June 7, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.‍

June 6, 2025
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World
More than 500 people evacuated as Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, unleashing ash and gas.

GUATEMALA CITY, June 6 — Authorities began evacuating over 500 residents yesterday after the Fuego volcano, Central America’s most active, erupted and released clouds of gas and ash.

June 6, 2025
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Local
Child injured by electric shock at Dataran Drawbridge; Kuala Terengganu council reinsulates cables, initiates safety inspections

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 6 — The Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT) carried out remedial work yesterday to re-insulate damaged electrical cables at Dataran Drawbridge following an incident in which a child was hospitalised after suffering burns from an electric shock while walking with his family in the area.‍

June 6, 2025
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Local
IRB: Malaysia exempts businesses with under RM500,000 annual turnover from e-invoicing; RM1m–RM5m group mandate postponed to 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has announced a revised timeline for the implementation of e-invoicing, with key changes affecting businesses of various income levels.‍

June 6, 2025
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Local
Three Jitra students killed, one injured in NSE crash after motorcycle hits parked car and is struck by second bike

ALOR SETAR, June 6 — Three students from the Jitra National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) were killed in a tragic accident involving two motorcycles and a car at Kilometre 49.4 of the southbound North-South Expressway near here yesterday.‍

June 6, 2025
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World
World Cup Qualifier: Messi’s Starting Role Uncertain as Argentina Assess Fitness Ahead of Chile Match

BUENOS AIRES, June 5 — Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday that a decision had not yet been made on whether captain Lionel Messi would start in their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chile, as the team continues to assess the 37-year-old’s fitness.‍

June 5, 2025
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Explosives and Drugs Discovered in Car After High-Speed 25km Police Chase Ends in Crash in Serdang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Police discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and various types of drugs inside an overturned vehicle after a 25-kilometre high-speed chase ended in a dramatic crash in Serdang early this morning.