Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Bernama

6.9-magnitude quake hits Tonga

SUVA: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 jolted 72 km West of Pangai, Tonga, at 12:29 local time (0029) on Monday, reported Xinhua, quoting the US Geological Survey (USGS). There were no immediate reports of casualty or damage. The epicentre, with a depth of 106.7 km, was determined to

UN Chief ‘deeply concerned’ after Hezbollah, Israel exchange intense cross-border fire

WASHINGTON: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the intense overnight exchange of cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a statement from his spokesperson on Sunday. “These actions endanger both the Lebanese and Israeli populations and pose a threat to regional security and stability.

Empowering the public by protecting whistleblowers

KUALA LUMPUR: The public needs to be exposed to the law that protects them if they report any criminal activities that occur around them in order to feel more confident about security issues. Crime Analyst Shahul Hamid Abdul Rahim mentioned that with knowledge about the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010, members

Malaysia the right choice for BRICS membership: Geostrategy expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is the right choice for BRICS membership due to its strategic location, which positions the country as important and relevant in the geopolitical and strategic landscape of Southeast Asia, particularly in the context of the South China Sea. Professor Dr Mohd Mizan Mohammad Aslam, from the Department

Logging company manager loses RM238,000 to timber trading scam

KUALA TERENGGANU: A logging company manager was cheated of RM238,000 by two men who had been involved in timber trading for the past two years. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the incident began on Aug 21, 2022, when the suspects offered the victim a deal

Lifter Sabrina Hani shows she’s as strong as bodybuilding dad Sazali

BETONG: The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” aptly describes the extraordinary strength Selangor weightlifter Nur Sabrina Hani Sazali possesses – just like her father, national bodybuilding legend Sazali Samad. Speaking about how she first got involved in weightlifting, the 18-year-old said her interest in the sport

Road closures planned for Saturday’s SUKMA 2024 closing ceremony

KUCHING: Several routes leading to Sarawak Stadium will be closed from 3 pm on Saturday to ensure smooth traffic flow during the official closing ceremony of the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah advised the public to use the designated alternative routes to access

Walz formally accepts Ddemocrats’ nomination for US Veep

CHICAGO: Tim Walz formally accepted the US Democratic Party’s nomination to join the ticket with presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, the third night of the party’s convention, the German news agency (dpa) reported. “It is the honour of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the