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Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police open disciplinary probe after personnel goes viral in China, IGP warns every officer accountable

Transport Minister Anthony Loke presents an award to Wong Tuck Meng, the lorry driver who helped slow a runaway bus near the Menora Tunnel, at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur, June 23, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Lorry driver who saved 21 people near Menora Tunnel awarded RM10,000 by national council

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during Pakatan Harapan’s candidate announcement for the 16th Johor state election at Padang Bukit Gambir Extreme Park in Muar on June 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Know our limits’: Keep royal institution out of Johor election contest, says PM Anwar

Singapore Airlines stewardesses walk through Changi Airport in Singapore on October 24, 2020. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore sentences Indian passenger to jail for molesting and cornering SIA flight attendant

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said investigations are underway into the case of the 13-year-old boy critically injured after allegedly falling from a secondary school in Ipoh on June 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Boy, 13, critical after fall at Ipoh secondary school

The Penang state government is trying to help local durian exporters to deal with the dumping of the king of fruits that has occurred following constraints in exporting to overseas markets. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Durian glut hits Penang: Exporters face high costs, dumping drives prices down despite king’s demand

Jungkook (far left) with BTS members during the 52nd American Music Awards in Las Vegas. The BTS star’s stalker has received a suspended prison sentence and is expected to be deported from South Korea once the court ruling becomes final. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 h ago

BTS Jungkook’s stalker who rang his doorbell 133 times faces deportation from South Korea after suspended jail sentence

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Iranian ambassador highlights 60-day oil waiver as chance for Petronas and Malaysia to deepen cooperation

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing told Parliament this morning that the controversial Rain Rave event contributed nearly RM400 million to the economy. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Tourism minister: Rain Rave Water Festival generated RM390m in tourism revenue in total, drew half a million people

A combination picture shows former British prime ministers Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, and David Cameron at various events between 2014 and 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Is Britain a ‘failed state’? What Starmer’s resignation reveals about the UK

Pakatan Harapan chief Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the coalition’s candidate announcement ceremony for the 16th Johor state election in Bukit Gambir, Johor on June 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar: Johor got RM16b back from Putrajaya, more than it contributed

Statistics from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia highlighted the need to strengthen safety measures amid the growing popularity of hiking and forest recreational activities in recent years. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Hiking boom turns deadly with 63 fatalities and over 1,000 accidents, govt moves to tighten trail safety

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Rival parties cannot use same coalition logo in same seat, says EC

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that, in addition to the role played by schools, parents also need to provide support to their children in addressing such issues. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Education Ministry orders immediate school interventions for students showing mental health warning signs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announces Pakatan Harapan’s candidates for the 16th Johor state election in Bukit Gambir, Tangkak on June 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Pakatan names full Johor election candidate list: Maszlee Malik for Puteri Wangsa, former state assembly speaker for Larkin

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Malaysia / 4 h ago

Immigration to close 71 passport counters nationwide for system maintenance, first phase June 26–30

People queue at the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, June 28, 2018. — Bernama pic

PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) will temporarily close passport service counters at 71 passport issuance offices nationwide in phases to facilitate system maintenance.In a social media post, JIM said passport applications submitted over the counter, applications via MyOnline Passport and passport printing services at the affected...

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke presents an award to Wong Tuck Meng, the lorry driver who helped slow a runaway bus near the Menora Tunnel, at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur, June 23, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Lorry driver who saved 21 people near Menora Tunnel awarded RM10,000 by national council

The Tun Razak Exchange tower (centre, background) is pictured here with surrounding commercial buildings in Kuala Lumpur, May 15, 2024. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Masjid Warisan construction in front of TRX tower to go ahead, minister says long‑standing plan

Maszlee Malik, Pakatan Harapan’s named candidate for Puteri Wangsa in the Johor state election, accepts Barisan Nasional’s Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in a debate ahead of the polls. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Pakatan’s Puteri Wangsa hopeful Maszlee says yes to face Onn Hafiz in debate

Synthetic drug abuse in the country continues to present a worrying situation, with 141,817 cases recorded last year, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

From syabu to fentanyl, synthetic scourge fuels 70pc of Malaysia’s 192,000 abuse cases, says Saifuddin Nasution

The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has registered 854 overseas-qualified medical practitioners as local specialist doctors from January to May this year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Health minister says MMC registers 854 overseas‑qualified doctors as specialists between January and May

Timur Laut District Police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said police were alerted to the incident by a member of the public. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Family feud turns violent as younger brother allegedly slashes 65‑year‑old sibling at Air Itam durian orchard

The storm that struck several areas in Bercham on June 19, affecting about 460 families, has caused over RM1.2 million in estimated losses. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Bercham storm leaves 460 families counting losses topping RM1.2 million, state agencies rush aid

The ‘Tapak Pesta’ in Sungai Nibong, Penang, has been home to the annual ‘Pesta Pulau Pinang’ since its inception in 1966 but is expected to be incorporated into the development of the Mutiara Line, the state’s first LRT infrastructure. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

As Sungai Nibong bows out, Perda pitches Tasek Gelugor for Pesta Pulau Pinang

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Singapore Airlines stewardesses walk through Changi Airport in Singapore on October 24, 2020. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore sentences Indian passenger to jail for molesting and cornering SIA flight attendant

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Singapore / 15 h ago

Teochew screenings soon? ‘Dear You’ fever nudges Singapore to soften stance on dialect films

A global shortage of adoptable children has left many Singaporean couples vulnerable to unscrupulous agents operating in a legal grey area. — IStock.com pic via AFP

