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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 / 13 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 / 16 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 / 18 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 / 14 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 / 17 h ago

Perhilitan confirms report of Malayan tiger sighting in Gua Musang

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 / 17 h ago

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

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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 14 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 / 13 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 / 12 h ago

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

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

Life / 16 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

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

Life / 12 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 / 15 h ago

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

Senior Federal Counsel Shamsul Bolhassan, representing the Attorney General, submitted that the first respondent, Federal Court Judge Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh, met the requirements to be appointed to the JAC, and that this fact was not disputed. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

AG: No legal breach in Ahmad Terrirudin’s Judicial Appointments Commission role

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Keeping children safe, even in court: Who are the victim liaison officers helping child victims and witnesses through legal proceedings?

The Victims’ Nexus to Justice (VNEJ) — a specially equipped mobile child witness room — and Victim Liaison Officers are key components of the Malaysian Judiciary’s Children’s Mobile Court initiative launched last May. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

PUTRAJAYA, June 10 — Finding the courage to enter a courtroom is a lot to ask of a child, even more so to ask them to testify or recount abuses, what more to identify the accused.In those moments, a reassuring face can make all the difference. That is where Victim Liaison...

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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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

Hiker Jaslinda Saludin was discharged from Tapah Hospital today following her rescue last Saturday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Hiker Jaslinda looks forward to recovery after nearly two weeks lost in Gunung Batu Putih

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil attended a roundtable conference session on safe and responsible media reporting on suicide-related behaviour at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), June 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Media bodies back national pledge on responsible suicide reporting in Malaysia

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 / 13 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 / 13 h ago

Tractor slams into Sik house, driver pronounced dead at scene

The Ministry of Economy will continue to focus on development expenditure in Budget 2027, which is expected to be tabled this October, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Budget 2027 to stay development‑driven amid crisis‑year pressures, says Akmal Nasrullah

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the discussion with the DoE is part of an ongoing process before any decision is made on the project. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Chow: Penang seeking DoE input before deciding on Jelutong landfill rehabilitation project

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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 / 14 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 / 19 h ago

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

Singapore / 18 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 / 19 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

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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 / 1 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 / 1 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 / 1 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 / 1 h ago

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

World / 54 m 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 / 1 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 / 1 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 / 22 h ago

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

Money

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 / 57 m 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 / 2 h ago

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

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 / 12 h ago

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

Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024. ― Reuters pic

Money / 12 h ago

With Hormuz shut and Saudi oil rerouted, Iran‑aligned Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping hit harder in today’s market

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 / 13 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 / 18 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 / 23 h 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 / 23 h ago

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

Sports

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 / 13 h ago

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

France’s Theo Hernandez during Fifa World Cup 2026 training at INF Clairefontaine, Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France June 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Analysts split between Spain, France and Argentina for World Cup 2026, Japan tipped as dark horse

Denmark's and Ukraine's players huddle to accompany Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Denmark coach Riemer hails ‘beautiful unity’ after Eriksen collapse in friendly

Wataru Endo of Japan signs autographs for the fans during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Geodis Park on June 08, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Japan captain Wataru Endo in race to be fit for World Cup opener against Netherlands

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

When the Pharaohs walk onto the tournament pitch this month, several squad members will carry monikers drawn from some of the game’s most iconic figures — names first picked up years ago on dusty training grounds, in youth academies and across local leagues. — Reuters pic/Imagn Images/Ken Blaze

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