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Trump defends Iran deal from critics he calls ‘fools’
WASHINGTON (June 18): US President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of offering concessions to end the war “fools”, ahead of negotiations in Switzerland on implementing the deal. Oil prices tumbled after Trump and his Iranian counterpart separately signed their accord to e

PM Anwar, wife extend condolences over death of Nancy Shukri’s husband
KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail have extended their condolences to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri over the death of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari, this evening. In a Facebook post, Anwar prayed that Nancy and [...] The

Sarawak, Hungary explore cooperation in green energy, CCUS, petrochemicals
KUCHING (June 18): Sarawak and Hungary are exploring potential collaboration in renewable energy, methanol, petrochemicals and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies, in line with Sarawak’s green economy agenda. The matter was among key topics discussed during a courtesy call by the Ambassador of Hungary to Malaysia, Sándo

ACEM Sabah holds Inspector of Works training to boost construction supervision skills
KOTA KINABALU (June 18): The Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) Sabah Branch has organised a one-day Inspector of Works (IOW) programme to enhance the skills and professionalism of personnel involved in construction supervision. The programme attracted 19 participants, comprising engineers and Inspectors of Works from consulti

Upko officially accepted into GRS coalition
KOTA KINABALU (June 18): The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) has officially joined Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as a coalition member. Sabah Chief Minister and GRS chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said Upko’s application to join the coalition was unanimously accepted by the GRS Supreme Council. He said the decision refle

GRS appoints six zonal chairpersons to prepare for general election
KOTA KINABALU (June 18): Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has appointed six zonal chairpersons to monitor and compile reports on the readiness of divisions within their respective zones, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor. Hajiji, who is also GRS chairman, said he will chair Zone 1, which comprises Kudat, Kota Marudu, Kota Belud an

Nancy Shukri’s husband Kamil Misuari passes away
KUCHING (June 18): Datuk Kamil Misuari, the husband of Women, Family and Community Development Minister and Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, has died earlier today. According to a statement from the minister’s office, his remains will be managed in Kuala Lumpur before being flown to Kuching tomorrow (June 19). Kamil’s remains will be brou

Limited internet access, setbacks in rural areas no barrier for Sarawak STPM top achievers
KUCHING (July 18): Limited internet access, academic setbacks and strong self-discipline did not stand in the way of several Sarawak students who achieved a perfect 4.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the 2025 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination. The high achievers received their certificates of excellence at the st