California’s Madre Fire expands to become the state’s largest blaze this year | WN24
The Madre Fire burns near New Cuyama, California, US, on July 3, 2025. DAVID SWANSON / REUTERS A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather on Thursday, July 3, raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The Madre […]
Mohd Azam Ahmad appointed as new Education DG | WN24
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy director-general of Education (Professionalism Development Sector) Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad has been appointed as the new director-general of Education, effective July 7. He replaces Datuk Azman Adnan who will go on mandatory retirement effective July 5. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, in a statement today, said […]
Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in talks to start new political party | WN24
LONDON (Reuters) -The former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announced on Friday he was in talks to start a new political party because Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government had “refused to deliver the change” that voters expected during its first year in office. Labour suspended Corbyn in 2020 and then kicked him out of the party […]
Nestlé says it removed illegal filters, but must still prove Perrier is pure | WN24
Bottles of Perrier sparkling mineral water, on May 19, 2025. LOIC VENANCE/AFP On May 7, the prefect of the southern French Gard department, Jérôme Bonet, issued a formal notice to Nestlé over the natural mineral water fraud scandal, ordering the company to stop using “filters with a diameter of 0.2 micron” at its Perrier plant […]
Flood-prone Kg Lubok Kasau to get RM1.5mil flood mitigation project, says Melaka CM | WN24
JASIN: Long plagued by repeated floods, villagers in Kampung Lubok Kasau here can expect much-needed relief with the launch of a major flood mitigation project next month, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh says. The Melaka Chief Minister said more than 300 villagers stand to benefit from the RM1.5mil initiative, which will be funded through an […]
Malaysia dips in Global Peace Index but still ranks among the safest, says Saifuddin Nasution | WN24
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia has slipped slightly to 13th place in the 2024 Global Peace Index, down from 10th last year, but the government says the country remains firmly on track in its commitment to national and regional security. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the dip does not reflect any deterioration in Malaysia’s […]
Germany plans six-month voluntary military service, sources say | WN24
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany plans to introduce a voluntary six-month military service scheme, sources familiar with the plan said on Friday, as Berlin tries to train more reservists and bolster national defences over security concerns about Russia. Volunteers would be sought for training in simple tasks such as guard duties under the scheme, but a military […]
JB petrol station shooting: Dead man with bullet wounds dumped at hospital | WN24
JOHOR BARU: A violent robbery attempt at a petrol station in Iskandar Puteri has taken a deadly turn, with one man later found dead at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA). The incident unfolded around 12.10am on Thursday (July 3), when four masked men, each armed with a machete, attempted to ambush a vehicle parked at the […]
HR Ministry mulls mechanism for post-retirement employment | WN24
MELAKA: The Human Resources Ministry is studying the introduction of a dedicated mechanism to facilitate post-retirement employment, says minister Steven Sim. In doing so, the ministry recognised the need to balance opportunities for senior workers with the interests of the younger workforce, he added. Sim said his ministry is reviewing certain provisions within the Employment […]
MCA rejects MCMC legal demand for Pahang youth chief’s apology | WN24
PETALING JAYA: MCA has rejected a legal demand from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for Pahang MCA Youth chief Wong Siew Mun to issue a formal apology, stressing that freedom of speech must not be suppressed. MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the party held an urgent meeting and unanimously […]