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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

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 73 agents and company owners suspected of falsifying Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentive claims worth about RM9 million. — Pictures courtesy of MACC

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

RM9m in alleged false claims: MACC remands 73 agents, company owners in Daya Kerjaya probe

The Penang High Court has upheld the conviction of two men for beating a dog three years ago but reduced the fine imposed on each of them from RM50,000 to RM30,000. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Penang High Court upholds dog‑beating convictions, reduces fines from RM50,000 to RM30,000 each

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the drug, a mixture of fentanyl and psychoactive chemicals, could cause severe intoxication effects, leaving users in a zombie-like state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Deputy IGP says fentanyl‑based ‘Piu Piu’ leaves users zombie‑like, calls for total vape ban

A male teacher pleaded not guilty at the Ampang Sessions Court to two charges of committing physical sexual assault against a female pupil last month. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Ampang English teacher pleads not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting nine‑year‑old pupil

Police continues investigating man, who allegedly posted defamatory content about the Tok Batin of Kampung Orang Asli Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh, linked to the discovery of hiker Jaslinda Saludin. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Perak police continue probe despite apology over TikTok claims defaming Tok Batin, hiker Jaslinda

A Rohingya man was charged at the Jawi Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his fellow countryman in a residential area last month. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Rohingya man charged with murder after fellow countryman stabbed to death in Seberang Perai

A 67-year-old man has reportedly been remanded for six days in Batu Pahat to assist investigations into the alleged rape of his 13-year-old granddaughter last year. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Man, 67, remanded in Batu Pahat over alleged rape of 13-year-old granddaughter

A foreign man has reportedly been sentenced to 18 months’ jail and fined RM50,000 in Sandakan for possessing 490 eggs from fully protected turtle species without permission. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Caught with 490 turtle eggs, man gets 18 months’ jail and RM50,000 fine in Sabah

A driver was found dead after the vehicle he was travelling in caught fire following a crash involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a trailer lorry along Jalan Batu 9, Kampung Semangat, Segari, near Pantai Remis early this morning. — Bernama pic/JBPM handout

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Driver found dead after Toyota Innova bursts into flames in early‑morning crash with trailer near Pantai Remis

An unemployed man was charged at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of an acquaintance at a shophouse in March. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Unemployed man charged with murder after acquaintance found dead in rolled‑up mattress in Melaka

A discipline teacher was reportedly injured after being punched by a group of students at a secondary school in Kuala Kangsar on Wednesday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Students unhappy over haircut, discipline teacher allegedly ends up punched in Kuala Kangsar

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will discontinue remittance counters at all branches nationwide from July 1, 2026, shifting contribution payments fully to digital and alternative channels. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

No more cash counters: EPF moves contributions to apps, banks and self‑service terminals from July 1

Police seized a knife suspected to be the weapon used in the robbery attempt. — Picture via Unsplash/Fray Bekele

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Knife‑wielding couple nabbed after Grab driver’s throat slashed at Kota Tinggi bus terminal

Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said Endau remains the party’s stronghold and grassroots support is still intact. — Picture via Facebook/Azmin Ali

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Bersatu vows to defend Endau seat as Alwiyah Talib exits, Azmin rallies grassroots support

J-KOM director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali (left) greeting Albert Tei, who appeared unexpectedly after a police report was lodged against him over alleged disruption of ministry operations, at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Police report filed after Albert Tei stages four protests at Menara Komunikasi, J‑KOM cites obstruction

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the number of employed persons continued to increase in April 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 Jun 2026

Malaysia’s jobless rate edges back to 3.0pc in April, 511,800 unemployed as labour force grows

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