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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

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has taken the Attorney General to court, claiming selective prosecution in a criminal charge over a Facebook post made on August 11, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Umno Youth chief’s challenge to prosecution over Facebook post set for June 16 hearing

The Selangor government’s new guidelines on non-Muslim houses of worship have raised concerns among Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and followers of other faiths in June 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Bersama urges Selangor to revoke non-Muslim worship guidelines, restart consultations

Samer Halimeh (left) together with former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor in an undated photograph. The High Court in Malaysia ruled in favour of the Lebanese jeweller on June 9, 2026 and ordered Rosmah pay him RM67.5 million over 43 missing pieces of luxury jewellery. — Picture courtesy of Samer Halimeh New York

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

After eight years, Lebanese jeweller says ‘vindicated’ by RM67.5m judgment against Rosmah

Immediately upon receiving the information at around 9:45 am, an enforcement and investigative team from the DOE Pasir Gudang Branch was deployed to the location to conduct monitoring, an investigation, and an initial assessment of the incident. — Picture via X

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

DOE probes viral orange smoke incident in Pasir Gudang industrial area

Department of Environment Operations Division 2 Complaints Unit officer Rosmida Ab Razak (left) and Mohd Mujahid Mohamed Aziz (right) collecting river water samples from Sungai Padang Kijang near Kampung Alor Pasir, where alleged pollution is believed to have caused the deaths of hundreds of fish. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Mass fish deaths in Sungai Padang Kijang trigger DOE probe

Religious representatives and civil societies highlighted that Brickfields is home to temples, churches, mosques and schools; it is also a popular shopping destination and one of the most congested areas in Kuala Lumpur. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Will LIKE choke Brickfields? Residents, religious leaders seek answers on RM2.3b proposed highway

This was stated by him during a courtesy call from MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman in Putrajaya yesterday. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Anwar vows no compromise in anti-corruption fight, backs stronger MACC

Some of the symptoms of leprosy. — Picture from UPM website

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Think leprosy is gone? Kelantan recorded eight new cases last year

Jaslinda Saludin, 49, who was found safe after being missing for nearly two weeks in the Gunung Batu Putih area, was discharged from Hospital Tapah on Wednesday after receiving treatment for three days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

TikToker arrested over alleged defamatory claims involving rescued hiker Jaslinda

On May 18, a part-time event planning assistant pleaded not guilty at the Klang Magistrate’s Court to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious injury to a p-hailing dispatcher. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Family of Zulfiqar Zamir seeks murder probe after alleged drunk-driving crash claims his life

Among the spectators who attended the live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Broadcast Viewing Ceremony held at the grounds of the Seri Angkasa Auditorium, Angkasapuri, this morning. — Bernama

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Fans, diplomats and football enthusiasts join RTM’s Fifa World Cup opening celebration

On June 1, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution of the 56-seat Johor State Legislative Assembly after obtaining the consent of Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

EC to announce key dates for Johor and Negeri Sembilan state polls today

Children listen attentively as kindergarten teacher Farah Zahira Zahari shares lessons on forests and nature during a Toddlers Forest Exploration programme at Bukit Wawasan recently. The initiative aims to give children hands-on exposure to the outdoors in an increasingly digital age. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Mud, insects and hiking trails: One teacher’s mission to reconnect children with nature

Recognising the unique features and risks of BNPL arrangements, additional obligations have been introduced covering areas such as white-labelling, pricing methodologies, affordability thresholds, late payment practices, merchant conduct, digital authentication and Shariah compliance. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 Jun 2026

Same players, new rules: Here’s how Consumer Credit Commission regulations safeguard BNPL users

In 2015 and 2016, he said high temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius led to the closure of 250 schools in northern Peninsular Malaysia. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Economy minister warns El Nino could cut rainfall by up to 60pc and impact economy

He said the payments, which began in phases on May 19, are aimed at reducing farmers’ initial capital burden and accelerating early planting preparations. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Economy minister: RM200 advance paddy incentive reaches nearly 180,000 farmers

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