Thursday, 26 June 2025

Author: Bernama

Powerful waves hit Australian coast, at least six dead

SYDNEY, Australia: A fisherman died after being swept off rocks in Australia today, the latest in a spate of drowning deaths that have marred the Easter weekend. At least six people have drowned across Australia since Friday as unusually large waves hit the coast. New South Wales (NSW) Police said today

Female driver pleads not guilty to attempted murder

KUALA TERENGGANU: A female driver pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempting to murder a Dungun Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) student in October last year. The accused, Norizan Ismail, 50, made the plea before Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani after the charge was read out by an interpreter at the

Physically, mentally resilient workers needed to drive country’s growth

PUTRAJAYA: Workers of the nation must possess both physical and mental resilience to drive the country’s growth and development, said Human Resources Minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong. He emphasised that without the contributions of workers across various sectors, including security, defence, as well as public and private services, Malaysia would not

Rubber market seen weak as buyers hold back

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend lower next week as global uncertainties and volatile exchange rates keep buyers cautious. Demand remains contract-driven, with limited replenishment activity, said industry expert Denis Low. Adverse weather forecasts and geopolitical tensions add to the subdued outlook. For the week, SMR

US tariffs open up opportunity for Malaysian strategic economic overhaul

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States’ (US) tariff announcement has presented Malaysia with an opportunity to carry out a strategic overhaul to further strengthen the national economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said that if Malaysia wants to become a developed nation within the

Error in ‘Jalur Gemilang’ display, a serious sovereignty matter

BANGKOK, Thailand: Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has stressed that the issue of displaying an incomplete image of the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ must not be taken lightly. Anwar said this is because the national flag is a symbol of the country’s sovereignty and dignity. He also reminded all parties to

Myanmar leaders commit to ceasefire

BANGKOK, Thailand: Myanmar’s State Administration Council Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, and Prime Minister of Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG), Mahn Win Khaing Than, have pledged to extend the ceasefire in the country and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Malaysian Prime Minister said the leaders

Khairy Jamaluddin wins defamation suit, awarded RM2.5mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, has been awarded RM2.5 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit he filed against Mohd Rasyiq Mohd Alwi, also known as Ustaz Abu Syafiq, over social media posts related to the COVID-19 vaccine made three years ago. High Court Judge, Datuk Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin

Gunman kills two at Florida State University’s campus

WASHINGTON, United States (US): At least two people were killed in a shooting on Thursday at Florida State University’s campus in the city of Tallahassee, its president announced. “Two have died. Five other innocents are being treated for their injuries,” Richard McCullough said at a news conference, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Rubio, Indonesian Foreign Minister discusses tariffs, South China Sea

WASHINGTON, United States (US): US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and Indonesian Foreign Minister, Sugiono, addressed their nations’ “shared interest in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific” as they sat down for wide-ranging bilateral talks, the State Department said on Wednesday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Rubio and Sugiono, who goes