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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

Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said he had yet to receive a formal invitation from the Transport Ministry to attend Tuesday’s KTM Komuter Selatan launch despite a public invitation from Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 Jun 2026

Johor MB ‘touched’ by Loke’s ‘sincere’ invitation, but says yet to receive formal invite to KTM Komuter launch

Puteri said the no-deposit appeal quickly wore off as monthly costs and an uncomfortable environment left her longing for the stability of a proper rental. — Picture courtesy of Puteri Nurbalqis

Malaysia / 14 Jun 2026

No deposit, no landlord: Why some Malaysians are choosing hotels over renting

KLIA said in a Facebook post that the temporary closure has been reflected in the latest Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), while operations on the other two runways continue as normal. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Burst tyre incident shuts down KLIA runway temporarily

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative involves holding interactive exhibitions in areas of public interest, such as educational institutions, shopping malls and public transport hubs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

PM: Govt will consider RM5m matching grant in reviving 10 statesmen memorials

The incident where a man had allegedly assaulted a female domestic helper was captured in a minute and 32-second long Facebook video footage. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Police probe viral footage of man assaulting domestic helper in Johor Bahru

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the National Unity Week celebration in Kota Kinabalu June 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

National cohesion more important than any singular agenda, says PM Anwar

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin would resume his role as Opposition Leader. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Hadi says Hamzah Zainudin to resume role as Opposition Leader

The case is being investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code, which relates to concealing a birth by secretly disposing of the body of a child. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Two women arrested after infant’s body found outside Petaling Jaya baby hatch

Hulu Langat Member of Parliament Mohd Sany Hamzan said the process began at the back of the area, involving structures built on government reserve land and a portion of private land. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Hulu Langat MP says demolition of Sungai Tekali Rohingya settlement underway, to be completed in two weeks

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Hajiji says Sabah Southern Madani Link will strengthen energy security and drive development

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil meets Hussin Tahir during a Ziarah Kasih visit to Kampung Simpai, Gunung Pasir, Seri Menanti today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Fahmi urges Media Council to work with social media platforms against fake news ahead of state polls

Pakatan Harapan Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the leadership’s directive was clear in that the party machinery must be strengthened based on its own capabilities without depending on external factors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Fahmi: Pakatan Harapan must focus on its own strengths, not opponents’ weaknesses

Former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin announced Parti Wawasan Negara as the new political vehicle for the Reset movement today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Hamzah Zainudin names Parti Wawasan Negara as Reset’s political platform

An ISO tank lorry carrying nearly 25 tonnes of hydrochloric acid overturned near Cherating Bridge in Pahang, prompting a Hazmat operation to contain the leak. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Hazmat deployed after tanker overturns near Cherating Bridge, leaking hydrochloric acid into mangrove area

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, chairman of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Amal Silaturahim Isteri-Isteri Harapan Malaysia (Kasih Malaysia), said the platforms provide women with an avenue to share their concerns, express their feelings and obtain help when dealing with various life challenges. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Dr Wan Azizah urges women facing emotional distress to seek help through Talian Kasih and HEAL

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is accompanied by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor upon arriving for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Sabah Southern MADANI Link project at Dewan Lundayeh today. — Bernama

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Anwar: Malaysia’s strong ties and political stability helping secure energy supplies

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