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Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar (right) was proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan at a hotel in Alor Gajah, Melaka on June 5, 2026, which the palace declared void on June 9, 2026. — Screengrab from social media video footage

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Palace declares Melaka hotel ceremony to proclaim Negeri Sembilan Ruler void, strips Nadzaruddin of hereditary title

Transport Minister Anthony Loke at the launch of the Cermat Madani programme, June 9, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Transport Ministry

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Safe drivers may get up to 65pc insurance savings under Cermat Madani, says transport minister

More than a week before its next monthly monetary policy meeting, officials lifted borrowing costs to 5.5 per cent, following an unexpected 50-point increase last month aimed at stabilising the weakening rupiah and battling inflation. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

Indonesia surprises markets with interest rate hike as rupiah slides to record low

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (eentre) says BN has ‘no choice’ but to contest the2026 Negeri Sembilan state election alone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Zahid: BN to go solo in Negeri Sembilan after Pakatan lays claim to all 36 seats

Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said investigations carried out by the Gua Musang district office found that the tiger was believed to have merely crossed the area before returning to its natural habitat. — Screengrabs from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perhilitan confirms report of Malayan tiger sighting in Gua Musang

For illustration only. A 25-year-old owner of a Proton Prevé who recorded a policeman issuing a ticket for a traffic violation in Sentul is under a three-day detention for filming the act and hurling abuse against the officer. — Picture by Firdausn Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Film a cop, hurl abuse, get arrested: Sentul police nab Proton Prevé owner over traffic summons

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Washington to “correct its erroneous practices”, warning that Beijing will “take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies”. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Alibaba, Baidu and other Chinese firms

Tok Batin of Kampung Orang Asli Lata Kinjang, Rani Bah Ulin (front, third right), and Orang Asli representatives display police reports lodged over alleged defamatory social media claims against Tok Batin Mohd Asmmadi Abdullah. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Orang Asli reps seek action after viral video claiming Tok Batin who helped search for Jaslinda confined hiker and planned to marry her

National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia huffed and puffed his way past two Japanese opponents in qualifying round matches to make the main draw of the Australia Open Badminton Championships at the Quaycentre Arena in Sydney today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysia’s Zii Jia, Eogene advance to Australia Open main draw after tough qualifying rounds

SpaceX’s long-awaited initial public offering, expected to fetch a US$1.75 trillion (RM7.11 trillion) valuation, has set off a frenzy among retail ‌investors clamouring for a share of Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI empire. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

How retail investors — including in Malaysia — can buy shares in SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO

Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban said 2,324 of those detained had misused their immigration passes, including by taking part in activities that were not in line with the purpose of their entry into Malaysia.— Reuters pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Immigration Dept detains 30,801 foreigners in nationwide enforcement up to May 31

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the National Anthem during the inauguration of the newly appointed Head of National Nutrition Agency and special advisor for manpower and labour welfare affairs, at the State Palace in Jakarta June 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

Prabowo’s populist policies fuel Indonesia’s market ‘doom‑loop’ as rupiah, stocks plunge

Lawyer turned art trailblazer Valentine Willie dies at 71 on June 9, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/Sabah Art Gallery

Life / 17 h ago

Sabah-born Valentine Willie, key figure in South-east Asian contemporary art, dies at 71

Self-taught breeder, Wan Mohd Hazran Wan Rohim, 35, nets a steady income online with 6,000 angelfish. — Bernama pic

Life / 14 h ago

No courses, just clicks: Kelantan man breeds success with ornamental fish business

The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies today, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit rises versus US dollar, most regional units as tensions ease in West Asia

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Malaysia / 41 m ago

High Court orders Rosmah to pay Lebanese owner RM67.4m in missing jewellery suit

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor was ordered by the High Court to pay RM67.4 million to Global Royalty Trading SAL over 43 missing jewellery pieces delivered to her in 2018. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — The High Court today ordered Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to pay RM67.4 million — the estimated value of 43 jewellery pieces delivered to her in February 2018 — to their Lebanese owner.High Court judge Quay Chew Soon granted the suit filed by Global Royalty Trading...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the world is facing a leadership clarity crisis rather than a lack of power. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 m ago

