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Back to homepagePolice seal Bercham storm‑hit areas, tighten movement controls to curb theft
IPOH, June 21 — Police have sealed off five zones within disaster-affected areas in Bercham and restricted movement in and out to prevent theft or house break-ins. Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said some flexibility is given
Read MoreUS-Iran talks kick off in Switzerland amid Lebanon conflict threat
BURGENSTOCK (Switzerland), June 21 — The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran since the two sides signed a preliminary agreement to halt their war was due to begin in Switzerland today, with the conflict in Lebanon
Read MoreMOF: Diesel price to drop to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026 under MyKad‑based subsidy mechanism
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The subsidised diesel price for Malaysians will fall to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, following an announcement by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Bintulu today. According to a press
Read MoreFederal allocations to states guided by Constitution, says Pasir Gudang MP
JOHOR BAHRU, June 21 — The Madani Government is guided by written laws and the Federal Constitution in matters involving financial allocations to states, including Johor, said Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim. In a statement, he said Article 109(1)
Read MorePerikatan to review coalition membership, logo and Johor, Negeri Sembilan poll strategy at emergency meeting tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow to determine the coalition’s next steps, including matters related to its logo for the upcoming state elections and party membership. According to a meeting notice dated
Read MoreDr Sim urges deaf community to harness emerging technologies as Sarawak works to improve accessibility for PwDs
KUCHING, June 21 — Sarawak still has significant ground to cover in improving infrastructure and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs), particularly members of the deaf community, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the state
Read MoreTrump blames ‘terrible vandals’ for Washington pool renovation woes
WASHINGTON, June 21 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday “terrible vandals” had sabotaged his renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which will have to be revamped again, as it was blighted with algae and peeling paint. Trump
Read MoreDiabetes remains one of Malaysia’s biggest public health challenges, says Sarawak Health director
KUCHING, June 21 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, continue to pose major public health challenges in Malaysia. Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah said data collected nationwide showed a significant number of Malaysians are affected by NCDs.
Read MoreArmy freezes hand‑grenade drills as investigation into Kedah training blast is fast‑tracked, says defence minister
KOTA TINGGI, June 21 — The Malaysian Army has temporarily suspended all hand grenade training activities following a fatal blast during a training session at Hobart Camp, Kedah, which claimed the lives of two personnel. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed
Read MoreKuching South mayor urges public to report murky water issues to Sarawak Water, not on social media
KUCHING, June 21 — Members of the public are urged to lodge formal complaints with Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd whenever they encounter water supply issues such as murky water. Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said lodging complaints through
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