High altitude, right attitude
KOTA KINABALU: The country now has a dedicated centre for high altitude training with the opening of the Mount Kinabalu High Altitude Training (HAT) Centre in Ranau district. Read full story
Ex-Perlis MB Azlan’s case transferred to KL
KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of former Perlis mentri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man in the Kangar Sessions Court for allegedly making false claims will be heard here, together with another five charges involving money laundering. Read full story
Man who hit woman in road rage case jailed
TAPAH: A man who assaulted a female driver in an incident in Lata Iskandar has been sentenced to seven days in prison. Read full story
Blackpink’s Jennie to star as Marvel superhero
MARVEL Studios is planning to create an Asian superhero movie with reports claiming that Blackpink’s Jennie will join the cast as Luna Snow, Sin Chew Daily reported. Read full story
Everything the ocean has to offer
KOTA KINABALU: Stateless youth in Semporna learned the meaning and value of marine conservation through a series of classes at the Sabah east coast district. Read full story
Washington announces US$2.1 billion arms package for Ukraine
THE United States today announced a US$2.1 billion (RM9.7 billion) military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive aimed at driving Russia from the country. The package included missiles for Patriot air defence systems, artillery rounds, drones and laser-guided rocket system munitions.
Sarawak looks to Selangor for padi cultivation techniques
SARAWAK is keen on learning padi cultivation from Selangor to increase its rice production, said state Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Stephen Rundi Utom. He said this is due to advanced padi cultivation in Sekinchan.
Taiwan foreign minister to address Prague conference
TAIWANESE Foreign Minister Joseph Wu will speak at a security conference in Prague on June 14, the organisers said today. Wu will share the floor with Czech President Petr Pavel at the summit, described by the organisers as “an international conference on security policy”.
Foreign tourist held in connection to naked clip from Semporna hotel balcony
KOTA KINABALU: A 40-year-old foreign tourist was held by the police in connection to a clip of a naked on a hotel balcony in Semporna. Read full story
Umno needs to be rebranded as party of the future, say delegates
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno can no longer remain nostalgic about past successes and needs to be rebranded as a party of the future, says Umno General Assembly 2023 delegates. Read full story