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Ringgit climbs early as crude prices tumble on looming US‑Iran peace deal and Hormuz hopes
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged amid easing inflation concerns […]
Perak flood victims down to 71 this morning as two relief centres remain open
IPOH, June 16 — The number of flood victims at relief centres (PPS) in Perak has decreased by 71 people from 27 families this morning compared to 92 people from […]
Putrajaya hosts start of national Ma’al Hijrah 1448H celebration today
PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The national-level Ma’al Hijrah Celebration 1448H/2026M begins this afternoon with Tausiyyah @ Ma’al Hijrah and prayer recital at Putra Mosque here. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia […]
Kulai Barisan chief dismisses claim Johor Pakatan reps denied state funds, says opposition assemblymen get RM200,000 yearly
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Kulai Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor has dismissed claims that Pakatan Harapan (PH) assemblymen in Johor did not receive allocations from […]
Sarawak minister calls for tighter school oversight after alleged teacher misconduct case in Lawas
KUCHING, June 16 — School management must strengthen oversight and guidance to prevent incidents of sexual misconduct involving teachers, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. “This should not happen. […]
MMEA detains tugboat in Bintulu for failing to fly Malaysian flag
BINTULU, June 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone has detained a tugboat suspected of breaching navigation regulations after it failed to fly the Malaysian flag […]
Routine test flight ends in catastrophe as B‑52 crashes at California air base, eight dead
LOS ANGELES, June 16 — Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California […]
Ships to sail again through Strait of Hormuz as Trump vows route fully open by Friday
TEHRAN, June 16 — US President Donald Trump said Monday that ships were again moving through the Strait of Hormuz and the vital oil route would be “completely open” by […]
Sarawakian entrepreneur Esther Law dies at age 52
KUCHING, June 16 — YAST Group chairlady and founder Esther Law Lee Poh has passed away at the age of 52. A notice issued by her family said Law died […]
Sarawak boosts Chinese independent schools with RM10m funding for education development
KUCHING, June 16 — The Sarawak government has allocated RM10 million in grants to Independent Chinese Secondary Schools (ICSS) in the state as part of its continued commitment to supporting […]