Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

WASHINGTON: On Monday afternoon, the president of the United States was just another person complaining online about his service provider. Donald Trump wrote in a pair of posts on Truth Social that he was trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders from all over the country but was unable to start the call because of...

Rapid KL on-demand service expands to four new zones, including city centre

KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus) will launch four new zones for its Rapid KL On-Demand service starting Monday (June 30), targeting high-traffic areas in the federal capital and key educational corridors as a strategic move to enhance urban mobility. In a statement on Friday (June 27), Rapid Bus said the new zones are...

Malaysia’s pineapple industry reaches billion-ringgit milestone

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia's pineapple industry has become a billion-ringgit sector, with farmers earning up to RM9,000 a month, marking a significant milestone in the country's agri-food success story. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced that the nation recorded RM1.3bil in pineapple output value in 2024, reflecting a 34% increase from the previous...

Exclusive-Danish general says he is not losing sleep over US plans for Greenland

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -The head of Denmark's Arctic command said the prospect of a U.S. takeover of Greenland was not keeping him up at night after talks with a senior U.S. general last week but that more must be done to deter any Russian attack on the Arctic island. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the...

Teen girl dies after being flung from car on highway in Melaka

MELAKA: A 13-year-old girl was killed after being flung from a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and landing on the opposite lane in a road tragedy along KM189.1 of the North-South Expressway in Jasin. Jasin OCPD Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat identified the victim as Iris Sofea Mohamed Siddiq Khan, who died at the scene following the incident at...

Pollution suspected after thousands of fish found dead in Sungai Melaka

MELAKA: Thousands of freshwater fish have died along Phase Two of Sungai Melaka, likely due to pollution, says Low Chee Leong. The Melaka rural development, agriculture and food security committee deputy chairman said the incident was reported at 10.30pm on Thursday (27 June). “The state has directed all relevant agencies to take immediate action to control the...

Anwar, Prabowo agree to boost strategic cooperation, to jointly develop Ambalat area

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields including joint development in the maritime border area of ​​Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner. In a joint press conference after a bilateral meeting at...

MRSM bullying case: Two more arrested after another victim steps forward

BESUT: Two more Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) students here were arrested in connection with the recent bullying case. According to Sinar Harian, Besut OCPD Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said that police received a report from a second victim, 14, who claimed to also be a victim in the same bullying case. "The second victim lodged...

Shane Gillis: 5 Things to Know About the Ex-SNL Star Hosting the 2025 ESPYs

Once fired from SNL over offensive remarks, Shane Gillis is now taking center stage as host of the 2025 ESPYs. Find out more about him here. Shane Gillis and Saturday Night Live didn’t exactly part on good terms in 2019. Just days after being announced as a new cast member, the Pennsylvania native was fired over resurfaced offensive remarks. But since...

Prosecution appeals against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal on corruption charges

PETALING JAYA: The prosecution has filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on corruption and money laundering charges. The notice was filed on Thursday (June 26), as stated in a release by the Attorney-General's Chambers. The intended appeal challenges the Court of Appeal's decision to set aside the...