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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

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

Economy Minister Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir the government will continue strengthening buffer stocks and expanding supply sources when necessary. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Malaysia’s medicine and medical device supply stays stable amid global pressures, says economy minister

A lorry, an additional tank with a capacity of 3,000 litres, two skid tanks, two fuel cards, several fuel pumps and a flow meter estimated to be worth a total of RM106,345 were seized during the raid. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

KPDN seizes 6,000 litres of diesel in Melaka raid under Op Tiris 4.0 over suspected subsidy diversion

Kedah Police Chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the remains of 13 men and 14 women who died in the tragic incident was recovered in Langkawi waters last year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Remains of 27 Rohingya migrants who died in boat capsize laid to rest in Kedah

Deputy Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the crisis has tested Malaysia’s economic resilience but at the same time created opportunities for the country to strengthen its long-term resilience. — Bernama

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Malaysia, Turkmenistan to seal hydrocarbons partnership on June 19 as energy security push intensifies

MCW president Jais Abdul Karim said if the claims of inconsistencies between shipping documentation and actual cargo movement are substantiated, they could open the door to various forms of misconduct. — Picture via Facebook/Jais Abdul Karim

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

MCW seeks transparent probe into alleged discrepancies in petroleum cargo movement at Tanjung Langsat Port

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state government will repair the dilapidated wooden bridge in Kampung Orang Asli Lubuk Gaharu, where missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin was found. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Perak govt to repair village bridge where missing hiker Jaslinda was found

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin inspects the construction works of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) during a working visit to Lumut Naval Shipyard today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

PAC to summon Defence Ministry for clarification on Norway’s revocation of Naval Strike Missile licence

Earlier, photos and videos of the incident went viral, urging the public, especially nearby residents, to take precautionary measures. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Authorities confirm no injuries after chemical leak at Pasir Gudang factory, monitoring continues

Sabah wildlife authorities seized protected animals, including a live pangolin, during enforcement operations in Penampang and Tawau. — Pictures courtesy of Sabah Wildlife Department

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Back-to-back Sabah raids uncover ‘mini zoo’ and suspected wildlife meat trade

A total of 6,000 cartons of bottled water has been brought into Miri to help meet the needs of residents affected by water supply disruptions caused by repair works on a leaking main pipeline at Mile 7, Jalan Miri–Bintulu. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Bottled water shipment of 6,000 cartons cleared in Miri easing supply disruption from pipeline repairs

The author writes that the disappointment among PH supporters is understandable, but argues that the coalition’s limited reform delivery reflects the constraints of governing with many parties. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Non-Malays’ frustration and anger — William Leong Jee Keen

AirBorneo stressed that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority and would not be compromised under any circumstances. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

AirBorneo outlines urgent measures to restore flight operations in Sarawak and Sabah after recent disruptions

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