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Nanta confirms he will remain politically active, laughs off speculation on next move
KUCHING, June 17 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi remained tight-lipped on Wednesday over whether he would defend his parliamentary seat or transition to state […]
Kelantan police say petrol smuggling at Malaysia‑Thailand border remains low, controlled despite West Asia tensions
KOTA BHARU, June 17 — Petrol smuggling activities along the Malaysia-Thailand border, particularly in Kelantan, remain at a low and controlled level despite concerns over the impact of ongoing tensions […]
Japan melts down ice cream firms in suspected price-fixing cartel probe
TOKYO, June 17 — Summer is coming, a boom time for ice cream makers, but Japanese authorities have raided six major firms on suspicion of colluding to raise prices. Among […]
Oil slides, stocks rise as US-Iran peace talks and Fed decision loom
HONG KONG, June 17 — Oil prices extended losses Wednesday and most equity markets rose, fuelled by the US-Iran deal, with attention now on peace talks and the reopening of […]
Hobart Camp grenade blast kills soldier’s daughter Siti Khadijah, who dreamed of following father’s legacy
KLUANG, June 17 — A retired soldier’s dream of seeing his youngest daughter continuing the family’s military legacy ended in tragedy when Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, 24, was killed during […]
Minister warns false claims of 60,000 backdoor entries risk eroding trust in higher education
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The allegation that between 30,000 and 60,000 students gained admission to public universities (UA) through the ‘backdoor’ is a serious accusation that could undermine public […]
Mass fish kill in Danau Kota: DBKL explains why heavy rain may be to blame
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — City Hall (DBKL) has responded to reports of a mass fish kill at Taman Danau Kota Lake yesterday, confirming that comprehensive clean-up operations were completed […]
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon despite Middle East peace deal
BEIRUT, June 17 — Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that […]
Australia’s Pauline Hanson blasts media, targets ‘radical Islam’ as far-right surge gathers pace
SYDNEY, June 17 — The leader of Australia’s ascendant far-right party assailed “radical Islam” and the media on Wednesday and vowed to pull the country out of international organisations in […]
Malaysian Army chief orders immediate halt to grenade drills after deadly accident in Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Malaysian Army has halted all grenade technique exercises with immediate effect following a deadly training incident at Hobart Camp, Kedah, which killed two soldiers […]