What’s happening with Fukushima’s radioactive soil? Here’s what you need to know
TOKYO, June 1 — To reduce radiation across Japan’s northern Fukushima region after the 2011 nuclear disaster, authorities scraped a layer of contaminated soil...
New world no. 1 Kunlavut seals Singapore crown in style
Singapore, June 2 — Kunlavut Vitidsarn celebrated becoming the first man from Thailand to top the badminton world rankings by winning the Singapore Open in style...
Company director loses RM137,200 in fake govt tender scam in Kemaman
CHUKAI, June 1 — A company director lost RM137,200 after falling victim to a syndicate offering a fictitious government tender. Kemaman police chief Supt Mohd...
Perikatan rubbishes claim 10 of its MPs switching sides, calls for proof amid defection rumours
KOTA BARU, June 1 – Perikatan Nasional (PN) has challenged those claiming that 10 of its MPs have pledged support for the government to provide evidence. Utusan...
Anwar laments poor reading culture, says Malaysians must move beyond social media rants
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to read more, lamenting the nation’s poor reading culture which he said remains...
Bangladesh drops founding father Mujibur Rahman from currency as daughter Hasina faces trial
DHAKA, June 1 — Bangladesh today issued new banknotes to replace designs featuring its founding president, the father of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina who...
Umno respects political freedom, but Cabinet posts tied to party, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — UMNO respects the freedom of individuals to make their own political choices, said the party’s Information Chief, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman...
Penang’s best char koay teow? Judges say it’s from Pulau Tikus after sizzling street food contest
GEORGE TOWN, June 1 — A beloved char koay teow stall in Pulau Tikus has claimed the top spot in a Penang-wide cook-off, winning over judges with its perfect wok...
Indian cinema icon Kamal Haasan says co-star Simbu set for greater heights after first collaboration in ‘Thug Life’
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prominent South Indian actor Kamal Haasan is confident that his co-star Silambarasan — better known as Simbu or STR — is poised for...
Two dead, 559 arrested as PSG Champions League celebrations turn chaotic in France
PARIS, June 1 — Two people died and hundreds were arrested in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain’s stunning Champions League final...
From teens to seniors, 41 face money mule charges in Singapore
SINGAPORE, June 1 — A total of 41 people, including a teenager, are expected to be charged this week for their alleged roles as money mules or for facilitating...
‘My name isn’t even on the list’: Negeri Sembilan MB Aminuddin denies lobbying for federal role, leaves decision to Anwar
SEREMBAN, June 1 – Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has reportedly denied any interest in a federal Cabinet post, saying his priority remains...
PM says it again: No urgent need for Cabinet reshuffle, unity govt remains stable despite Rafizi and Nik Nazmi’s exit
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has again dismissed speculation of Cabinet reshuffle, assuring the public that the unity government...
Oil slides below US$65 bringing inflation relief — and trouble for producers
LONDON, June 1 — US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, his call to “drill baby drill” and especially a decision by Opec+ to hike crude output quotas have...
China accuses US’ Hegseth of ‘vilifying’ remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
BEIJING, June 1 — China has protested to the United States over “vilifying” remarks made by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the foreign ministry said today,...
Anwar defends Tengku Zafrul’s role in investment and trade portfolio, set to stay on as minister despite Umno exit
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz will remain with his portfolio despite quitting Umno...
Opal Chuangsri makes history and headlines as Thailand’s first Miss World
HYDERABAD, June 1 — Thailand has won its first Miss World crown after 22-year-old Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri claimed the title at the 72nd Miss World pageant...
IGP: Police probing Indian drug kingpin’s links and visits after deportation, to root out possible drug syndicate here
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Federal police said today they are investigating the movements of an Indian drug kingpin arrested at a hotel here and deported to India...
Menstruating women should make standard Haj intention, not conditional, says Perlis deputy mufti
MECCA, June 1 — Female pilgrims who are menstruating do not need to make a conditional intention (niat ihram) when beginning their Haj rituals. Instead, they should...
Thanks, but no thanks: Takiyuddin says Perikatan not interested in chasing Rafizi, Nik Nazmi or Tengku Zafrul
KOTA BARU, June 1 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) reportedly has no intention of inviting neither former PKR leaders Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad,...