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Youth and Sports Ministry to prioritise grassroots sports development and athlete welfare in Budget 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has submitted an initial framework of its Budget 2027 proposals to the Finance Ministry (MOF) for consideration, with grassroots […]
Anak Krakatoa remains highly active despite sharp fall in seismic activity, Indonesian authorities warn
JAKARTA, Sept 6 — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano remains highly active and could intensify despite a significant decline in the strength of volcanic seismic signals recorded today. Volcanology and Geological […]
FT mufti: ‘Religious exploitation’ more accurate term, not ‘riding on religion’, to describe misuse
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The term ‘religious exploitation’ is more appropriate and objective than ‘riding on religion’ to describe the act of misusing religion for worldly interests, said Federal […]
More money for Agriculture Ministry? Anwar says maybe — if the books stay clean, so farmers won’t suffer
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security could receive a bigger allocation in Budget 2027, provided the ministry […]
Kedah appeals for continued cloud seeding as Pedu, Muda and Ahning dam levels keep falling
ALOR SETAR, Sept 6 — The Kedah state government appealed for the continuation of cloud seeding operations, coordinated by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), to help raise declining water […]
Lebanon says four dead in strikes that Israel calls response to Hezbollah drones
BEIRUT, Sept 6 — Lebanon said four people were killed today in strikes which Israel said it carried out after Hezbollah had launched drones at its soldiers in south Lebanon, the […]
Japan’s weather agency warns of heavy downpours in Tokyo, six other prefectures
TOKYO, Sept 6 — The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heavy downpours in Tokyo and six other prefectures through Monday, citing the combined effects of a typhoon and a seasonal […]
Indonesia names three alternative airports as Anak Krakatoa closures rise to six
JAKARTA, Sept 6 — Indonesia has designated three airports across Java as alternatives for domestic and international flights diverted due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatoa. This comes as the […]
Volcanic ash grounds 20 Malaysia-Jakarta flights by Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air have cancelled a total of 20 flights between Malaysia and Jakarta today after volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of […]
Bukit Lagi Hindu temple row: Perlis police get two more days to detain activist as probe widens into criminal trespass
KANGAR, Sept 6 — The remand of a 55-year-old activist detained over social media posts linked to a gathering concerning the demolition of a Hindu temple in Bukit Lagi has […]