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Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin in rare open letter
KYIV, June 5 — Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader yesterday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences following a
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Trump scraps concerts, announces ‘rally to end all rallies’ for US 250th birthday
WASHINGTON, June 5 — US President Donald Trump yesterday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, saying he’d cancelled planned concerts after several artists pulled out. “In celebration of our Country’s 250 Year
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Security alert disrupts Monash University Malaysia as police investigate bomb threat
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Monash University Malaysia said today that normal operations have resumed at its Sunway City campus after police cleared a bomb threat reported last night. The university said it had responded to a security alert involving
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DAP delays national conference to Aug as Johor and Negeri Sembilan dissolutions trigger election battle
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The 2026 DAP National Conference, originally scheduled for July 12, has been postponed to August 16, party secretary-general Anthony Loke said. He said the decision was made by the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) at
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Immigration ready for 10‑year Malaysian passports at RM350, over‑60s pay RM175, disabled free
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) is ready to implement changes relating to passport validity of up to 10 years, as provided under the Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026 published in the Government Gazette
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Bersatu Endau state rep announces exit from party, rejoins Umno
JOHOR BAHRU, June 4 — Endau assemblyman Alwiyah Talib today announced that she has left Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and rejoined Umno. Alwiyah, who is also the Mersing Bersatu division chief, said the decision was made after considering various
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Election season beckons: Negri Sembilan assembly expected to be next to be dissolved by tomorrow
SEREMBAN, June 4 — The Negri Sembilan state assembly is expected to be tomorrow, clearing the way for snap elections as the state’s political impasse continues. According to reporting by The Star, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun is scheduled to hold
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Govt taps military retirees to fill shortage of bus, lorry drivers and aviation technicians
PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — The government is turning to retired military personnel to help address labour shortages in the transport sector, including as lorry and bus drivers as well as skilled workers in the aviation maintenance industry, under a new
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Johor MCA rejects viral state election lineup, says candidate selection still under review
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 4 — Johor MCA today dismissed as fake a purported state election candidates’ list circulating on social media that names party president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong as the candidate for the Skudai seat. Johor MCA deputy
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King tells MACC’s new chief to tackle graft without fear or favour
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has advised newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to carry out his duties with the highest level of integrity. According to
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