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The ‘Super El Nino’ threat: It’s only May but 2026 has already broken every wildfire record
PARIS, May 12 — The world could face a year of “particularly severe” wildfires, fuelled by climate change and a potentially strong El Nino weather phenomenon, after a record-breaking start […]
EU chief turns up heat on social media’s ‘addictive’ features like endless scrolling and autoplay
BRUSSELS, May 12 — The European Union is working on new rules to protect children from the addictive designs of social media such as TikTok, Meta and X, EU Commission […]
Works minister: Federal govt allocates RM2.4b for Sabah road projects under 13MP first rolling plan
KOTA KINABALU, May 12 — The federal government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Sabah’s construction sector through greater investment, stricter project monitoring and enhanced industry capacity-building, said Works Minister Dato […]
Two sisters found drowned in Sungai Jeram Hulu in Terengganu after going missing while bathing
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 12 — Two sisters who went missing while bathing in Sungai Jeram Hulu near here were found drowned this evening. The bodies of Nur Afiqah Shahirah Mohd […]
Azam Baki bids farewell to MACC, ‘deeply moved’ by officers’ and family’s support
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Tan Sri Azam Baki clocked out of the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters for the final time today as his tenure as chief commissioner officially […]
‘Our work is not over’: Hantavirus remains contained, urges countries to ‘follow advice’, says WHO chief
MADRID, May 12 — World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today “our work is not over” to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a […]
eBay rejects GameStop’s US$56b takeover bid, calls offer not credible
PARIS, May 12 — Online marketplace eBay said today that it had rebuffed a takeover offer from video game retailer GameStop that valued the company at US$56 billion (RM173 billion), […]
Ringgit ends higher against major currencies but weaker versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies, but eased versus the greenback amid expectations that firmer United States inflation could reinforce the US Federal […]
Cops arrest four over fireworks at ‘Tangkap Azam Baki’ rally; case referred to AGC
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The police have arrested four men over an incident last month where fireworks were set off during the “Tangkap Azam Baki” rally near the Sogo […]
Indonesia tightens hantavirus screening at Soekarno‑Hatta for arrivals from US, Argentina, Uruguay and Panama
JAKARTA, May 12 — Indonesia has tightened health screening and monitoring at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for travellers arriving from four countries following concerns over potential Hantavirus transmission cases. Head of […]