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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Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus
Russia has intensified its offensive in the northern city of Kharkiv in the past days. KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city of Severodonetsk. Twenty rockets targeted the village of Desna in the … [Read more...] about Ukraine reports ‘massive’ attack from Belarus
Japan records hottest June day amid energy squeeze
TOKYO, June 25 (Reuters): A city in eastern Japan logged the country's highest temperature for a June day on Saturday, breaking above 40 Celsius, the weather bureau said. The heat-wave, which the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) expects to persist throughout the summer, came as the government called on households and businesses to save electricity to avoid possible power … [Read more...] about Japan records hottest June day amid energy squeeze
Vietnam reports 657 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (June 25)
HANOI, June 25 (Xinhua): Vietnam recorded 657 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, up by 4 from Friday, according to its Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted in 36 provinces and cities. The national pandemic caseload now stands at 10,742,891. The Vietnamese capital Hanoi was the pandemic hotspot with 169 new cases recorded on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports 657 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (June 25)
Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving big task ahead for new Philippines’ president Marcos
MANILA, June 25 (Bloomberg): Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ended talks with China on oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, his top envoy said, posing a challenge for incoming leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if he wishes to restart discussions. Related stocks fell. "We got as far as it is constitutionally possible to go,” said Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving big task ahead for new Philippines’ president Marcos