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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe sparked both applause and political backlash after addressing a cross-strait forum in Xiamen. — AFP pic
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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

The bistro is a cornerstone of French life. Why is it suddenly everywhere in Kuala Lumpur? — Pexels pic
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Bon appétit: What makes a restaurant a ‘bistro’ — and why is KL suddenly full of them?

Two entrepreneurial sisters, Esther Tai Shen Hui and Amy Tai Shuh Yuk, have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. — Picture via Instagram/itsmachino
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Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Bots are now being widely used in the entire hype-driven retail sector, systematically hijacking everything from stadium concert seats to limited-edition collectibles and streetwear drops. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
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The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians of all races to uphold the spirit of unity and not allow racial sentiments propagated by certain leaders to undermine the nation’s strength. — Bernama pic
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Anwar urges Malaysians to ‘work together as one strong force’ to drive unity and reject divisive racial narratives

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died in a plane crash in western France, the company confirmed. — Social media pic
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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

This file picture shows EU supporters reacting after MPs voted to delay a Brexit deal decision in London, Britain, October 19, 2019.
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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
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Malaysia and Thailand in talks to resolve shrimp import suspension, says Mat Sabu

A weak earthquake struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor early this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. — Google Maps pic via Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia 

Self-proclaimed priest, not recognised by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, places his hands on a man’s forehead, during a
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Party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its line-up of candidates for the Johor state election in Johor Bahru on Friday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Bersama to announce Johor candidates Friday as applications pour in for two state polls, says Rafizi

Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 20, 2026. Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on June 20 killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. — AFP pic
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US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

Malaysia’s sports journalists have spent decades documenting the nation’s biggest victories and tense moments. — Bernama pic
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When the press box cheered: Journalists look back on Malaysia’s biggest sporting moments

The driver of a pick-up truck involved in yesterday’s fatal three-vehicle crash near Pekan has six traffic summonses to his name, including two for overtaking on a double line. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police

A giant bamboo shoot packed in a traveller’s suitcase briefly sparked an ivory scare at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport before security officers realised it was destined for the dinner table, not the black market. — Social media pic
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Not tusk luck! Thai traveller’s giant bamboo shoot mistaken for ivory by Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport security (VIDEO)

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