Month: June 2023

  • Thailand NewsSecret DNA test reveals wife’s affair with husband’s close relative

    Secret DNA test reveals wife’s affair with husband’s close relative

    A surprising DNA test revelation left a Chinese man seeking legal justice after discovering his daughter was not biologically his, but shared a blood connection. This led to a court case exploring infidelity and damages. Recently, a civil dispute over divorce proceedings emerged at the Qiaoxi District People’s Court in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China. The case contained shocking details, capturing…

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  • World NewsOlympian Phogat slams Modi’s silence on wrestling chief’s abuse allegations

    Olympian Phogat slams Modi’s silence on wrestling chief’s abuse allegations

    Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has expressed her disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence regarding the sexual abuse allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Several Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, have been protesting for months, demanding Singh’s arrest. Singh is also a member of parliament from the ruling Bharatiya…

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  • World NewsMontenegro snap election tests EU path amid political turmoil

    Montenegro snap election tests EU path amid political turmoil

    In Montenegro, a snap parliamentary election is taking place, which could shed light on the future of the small NATO member in the Balkans as it grapples with political divisions and instability, potentially affecting its path towards joining the European Union. With fifteen coalitions and parties vying for votes, over 542,000 registered voters will determine the composition of the 81-seat…

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  • World NewsRomanian ambassador recalled over racist monkey remark in Kenya

    Romanian ambassador recalled over racist monkey remark in Kenya

    Romania’s foreign ministry has recalled its ambassador to Kenya, Dragos Viorel Tigau, following an incident in which he allegedly made a racist remark involving a monkey and Africans during a meeting at a United Nations building in Nairobi on April 26. The South Sudanese embassy in Kenya reported the comment, which was met with strong condemnation from African diplomats, led…

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  • World NewsMalaysia Airlines magazine mislabels Sarawak in traveller’s guide

    Malaysia Airlines magazine mislabels Sarawak in traveller’s guide

    Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian expressed his dismay at a misleading nickname for Sarawak published in the Going Places traveller’s guide. In a Facebook post, he highlighted his shock at the sub-headline of an article in the June 2023 edition of Malaysia Airlines’ magazine. Dr Sim did not explicitly mention the error, but it was clear he…

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  • World NewsMasked trio break into Kuching home, steal food in viral CCTV clip

    Masked trio break into Kuching home, steal food in viral CCTV clip

    A CCTV video capturing three masked intruders breaking into a residence on Jalan Stampin Tengah at around 3am has been widely circulated on social media. The one-minute footage shows the suspects crawling on a kitchen counter after gaining entry through a window. One of the individuals can be seen taking two knives from a holder and handing one to another…

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  • World NewsOver 50,000 Kelantan children targeted for free pneumococcal vaccination

    Over 50,000 Kelantan children targeted for free pneumococcal vaccination

    The Kelantan Health Department (JKNK) in Malaysia is aiming to provide free pneumococcal vaccinations to over 50,000 children born in 2018 and 2019 in the state. JKNK director, Dr Zaini Hussin, announced that the department is currently gathering information and registering eligible children for the vaccination under the Pneumococcal Catch-up Immunisation (CHUP) programme. The programme has already been implemented in…

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  • World NewsEx-JDT footballer Asraruddin Putra Omar moves to Saudi for religious growth

    Ex-JDT footballer Asraruddin Putra Omar moves to Saudi for religious growth

    Former JDT footballer Asraruddin Putra Omar, 35, has relocated to Saudi Arabia in pursuit of happiness and to deepen his religious knowledge. Although he has not signed any contracts with clubs in the country, Asraruddin Putra, who did not announce his retirement from football after suffering leg injuries, is currently residing in a Malay village in Ajyad Hill, Mecca. Asraruddin…

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  • World NewsKelantan to announce state legislative assembly dissolution date this week

    Kelantan to announce state legislative assembly dissolution date this week

    Kelantan is set to reveal the dissolution date of its state legislative assembly later this week, following the state government’s weekly executive council meeting, according to Astro Awani. Kelantan’s Menteri Besar, Ahmad Yakob, confirmed the upcoming announcement, while state Deputy Menteri Besar Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah urged for patience, stating that the date will be disclosed soon. *God willing, we…

