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‘The slowdown is no longer isolated’: Global air travel demand falls for first time since Covid
PARIS, June 6 — Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing […]
Bitcoin plunges below US$60,000 for first time since October 2024 as Strategy offloads its share
WASHINGTON, June 6 — Bitcoin dropped below US$60,000 (RM241,800) on Friday, its lowest level since October 2024, just before Donald Trump’s election, which propelled it to a record high. The […]
Amir Hamzah assures Sultan Abdullah of consistent federal aid and ECRL boost for Pahang
PETALING JAYA, June 6 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan met with the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, last week to provide clarification […]
Nga: KL ranked 65th in smart city index as skyscrapers soar and tourists flood in
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) minister Nga Kor Ming revealed that Kuala Lumpur now ranks 65th in the global smart city index. Speaking at […]
Blasts reported near Kuwait airport and Bahrain capital after US strikes against Iran
KUWAIT CITY, June 6 — Explosions were heard early Saturday in Kuwait and Bahrain after US strikes against Iran, according to AFP correspondents. Multiple explosions were heard in areas near […]
A hundred tonnes a day stuck: Thai shrimp farmers warn of ‘severe delays’ as Malaysia halts imports
BANGKOK, June 6 — Thailand’s shrimp industry has urged the government to engage directly with Malaysia to resolve a trade dispute that has led to a ban on Thai shrimp […]
Indonesian hotel chain Archipelago International leaves Cuba as Trump deadline looms
JAKARTA, June 6 — Indonesian hotel chain Archipelago International has confirmed its exit from Cuba citing US sanctions, with the group telling AFP on Friday it may resume operations “if […]
MACC launches AI-powered MACCAMPUS platform to boost anti-corruption education in universities
KUALA NERUS, June 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today launched MACCAMPUS, a digital platform incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and gamification to strengthen integrity education and anti-corruption awareness among tertiary […]
Malaysia diversifying energy supply sources to ensure security, says Amir Hamzah
 PETALING JAYA, June 6 — The government is using a sound risk management approach by diversifying energy supply sources to ensure the country’s energy supply is sufficient, said Finance Minister […]
Fahmi Fadzil pays tribute to late Pahang PKR leader Abas Awang
KUANTAN, June 6 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has conveyed his condolences to the family of Pahang PKR leader Abas Awang, who died yesterday. In a Facebook post today, […]