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Hextar Capital wins RM60.4mil upgrading job

PETALING JAYA: Hextar Capital Bhd (HCB) has been awarded a subcontract for the Timah Tasoh project in Perlis with a contract value of RM60.4mil.

Nation

Thunderstorms, heavy rain to hit five states till 7pm, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to hit five states until 7pm Monday (June 8).

World

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

June 8 (Reuters) - Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through ⁠sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during the World Cup, one of the largest and most globally ⁠diverse mass gatherings ever anticipated.

Pakistan

Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protest

MUZAFFARABAD, (Pakistan): Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of a protest called for Tuesday (June 9) killed 11 people and injured more than 70 as police and paramilitary forces sought to scatter a group of protesters from a banned alliance of civil society groups.

World

Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns

June 8 (Reuters) - Dozens of suspected global scam ⁠compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a ⁠report on Monday.

Family

The kids who dance to escape and enjoy

Within a refugee camp in Gaza, breakdancing offers a moment of respite for children.

Entertainment

Trump cancels US 250th concerts after several music artistes pulled out: 'We don't want singers with no talent'

Country singer Martina McBride and glam rocker Bret Michaels, frontman of 1980s band Poison, were among the musicians who pulled out of the event.

Living

Sunny Side Up: Giving is the gift that keeps on giving

Yes, giving is the gift that keeps on giving, but we need to be mindful of the reward if we're to receive it and appreciate what it offers.

Corporate News

Muhibbah Engineering bags RM300mil EPCC contract

PETALING JAYA: Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd has secured a contract from Lumut Maritime Terminal Sdn Bhd for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of LNG Regasification Terminal 3's marine structure and ancillary works to the Lumut Maritime Terminal 2 in Perak, worth RM300mil.

Nation

High Court to rule Aug 5 on prosecution's appeal against blogger Jufazli's acquittal

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here on Monday (June 8) fixed Aug 5 to rule on the prosecution's appeal against the Sessions Court's acquittal of human rights blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad.

Cambodia

Amnesty says Cambodia scam centres still operating despite crackdowns

PHNOM PENH: Dozens of suspected global scam compounds in Cambodia are still in operation despite a months-long crackdown by authorities, Amnesty International said in a report on Monday (June 8).

Nation

EC to meet on June 12 to set dates for 16th Negri state polls

PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) said it will hold a special meeting on June 12 to discuss arrangements for the 16th Negri Sembilan state legislative assembly election.

Nation

Jaslinda lost 10kg during her two-week ordeal, says doctor

TAPAH: Jaslinda Saludin lost almost 10kg in the 14 days she went missing, says Tapah Hospital director Dr Wan Immi Salim.

Nation

Johor Polls: Muda to decide on potential electoral pact with Bersatu, others at weekend retreat

JOHOR BARU: Muda will decide on whether to form an electoral pact with Bersatu, Pejuang and Malaysian Indian People Party (MIPP) for the upcoming Johor state election at their party retreat by this week.

Singapore

Van driver admits speeding before fatal crash that killed jaywalker in Singapore

SINGAPORE: The driver of a van was speeding, travelling at up to 107kmh, when it struck a jaywalker who was crossing a road at a traffic light, killing him.

Banking

BIMB Investment launches shariah-compliant fund targeting small-cap stocks

KUALA LUMPUR: BIMB Investment Management Bhd (BIMB Investment), a subsidiary of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam), has launched the BIMB Opportunities Fund (BOF), a Shariah-compliant fund targeting small-cap stocks, with a target fund size of RM50 million this year.

World

Leftist Sanchez takes lead in polarized Peru election

LIMA, June 8 (Reuters) - Leftist ⁠congressman Roberto Sanchez took a slim lead against conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential race on Monday as official vote-counting continued into a ⁠second day, with a final result potentially weeks away.

Nation

'Rejecting DAP not racism, it is politics', says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Rejecting DAP is not racism, it is politics, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Stock on the Move

Tanco receives UMA query after shares tumble nearly 30%

KUALA LUMPUR: Tanco Holdings Bhd said it is not aware of any new or material corporate developments, rumours or reports that may have caused the sharp decline in its share price, following an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

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