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MRL: Viral ECRL fare rates are speculative, official pricing not yet announced
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has clarified that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fare rates currently circulating on social media are speculative and do not reflect the actual charges that will be imposed
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Teraju’s move to PM’s Dept to accelerate Putera35 agenda, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister’s Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. “For TERAJU, the
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Hormuz ‘open for free’? US deal sparks doubt as Tehran hints at maritime service fees
WASHINGTON, June 16 — The United States said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfil its commitments before getting
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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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