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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 / 10 h ago

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

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 / 7 h ago

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

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

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 12 h ago

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

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 / 10 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 / 8 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 / 9 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Job losses near 39,000 in five months with Malaysians aged 25 to 39 hardest hit, says HR Ministry

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

World / 12 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 / 10 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 / 9 h ago

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

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Perikatan to review coalition membership, logo and Johor, Negeri Sembilan poll strategy at emergency meeting tomorrow

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 / 7 h ago

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

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

Showbiz / 12 h ago

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

Sentul District Police chief ACP Basri Sagoni said all the suspects, aged between 18 and 51, were detained within 12 hours of the incident through several raids conducted around the capital. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Police arrest 13 men over armed brawl linked to debt dispute in Jinjang Utara

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the importance of values, manners and scholarly traditions passed down by scholars and religious leaders for them to continue to be strengthened to guide society. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Respond to racial and religious hatred with wisdom, not anger, says Anwar

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party’s 11 Negeri Sembilan state assemblymen will support Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun to continue serving as menteri besar if Pakatan Harapan wins the upcoming state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

Loke backs Aminuddin to stay on as Negeri Sembilan MB, says DAP will defend only incumbent seats

For many supporters, the World Cup is best enjoyed with a crowd. — Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 13 Jun 2026

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

The government is urged to consider introducing a dedicated aid mechanism for veteran or former media practitioners in recognition of their contributions to the nation’s journalism industry, while also helping to ease their post-retirement financial burdens. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Media practitioners call on govt to provide healthcare, welfare aid for industry veterans

Perlis JPN says it is cooperating with police after a Year Six pupil was injured in an alleged school bullying incident involving a chair being pulled away by a classmate. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Perlis Education Dept pledges full cooperation with police after pupil injured in chair-pulling incident

Fourteen movable assets seized from Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos’ home will be auctioned on June 22 after the High Court dismissed his son’s claim over the items, clearing the way for Seputeh MP Teresa Kok to recover RM66,061.85 awarded in a defamation suit. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Court clears way for auction of Jamal Yunos’ seized assets after failure to pay Theresa Kok

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, June 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Anwar: Malaysia’s strength lies in managing differences fairly, religion must promote peace

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today expressed disappointment over the resignation of Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung from the party’s central leadership council, saying that he owed an explanation to his voters and party members. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Fahmi disappointed as Lee Chean Chung quits PKR council, says voters deserve answers

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said a total of 1.88 million Malaysians have benefited from the MySalam health protection scheme since its introduction in 2019. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Hospitalisation, critical illness and medical device aid among RM1.42b MySalam payouts to Malaysians, says minister

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said enforcement measures are not based on sentiment or nationality but on land administration requirements, land-use conditions and compliance with local authority regulations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Amirudin says Selangor will act against all illegal settlements without considering nationality

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will gather more detailed workforce data before making any decisions on foreign worker quotas in the restaurant and construction sectors. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Fahmi: Putrajaya to collect detailed workforce data before deciding on foreign worker quotas

AMK chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said it was unreasonable to blame Anwar for every internal crisis affecting the Opposition, and that the issues actually stemmed from power struggles and disputes over seat allocations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

PKR Youth says opposition blaming Anwar over internal turmoil is political distraction

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said any misconduct by the Rohingya ethnic group should be reported to the authorities and action will be taken in accordance with the existing law. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Perak police chief: Complaints against Rohingya should be channelled through authorities

Orang Asli volunteers check the start of a climbing trail in Kampung Ampang Woh ahead of a search mission for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin on June 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Selangor freezes ‘trans hiking’ and ‘hiking compress’ permits after string of recent incidents

Malaysians spent more in April as wholesale and retail trade sales rose 15.3 per cent year-on-year to RM174.8 billion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Malaysians spend 15.3pc more in April to RM174.8b, but goods bought rise just 6.2pc, DOSM reports

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