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Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has welcomed PAS’ call for its members and supporters to back BN candidates in Johor seats not contested by PN. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Thank you PAS’: Dr Akmal welcomes directive to back Umno-BN in Johor seats where Perikatan absent

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line at the Johan Setia LRT Station in Klang on June 28, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM Anwar: Free LRT3 Shah Alam Line rides for one month starting tomorrow

The Penang Hainan Association deputy chairman Datuk Hun Keng Kuan (left) and the chairman Heng Kok Pin (right). — Pictures by Opalyn Mok

Life / 17 h ago

The story behind the Hainanese legacy of chicken rice, chicken chop and ‘kopi-o’ in Malaysia

After the closure of Heun Kee in January this year, a newcomer emerged in Yan Kee, filling up the void left behind by the Pudu institution known for claypot chicken rice. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

Yan Kee, Pudu: A grandson’s attempt to carve out a claypot chicken rice legacy of his own, beyond Heun Kee’s shadow

Storm clouds are seen from Layang-Layangan Beach in Labuan on June 26, 2022. The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for six states, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 3pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for six states across Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak

A suitcase in which police later found the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl lies in a grassy area near a railway track where it was discovered in Pattaya City, Thailand, June 27, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested

Pakatan Harapan’s youngest candidate, Danish Hossman, 23, contests the Johor Lama seat in the 16th Johor state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Pakatan’s youngest candidate Danish Hossman takes cue from PM Anwar in Johor Lama showdown

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (right) visits an exhibition during the launch of the National Defence Strategic Plan and Defence Capacity Blueprint 2026-2030 in Kuala Lumpur on June 25. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire. — Getty Images via AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick (left) said the game’s extraordinary finale should silence any conspiracy theories. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

After six-goal thriller, Austrian coach dismisses allegations of ‘agreement’ between Austria and Algeria

Nas Jaafar (third from left) with the other finalists of the World Brewing Cup. — Picture via Instagram

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Lord of the Beans: Nas Jaafar is Malaysia’s first-ever World Brewers Cup champion

Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the coalition had demonstrated this commitment by fielding a number of young professionals, including the youngest candidate in the election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Pakatan fielding youngest candidate in Johor polls as part of youth‑focused push, says Fahmi

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said selected large park-and-ride sites along the LRT3 Shah Alam Line could be redeveloped into affordable housing and commercial projects. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Govt mulls affordable housing on LRT3 park-and-ride sites to boost public transport use

The ageless Lionel Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan to complete perfect World Cup group stage

Johor must remain a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold and continue to serve as the coalition’s political fixed deposit in the state election, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Zahid says Johor must remain BN stronghold, brushes off Puad’s recycled‑candidates criticism

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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Pakatan fielding youngest candidate in Johor polls as part of youth‑focused push, says Fahmi

Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the coalition had demonstrated this commitment by fielding a number of young professionals, including the youngest candidate in the election. — Bernama pic

MUAR, June 28 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is committed to advancing its youth agenda in the 16th Johor state election by translating young people’s aspirations into meaningful representation through a slate of credible young candidates.PH communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the coalition had demonstrated this commitment by fielding a...

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Pakatan Harapan’s youngest candidate, Danish Hossman, 23, contests the Johor Lama seat in the 16th Johor state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Pakatan’s youngest candidate Danish Hossman takes cue from PM Anwar in Johor Lama showdown

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the initiative aimed to strengthen access to faster and more efficient emergency healthcare services, particularly for the Langkawi community and tourists. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Amir Hamzah unveils RM5.5m sea ambulance, promises faster patient transfers from Langkawi

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to affect Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and 10 states until 7pm today. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for KL, Putrajaya and 10 states until 7pm

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and BN’s Perling candidate Pannir Selvam speak to reporters after a community programme at Pangsapuri Bukit Saujana in Johor Bahru on June 28. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Onn Hafiz says open debates not Johor’s way after offer from Maszlee Malik

The Selangor Immigration Department (JIM) successfully dismantled a syndicate specialising in forging travel documents and using fake security stamps through Ops Serkap conducted yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Ops Serkap in Selangor busts forged‑documents syndicate, suspected mastermind arrested

Eight people were injured in a three‑vehicle collision at Kilometre 94 of the southbound North–South Expressway June 28, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Eight injured in three‑vehicle crash on North-South Expressway near Sungai Petani

Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Lim Hui Ying delivers a speech representing Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof at the National Father's Day Celebration 2026 held at Taman Tasik Cyberjaya June 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Father’s role important in shielding children from social ills as Madani govt bolsters family‑focused policies, says DPM Fadillah

Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (6th left), with Kota Samarahan Municipal Council official mascot Nadi on his right, receives a memento from MPKS chairman Abang Ismawi Abang Ali after the event’s officiation. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Kota Samarahan to serve as alternative venue for major state events as Kuching nears saturation, says state minister

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Singapore / 11 h ago

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Singapore / 2d ago

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Stars Engrg director Chua Xing Da, 42, was sentenced on Thursday to 18 months and one week’s imprisonment after being convicted of two workplace safety offences and one count of obstructing justice. The company, which operated the plant, was fined S$500,000. — Reuters pic

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According to The Straits Times, about 49 per cent of Goh Choon Phong’s package came from shares, 35 per cent from bonuses, while his base salary stood at about S$1.5 million, with total pay higher than the previous year’s roughly S$7 million. — TODAY pic

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A suitcase in which police later found the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl lies in a grassy area near a railway track where it was discovered in Pattaya City, Thailand, June 27, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested

Rescuers search for possible victims at a collapsed building following twin earthquakes, in Los Corales, La Guaira state, some 40 km northeast of Caracas, on June 27, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need

People relax by the Dnipro River during a hot summer's day in Kyiv on June 27, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Tens of millions face a weekend on June 27-28, 2026 of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Hellish weekend: Europe heatwave moves South, multiple temperature red alerts sounded

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire. — Getty Images via AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

People cool off near the Trocadero Fountain with the Eiffel Tower on the background during a heatwave in Paris on June 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave, says health agency

Demonstrators take part during a protest against government policies, including state budget spending, fuel price hike, free meals programme, and expanded military roles in civilian affairs, outside Grahadi State building in Surabaya, East Java province, Indonesia, June 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and South Korea's Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back inspect the honour guards during a welcoming ceremony before their meeting at the Defence Ministry in Seoul on June 28, 2026. — AFP pool pic

World / 10 h ago

S. Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula

According to a study published in the British Medical Journal this week, which looked at 408 adolescents, 85 per cent of Australians aged 12 to 15 were still using social media three months after the ban took effect. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

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Professor Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai of the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) said the World Cup acts as a high-frequency economic stimulus that temporarily shifts consumer spending patterns and boosts business activity across several sectors. — Getty Images via AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

World Cup fever may inject up to RM2.1b into Malaysia’s F&B sector, economist says

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid told Bernama that the main focus for investors will be the United States (US) labour market data, mainly the Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) figures and the unemployment rate. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit to trade within RM4.09-RM4.11 next week ahead of key economic data releases

BNM Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said the portal was developed to help beneficiaries verify whether they have insurance or takaful coverage and contact the relevant provider for further action. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 2d ago

Bank Negara launches ‘Semak Kasih’ portal to help Malaysians check unclaimed insurance, takaful benefits

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 4.0860/0910 against the greenback from 4.1160/1200 at Thursday’s close. — Bernama pic

Money / 2d ago

Ringgit outperforms major currencies after weaker US consumption data cools Fed hike bets

Dozens of angry ticket buyers who took to social media this month after last-minute cancellations on StubHub left them without tickets they had purchased, often after similar assurances they would get replacement tickets. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Ghost tickets: World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations

At least 42 commodity vessels—including tankers carrying oil, gas, and dry bulk such as fertilisers—crossed on Thursday, Kpler’s tracking platform showed, down from a high of 57 on Wednesday. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings

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Austria coach Ralf Rangnick (left) said the game’s extraordinary finale should silence any conspiracy theories. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

After six-goal thriller, Austrian coach dismisses allegations of ‘agreement’ between Austria and Algeria

England's forward #09 Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and England at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Kane, Bellingham shine as England win World Cup group

Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk reacts after defeating Netherlands’ Rico Verhoeven (off frame) by TKO during their WBC World Heavyweight Championship 'Glory in Giza' boxing match at the Pyramids of Giza on May 23, 2026. — AFP file pic

Sports / 1d ago

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An Iran fan poses for a picture people watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G football match between Egypt and Iran in Tehran on June 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Iran denied assured spot in World Cup last-32

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Sports / 13 h ago

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