Sunday, 26 April, 2026

6:45 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Bernama

Daimler Truck to cut 5,000 German jobs, shift production abroad by 2030

BERLIN: Daimler Truck said on Tuesday it plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 and to relocate parts of its production to countries with lower costs, as the company looks to reduce expenses and strengthen competitiveness in Europe, reported Xinhua. The job reductions will primarily be achieved

Australia alarmed by US threat of 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals

CANBERRA: The Australian government is very concerned about US threats to impose increased tariffs on pharmaceutical and copper imports, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. Chalmers told Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio that the federal government is urgently seeking clarification from the US after President Donald Trump flagged

June 2025 becomes Western Europe’s hottest ever

BRUSSELS: Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with average temperatures reaching 20.49 degrees Celsius as two powerful heatwaves drove extreme weather across the region, Xinhua reported. The first heatwave scorched western and southern Europe on June 17-22, engulfing Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom,

Teen feared drowned while fishing in Kuantan River

KUANTAN: A 15-year-old boy is feared to have drowned while fishing in the Kuantan River near Jalan Indera Mahkota 15/7, Bandar Indera Mahkota here yesterday. Acting Kuantan police chief, Superintendent Mohd Adli Mat Daud, said Mohamad Isyraf Danish Razmi was believed to have entered the river to retrieve a fishing

Three foreign nationals rescued in Petaling Jaya warehouse fire

KUALA LUMPUR: Three foreign nationals escaped unhurt after a fire broke out at a four-storey grocery warehouse on Jalan Tandang, Petaling Jaya, early this morning. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations chief Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said they received an emergency call at 3:05 am, prompting the deployment of 16 firefighters and

Engineer loses RM71,000 in Facebook investment scam

CHUKAI, Terengganu: An engineer has ended up RM71,000 poorer after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd Razi Rosli said that the 40-year-old man came across a share investment scheme advertisement on Facebook on April 8 and contacted a woman for more information. He said the

Security guard charged with murder

KUALA LUMPUR: A security guard was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a man during a street fight in Sentul two months ago. K. Nagentherah, 39, nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate M S Arunjothy, but no plea was recorded as the

Anwar departs home after series of visits to strengthen ties, boost trade

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj RIO DE JANEIRO: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim departed home today after a series of official visits to three countries – Italy, France and Brazil. The chartered flight from Malaysia Airlines carrying the premier and the Malaysian delegation departed the Galeao Air Force Base (BAGL) at

Visits to Italy, France and Brazil achieved key objectives

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that his official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, have successfully met their intended objectives. Besides reinforcing bilateral ties, he said the visits also contributed to efforts to attract investments and boost Malaysia’s trade relations.     Speaking at a