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Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad speaks during a dialogue session with residents in Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur, June 10, 2026. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

‘Why should I campaign for you again?’: At first meeting since MP resignation, Setiawangsa residents look to Nik Nazmi for answers

The study, conducted from March 2024 to February 2026, found that more than 80 per cent of students aged between nine and 12 were unable to solve mathematical questions requiring basic calculation and reasoning skills. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

UKM study finds Malaysian students struggling with basic maths as reliance on calculators and ChatGPT grows

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the Unity Government’s commitment to its coalition partners. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

PM Anwar stresses Unity Government stability, rejects talk of betrayal as PAS ends Bersatu ties

The Panglima Setia Mahkota award conferred on former Felda chairman Mohd Isa Abdul Samad (pictured), which carries the title ‘Tan Sri’, was revoked by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

King revokes Isa Samad’s ‘Tan Sri’ title over corruption conviction

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir presents the instrument of appointment for the hereditary title of Tunku Panglima Besar to his son Tunku Zain Al-’Abidin during the investiture and proclamation ceremony at the Balairong Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah, June 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Tunku Zain named new Tunku Panglima Besar of Negeri Sembilan

Iranian media reported explosions across the country’s south near the Strait of Hormuz, the same area where US forces had already bombarded air defence, radar and other sites on Tuesday. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, warns all passing ships will be targeted

Umno will continue to support the Unity Government that was formed after the 15th General Election (GE15) until the next general election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Umno vows to back Unity Government until GE16, citing Sultan Ibrahim’s decree on stability, says sec-gen

A nine-year-old boy was killed after being struck by an SUV. — Bernama pic/PDRM handout
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Nine‑year‑old dies after SUV hit him walking roadside near housing area in Rembau

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the measures included the issuance of warning notices, compounds, integrated operations, investigations and enforcement action by various government agencies. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Selangor MB says enforcement on illegal Rohingya flats in Hulu Langat dates back to 2016

This handout photograph taken by Global TREnD, IDSSE, seven kilometres under the sea on the deep seafloor of the Diamantina Zone in the Indian Ocean in 2023 and released on June 10, 2026, shows whale bones at the world's biggest known whale graveyard discovered by the Chinese submersible Fendouzhe. — AFP pic
Life  / 7 h ago

World’s largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub

Police seized a knife suspected to be the weapon used in the robbery attempt. — Picture via Unsplash/Fray Bekele
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Knife‑wielding couple nabbed after Grab driver’s throat slashed at Kota Tinggi bus terminal

A series of recent accidents involving elderly drivers, some of them fatal, has renewed public attention on the issue. — Unsplash Picture
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Is Malaysia ready for an era of ageing drivers as population grows older?

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will discontinue remittance counters at all branches nationwide from July 1, 2026, shifting contribution payments fully to digital and alternative channels. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

No more cash counters: EPF moves contributions to apps, banks and self‑service terminals from July 1

A discipline teacher was reportedly injured after being punched by a group of students at a secondary school in Kuala Kangsar on Wednesday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Students unhappy over haircut, discipline teacher allegedly ends up punched in Kuala Kangsar

J-KOM director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali (left) greeting Albert Tei, who appeared unexpectedly after a police report was lodged against him over alleged disruption of ministry operations, at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Police report filed after Albert Tei stages four protests at Menara Komunikasi, J‑KOM cites obstruction

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