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  • World NewsEU deforestation rules seen as discrimination against Malaysia’s palm oil industry

    EU deforestation rules seen as discrimination against Malaysia’s palm oil industry

    The European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) and other related regulations have been criticised for discriminating against Malaysia’s palm oil industry. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof claims that these regulations, along with the European Green Deal, aim to restrict the entry of Malaysian products into the European market. He argues that Malaysia’s palm oil industry is more productive and progressive compared…

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  • World NewsKemas kindergarten teachers’ salary restructuring still under discussion

    Kemas kindergarten teachers’ salary restructuring still under discussion

    The Rural and Regional Development Ministry in Kota Samarahan is currently working on the restructuring of the salary scale scheme for kindergarten teachers under the Community Development Department (Kemas). Deputy Minister Rubiah Wang has revealed that the ministry has so far only announced an increase in the monthly allowance for Kemas volunteers, raising it from RM500 to RM800. “Discussion is…

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  • Thailand NewsWoman arrested for Jackson Wang concert ticket scam

    Woman arrested for Jackson Wang concert ticket scam

    Thai authorities recently arrested a 40 year old woman on charges of scamming people for over 3 million baht. Wilaiwan Praphat Kitjarugul is accused of deceiving multiple victims by selling fake tickets to a Jackson Wang concert in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Many victims filed complaints on the “Sub Nakorn Ban Online Patrol” Facebook page, having suffered huge financial losses since December 2022.…

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  • Guides10 unique Thai superstitions for the curious

    10 unique Thai superstitions for the curious

    Like loads of other places, Thailand has its own bundle of superstitions. Plenty of them are about bad luck, while some are referred to in good humour. Each superstition has an interesting backstory, mainly tied to Buddhism, ghostly happenings, and old traditions. From ditching hide and seek when the sun goes down to cracking colour codes, we’ve gathered 10 common…

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  • Thailand NewsSupernatural occurrences during room clean-up by rescue workers

    Supernatural occurrences during room clean-up by rescue workers

    Volunteer rescue workers found themselves in an unusual situation while cleaning a rented room of a late DJ in Chon Buri province. The room, which contained an abandoned motorbike parked for over two years, had peculiar incidents ensuing wind and musty smell amidst the cleaning process. On June 9, crews from Sawangkan Pragoson Rescue Foundation in Rayong province helped clean…

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  • World NewsDeputy Premier slams Malaysia Airlines’ magazine for Sarawak nickname error

    Deputy Premier slams Malaysia Airlines’ magazine for Sarawak nickname error

    Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian expressed his disappointment over the incorrect nickname for Sarawak featured in the Going Places traveller’s guide. In a recent Facebook post, Dr Sim shared his shock at discovering the error in the June 2023 edition of Malaysia Airlines’ magazine. He did not explicitly mention the mistake, but it was evident that he…

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  • Thailand NewsMyanmar gang caught providing illegal labour in Samut Prakan

    Myanmar gang caught providing illegal labour in Samut Prakan

    Police in Samut Prakan province swooped on a Myanmar human trafficking gang involved in illegally providing undocumented workers. Officers arrested two gang members and 13 other Myanmar nationals, who were found inside two taxis. Security officers in Samut Prakan province recently arrested Mr Jo and Mr Bung, both from Myanmar, along with 13 other Myanmar nationals who were found in…

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  • World NewsHealth Ministry discusses halted sponsorship for medical students

    Health Ministry discusses halted sponsorship for medical students

    The Health Ministry (MOH) and the Public Service Department (JPA) are in discussions regarding the JPA’s decision to cease sponsorship for students in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa expressed concerns that this move may discourage students from pursuing studies in these fields, which are essential for the country’s health services. Dr Zaliha also mentioned that the…

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  • Thailand NewsGunmen attack Pattani railway checkpoint, security officer killed

    Gunmen attack Pattani railway checkpoint, security officer killed

    An attack on a railway checkpoint in Pattani province left a 22 year old officer dead, as unidentified assailants believed to be separatist militants, fired shots and stole a gun. Security forces are now hunting for the perpetrators along their escape routes. On the evening of June 10, a group of armed suspects, dressed like Va’ah members, attacked a railway…

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  • World NewsChina upgrades intelligence unit in Cuba amid global spy efforts

