June 6, 2025
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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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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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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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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.

June 5, 2025
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World
NZ Prime Minister Considers Overhaul of Privacy Laws After Aide Accused of Secretly Filming Women

WELLINGTON, June 5 — New Zealand’s Prime Minister has proposed potential changes to the country’s privacy laws after his press secretary was accused of secretly recording sex workers without their consent.‍

June 5, 2025
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World
Trump's Costly Visa Fast-Track Plan: US$1,000 Fee Proposed to Skip the Line, but State Department Lawyers Cite Supreme Court Concerns

WASHINGTON, June 5 — The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to charge a US$1,000 fee for tourists and other non-immigrant visa applicants who want to secure an expedited interview appointment, according to a U.S. official and an internal State Department memo. However, government lawyers have raised legal concerns about the plan.

June 5, 2025
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IJN makes history as first in SE Asia to implant dual-chamber wireless pacemaker

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The National Heart Institute (IJN) has made a landmark breakthrough by becoming the first centre in Southeast Asia to successfully implant the Abbott AVEIR™ DR — the world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system.‍

June 5, 2025
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PM: Sultan of Brunei commends IJN for its 'excellence and dedication' following treatment during Malaysia visit

PETALING JAYA, June 5 — Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has commended the National Heart Institute (IJN) for its outstanding medical care and expertise following his recent treatment there, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed.‍

June 5, 2025
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Loke: Public transport agencies and companies should be headed by professionals, not politicians

PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The government should maintain its practice of appointing experts and professionals — not politicians — to lead public transport agencies and companies, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.‍

June 4, 2025
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World
End of an era: Inzaghi departs Inter, Al-Hilal move reportedly confirmed

ROME, June 4 — Inter Milan and coach Simone Inzaghi have parted ways after four years, the club announced Tuesday, with Italian media reporting his next move is to Saudi Arabia.‍