Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, spews huge ash column
INDONESIA’S Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted today, belching a column of ash more than 3km into the sky, officials said. The volcanic island emerged from the sea at the beginning of the last century from the crater formed after the 1883 eruption of Mount Krakatoa – one of the deadliest and most destructive in history.
Ex-Perlis MB false claim, money laundering cases to be heard together in KL Sessions Court
KUALA LUMPUR: The case of former Perlis mentri besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man’s false claims in the Kangar Sessions Court, will be heard in the Sessions Court here, together with another five charges of money laundering. Read full story
Interest rates stable despite depreciation of ringgit, says Liew
GEORGE TOWN: The ringgit may have depreciated against the US dollar but interest rates have not increased rapidly, says Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. Read full story
Semporna’s marginalised youth learn value of marine conservation
KOTA KINABALU: Stateless youths in Semporna learned the meaning and value of marine conservation through a series of classes at the Sabah East Coast district. Read full story
Four teens charged with beating up homeless man in Klang
KLANG: Four teenagers, three of them underaged, have been charged at the Magistrates Court here for beating up a homeless man. Read full story
Penang Customs seize 1.4kg of heroin
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department has foiled a drug trafficking attempt to a foreign country after seizing 1.4kg of drugs worth over RM132,000. Read full story
Give unity govt a chance to fulfil pledges, Zahid says
GIVE the unity government a chance to prove its worth to fellow Malaysians, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today. He said although there were grouses about the current administration not being a “game changer” by fulfilling pledges, he was still optimistic it could be achieved.
China inflation stays low as growth sputters
CHINESE inflation came in flat again last month, official figures showed today, as the country’s economy sputters owing to softening demand and falling exports, leading to calls for a rate cut and a bigger government stimulus. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% on-year, from 0.1% in April, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
Independence fighter and politician Lim Kean Chye dies at 103
GEORGE TOWN: Lim Kean Chye, who fought for Malaysia’s independence has died at the age of 103. Read full story
We are here for a greater rakyat agenda, says Amanah's Salahuddin at Umno meet
KUALA LUMPUR: The many parties in the unity government have gathered at the Umno general assembly for a greater rakyat-centric agenda, says Amanah deputy president Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story