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IMF chief hails US‑Iran ceasefire in Washington but warns energy recovery will take time
WASHINGTON, June 16 — The International Monetary Fund chief on Monday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, but warned it would take time for energy and other supply disruptions to dissipate. “As we have said before,
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Demand explodes as SpaceX IPO tops US$85b, Musk’s valuation leaps into science‑fiction territory
NEW YORK, June 16 — SpaceX shares shot higher Monday as the company said it raised a record-breaking US$85.7 billion. The completed sale cements SpaceX’s stellar debut on Wall Street, eclipsing the previous largest IPOs and helping make Musk the
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Sarawak minister calls for tighter school oversight after alleged teacher misconduct case in Lawas
KUCHING, June 16 — School management must strengthen oversight and guidance to prevent incidents of sexual misconduct involving teachers, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. “This should not happen. It is a human right issue. We do not want
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Kulai Barisan chief dismisses claim Johor Pakatan reps denied state funds, says opposition assemblymen get RM200,000 yearly
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Kulai Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor has dismissed claims that Pakatan Harapan (PH) assemblymen in Johor did not receive allocations from the state government, saying the allegation was baseless and contradicted
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Sarawak boosts Chinese independent schools with RM10m funding for education development
KUCHING, June 16 — The Sarawak government has allocated RM10 million in grants to Independent Chinese Secondary Schools (ICSS) in the state as part of its continued commitment to supporting educational development across all streams. The grant was presented by
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Malaysians upbeat on AI’s daily benefits, but less sure it will help job market and economy, Ipsos survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Malaysians are broadly optimistic about artificial intelligence and its impact on daily life and work, but remain less certain that the technology will improve the wider job market and national economy, a new survey has
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Higher special grant proves Putrajaya’s commitment to Sabah rights under MA63, says Armizan
KOTA KINABALU, June 16 — The increase in the interim Special Grant allocation to Sabah from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion clearly demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the implementation of the state’s rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
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Taiping prison incident: One officer charged, five others face disciplinary action
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Prisons Department has confirmed that one of its personnel has been charged under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code following an incident that occurred at Taiping Prison on January 17, 2025. The department
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IJM Land, MRT Corp unveil RM600 million transit-oriented-development project in Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and IJM Land will develop a new transit-oriented development (TOD) project in Cheras named The Linque. Marking MRT Corp’s first TOD initiative in the Klang Valley
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Malaysia’s ties with major powers don’t compromise national principles, says Anwar
MUAR, June 16 — Maintaining good relations with major world powers such as China and the United States has never weakened Malaysia’s position in upholding its national principles on international issues, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He pointed
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