    China upgrades intelligence unit in Cuba amid global spy efforts

    For years, China has maintained an intelligence unit in Cuba, which was upgraded in 2019 as part of Beijing’s global strategy to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities, according to a senior White House official. This revelation follows a recent Wall Street Journal report claiming that China had struck a covert agreement with Cuba to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the…

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  • World NewsAnnuar Musa rejects Umno return, claims party causes division and betrays Malays

    Annuar Musa rejects Umno return, claims party causes division and betrays Malays

    Tan Sri Annuar Musa, a former senior Umno leader, has announced that he will not return to the party from which he was sacked, according to a report by PAS-owned daily Harakah. Annuar, who recently became a PAS member, stated that Umno is no longer the preferred party for Malaysians since GE13 and has caused divisions. “I decided not to…

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  • World NewsSultan Ibrahim pays record RM1.2m for Malaysia’s priciest number plate

    Sultan Ibrahim pays record RM1.2m for Malaysia’s priciest number plate

    Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, the Johor Ruler, now possesses Malaysia’s most expensive number plate in the Road Transport Department’s (RTD) special “FF” series. Loke had initially planned to present the “FF 1” plate to Sultan Ibrahim as a gift, but the monarch chose to pay the government RM1.2 million (US$290,000) for it instead. Loke stated,…

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  • Thailand News8 year old girl’s body found in bamboo grove after drowning in creek

    8 year old girl’s body found in bamboo grove after drowning in creek

    The body of an 8 year old girl was discovered floating near bamboo shoots in the Lum Hua Klong Kong Creek, 100 meters away from where she drowned in Udon Thani’s Kum Pha Wa Pi district. The tragic incident occurred on June 9 when the girl, Patty, and her friends played at the creek after school. On the evening of June…

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  • World NewsDatuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed named new Bank Negara Malaysia governor

    Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed named new Bank Negara Malaysia governor

    The Association of Banks Malaysia has extended its congratulations to Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour on his appointment as the next governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli, the association’s chairman, praised Abdul Rasheed as a “true home-grown talent” who has contributed significantly to the country’s economy. “The banking industry will certainly benefit from his experience as…

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  • World NewsEducation Ministry investigates factors behind SPM exam non-attendance spike

    Education Ministry investigates factors behind SPM exam non-attendance spike

    The Education Ministry of Malaysia is currently investigating the factors leading to the absence of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students on their examination day. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has stated that the ministry aims to make appropriate interventions to ensure better student attendance in future years. Fadhlina Sidek commented on the issue during a visit to Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan…

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  • World NewsNewborn’s body found floating in Kota Kinabalu water village

    Newborn’s body found floating in Kota Kinabalu water village

    A newborn baby’s body was discovered floating in a water village in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. Villagers made the tragic discovery as they were crossing the wooden bridge in the village around 6.30pm and promptly contacted the police. The gender of the baby has yet to be determined. Acting Kota Kinabalu district police chief, Kalsom Idris, stated in a press release…

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  • Thailand NewsPurrr-perplexing predicament: Python’s toilet tango turns into kitten craving catastrophe

    Purrr-perplexing predicament: Python’s toilet tango turns into kitten craving catastrophe

    A 4 metre long python trapped in a toilet in Nonthaburi, Thailand, was found to have eaten three kittens before swelling difficulties led to its rescue. Officials from the Charlie Radio Rescue Centre took more than 30 minutes to extract the snake. On June 10, at 2pm, Charlie Radio Rescue Centre was alerted to the incident of a large python…

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  • World NewsUmno VP urges early candidate selection for upcoming state elections

    Umno VP urges early candidate selection for upcoming state elections

    Umno Vice-President Johari Abdul Ghani has urged his party to announce its candidates for the upcoming six state elections early, allowing grassroots members ample time to accept the decision and prepare, as reported by Mingguan Malaysia. Speaking at the close of Umno’s general assembly, the Titiwangsa MP emphasised that election victory relies on three key factors: the party, its machinery,…

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  • World NewsMACC: No constitutional right to lawyer presence during questioning

    MACC: No constitutional right to lawyer presence during questioning

    The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has stated that lawyers do not possess a constitutional right to be present during the questioning of their clients. This statement comes in response to accusations by rights group Lawyers for Liberty (LFL), which claimed that the MACC was restricting access to a client. MACC deputy director Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin cited legal precedents supporting…

