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WHO confirms six hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak, three deaths reported
GENEVA, May 9 — There are six confirmed cases of hantavirus so far out of eight suspected ones following an outbreak on a cruise ship, the World Health Organization said today. “As of 8 May, a total of eight cases,
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US arranging evacuation flight for Americans aboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship
WASHINGTON, May 9 — The United States said yesterday it was organizing an evacuation flight for Americans on a hantavirus-struck cruise ship that has sailed to the Canary Islands, which are part of Spain. “The Department of State is arranging a
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Mexico to end school year early over heatwave and World Cup hosting backlash
MEXICO CITY, May 9 — Mexican authorities yesterday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash. Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to
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Sultan Ibrahim witnesses Su-57E fighter jet demonstration by ‘Hero of Russia’ pilot in Moscow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, yesterday graced an aerial demonstration of the fifth-generation multi-role fighter jet, the Sukhoi Su-57E, piloted by renowned Russian test pilot and “Hero of Russia” recipient, Sergei Bogdan. The
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Four months, over 15,000 fake accounts: MCMC flags surge in impersonation of Malaysian royalty on social media platforms
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — A total of 15,296 fake accounts using the names of 26 members of the Royal family were identified between January and April this year, based on monitoring by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
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Malaysia, Thailand team up for rail, energy and cross-border security
CEBU, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting with his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday and expressed commitment to enhancing cooperation in areas including border development, energy security, rail connectivity, and logistics. Anwar said the
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Anwar backs Selangor Sultan’s concerns over pig farms, cites public health risks
CEBU, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the concerns raised by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah over pig farming in the state were justified due to repeated excesses that have affected public health. Speaking
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World food prices hit three-year high in April as Iran war drives up oils, says FAO
LONDON, May 8 — World food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, with vegetable oils particularly elevated due to the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the United Nations
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Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Claims on Indonesian social media suggesting Malaysia has become too expensive for tourists have raised concern among tourism industry players, though arrivals have not been significantly affected. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents president
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Indonesia sees US$3.3b foreign inflows as central bank steps up rupiah defence
JAKARTA, May 8 — Indonesia recorded US$3.3 billion (RM12.9 billion) in net foreign portfolio inflows from January to April, driven by inflows into Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI) as the central bank intensified efforts to stabilise the rupiah amid global
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