KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement not to increase electricity and water tariff rates in the Peninsula has provided much-needed relief to domestic consumers, as the move indirectly helps ease their cost of living. In the face of the challenging economic environment in recent times, the general public expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the government and … [Read more...] about Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
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North Korea denounces U.S. ‘aggression’ as it marks war anniversary
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday condemned "aggression moves" by Washington and Seoul, vowing to take revenge as it marked the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War at a time of rising tension on the Korean Peninsula. Amid concerns North Korea could be preparing to conduct its first nuclear test in five years, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and … [Read more...] about North Korea denounces U.S. ‘aggression’ as it marks war anniversary
Filipina wins transgender pageant in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Filipina Fuschia Anne Ravena was crowned Miss International Queen 2022 on Saturday at a contest in Thailand billed as the world's largest and most popular transgender pageant. The 27-year-old business owner beat 22 other contestants for the crown, with the second and third place going to contestants from Colombia and France, respectively. … [Read more...] about Filipina wins transgender pageant in Thailand
Sievierodonetsk falls to Russia after one of war’s bloodiest fights
KYIV/POKROVSK, Ukraine (Reuters) -Russian forces seized full control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk on Saturday, both sides said, confirming Kyiv's biggest battlefield setback for more than a month following weeks of some of the war's bloodiest fighting. Ukraine called its retreat from the city a "tactical withdrawal" to fight from higher ground in … [Read more...] about Sievierodonetsk falls to Russia after one of war’s bloodiest fights
Najib switches roles, becomes actor for a day
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has had many roles over the years, including nine years as prime minister of Malaysia, but recently he tried his hand at something completely different. In a Facebook post Saturday (June 25), Najib said he had decided to venture into a new role - that of an actor. "I... switched to a different field. "The director said no need to … [Read more...] about Najib switches roles, becomes actor for a day