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Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin in rare open letter
KYIV, June 5 — Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader yesterday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had […]
Trump scraps concerts, announces ‘rally to end all rallies’ for US 250th birthday
WASHINGTON, June 5 — US President Donald Trump yesterday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, saying he’d cancelled planned concerts after several […]
Bursa rises in early trade as market sentiment improves
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s gains to open higher today, despite mixed overnight cues from Wall Street and a generally weaker opening by regional markets. Analysts […]
Thai watchdog to sue Meta over Facebook scam ads targeting users
BANGKOK, June 5 — Thailand’s consumer watchdog said it will ‌sue Meta’s Facebook for allegedly allowing scammers to use the platform to defraud users through adverts and for failing to […]
Ringgit slips against US dollar but strengthens against other major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The ringgit traded easier against the US dollar today morning but strengthened against other major currencies amid a cautious currency market, as authorities across Asia […]
Johor Health Department dismisses viral claims, says Segamat Hospital remains fully operational
JOHOR BAHRU, June 5 — The Johor Health Department (JKNJ) has dismissed as false viral claims circulating on social media that Segamat Hospital will cease operations beginning July 1. Johor […]
Police rearrest teen Mercedes driver for murder probe after fatal Simpang Renggam crash
JOHOR BAHRU, June 5 — The teenage driver previously remanded in connection with reckless and dangerous driving that resulted in the deaths of four family members in Simpang Renggam near […]
Immigration ready for 10‑year Malaysian passports at RM350, over‑60s pay RM175, disabled free
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) is ready to implement changes relating to passport validity of up to 10 years, as provided under the Fees (Passports […]
Security alert disrupts Monash University Malaysia as police investigate bomb threat
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Monash University Malaysia said today that normal operations have resumed at its Sunway City campus after police cleared a bomb threat reported last night. The […]
Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances
Huang’s second visit in seven months shows country’s strategic significance South Korea dominates AI memory chip market, could be key for physical AI US trade war with China amplifies South […]