Lelaki setiap tahun mendaki Everest, macam balik kampung

British climber Kenton Cool, 51, has summited Mount Everest for a record-breaking 19th time, surpassing all non-Sherpa climbers. He reached the 8,848-meter peak and began his descent, expected to reach Base Camp the following day. Cool, from Gloucestershire, England, first climbed Everest in 2004 and has repeated the feat almost annually since. Despite past injuries, his cumulative Everest ascent totals 167,944 meters. He expressed pre-climb concerns about route conditions.

Asian markets slide as Moody’s cuts final US gold standard rating over ballooning debt

Asian stocks and the US dollar declined after Moody's downgraded US sovereign debt rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing rising debt levels and projected widening federal deficits. This reversed some of the market gains from the recent US-China trade tariff truce. Moody's expects US deficits to reach almost 9% of GDP by 2035 due to increased interest payments, entitlement spending, and low revenue. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the downgrade, attributing the rising debt to the previous administration's spending.

Facing US tariffs, Penang turns to Asia and Europe to secure its economic future

Penang is diversifying its trade markets to Asia and Europe to reduce reliance on the US, following concerns over US trade policies, including a 24% tariff on Malaysian products. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow emphasized the need for Penang to remain competitive amidst evolving geopolitical and trade policies under the Trump administration. While a 90-day tariff pause offers temporary relief, Penang is actively attracting investors from various countries through InvestPenang's missions. Malaysia's strategic location, competitive labor costs, and favorable exchange rates are expected to continue attracting multinational companies.

China factory output beats forecasts with 6.1pc growth despite US tariffs and weak consumer demand

China's factory output grew 6.1% year-on-year in April, exceeding expectations despite the trade war with the US. While lower than March's 7.7%, this positive result follows a 90-day tariff truce. However, domestic spending remains a concern, with retail sales growth slowing to 5.1%. Unemployment edged down to 5.1%. Analysts suggest resilient exports and the tariff reduction will contribute to stable economic momentum in Q2.

Geely EX5 EV trial production starts in Indonesia – mass CKD of Proton eMas 7 twin to start in Q4 2025

AI, tariffs and Taiwan’s chip power in focus as global tech giants converge at Computex 2025

Semiconductor giants gather at Taiwan's Computex to showcase AI advancements. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote speech, highlighting new collaborations and projects. The event focuses on integrating AI into various devices, from laptops to robots. Experts believe 2025-2026 will be crucial for monetizing AI applications. While US tariffs remain a concern, companies are expected to avoid direct discussion due to uncertainty.

Kuching Dragon Boat Club clinches silver, bronze at international race in Sabah

The Kuching Dragon Boat Club (KDB) won two silver and one bronze medal at the 10th FCAS International Dragon Boat Race in Sabah. The 32-member team competed in six categories against teams from Malaysia and abroad. Their silver medals were in the 800m Mixed 20 Crew and 800m Men's 20 Crew categories, while the bronze was in the 200m Women's 12 Crew category. KDB president Lim Che Chien praised the team's dedication and highlighted their consistent participation since 2015, including previous gold medal wins. He appealed for government and private sector support due to the high costs of participation.

Bird flu in Brazil triggers Japan import ban, raising fears over chicken supply and rising food costs

Japan has banned poultry imports from Montenegro, Brazil, and live poultry from Rio Grande do Sul following Brazil's first confirmed bird flu outbreak. This ban impacts Japan, a major importer of Brazilian chicken, potentially affecting its meat market and rising food prices. Brazil is the world's largest chicken exporter, and the outbreak has triggered trade restrictions from other major importers like China. Japan's poultry self-sufficiency rate is around 65%, and it imported nearly 70% of its poultry meat from Brazil in the last fiscal year.

Pulau Pinang giat tarik pelabur, kurangkan kebergantungan AS

‘Ada pengaruh sedikit, hati-hatilah kongsi hal rumah tangga’

Celebrity preacher PU Riz criticized social media influencers who overshare their private lives, especially marital issues. He advised them to be cautious about revealing too much personal information online and reminded them of a hadith condemning the public disclosure of sins. He urged discretion, emphasizing that keeping private matters private is preferable in the eyes of God. This follows recent controversies involving public figures airing their partners' faults online.

Penang posts RM65m Q1 surplus for 2025 amid new revenue push

The Penang state government reported a RM65.3 million surplus for the first quarter of 2025, ending March 31. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow attributed the surplus to new revenue streams and expenditure reductions. The state's revenue reached RM268.5 million against an expenditure of RM203.2 million. The Consolidated Fund stood at RM1.535 billion. While 2024 ended with a RM174.09 million deficit, it was a significant improvement over the RM358.8 million deficit in 2023.

Bundesliga: ‘Saham’ Nico Kovac melonjak

Borussia Dortmund's management praised coach Niko Kovac for leading the team to Champions League qualification after a 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel. Dortmund finished fourth in the Bundesliga after a late surge, having been 11th just months prior. Sporting director Lars Ricken lauded Kovac's impact, describing his achievement as one of the best in the club's history, highlighting the five consecutive wins that secured their Champions League spot.

One death every 36 hours in fatal road accidents involving lorries and trailers in Malaysia, study reveals

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia Update Name Rules For Bookings

Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have revised their flight booking name entry guidelines to better accommodate Southeast Asian naming conventions. The changes allow for more flexibility in handling names with non-Western structures, including those from Malaysia, China, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Both airlines now offer separate fields for given/first & middle names and family/last names. The updates address variations like Chinese and Vietnamese names where the surname may not be the last name on the passport, and the inclusion of titles like "Bin" or "Anak" in Malaysian names.

Federal govt not delaying REE mining SOP, says Nik Nazmi

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad refuted claims that the federal government is delaying the release of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for rare earth element (REE) mining. He stated the SOP was distributed to state governments in December 2023, providing guidelines on technical processes, environmental compliance, and export controls. Nik Nazmi clarified that any delays at the state level are not the federal government's responsibility and reiterated that REE mining is prohibited in protected areas. He emphasized that exploration activities fall under state jurisdiction and the federal government is committed to sustainable mineral sector development.

Terengganu housewife loses RM150,000 in staged hotel rating scam, case under probe

A 30-year-old housewife in Kuala Terengganu lost over RM150,000 to an online job scam. She was promised a 10% commission for booking hotel rooms via a provided link, supposedly to boost hotel ratings. After initially receiving a commission, she continued making bookings and transferred nearly RM160,000 to nine different accounts. The promised subsequent commissions never materialized, and she realized she had been scammed. Police are investigating the case under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

Driver with ‘headache’ causes multi-vehicle crash at Gopeng traffic light (VIDEO)

A Toyota Hilux driver crashed into three cars at a red light on the Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur highway, claiming a sudden headache caused the accident. The incident occurred around 5:20 pm near KM19.5, involving a Toyota Vios, Perodua Myvi, and Perodua Axia. Kampar police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud confirmed no injuries. The Hilux driver sought hospital treatment and will file a police report. The accident caused significant damage to all vehicles involved. A dashcam video of the crash went viral on social media. Police are investigating.

Ayah pesan cari pasangan seperti ‘kawan baik’ seumur hidup – Hawa Rizwana

Pemulihan hutan global semakin merosot

[VIDEO] ‘Cat merah tanda cinta’

Sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK) have been painted red to alert drivers to slow down in high-risk areas, particularly downhill slopes and sharp bends. A TikTok user jokingly attributed the red paint to a symbol of love for his wife, sparking humorous responses from other users who played along with the joke, claiming they would have to find alternative routes due to the "symbol of love" blocking their way.