June 8, 2025
World
World
Rainbow Flags Fill Washington Streets as WorldPride Rallies Against Trump’s LGBTQ Rights Rollbacks

WASHINGTON, June 8 — Washington’s streets came alive with rainbow flags yesterday as the U.S. capital hosted WorldPride, a powerful celebration of LGBTQ rights amidst growing concern over rollbacks under the Trump administration.

June 8, 2025
World
World
Top TikToker Khaby Lame Detained by U.S. Immigration for Visa Overstay

LOS ANGELES, June 8 — US immigration authorities detained Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok star, before allowing him to leave the country voluntarily after overstaying his visa, officials said yesterday.

June 8, 2025
Local
Local
Fahmi assures public that MCMC is only gathering anonymised telecom data, with no personal information collected

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has assured the public that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is not collecting any personal data from telecommunications providers.‍

June 8, 2025
Local
Local
Government delays e-invoice rollout following MSME concerns, deputy minister says

GEORGE TOWN, June 8 — The government has decided to postpone the implementation of the e-invoice system after taking into account feedback and concerns from business owners, especially micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said today.‍

June 8, 2025
Local
Local
MACC to Question Tan Sri After Hospital Discharge Over RM143m Asset Seizure, Sukuk Misuse and Gambling Links Tied to Klang Valley Highway Project

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A Tan Sri, currently under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds tied to a Klang Valley highway project, is expected to be summoned for questioning soon.‍

June 7, 2025
World
World
‘Where the Energy Is’: Youth Football Surpasses Hockey as Canada Prepares for 2026 World Cup Debut

TORONTO, June 7 — Canada may not typically sit at the center of the global football scene, but when it hosts its first World Cup match next year, international fans will find a country where the sport is rapidly gaining ground.‍

June 7, 2025
World
World
Syria’s Interim President Makes First Visit to Daraa Since Assad’s Ouster

DAMASCUS, June 7 — Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa made his first visit to the southern city of Daraa yesterday, marking a symbolic return to the birthplace of the country’s uprising nearly six months after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

June 7, 2025
World
World
Trump blasts Musk over spending bill dispute, labels him ‘a man who’s lost his mind’

WASHINGTON, June 7 — US President Donald Trump lashed out at Elon Musk on Friday, claiming the billionaire entrepreneur had “lost his mind,” but said he hoped to move past the escalating rift with his former ally.

June 7, 2025
Local
Local
Underground blast near sewer startles Bukit Minyak residents; no injuries reported, says Penang Fire Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah have extended Hari Raya Aidiladha greetings to all Muslims in the country.‍

June 7, 2025
Local
Local
Underground explosion near sewer startles Bukit Minyak residents; no injuries reported, says Penang Fire Department

BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 7 — Residents in the Lengkok Perindustrian Bukit Minyak area were startled this afternoon by an underground explosion near a sewer line, which emitted smoke into the air.‍

June 7, 2025
Local
Local
Police sergeant dies in motorcycle accident on NSE near Kuala Kangsar

IPOH, June 7 — A police sergeant lost his life in a motorcycle accident while returning home to Kedah, after his vehicle skidded at Kilometre 253.7 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) northbound near Kuala Kangsar yesterday.‍

June 6, 2025
World
World
Ronaldo propels Portugal to Nations League final

MUNICH, June 5 — Cristiano Ronaldo struck the decisive goal as Portugal rallied to defeat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday, securing their place in the UEFA Nations League final. The 40-year-old netted his 137th international goal, sealing Portugal’s first win over Germany in 24 years.‍