Nation

RM100k goes missing from retired teacher's bank account

JERTIH: A retired teacher here lost RM115,003 after falling victim to a phishing scam.

Corporate News

DNeX wins RM104mil contract from MoF

PETALING JAYA: Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) has secured a contract from the Ministry of Finance Malaysia to continue providing support for the Integrated Government Financial and Management System (iGFMAS), worth RM103.76mil.

World

Spain's grid operator disputes miscalculation in blackout report

MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish grid operator Redeia disputed the findings of a government report that said failure by the operator to calculate the correct mix of energy was one of the factors that led to a massive blackout in Spain and Portugal on April 28.

Forex

Ringgit slips against greenback ahead of US rate decision and as Israel-Iran war escalates

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of a decision on US interest rates later today and as the war between Israel and Iran continued to escalate.

World

Legacy of past hangs over anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland

BELFAST (Reuters) -Bullets and bombs were a part of life in the Belfast that Raied al-Wazzan moved to from Iraq in 1990, but he never felt threatened as a member of one of the divided region's tiny ethnic minorities.

Fashion

Dungarees are back in style – here’s how to wear them like a fashion pro

Dungarees are no longer shapeless and functional but a staple of fashion. Here's advice on how you can make yours look even hipper – from the fit to the clothes you pair with them.

Sabah & Sarawak

Govt to rebuild homes for Petagas and Bukit Vor fire victims

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will rebuild around 10 homes destroyed in recent fires at Kampung Petagas and Bukit Vor under the Rumah Mesra Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) initiative.

World

Cash-strapped Vatican unveils fundraising video centred on Pope Leo

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a fundraising video centred on newly elected Pope Leo, urging the faithful to support his mission amid a serious financial crisis for the Catholic Church.

Singapore

Jail, caning for man who assaulted father-in-law, causing permanent injuries in Singapore

SINGAPORE: A man confronted his father-in-law after he saw red over a letter that he accused the older man of sending to his neighbour.

Cricket

Cricket-Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women's T20 World Cup opener

(Reuters) -Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

Nation

Johor offers ideal ecosystem for AI and green investments, says exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor offers a fully integrated ecosystem with high-performance tech infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, and regulatory clarity, making it an ideal destination for investments in AI, green data centres, fintech, and more.

Energy

PETRONAS: Energy demand to rise in Asia-Pacific region amid AI-led industrial shift

KUALA LUMPUR: Energy demand in ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region is expected to rise in the coming years, driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) under the Fifth Industrial Revolution, said Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS).

World

Austria plans to tighten gun control rules after school shooting

VIENNA (Reuters) -Austria plans to tighten its gun control rules after a 21-year-old killed 10 people then killed himself in the country's worst school shooting by far, the conservative-led government said on Wednesday.

Nation

Anwar urges collective effort to tackle youth drug, vape issues

PUTRAJAYA: Everyone must contribute to finding solutions to the drug and vape issues affecting Malaysian youths, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Don’t speculate on state polls date, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Public and political observers are advised not to speculate on the date of the next state election.

Corporate News

MN Holdings wins RM39.59mil data centre job

PETALING JAYA: MN Holdings Bhd has secured a contract from an information technology services provider (Company A) to design, supply, install, test and commission an electrical supply system for a cable landing station of a data centre in the Southern Region of Malaysia, worth RM39.59mil.

Rugby

Rugby-Argentina bring in several new faces for Lions clash in Dublin

(Reuters) -Argentina have named a much-changed line-up with a first start for centre Justo Piccardo in their one-off test against the British & Irish Lions in Dublin on Friday, and three potential debutants off the bench.

Nation

Fuel prices June 12-18: Diesel in Peninsula, RON97, up by seven sen

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by seven sen per litre, from RM3.07 to RM3.14, for the period from June 19 to 25, while that of RON95 remains unchanged at RM2.05 per litre.

Nation

MCA stands firmly with its Pahang youth chief over Bukit Aman probe into mobile data comments, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: MCA will stand firmly by its Pahang Youth chief Wong Siew Mun after she was summoned by police over her comments on the government's collection of mobile phone data, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Tennis

Tennis-Former champion Kvitova handed Wimbledon wildcard

LONDON (Reuters) -Two times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has been handed a wildcard to the women's singles draw after being ranked too low for direct entry, organisers said on Wednesday.