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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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 10 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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 15 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 / 12 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 / 11 h ago

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

Malaysia / 6 h ago

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

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 / 11 h ago

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

An aerial view of damaged houses in several areas around Bercham after the June 20, 2026 storm, which is believed to have been caused by a landspout phenomenon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police seal Bercham storm‑hit areas, tighten movement controls to curb theft

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 / 13 h ago

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia

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

World / 15 h ago

Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

US actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for playing Gus Fring in popular TV series ‘Breaking Bad’ embraced Islam during a film shoot of ‘Seven Dogs’ in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Gazette reported. — Picture from Instagram/thegiancarloesposito

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Breaking faith barriers: ‘Breaking Bad’ actor Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam while filming in Saudi Arabia

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 / 11 h ago

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

Perlis PN chairman and PAS Perlis deputy commissioner III, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, said efforts to safeguard the welfare of the people would remain the coalition’s priority despite the political uncertainty. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Perlis govt carries on as usual amid Perikatan leadership uncertainty, says Shahidan Kassim

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across nine states and Labuan, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected across nine states and Labuan, says MetMalaysia

Of the total, subsidies for RON95 petrol are estimated at RM2 billion a month, while diesel subsidies are projected at around RM1.5 billion a month, the Finance Ministry said. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Govt’s RON95, diesel subsidy bill estimated to hit RM3.5b a month, says Finance Ministry

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said Op Soga XI will be implemented aggressively and comprehensively to curb illegal gambling syndicates nationwide. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Bookies beware: Bukit Aman launches Op Soga XI ahead of Fifa World Cup 2026 betting surge

Director-General of Broadcasting Ashwad Ismail said football fans nationwide will be able to follow the tournament through RTM Klik and RTM channels on MYTV and Unifi TV. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

RTM mobilises resources for World Cup coverage as RTM Klik hits seven million downloads

In a Facebook post today, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he was confident that the experience and expertise of each diplomat would enable them to carry out their duties effectively. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Zahid: Malaysian envoys play key role in strengthening bilateral ties abroad

CAAM said it will continue to assess AirBorneo’s compliance with consumer protection requirements, adding that it remains committed to safeguarding consumer rights while maintaining safety as the highest priority in Malaysia’s civil aviation sector. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

CAAM monitoring AirBorneo disruptions amid delays and cancellations in Sabah, Sarawak

MCCBCHST has objected to several parts of Selangor’s 2025 planning guidelines for non-Muslim houses of worship, saying some conditions for obtaining prayer spaces are too restrictive for smaller religious communities. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Non-Muslim religious council objects to Selangor worship-house guidelines, says 5,000-resident rule and commercial-lot restrictions unrealistic

Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said there will be no state exco reshuffle despite PAS ending political cooperation with Bersatu. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Terengganu MB says exco line-up will not change amid PAS-Bersatu rift

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong (centre) chairs a meeting with representatives from the IRB, Customs, Immigration, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, Sirim, and MCMC on tackling the surge in illegal foreign products, services and businesses across Malaysia on June 10, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Liew Chin Tong

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Finance Ministry leads push to stop illegal foreign goods and businesses and protect Malaysian jobs

Economy Minister Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir says the government does not want to be tied to overly long supply agreements while global oil prices remain volatile, as market changes could affect the country’s costs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Economy minister says Malaysia looks at Russia, Türkiye as potential new oil supply sources

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming says the June 5, 2026 Cabinet decision to make recycling facilities in shopping malls a licensing requirement will facilitate public convenience while strengthening the national sustainability agenda. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Cabinet makes mall recycling facilities mandatory, full enforcement from 2028

The Pahang State Health Department is taking note of complaints on social media regarding the shortage of medical officers at several public hospitals statewide. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

With 850 doctors across Pahang, Health Dept says it's moving staff from clinics to hospitals to fill gaps

Asnida Abdul Daim, daughter of the late former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, June 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

High Court orders return of Daim’s daughter’s passport, finds ‘no merit’ in holding it

A new report by Monash University Malaysia, Versa and AHAM Asset Management found that digitally engaged Malaysians scored relatively well in financial literacy but still faced gaps in achieving long-term financial security. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Digitally active Malaysians have good financial literacy but security remains elusive for many, study finds

DAP secretary-general and Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook speaks at a press conference during the launch of the Cermat Madani programme in Kuala Lumpur, June 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 Jun 2026

Negeri Sembilan DAP to keep over half of its incumbents for state polls

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