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Two teenage girls drown while swimming in Sandakan quarry pond
SANDAKAN, May 31 — Two teenage girls drowned while swimming in a quarry pond at Kampung Gum-Gum here on Sunday afternoon. Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station chief Jimmy Lagung […]
Tourists pour into Penang for long weekend getaway, hotel occupancy hits up to 100pc
GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — The long weekend holiday in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration and the Official Birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this week saw Penang again […]
Illegal mine collapses in China’s Yunnan, killing five just days after deadly Shanxi blast
BEIJING, May 31 — A mine shaft collapse during an illegal mining operation in China’s south-western Yunnan province killed five people and injured one, state media reported, days after the […]
US castigates Europe over defence spending as Nato seeks to reassure Asian partners at Shangri‑La Dialogue
Pentagon chief criticises “moralising” in European capitals Nato official downplays US troop withdrawal from Germany Congressional delegations seek to reassure allies SINGAPORE, May 31 — The United States fired a […]
Drone hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as Russia and Ukraine trade blame, IAEA says
VIENNA, May 31 — A drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency has said, citing local officials. The International Atomic Energy Agency […]
Survivors advise rescuers as risky search begins for last two trapped in Laos cave
VIENTIANE, May 31 — From their shared hospital room, several survivors freed from a semi-submerged cave in Laos after more than a week underground are advising rescuers on how to […]
MetMalaysia issues evening thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for Pahang, Johor and Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in three states until 7pm today. In a post […]
Abang Johari: Sarawak must develop local expertise in aerospace, satellite technologies
KUCHING, May 31 — Sarawak is laying the groundwork to develop local expertise in aerospace, satellite engineering, data analytics and future communication technologies ahead of its planned venture into the […]
Viral video of alleged fight near Kaamatan celebrations in Penampang prompts calls for investigation
PENAMPANG, May 31 — A video circulating on social media allegedly showing a fight involving several individuals near the KDCA grounds during the Kaamatan celebrations has sparked widespread reactions online. […]
Sarawak’s future depends on STEM, TVET and cultural resilience, says Wan Junaidi in Gawai message
KUCHING, May 31 — Greater emphasis must be placed on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) among the Bumiputera community in Sarawak […]