Singapore / 1d ago

How much is that baby in the window? Singapore couples tempted by Indonesian trafficking syndicates

Salt dries at the “Dama Blanca” salt flats in El Puerto de Santa Maria, in the bay of Cadiz on September 14, 2023. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

After ‘siu dai’, Singapore plans to make ‘low salt’ the new normal

The initiative, called Dads and Braids, was founded by longtime friends Jeggan Rajendram and Rukshan Chiththananda. According to CNA Lifestyle, the pair began running sessions in April after realising many fathers wanted to be more involved in their daughters’ daily routines but lacked the skills or confidence to start. — Instagram screenshot

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore ‘girl dads’ run workshop to teach other fathers how to style their daughters’ hair (VIDEO)

Aires Applied Quantum Technology managing director Ken Lin is seen here in an Instagram post. Lin and brother Lim Meng Liang left their careers in finance for data encryption. — Instagram screenshot

Singapore / 2d ago

Singaporean brothers’ ‘unbreakable’ encryption challenges quantum threats

Passengers can take a free ride in ComfortDelGro’s autonomous cars from Punggol, Singapore starting June 22, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 19 Jun 2026

No driver, no fare: Singapore’s AV rides are free for Punggol residents from Monday

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hold a meeting on the sidelines of the Russia-Asean summit, which commemorates 35 years of collaboration between Russia and the Asean countries, in the central Russian city of Kazan June 18, 2026. — Anastasia Barashkova/Pool/AFP pic

Singapore / 19 Jun 2026

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US President Donald Trump said today that Iran has “fully and completely agreed” to allow nuclear inspectors to return to the country. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Trump announces Iran’s ‘nuclear honesty’ with full inspection agreement

Palestinian children wait for a meal at a charity kitchen in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 22, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

UN investigators: Israel ‘deliberately targeting’ Palestinian children as part of Gaza ‘genocide’

A Microsoft data centre is seen under construction in Karawang, West Java on February 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

UN chief demands tech giants ‘be honest’ about the hidden water, power, and carbon cost of the AI boom

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria walk into 10 Downing Street after he makes a statement on his future outside the official residence in London on June 22, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

European leaders hail ‘statesman’ Starmer while Trump and Putin take shots at outgoing UK PM

Under a 14-point memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iran last week, Washington is to start abolishing all types of sanctions using a schedule to be forged in a final deal within 60 days, a period that can be extended. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

Undoing the ‘tangled nest’ of Iran sanctions won’t be easy or quick

Police gather near the scene of an active shooter situation in Montreal, Canada on June 22, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Three killed in Montreal, Canada shooting; police investigate potential ‘incel’ link

A group of leading international technology, crypto and ‌other businesses yesterday announced plans to help stamp out the illegal trade in wildlife. — Reuters pic

World / 1d ago

Tech and telecom giants deploy AI to fight illegal wildlife trade, United for Wildlife says

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after local media reported that a rash-causing irritant had been found in nappies from brands including Huggies, Beijing’s market watchdog said today. — AFP pic

World / 1d ago

China probes diaper brands after reports of formamide‑linked skin irritants

Money

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 1.23 per cent, or 20.92 points, to settle at its intraday low of 1,679.92 from Monday’s close of 1,700.84. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 5 h ago

Bursa Malaysia extends decline amid persistent uncertainties

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 4.1380/1430 against the greenback from 4.1465/1500 at yesterday’s close. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit edges up as US Fed next move under scrutiny

A worker wipes a handrail near the reflection of an electronic board displaying stock movements at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 30, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Can Jakarta dodge a devastating downgrade? MSCI set to decide Indonesia’s emerging markets status today

WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, accused authorities in Russia today of trying to fully block its service in order to drive Russians to a state-owned app, which it alleged was used for surveillance. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

Meta bets on Indian startup head Kunal Shah to take charge of WhatsApp

Emirates and Qatar Airways planes sit on the tarmac at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney, Australia on March 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Airlines seen pocketing US$40b windfall as fares stay high despite plunging fuel prices

Former Greater Manchester Mayor and newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham addresses members and supporters of the Labour Party after winning the Makerfield by-election at the Bartons Group Stadium in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Britain on June 19, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Pound falls as Burnham’s rise sparks investor concern over UK fiscal rules

AirAsia Group chief executive officer Bo Lingam speaks during the company’s Aviation Outlook 2026 briefing at its headquarters in Sepang, Selangor, on June 22, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 1d ago

AirAsia says fares to drop once fuel prices stabilise, eyes one billion passengers by end of 2027

US Vice President JD Vance looks on next to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shakes hands with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar during the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock Resort near Stansstad, Switzerland on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

England launched their campaign last week with a stylish 4-2 win over Croatia, a result that has given the Three Lions camp fresh belief as they chase a first major championship win in 60 years. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off

Norway forward Erling Haaland and teammates perform the traditional Viking rowing celebration for their fans after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Haaland double puts Norway into first World Cup knockout in 28 years

France forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Mbappe vs Messi: 2026 World Cup golden boot race heats up after Iraq brace

England forward Bukayo Saka takes part in a match day minus one training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between England and Ghana at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City on June 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Will it be 1966 again? Rice insists England ‘can beat any opponent in the world’

A statue of Matt Busby stands outside Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, northwest England on April 21, 2021. — AFP pic

Sports / 11 h ago

Goodbye, Old Trafford? Manchester United secure land for new 100,000-seat stadium

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

Mo Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win as Pharaohs come from behind to beat New Zealand

Argentina forward Lionel Messi takes part in a training session at the Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 19, 2026, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

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Spain’s Lamine Yamal takes a selfie following the team’s 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on June 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

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