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The Malaysian government is proposing legal amendments that would raise the minimum fine for driving without a licence and speeding from RM300 to RM500, while also introducing a specific offence for street racing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Some things you should know about Malaysia’s proposed new traffic law, including minimum RM500 speeding fine

Fresh River Prawn Porridge is a signature, shareable item at Restoran Street Porridge. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

Kepong’s popular Restoran Street Porridge brings its silky porridge to Damansara Utama, featuring new items like roast duck, ‘char siu’ and roast pork

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and businesswoman Phang Li Koon are set to stand trial on corruption and money laundering charges after their bid to strike out the charges was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Lim Guan Eng, wife lose bid to strike out RM11.6m foreign workers’ hostel graft case, trial to proceed

Petaling Jaya deputy district police chief Supt M. Hussin Sollehuddin Zolkifly said the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters (IPD) received information about the incident at about 11.03 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Foreign student found dead in Bandar Sunway condominium, man arrested

An undated file photograph shows the entrance to the State Courts in Singapore.

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore man uses PayPal glitch to score free laptops, then snitches on himself — and somehow gets away with it

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said initial investigations found that the suspect and victim are believed to have known each other, were in a relationship, and had been living together. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Personal dispute, financial issues believed to be motive in Bandar Sunway private college student murder, says Selangor top cop

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that Malaysia’s labour market must be strengthened by identifying critical skills and emerging roles to ensure workers remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia records 42,807 job losses as 697,000 roles at risk from AI without urgent upskilling, says HR minister

Penang Hospital has served as the Northern region oncology referral centre since 2005. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Before dawn, before work: The long road for some outstation cancer patients who travel to Penang for treatment

Under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM), the price of RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 will both drop by 25 sen. RON97 will now cost RM4.10 per litre, while unsubsidised RON95 will be priced at RM3.47 per litre. Meanwhile, diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will see a 30 sen decrease, bringing the price down to RM4.07 per litre. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Fuel prices drop: Finance ministry announce lowered petrol and diesel rates amid easing global market

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

Anwar makes second Johor visit in three days as state election campaign heats up

Seberang Perai Selatan deputy police chief DSP Mohd Norazmi Abd Ghapar said investigations are being conducted under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.— File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police tracking Hilux, Viva drivers over viral reckless driving video on NSE

An employee is seen at the headquarters of Lazada Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on November 11, 2018. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Money / 14 h ago

Lazada layoffs: E-commerce firm to cut 5pc of South-east Asian workforce

Years of Ronaldo fandom came pouring out as IShowSpeed broke down in tears after watching his football idol score against Uzbekistan. — Screengrab via YouTube

Showbiz / 12 h ago

After days of heartbreak, IShowSpeed finally gets his Ronaldo moment — and can’t hold back the tears (VIDEO)

The policy shift unveiled last month is the biggest in decades and seen by some as ending Australia’s obsession with property, for generations the primary way to build wealth, making Sydney and Melbourne among the world’s least affordable markets. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Australia’s tax overhaul chills nation’s long love affair with property

Harry Kane reacts after England miss key chances in their goalless World Cup draw with Ghana. — Reuters

Life / 12 h ago

Did a witch doctor hex England’s Harry Kane? Ghana’s World Cup ‘curse’ goes viral after 0-0 draw

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

As traffic violations rise, so must the penalties: Loke defends RM500 fine hike

Transport Minister Anthony Loke explained that the authorities can still impose a lower fine for a violation on a case-to-case basis, countering allegations that the increment would lump lesser serious offences together with more serious violations. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today defended his ministry’s push to raise the penalty for traffic violations to RM500, amid some pushback from Opposition lawmakers who said the move could disproportionately penalise lower income road users.MOT had proposed the increment as part of several amendments to the...

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Education minister and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek has filed a police report over the circulation of an AI-generated video spreading false allegations against her. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Education minister files police report over AI-generated video, calling it malicious and defamatory

During today’s proceedings, several pages were displayed on screen during questioning on the examination method, showing writings that touched on Zara Qairina’s personal feelings, including matters relating to her relationship with her mother. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: Expert says copying handwriting across multiple pages difficult, court hears

Finance Minister II Datuk Amir Hamzah Azizan inspects the prices of daily essential goods at a grocery shop in Petra Jaya, Kuching, June 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

SARA programme expanded to include more local products, says finance minister II

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said this was the result of joint enforcement conducted by the Royal Malaysia Police and KLIA security authorities in their ongoing efforts to tighten security measures at the country’s main entry and exit points through screening operations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

KLIA drug crackdown nets 653kg of cannabis buds, 38 arrests this year

Saujana Utama voluntary firemen at the scene of an incident where a man died during a tank cleaning operation. DOSH director-general Hazlina Yon said investigators from the Selangor DOSH office had inspected the site and issued a notice prohibiting any disturbance to the accident site.— Picture via Facebook/Pasukan Bomba Sukarela Saujana Utama

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Occupational safety department investigating fatal accident at Sungai Buloh water tank cleaning site

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s rise in the rankings had also been acknowledged by Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during his recent visit to the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Malaysia’s rise in competitiveness index reflects civil service efficiency, says Anwar

Magistrate Mohd Hirman Ab Raub imposed the sentence on Syed Fazillah Syed Assimie, 41, after the court found the prosecution had proven its case.— Pexels pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