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  • World NewsEducation Ministry investigates factors behind SPM exam no-shows

    Education Ministry investigates factors behind SPM exam no-shows

    The Education Ministry in Malaysia is investigating the factors behind a significant number of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students not attending their examination day. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the purpose of the study is to make appropriate interventions to ensure improved student attendance in future years. Fadhlina Sidek explained that there could be various factors that led to students…

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  • World NewsNational Unity Index Survey to assess Malaysia’s multi-racial unity

    National Unity Index Survey to assess Malaysia’s multi-racial unity

    The Ministry of National Unity in Malaysia is set to conduct the National Unity Index Survey (IPNas) for the third time this year, aiming to evaluate the unity levels among the nation’s diverse racial communities. The IPNas, which was carried out in collaboration with the Institute of Ethnic Studies (Kita) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) last year, demonstrated an increase…

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  • Thailand NewsMysterious Naga-like pattern appears on temple candle, reviving dead gecko

    Mysterious Naga-like pattern appears on temple candle, reviving dead gecko

    A mysterious event occurred at the Poo Srisuttho Shrine in Udon Thani Province when worshippers encountered unrecognisable markings on sacred candles and a seemingly dead gecko revived, causing awe and astonishment. On June 10 at 11am, amid drizzling rain, devotees continued to visit and pay their respects to Poo Srisuttho at Wat Sri Daram in Nakhum Saeng District, Udon Thani…

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  • World NewsRees-Mogg warns Tories against blocking Johnson, risking party civil war

    Rees-Mogg warns Tories against blocking Johnson, risking party civil war

    Jacob Rees-Mogg, former Cabinet minister, has cautioned the Conservative Party against attempting to block Boris Johnson from standing in another parliamentary constituency, warning that such a move could lead to a “civil war” within the party. Johnson resigned as MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip on Friday due to the ongoing investigation into Partygate. Rees-Mogg received a knighthood in Johnson’s…

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  • World NewsHeatwave hits 32C amid amber thunderstorm warnings and flood risks

    Heatwave hits 32C amid amber thunderstorm warnings and flood risks

    The ongoing heatwave in the United Kingdom is expected to reach 32C today, but weather experts are warning of potential thunderstorms that may lead to flooding. Saturday marked the hottest day of the year thus far, with temperatures in Surrey reaching 32.3C. However, in the North, heavy rain and hail were experienced on Saturday evening, prompting the Met Office to…

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  • World NewsUkraine counteroffensive underway, Zelenskyy confirms with Trudeau

    Ukraine counteroffensive underway, Zelenskyy confirms with Trudeau

    Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed counteroffensive actions against Russian forces, though he did not disclose further information. During a news conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy stood alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and responded to a query about Russia’s claim that Ukrainian forces were taking “significant losses.” The Ukrainian leader acknowledged that counteroffensive and defensive actions were taking place, though…

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  • World NewsTory mortgage penalty costs UK homeowners extra £7,000 annually

    Tory mortgage penalty costs UK homeowners extra £7,000 annually

    Labour has accused the Conservative Party of causing a “Tory mortgage penalty” of £7,000 for homeowners, with interest rates now three times higher than they were two years ago. Pat McFadden, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, pointed to the “reckless economic gamble” taken by Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng during their time in power as the cause of the…

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  • World NewsManchester City clinch treble with Champions League victory

    Manchester City clinch treble with Champions League victory

    The roar of 6,000 Manchester City fans filled the air as their team claimed victory in the Champions League, securing the treble. This moment of sheer elation caused the ground to shake and bodies to tremble. Rob, 64 years old, was in disbelief, stating, “I never thought I’d see this day.” He had been a loyal City fan since he…

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  • World NewsTop SPM student’s mother dies, school to provide support

    Top SPM student’s mother dies, school to provide support

    An 18-year-old top student from Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Iman, Muhammad Syahril Saidi, lost his mother, 54-year-old Faridah Ismail, on June 11. The young achiever had recently earned 11As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Noor Ruziana Ismail, the principal of the school, confirmed the sad news and expressed her condolences to Muhammad Syahril’s family. Faridah Ismail passed…

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