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DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke (centre) announces Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Tiram State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seat, Nor Zulaila Abdul Ghani, 38 (second, right) and Johor Jaya DUN candidate Lee Wern Yiing, 30 (second, left) at the candidate announcement ceremony in conjunction with the Johor State Election (PRN) today.
Also present was Johor DAP Chairman Teo Nie Ching (right).

Malaysia / 7 h ago

DAP names four candidates for Johor state election

Sungai Besar Umno division chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos speaks during an interview in Sekinchan, Selangor on July 12, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Court-ordered auction of Jamal Yunos’s assets postponed after RM66,600 cheque to Teresa Kok

A RapidKL staff demonstrates the digitalised MY50 pass on her mobile device at Dang Wangi LRT Station, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

RM150 unlimited travel: Rapid KL opens digital monthly pass to all passengers

A damaged vehicle is seen at the site of a deadly accident at Kilometre 67 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat near Pekan. — Bomba pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Doctor, two-year-old daughter among three killed in Pekan crash triggered by puddle

World Cup fans fill up the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026 for the Brazil v Haiti Group C football match. Hotel demand across several host cities has fallen short of early expectations, with prices swinging sharply as bookings fail to match projections. — AFP pic

Money / 14 h ago

Fans win, hotels lose as World Cup tourism bets backfire across host cities

MKS Super Center Factory spans approximately 350,000 square feet on a 17-acre site. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Money / 11 h ago

Chip giant MKS pours RM400m into Penang plant, creates 1,000 high-value jobs

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (second, left) and Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh (right) flag off the Kulai-Kempas Shuttle train during the South Shuttle Service Operation Launching Ceremony at the Kulai Railway Station in Kulai on June 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Why diesel? Anthony Loke defends Shuttle Selatan choice to avoid years of waiting

Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin speaks to Malay Mail during an interview at the Harapan Bandar Utama Office in Damansara. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Selgate: How Selangor is using private hospitals to cut public healthcare waiting times

Nasi Kandar Dato Sagor in Ipoh offers basic ‘nasi kandar’ meals from RM6.30. — Picture courtesy of Nasi Kandar Dato Sagor

Life / 17 h ago

Five under-RM10 lunches that Ipoh’s delivery riders swear by (VIDEO)

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police probe death of teenage girl found unconscious at Seremban school

Oil palm fruits pictured at a plantation in Malaysia. Indonesia’s plan to tighten export oversight of strategic commodities is being closely watched by Malaysia and global palm oil traders as both countries account for more than 80 per cent of world supply. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 8 h ago

Indonesia’s new palm oil export rules draw scrutiny from Malaysia, traders

The mother of a 16-year-old female student who was found unconscious at a secondary school, waits outside the Rembau Hospital Forensic Unit in Rembau on June 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Anwar conveys condolences over tragic death of Negeri Sembilan schoolgirl

Yen woes are forcing Japan to quintuple its visa fees after 47 years. — Unsplash pic

World / 13 h ago

Traveling to Japan? Visa fees go up fivefold from July

US President Donald Trump (centre) speaks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) next to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right) at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France on June 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

‘Neither I nor Italy beg’: Meloni hits back at Trump over reported photo op comments

A damaged home is pictured after a storm ripped through parts of Ipoh yesterday. — PDRM pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

No deaths reported in Bercham storm that ripped up 248 homes, say Ipoh police

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Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia entering new high-tech economic phase, but development must benefit all

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the National Journalists’ Day 2026 summit at PICCA @ Arena Butterworth in Butterworth, June 20, 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Malaysia is entering a new phase of economy based on high technology, semiconductors, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.However, he stressed that the Madani Government will continue to ensure that every development project brings fair and equitable benefits to...

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Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced in May 2026 a temporary suspension on imports of five Thai shrimp species effective June 1 as part of tighter controls on fisheries products from Thailand. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia and Thailand in talks to resolve shrimp import suspension, says Mat Sabu

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Jasin MP Zulkifli Ismail hurt in AMJ highway collision

Lightning is seen during a thunderstorm in this undated file photograph. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Wet and wild afternoon as heavy rain and lightning forecast for most parts of Malaysia

PETALING JAYA 14/03/2026 MUDA Acting President Amira Aisya speaks to the press during the opening of the MUDA Annual General Assembly here at Bangunan Peladang. PICTURE BY SAYUTI ZAINUDIN

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Muda’s Amira Aisya won’t defend Puteri Wangsa for Johor election, aide named as replacement

Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan said her judicial experience would help the Malaysian Media Council build credibility, protect its independence and earn public trust. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Former Federal Court judge Nallini says judicial experience will help safeguard Media Council’s independence

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third, left) cuts the ribbon to officiate the opening ceremony of MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Batu Kawan on June 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

US, China, or India? Anwar explains why Malaysia doesn’t have to choose

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the proposed Act, which aims to ensure the stability of the country’s food supply, is currently being finalised before being tabled in the Dewan Rakyat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Agriculture minister: National food security act to be tabled next year

Petrol stored in 41 jerry cans seized during the operation. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Ops Tiris: Man detained, 1,205 litres of petrol seized in Semporna

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World / 9 h ago

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Money / 1d ago

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Sports / 3 h ago

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Sports / 9 h ago

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