KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Kinabatangan Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, who was also the Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman, passed away at a private hospital at 1:46 am today. He was 66. His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, told reporters this when contacted this morning, but he did not elaborate
TOKYO, Japan: Multiple bear attacks were reported across Japan today, leaving five people injured, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge in bear-related casualties this year, according to Japanese media, reported Xinhua. In Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, a couple in their 70s was attacked by a bear while delivering newspapers
MOSCOW, Russia: Roadblocks set up by Greek farmers have expanded nationwide, with thousands of tractors disrupting traffic today. Protesters continue to demand the renewal of European Union (EU) subsidies delayed by the corruption scandal in Brussels, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported, citing Greek Skai TV. More than 4,000 tractors have been blocking the roads in
GENEVA, Switzerland: The Arab region faced its hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures rising at twice the global average and extreme weather causing mounting social and economic disruption, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) today. The first ‘State of the Climate in the Arab Region’ report
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Kinabatangan Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, who is also Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here. His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, confirmed this but refused to elaborate on his father’s exact illness. He also humbly called on all parties to pray
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick, has called on government-linked companies (GLCs) under his ministry to increase their revenues so they can pay higher dividends to the government. The Sabah Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport said these GLCs, including the Sabah Economic Development Corporation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament drew to a close today after sitting for 35 days since October 6, with 15 Bills (RUU) approved, including the Supply Bill (Budget) 2026. Dewan Rakyat Speaker (House of Representatives), Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul, in his
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu FC (TFC) Head Coach Badrul Afzan Razali has been given until the end of the first round of the Super League to improve the team’s performance and results. President of the Terengganu Football Association (PBSNT) Hishamuddin Abdul Karim said TFC still has three matches remaining before the
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia suffered their second consecutive defeat at the 2025 Women’s Junior World Cup (WJWC) hockey tournament after losing 0-1 to hosts Chile in a Group A match in Santiago on Wednesday. Javiera Saenz emerged as Chile’s hero when her penalty corner strike a minute before full-time secured the team’s
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women’s rugby sevens (7s) squad is emphasising on speed as their main identity ahead of the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, scheduled to take place from Dec 9 to 20. Senior national player Nur Izzah Azizan said speed would allow Malaysia to maintain a high tempo and
