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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe sparked both applause and political backlash after addressing a cross-strait forum in Xiamen. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 9 h ago

‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

The bistro is a cornerstone of French life. Why is it suddenly everywhere in Kuala Lumpur? — Pexels pic

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Bon appétit: What makes a restaurant a ‘bistro’ — and why is KL suddenly full of them?

Two entrepreneurial sisters, Esther Tai Shen Hui and Amy Tai Shuh Yuk, have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. — Picture via Instagram/itsmachino

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Bots are now being widely used in the entire hype-driven retail sector, systematically hijacking everything from stadium concert seats to limited-edition collectibles and streetwear drops. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Showbiz / 11 h ago

The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

The subsidised diesel price for Malaysians will fall to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, following an announcement by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Bintulu today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MOF: Diesel price to drop to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026 under MyKad‑based subsidy mechanism

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians of all races to uphold the spirit of unity and not allow racial sentiments propagated by certain leaders to undermine the nation’s strength. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to ‘work together as one strong force’ to drive unity and reject divisive racial narratives

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died in a plane crash in western France, the company confirmed. — Social media pic

Tech-gadgets / 7 h ago

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

Party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its line-up of candidates for the Johor state election in Johor Bahru on Friday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Bersama to announce Johor candidates Friday as applications pour in for two state polls, says Rafizi

Self-proclaimed priest, not recognised by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, places his hands on a man’s forehead, during a

World / 11 h ago

Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

A weak earthquake struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor early this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. — Google Maps pic via Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia

Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 20, 2026. Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on June 20 killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

The upcoming Royal Selangor Jazz Festival 2026 will mark its third edition. — Picture courtesy of Royal Selangor

Showbiz / 11 h ago

Jazz is finding a new groove in Malaysia, with pop culture bringing in young listeners, says award-winning pianist

The driver of a pick-up truck involved in yesterday’s fatal three-vehicle crash near Pekan has six traffic summonses to his name, including two for overtaking on a double line. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police

A giant bamboo shoot packed in a traveller’s suitcase briefly sparked an ivory scare at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport before security officers realised it was destined for the dinner table, not the black market. — Social media pic

Life / 8 h ago

Not tusk luck! Thai traveller’s giant bamboo shoot mistaken for ivory by Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport security (VIDEO)

According to The Straits Times, the man — identified only as Luke — first learnt of the fabricated images in December 2025, when friends alerted his sister to social‑media posts showing him with a woman claiming to be his fiancée and a child she said was theirs. — Pexels illustration pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singaporean man horrified by AI‑generated couple images from ex-schoolmate

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The National Security Council has clarified that claims of a personal data leak circulating on social media refer to information believed to have originated from cybersecurity incidents reported before 2022 and are not linked to any current platform. — Reuters pic

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A family filed a police report asking for an investigation after a 64-year-old relative died at a care centre in Sungai Petani, Kedah following a ‘disagreement’ with another resident. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

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Picture for illustration only. Datuk Seri R. Ramanan says the Human Resources Ministry is expanding employment and skills programmes to help affected workers secure new jobs, enhance their skills and transition into industries with stronger demand. — Pexels pic

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