One dead, four injured after car bomb explodes outside US fertility clinic, FBI suspects targeted terror attack

A bomb exploded outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, killing one person and injuring four others. The FBI has labeled the incident an act of terrorism and believes the clinic was deliberately targeted. The explosion caused significant damage to the building and surrounding area, with debris scattered over a wide radius. Authorities are working to identify the deceased, who may be the suspect in the blast.

Zu Xi, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Battuta, and Liu Zhi: Forgotten front-runners of the confucian-Islamic dialogue — Osman Bakar and Phar Kim Beng

As Malaysia prepares to host the ASEAN GCC and China Summit in 2025, the article highlights the importance of revisiting the legacies of Zu Xi, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Battuta, and Liu Zhi. These historical figures, despite diverse backgrounds, offer a roadmap for bridging the Islamic and Confucian worlds. Their lives demonstrate the complementarity of these ethical systems, emphasizing reason, virtue, and harmony in building a just and knowledgeable society. The article explores synergies between Confucian self-cultivation and Islamic adab, as well as parallels between gewu and ijtihad. It also touches upon Ibn Khaldun's historical analysis of societal rise and fall.

PM Anwar donates to family of Nur Afia Ramadhannie, who drowned while clam hunting in Kuantan

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim offered condolences and financial aid to the family of seven-year-old Nur Afia Ramadhannie Zolkurnain, who drowned while clam hunting with her mother in Sungai Balok, Kuantan. Anwar's political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, personally delivered the donation to the grieving mother, Masitah Latipah Adam. The Prime Minister expressed sympathy for the family's tragic loss, hoping the contribution would provide some comfort during this difficult period.

Seorang maut, lima cedera letupan di klinik kesuburan California

Kem latihan Harimau Malaya ‘unik’

Malaysian national football team coach, Peter Cklamovski, has implemented a unique three-phase training camp approach to prioritize player recovery after a long Malaysian League season. This unusual method caters to varying player rest periods, with the first phase starting for those with four weeks off. 28 players report initially, followed by eight more on May 25th, and finally overseas-based Dion Cools and Hector Hevel on June 1st. The squad will prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam on June 10th, with friendly matches against Cape Verde scheduled for May 29th and June 3rd.

Saya pernah dianggap gelandangan – Bell Ngasri

Storm wreaks havoc in Ipoh, damaging houses and injuring five

A storm in Ipoh, Malaysia, yesterday damaged eight houses in Kampung Dato’ Ahmad Said Tambahan 2 and caused a garage roof collapse on Jalan St John, injuring five people. One person suffered a broken arm, while others sustained minor injuries. Strong winds also blew off roofs and toppled trees, with one incident involving a tree falling on a car near Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital. No casualties were reported from the damaged houses. The Kinta Civil Defence Force and Perak Fire and Rescue Department responded to the emergencies.

Terusan penyelamat banjir di Perlis

Kasihan anak dara Shuib, kecil lagi dah kena kecam

Shuib's daughter, Thalita, faced online criticism after performing her late mother Siti Sarah's song "Kesetiaan" at a concert in Singapore. Netizens compared her vocals unfavorably to her mother's, despite her young age and budding singing career. Many others, however, offered praise and support for the 12-year-old.

Thousands to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States and Peru, will be formally inaugurated today in St. Peter's Square. The 69-year-old former missionary was elected on May 8th, succeeding Pope Francis who died in April. World leaders, including US Vice President JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and various European dignitaries and royals will attend the ceremony.

Abdul Karim appointed as PBB’s new publicity chief

Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has been appointed as Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB)'s new publicity chief. The Asajaya assemblyman and Sarawak minister views the role as similar to his previous vice-president position, focusing on aligning public statements with the party's direction. He expressed gratitude to party president and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg for the appointment, which fills the vacancy left by Datuk Idris Buang. Abdul Karim retains his ministerial portfolios in tourism, creative industry, performing arts, youth, sports, and entrepreneur development.

Foreign woman found dead after fall from 12th floor apartment in Kuching

A 25-year-old foreign woman died after falling from the 12th floor of an apartment building in Kuching, Malaysia. Firefighters responded to the incident and found the woman's body on the first floor. She was a resident of a 12th-floor unit. The body was transported to Sarawak General Hospital for a post-mortem. Resources for mental health support are available.

UKM, USM dipilih projek rintis laksana Program Pendidikan Tingkatan Enam di Universiti Awam

Ultrasound hoax? South Korean court orders arrest of duo accused of blackmailing Spurs star Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min is facing blackmail allegations from his ex-girlfriend and her current partner. A South Korean court issued arrest warrants for the two individuals, accused of extorting money from Son in exchange for silence about an alleged pregnancy. The woman claimed to be carrying Son's child and provided an ultrasound image, while her partner also attempted to extort a separate sum. Son refused to pay and filed a complaint, leading to their arrest. The court cited flight risk and potential evidence destruction as reasons for the warrants. Police are investigating the claims, including the authenticity of the ultrasound image.

Biasa berjambang, sekali ‘clean shave’, dua hari isteri tak cium

Malaysian actor Fadlan Hazim shaved his beard for a social media post, but his wife, Aiya Mukhamedsalova, disliked his new look so much she refused to kiss him for two days. Aiya prefers Fadlan with a beard, which is her ideal male aesthetic. While she has since warmed up to his clean-shaven face, she still prefers some facial hair. Fadlan admitted his face looked unusual after shaving due to two different skin tones.

Marquez tak guna jentera ‘ajaib’

Fabio di Giannantonio has dismissed speculation that Marc Marquez's Ducati motorcycle is superior to other Ducati riders'. Despite Marquez's impressive sprint win and second-place finish at the French Grand Prix, Di Giannantonio insists all Ducati GP25 bikes are identical. He attributes Marquez's success to the bike's development over several years by riders like Francesco Bagnaia and the factory team, not to any special modifications. Di Giannantonio believes it's illogical to suggest Marquez has revolutionized the Ducati after only two races as an official team rider.

Vape, rokok, gula, alkohol mana lebih banyak membunuh?

Zahid: RM1.11b set for Sabah’s rural infrastructure, education and economy

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, announced an RM1.11 billion allocation for rural development in Sabah. The funds will be used for social infrastructure projects like roads, electricity, and water supply systems to improve the quality of life for rural residents. Zahid acknowledged the gap in basic infrastructure, economic access, education, and digitalization between urban and rural areas and emphasized the government's commitment to bridging this divide. He also highlighted three early education initiatives currently in the pilot phase: Smart Classroom@KEMAS, PeliTa@KEMAS, and the establishment of early childhood education centers in remote areas.

Acer Introduces New ProCreator Monitor Line

Acer has launched the ProCreator Series monitors for creative professionals. These Calman-verified monitors offer accurate colour with Creator Hub software, allowing switching between sRGB, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB colour spaces. The series includes the 6K PE320QXT, 5K PE270XT with touchscreens and webcams, the 4K QD-OLED PE320QK X with 240Hz refresh rate, and the portable 16-inch OLED PE160WU. Key features include high colour accuracy (Delta E<1), VESA DisplayHDR certification, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible.

Minister: Malaysia, Russia to strengthen scientific and education ties at Langkawi JC-ESTC meeting

Malaysia and Russia will expand cooperation in science and higher education at the 4th Joint Commission meeting in Langkawi this November. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir stated that cooperation has been ongoing since 2015. The 2024 meeting, co-chaired by the Russian Science and Higher Education Minister, identified ways to increase student exchange, research collaboration, and boost commerce, culture, and tourism. Zambry discussed these topics at the KazanForum 2025. This announcement comes during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Russia.