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Loke says independent task force to probe Chan Sow Lin LRT derailment; services to resume June 3
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The train that derailed at the Chan Sow Lin LRT station yesterday will be hoisted and removed today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced. Conducting a […]
Storm blows off roofs of nine houses and surau in Kijal, no injuries reported
CHUKAI, May 29 — Families rushed to safety after strong winds and heavy rain damaged nine houses and a surau in Kampung Yak Yah, Ibok, Kijal near here yesterday evening. […]
Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of fire on Florida launch pad
CAPE CANAVERAL, May 29 — Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded while on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, US media reported yesterday. “We experienced an anomaly during today’s […]
Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing to visit India in first overseas trip as president
YANGON, May 29 — Myanmar’s putschist-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing will travel to India tomorrow for a five-day visit, New Delhi said, his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader. The […]
IBM goes all-in on quantum: US$10b, a 2029 deadline, and a chip called Anderon
NEW YORK, May 29 — IBM says it will spend more than US$10 billion (RM40 billion) over the next five years on quantum computing — a cutting-edge technology that could […]
Market whiplash: Asia stocks surge, oil slides on fresh hopes for US-Iran ceasefire extension
HONG KONG, May 29 — Asian stock markets surged and oil prices receded today, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to end their […]
‘Mysterious’ one-day Johor assembly sitting on June 22 sparks fresh dissolution rumour
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — The sudden calling of a “mysterious” one-day special sitting of the Johor State Legislative Assembly on June 22 has reignited intense speculation over the potential […]
Malaysia’s No. 1 Islamic economy title an achievement regardless of race or religion, says minister Nga Kor MingÂ
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s leading Islamic economy in 2025, a recognition that highlights the country’s strong Islamic financial system, halal industry, innovation […]
Climate change is shrinking the safe window for Haj, study warns
MECCA, May 29 — Climate change is gradually shrinking the times of year when the annual Muslim Haj pilgrimage can take place in safe weather conditions, according to a new […]
US growth revised down, inflation hits highest level since 2023
WASHINGTON, May 29 — The US economy expanded less than initially estimated in the first quarter, government data showed yesterday, while a key inflation gauge separately hit a three-year high […]