Hantavirus-Hit Ship Expected In Canaries On Sunday: Spanish Health Minister
MADRID, May 9 2026 – Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia said on Saturday that the cruise ship MV Hondius is expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife between 4 am and 6 am local time (0300-0500 GMT) on Sunday, as authorities continue to monitor a hantavirus outbreak linked […]
Singer Bonnie Tyler In Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery
BARCELONA, May 9 2026 — British singer Bonnie Tyler is in an induced coma as she recovers from emergency surgery for a perforated intestine in Portugal, reported German news agency dpa. A statement published on her website confirmed that the induced coma was to “aid her recovery,” it said on Friday. Tyler, 74, was operated […]
TelkomGroup Launches Pukpuk Submarine Cable: The First Digital Bridge Connecting Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
JAYAPURA, Indonesia, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, through its operating company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), officially inaugurated the Pukpuk Submarine Cable System (Puk-Puk 1) at Telkom Witel Jayapura, Papua, on Friday (8/5). The milestone marks a new chapter in strengthening digital connectivity across Eastern Indonesia while reinforcing bilateral collaboration between Indonesia and Papua […]
Media Must Continue To Serve As Information Bridge – Abdul Halim
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 2026– The media must continue to play its role as a source of authentic and accurate information for the people, especially as the world faces economic uncertainty and a global supply crisis, says Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah. He said the challenges are compounded by the spread of fake news, […]
Gov’t Urged To Review Public Transport Policy, Expand Dedicated Bus Lanes
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 2026– The government has been urged to review its public transport policy, including expanding dedicated bus lanes and improving service efficiency, to encourage more people to switch to public transportation. Mara Liner Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Wan Md Hazlin Agyl said the move is important to reduce traffic congestion while […]
DOSM Expands Economic Census 2026 To Medium, Large Companies
JELI, May 9 2026 — The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has entered the second phase of the Economic Census 2026 nationwide, covering medium- and large-sized companies, Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said. He said more than 500,000 census coverage exercises have been carried out so far across 35 key sectors, including […]
Absence Of Key Players To Blame For TFC Loss, Says Interim Coach
KUALA NERUS, May 9 2026– Terengganu FC (TFC) interim head coach Tengku Hazman Raja Hassan blamed the absence of two key players for his Turtle squad’s 3-1 loss to Imigresen FC (IFC) in last night’s Super League match at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium. The Kelantan-born coach said that the absence of Gervane Kastaneer, […]
JAKOA Honours Media, Influencers, Orang Asli NGOs At Gathering
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 2026 — The Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) brought together media practitioners, influencers and Orang Asli non-governmental organisations (NGOs) at a gathering here yesterday to appreciate their roles and strengthen strategic cooperation. JAKOA said in a statement today that the inaugural event also served as a platform to introduce the […]
Rapid KL Launches ‘Ask Me’ Initiative At Pasar Seni For Better Travel Experience
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 2026 — Rapid KL has introduced the “Ask Me” customer assistance initiative at the Pasar Seni Bus Hub as the first location for its implementation in an effort to enhance the public transport travel experience through faster, clearer and more accessible information delivery. Rapid KL said in a statement today that […]
JBPM K9 Unit Welcomes New Addition ‘Brave’
JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 2026 — The K9 Tracker Dog Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has welcomed a new ‘member’ after its Labrador, Lottie, gave birth to a male puppy on March 18. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the puppy, born to the dog under the care of […]