At Nikkei Forum, Anwar calls for leadership with clear sense of direction

Datuk Betty Wong said AirBorneo flight MY3062 from Tawau to Sandakan on June 7, 2026 was initially rescheduled from 10.15am that day to 12.55pm on June 8, and later cancelled, with passengers allegedly being notified less than nine hours before departure. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

From plane to six-hour Grab ride: Passenger spends RM700 after AirBorneo axes Tawau–Sandakan flight

PAS central committee member and PN information chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa said PAS’ decision to end cooperation with Bersatu was ‘nothing personal’ and did not involve PN, whose position will be discussed with Gerakan and MIPP this week. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Annuar Musa: PAS to meet with Perikatan components, sans Bersatu, on coalition direction this week

Sarawak Water confirms that a main pipeline at Mile 7 Miri-Bintulu Road is the source of a leak and that repairs will affect 70 per cent of Miri residents on June 120, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Miri’s main water artery springs leak, water supply disruption to affect over 70,000 consumers

Selangor Women Development and Social Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari (centre) during the launch of the Selangor Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Policy 2026-2030 at UiTM Shah Alam, on June 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Selangor to make universal design a development requirement under new PWD blueprint

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulates Narendra Modi for his milestone, saying Malaysia values ‘close and longstanding’ ties with India. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 1 h ago

As Modi sets tenure record, Anwar praises leader and Malaysia-India friendship

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (third, left) launches the pocketbook ‘Strengthening Children’s Rights in Malaysia through Parliament’ during the closing ceremony of the Symposium on Children’s Rights Legislative Reform at Parliament today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Speaker urges stronger laws, political will to safeguard children’s rights

A 42-year-old man died after losing control of his agricultural tractor on the road, and ending up crashing into house in Sik, Kedah on June 9, 2026. —- Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Tractor slams into Sik house, driver pronounced dead at scene

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Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic ties amid global uncertainties during the 16th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting held today. — Unsplash pix

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore, Indonesia deepen bilateral economic cooperation through 6WG platform

Kevin Tan Jia Hut, 28, pleaded guilty yesterday to one charge of rape. Three other similar charges were taken into consideration during sentencing. He was 25 at the time of the offence. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 20 h ago

Singapore man gets nine years' jail and caning for raping 13-year-old he met on video platform

The Fifa World Cup 2026 will kick off on June 12. — AFP pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore steps up crackdown on illegal betting ahead of World Cup 2026

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the country has yet to feel full impact of Hormuz disruption, braces for it in second half of 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 21 h ago

Despite strong Q1, Singapore PM says H2 economic outlook uncertain as Middle East war drags on

Singapore has launched its newest national research supercomputer named Aspire 2B to significantly boost artificial intelligence, climate research, and quantum computing capabilities, said Singapore Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore rolls out Aspire 2B supercomputer to strengthen AI, quantum and climate research, says minister

This file pic shows cruise ship MV Hondius, leaving the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain May 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Two Singaporeans complete quarantine after returning from cruise with deadly hantavirus outbreak

A yacht caught fire at 11 Cove Drive in Singapore this morning and was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, with no injuries reported. — Picture via Facebook/Poh K.P.

Singapore / 2d ago

Luxury yacht engulfed in flames at Singapore’s Sentosa Cove marina

A dead juvenile dugong found off Singapore’s Bedok Jetty yesterday was reportedly the first local record of the rare marine mammal since 2021. — Screengrab via TikTok/kbsebelas

Singapore / 2d ago

Dead juvenile dugong found off Singapore’s Bedok Jetty, first local record since 2021

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This picture taken on June 9, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 10, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) seeing off China's President Xi Jinping during the latter's departure from Pyongyang International Airport. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Kim, Xi unveil ‘far-reaching blueprint’ to deepen North Korea-China ties after Pyongyang summit

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the southern city of Tyre on June 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Israeli strikes kill 11 near Tyre after evacuation warning for southern Lebanese city

Trump has indicated he does not plan to appoint Pulte to the post on a permanent basis, as it would require confirmation by the US Senate. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Trump names Bill Pulte to begin intelligence chief role earlier than expected

A building is set alight in the Sandy Row area of Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland, in the evening of June 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Belfast erupts in anti-immigration riots after refugee charged over stabbing attack

World / 1 h ago

Italian astronaut Parmitano hopes to bring taste of Italy to Artemis III moon mission

Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatened to retaliate. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downed as Hormuz tensions threaten peace talks

Strong waves batter the shoreline near the port of La Libertad ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Cristina in La Libertad, El Salvador, on June 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

Central America braces for Tropical Storm Cristina as schools shut, flood fears grow

The US Defense Department unveiled the designations just weeks after President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, with both sides seeking to maintain stability in the bilateral relationship. — AFP

World / 23 h ago

US expands blacklist of Chinese military-linked firms, includes major tech and EV companies

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The dispute traces back to 2021 when the two minority shareholders initiated arbitration under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre rules against AirAsia Digital (now Move Digital), AirAsia Bhd and BigPay over alleged breaches of shareholder agreements following the termination of a 2017 investment pact. — Reuters pic

Money / 39 m ago

Singapore court orders seizure of Capital A’s stakes in BigPay and Teleport over arbitration award

At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) perked up 0.68 of a point to 1,676.18 from yesterday’s close of 1,675.50.— Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 49 m ago

Bursa Malaysia edges higher at open amid cautious regional sentiment and oil price dip

At 8 am, the local note depreciated to 4.0600/0640 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0580/0630. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 2 h ago

Ringgit edges lower against greenback ahead of crucial US CPI report

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the National Anthem during the inauguration of the newly appointed Head of National Nutrition Agency and special advisor for manpower and labour welfare affairs, at the State Palace in Jakarta June 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

Prabowo’s populist policies fuel Indonesia’s market ‘doom‑loop’ as rupiah, stocks plunge

GSK has agreed to buy US-listed cancer drug developer ‌Nuvalent for US$10.6 billion in its largest deal in more than a decade, marking a major strategic shift under new CEO Luke Miels as the British company steps up its focus on oncology. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

GSK offers 40pc premium in US$10.6b bid for cancer drug developer Nuvalent

More than a week before its next monthly monetary policy meeting, officials lifted borrowing costs to 5.5 per cent, following an unexpected 50-point increase last month aimed at stabilising the weakening rupiah and battling inflation. — AFP pic

Money / 19 h ago

Indonesia surprises markets with interest rate hike as rupiah slides to record low

At 8 am, the local note appreciated to 4.0665/0780 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0715/0760. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, tracks weaker greenback amid easing West Asia tensions

At 9.07 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 1.15 points to 1,678.37 from yesterday’s close of 1,679.52. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia opens slightly lower as FBM KLCI slips 0.06pc in early trade

Sports

Thousands of teachers blocked an avenue leading to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, 48 hours before the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at that venue. — AFP pic

Sports / 58 m ago

Mexico City protests block Azteca Stadium route days before World Cup opener

The action gets under way at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca tomorrow with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at 1 pm local time launching a sprawling, nearly six-week-long spectacle that will culminate in the final at New Jersey’s 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium on July 19. — AFP pic

Sports / 54 m ago

Fifa’s ‘greatest show on earth’ begins tomorrow under shadow of ticket backlash and US immigration rules

Appointing the divisive Jose Mourinho will be a gamble on the part of president Perez after Los Blancos finished without a major trophy in 2025/26, making it a second consecutive barren season. — Reuters file pic

Sports / 51 m ago

Benfica part ways with Mourinho as Real Madrid move nears, appoint Marco Silva as replacement

A World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022 and formerly of Manchester City, the 26-year-old Alvarez joined Atletico in 2024. — Reuters pic

Sports / 46 m ago

Real Madrid’s Alvarez bid rejected as Atletico hit back in heated statement

National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia huffed and puffed his way past two Japanese opponents in qualifying round matches to make the main draw of the Australia Open Badminton Championships at the Quaycentre Arena in Sydney today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysia’s Zii Jia, Eogene advance to Australia Open main draw after tough qualifying rounds

Neymar was diagnosed with a calf injury late last month and has since been in a race to recover fitness for the tournament, with Brazil kicking off their campaign against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Brazil say Neymar making good progress in recovery as World Cup fitness race continues

Sports / 1d ago

Deschamps urges hat-trick hero Michael Olise to step up for France at World Cup

Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani and Goh Sze Fei celebrate after winning the Indonesia Open 2026 final. — Bernama pic

Sports / 2d ago

Indonesia Open: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin end Malaysia’s 18-year wait with stunning comeback win