E-hailing driver fined RM101,750 for importing 5,500 bottles of zam-zam water

Azman Hakim Hassanuddin, 35, was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 with making and initiating the transmission of communications that were grossly offensive and threatening in nature through his X account on Feb 19. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Man pleads guilty to insulting, threatening posts targeting Terengganu royal family

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Singapore’s Internal Security Department said two self-radicalised Singaporeans were issued ISA orders after being influenced by narratives linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Two Singaporeans detained under ISA after self-radicalisation linked to Gaza war

Durians are displayed for sale at Gerbang Malam along Jalan Sultan Idris Shah in Ipoh, Perak on June 27, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore durian prices: Why they won’t match Malaysia’s dip

A child was photographed eating a takeaway meal at an Ikea showroom dining set in Tampines, sparking an online debate in Singapore over public etiquette and store rules. — Composite of social media photos

Singapore / 4 h ago

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An undated file photograph shows the entrance to the State Courts in Singapore.

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

Singapore / 1d ago

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Wang Yantong stars as Zheng Musheng alongside Wang Xiaohui as the young Ye Shurou in ‘Dear You’. — Picture via YouTube/CMC Pictures

Singapore / 1d ago

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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 / 21 Jun 2026

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

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The International Maritime Organisation says ships are already moving through Hormuz after months of negotiations on the transit plan. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

First ships sail through Hormuz under UN-backed evacuation plan

US President Donald Trump said Iran has assured Washington that ships using the Strait of Hormuz will not face tolls or additional charges. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Trump says assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz

Teams from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies offload at Mbiyo cemetery the body of a fourth orphan who died from Ebola virus disease at an orphanage in Bunia, Ituri Province, June 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

France announces first Ebola case

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said the timing of inspections at Iranian nuclear sites was still being discussed, but insisted they would take place. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

UN watchdog says Iran nuclear inspections ‘going to happen’

A man reads a copy of the Iranian daily newspaper ‘Hamshahri’ bearing an image of the US president and a headline that reads ‘Gone with the wind’ at a kiosk in Tehran June 18, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

‘Pragmatists’ vs ‘hardliners’: Is Iran split over US deal?

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, attend a watch party after winning the primary elections in New York June 23, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

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Rubio’s Gulf tour comes amid concerns among regional allies that the US-Iran agreement does not go far enough to curb Tehran’s influence. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran peace deal amid allies’ concerns

A ‘Bear in Area’ warning sign displayed near a forest in Akita Prefecture. A Tokyo-area suburb is purchasing hundreds of anti-bear sprays and other deterrents after a rise in sightings as bears increasingly venture into populated areas. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Bears are getting so bold that a Tokyo suburb is arming schools with spray

Money

Yellow caution tape is seen wrapped around a gas pump at a Shell gas station in Los Angeles June 22, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

Brent crude under US$75 for first time since start of Middle East war

Li Qiang used a keynote address in Dalian to champion China’s achievements in AI, semiconductors and electric vehicles amid growing scrutiny from the US and Europe. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

‘We’re not that wealthy’: China’s Li Qiang says Beijing’s tech boom wasn’t built on subsidies

The Nvidia supplier is seeking one of the largest Wall Street listings ever as it expands production of advanced memory chips for artificial intelligence. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

South Korea’s AI chip darling SK hynix eyes record-breaking US$29b Nasdaq debut

Koperasi Tentera will distribute RM126.2 million in dividends to more than 154,000 members following a stronger financial performance in 2025. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 6 h ago

Armed Forces cooperative declares 7.3pc dividend, pays out RM126.2m to members

President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Alois Zwinggi speaks at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian June 24, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 3 h ago

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The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected foreign investment data and improving investor sentiment. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 5 h ago

Ringgit extends gains as strong FDI data lifts confidence

ByteDance has introduced paid subscriptions for Doubao, China’s most popular AI chatbot, as it looks to generate revenue from its rapidly growing user base. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

TikTok owner ByteDance launches paid tier for China’s most popular AI chatbot

BNM attributed the breaches to inadequate staff oversight and gaps in the company’s standard operating procedures. — Photo by Firdaus Latif

Money / 6 h ago

BNM fines AEON Credit RM520,000 over sanctions compliance breaches

Sports

This combination of file photos shows Brazil’s forward Neymar and Scotland’s defender Andrew Robertson. Scotland and Brazil will meet in a 2026 World Cup Group C football match in Miami June 24, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

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A general view shows the big screen announcing a hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 7 h ago

‘Hydration break™’: Infantino insists World Cup’s despised feature is purely sporting as player and coach backlash grows

Colombia fans light flares and celebrate in the stands after their side’s 1-0 victory over DR Congo in a World Cup Group K match at Estadio Guadalajara in Mexico June 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

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Colombia defender Daniel Munoz celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against DR Congo at Estadio Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Munoz scores late to send Colombia through as Congo’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread

Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker will take the field in green after the national federation replaced a planned red World Cup kit, saying it wanted to prioritise the colours of Brazil’s flag. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Even Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson can’t escape the country’s jersey colour wars

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is challenged by Panama forward Cecilio Waterman during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Ontario on June 23, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Budimir strikes to keep Croatia in World Cup 2026 as Panama pay the price for missed chances

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo attempts to score in front of Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas on June 23, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

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England players Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane react after a scoreless draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on June 23, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

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