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Qatar-UAE airspace shutdown forces Batik Air to abort KL-Dubai flight

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Batik Air turned around its Kuala Lumpur-Dubai Flight OD713 early Tuesday due to the sudden closure of airspace over Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The plane was instruc... Read More


Ipsos poll: AI optimism rises in Malaysia, yet 6 in 10 fear losing jobs to machines

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 -- More Malaysians believe artificial intelligence (AI) could improve their jobs, but growing fears about job loss cast a long shadow. According to the Ipsos AI Monitor 2025, 54... Read More


AEON launches reforestation drive in Johor, targets 30,000 trees in Segamat after Bidor forest success

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 -- AEON has launched a new three-year reforestation initiative in Segamat, Johor, following the successful completion of its Malaysia-Japan Friendship Forest Programme in Bidor, ... Read More


Over 200 bus crashes in Malaysia since 2023, say police, reasons given - no rest, drugs and faulty vehicles

PETALING JAYA, June 23 -- A total of 203 bus-related accidents were reportedly recorded in Malaysia over a 29-month period from January 2023 to May this year, resulting in 39 deaths, 68 serious injuri... Read More


Ambassador says 12 Malaysians still in Iran, Foreign Ministry keeping watch

SEPANG, June 23 -- At least 12 Malaysians reportedly remain in Iran and are being closely monitored by Malaysian authorities following a successful evacuation mission over the weekend. According to N... Read More


PPIM says no more ties with Ikhlas, unaware group was deregistered in 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 -- The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) has said it will no longer work with the deregistered Ikatan Usahawan Kecil dan Sederhana Malaysia (Ikhlas), citing concerns ... Read More


Malaysian Media Council calls for accountability over Sinar Harian's IGP profile error, cautions against intimidation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 -- The Malaysian Media Council has expressed concern over a recent publishing error by Sinar Harian involving the profile of the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP)... Read More


RMAF starts probe on transport plane mishap that forced Kuching airport to close runway

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 -- The Royal Malaysian Air Force has announced a board of inquiry to determine the cause of a landing mishap involving a CN235-220M aircraft in Kuching, Sarawak, this morning. T... Read More


Fresh from military discharge, BTS' Suga funds US$3.62m autism clinic with music-based treatment in Seoul

SEOUL, June 23 -- BTS member Suga has donated five billion won (US$3.62 million) to establish a treatment centre dedicated to children with autism spectrum disorder, according to The Korea Herald. Th... Read More


Park Bo-gum to meet fans in Singapore on Aug 14 as part of 'Be With You' Asia tour

SINGAPORE, June 23 -- South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will return to Singapore on August 14 for a fan meeting as part of his Be With You tour, his agency The Black Label confirmed. The event will be h... Read More