 19 — The water level at Batang Ai Dam is currently at ‘Event and Drought Emergency Level 1’, while Bakun Dam is at ‘Drought Emergency Level 1’, revealed […]
Teacher among four arrested on suspicion of using Besut house as drug den
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Police have arrested four men, including a teacher, after raiding a house suspected of being used for drug-related activities in Kampung Raja, Besut early yesterday. […]