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Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching during her keynote address at the industry dialogue themed ‘Balancing Virality and Responsibility: Journalism Amid Speed, Trust and Impact’ in Putrajaya, June 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia must boost media literacy as AI reshapes information landscape, says deputy communications minister

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh at the handing over ceremony of an approval letter for the construction of a new building for SJKT Rajaji in Air Itam in George Town, June 15, 2026. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Penang to secure land ownership for all 28 Tamil schools, says state exco

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the federal government has guaranteed that no vernacular schools will be closed under its administration. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

No vernacular schools will be closed, says deputy education minister; RM50m boost for SJKTs

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said registration would enable eligible companies to receive fleet cards and enjoy subsidised diesel rates of RM2.15 per litre for goods transportation and RM1.88 per litre for public land transport operators. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Register now or pay market price: Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan transport firms urged to join diesel subsidy system, says minister

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the monitoring was necessary to ensure the community did not pose security or public order risks. — Bernama pic

Kelantan steps up surveillance on Rohingya community, 8,000 without UNHCR papers

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the worrying increase in scam cases has also been accompanied by rising financial losses, with victims losing RM2.97 billion last year — an increase of RM1.40 billion compared with 2024. — Bernama file pic

Online scam cases jump 87pc to 66,204 this year, losses near RM3b, says IGP

Direct Kuching-Bangkok flights have moved a step closer to reality after Thai aviation authorities allocated AirBorneo airport slots for services between the Sarawak capital and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport during the Winter 2026/2027 scheduling season. — The Borneo Post pic

AirBorneo listed among new airlines allocated slots at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for winter 2026/2027

The recovery of global oil supplies is expected to take time despite a peace deal between the United States and Iran, following infrastructure damage and disruptions to strategic trade routes caused by the conflict. — Reuters pic/Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Akmal Nasrullah: Strait of Hormuz repairs mean oil recovery gradual, but outlook remains hopeful

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching also urged all parties to steer clear of remarks touching on race, religion and royalty (3R) issues at all times. — Bernama pic

Deputy minister tells J-KOM chief to avoid offensive language, urges restraint on 3R issues

Umno Negeri Sembilan committee member Datuk Saiful Yazan Sulaiman said it was inappropriate to turn the Undang title into a political joke. — Picture from Facebook/Saiful Yazan Sulaiman - YBS

‘Undang’ jibe at Anthony Loke crosses line, Negeri Sembilan aide told to apologise

Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan has been appointed chairman of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC), the self-regulatory body established under the Malaysian Media Council Act 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Former Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan appointed chairman of Malaysian Media Council

Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim called for stronger ties between the government and the press, highlighting the crucial role journalists play in giving the public a voice. — Bernama pic

Govt pledges press freedom, backs ethical journalism, says deputy minister

Johor Amanah chairman Aminolhuda Hassan said the constituencies are among the 19 seats the party will contest, alongside Simpang Jeram, the only seat won by Amanah in the 2022 state election. — Bernama pic

Johor polls: Amanah targets Parit Yaani, Kota Iskandar in bid to reclaim former seats

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the strength of an organisation does not depend solely on physical facilities, buildings or sophisticated assets, but is determined by the integrity and honesty of its personnel. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Police strength lies in integrity, not assets, says Ayob Khan amid rising cybercrime threats

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government is committed to ensuring that inflation does not have a major shock effect on the economy and the people’s cost of living even though price pressures are expected to continue. — Bernama pic

Malaysia’s inflation expected to remain between 1.5 and 2.5pc this year, says economy minister

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (right) shows a photofit of suspects wanted by police in connection with a kidnapping case during a press conference at the Kelantan police headquarters in Kota Bharu, June 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Two men abducted in Kelantan over relative’s RM33,000 drug, migrant smuggling debt; police hunt suspects