World

Dalai Lama says institution of Dalai Lama will continue

DHARAMSHALA, India (Reuters) -The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and the Gaden Phodrang trust has sole authority to recognise the future reincarnation, ending years of waiting by followers of the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader for details about his succession.

Sabah & Sarawak

AI tech should empower, not replace journalists, say Abang Johari

KUCHING: Artificial intelligence (AI) may enhance the way media practitioners work but should never replace the human core of journalism, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Nation

MACC begins investigation into MyKiosk project

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities involving the tender process of MyKiosk project under the Housing and Local Government Ministry.

Football

Soccer-US not taking Guatemala lightly ahead of Gold Cup semis, says Adams

(Reuters) -Seven-times CONCACAF Gold Cup champions the United States will not take Wednesday's semi-final against Guatemala lightly despite being overwhelming favourites, midfielder Tyler Adams said.

Nation

Extend subsidised LPG exemption to all food operators, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says the government should extend the exemption from the subsidised LPG usage ruling to all food operators nationwide, including mamak stalls, kopitiam, canteens and small eateries.

Indonesia

Indonesian manufacturing slows down as demand fizzles further

JAKARTA: Indonesian manufacturers remain pessimistic about growth prospects as softening domestic demand continued to drag on output, purchasing and employment in June, which experts have cited as signs of the declining health of the goods-producing sector

Laos

Lao journalists encourage green reporting for social media users

VIENTIANE: The Lao Journalists' Association has launched a green reporting training course for media managers and social media users as part of efforts to strengthen the media through the engagement of mass organisations and civil society in promoting green development in Laos.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sibu couple linked to drug ring charged with trafficking, possession

SIBU: A husband and wife, believed to be the ringleaders of Sarawak's largest drug syndicate, have been charged with trafficking.

TECH

DOGE eats Musk? Billionaire entrepreneur's companies at risk as he reignites feud with Trump

Elon Musk may find out what happens when DOGE bites man.

Nation

Penang Customs raids yield RM2.67mil in ciggies, alcohol

BUTTERWORTH: Separate raids in Penang have foiled smuggling activities involving some RM2.67mil in cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department announces.

Cambodia

The tensions with Cambodia that led to the suspension of Thailand's prime minister

BANGKOK: Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office Tuesday (July 1) pending an ethics investigation over a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian leader that followed a border row that erupted on May 28. The leaked call has set off political turmoil in Thailand as Paetongtarn faces growing dissatisfaction over her handling of the conflict.

Nation

Buckle up: JPJ deploys undercover tactics to catch errant bus drivers, passengers

ALOR SETAR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be using undercover enforcement tactics to detect express and tour bus drivers and passengers who fail to wear seatbelts.

Letters

Should USJ Residents Continue to Live in Fear? Malaysians Deserve Transparency and Action on Pipeline Safety

FROM DATUK LAWRENCE LOW MCA vice-president MCA Economic and SME Affairs Committee Chairman

Athletics

Ballard set to leave as Malaysian Athletics technical director

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Athletics (MA) have ended the service of Robert Ballard as their technical director.

Nation

MyKasih system faces temporary technical glitch at a few outlets

KUALA LUMPUR: The MyKasih cashless assistance system is currently facing technical disruptions at several participating supermarkets and retail stores.

Markets

ASM Automation makes ACE Market debut, eyes global expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: ACE Market debutant ASM Automation Group Bhd aims to drive future growth by expanding its presence and enhancing its automation machinery solutions in Malaysia and key international markets.

Thailand

Thai veteran politician set for single day as acting PM

BANGKOK: Thailand's acting prime minister is set to helm the country for only one full day Wednesday (July 2), standing in for suspended premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra before being replaced himself in a cabinet reshuffle.

Nation

Johor led all states in GDP growth last year, says exco man

JOHOR BARU: Johor saw the highest economic growth among states in the country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM158bil last year, says exco member Lee Ting Han.

Sabah & Sarawak

Police report lodged against Albert Tei for allegedly insulting Sabah CM

KOTA KINABALU: A police report has been lodged against businessman Datuk Tei Jiann Cheing for allegedly making insulting and defamatory remarks towards Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in his statement.

Nation

Senior citizen rescued after falling into disused well

IPOH: A 68-year-old woman was rescued after she fell into an abandoned well behind her house in Tanjung Rambutan on Wednesday (July 2) morning.