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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
Showbiz  / 17 h ago

‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

The subsidised diesel price for Malaysians will fall to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, following an announcement by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Bintulu today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MOF: Diesel price to drop to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026 under MyKad‑based subsidy mechanism

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
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Picture for illustration only. Datuk Seri R. Ramanan says the Human Resources Ministry is expanding employment and skills programmes to help affected workers secure new jobs, enhance their skills and transition into industries with stronger demand. — Pexels pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Job losses near 39,000 in five months with Malaysians aged 25 to 39 hardest hit, says HR Ministry

The bistro is a cornerstone of French life. Why is it suddenly everywhere in Kuala Lumpur? — Pexels pic
Eat-drink  / 17 h ago

Bon appétit: What makes a restaurant a ‘bistro’ — and why is KL suddenly full of them?

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
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

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
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

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
Tech-gadgets  / 15 h ago

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

US actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for playing Gus Fring in popular TV series ‘Breaking Bad’ embraced Islam during a film shoot of ‘Seven Dogs’ in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Gazette reported. — Picture from Instagram/thegiancarloesposito
Showbiz  / 7 h ago

Breaking faith barriers: ‘Breaking Bad’ actor Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam while filming in Saudi Arabia

An aerial view of damaged houses in several areas around Bercham after the June 20, 2026 storm, which is believed to have been caused by a landspout phenomenon. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Police seal Bercham storm‑hit areas, tighten movement controls to curb theft

Perikatan Nasional will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow to determine the coalition’s next steps, including matters related to its logo for the upcoming state elections and party membership. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Perikatan to review coalition membership, logo and Johor, Negeri Sembilan poll strategy at emergency meeting tomorrow

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
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Bersama to announce Johor candidates Friday as applications pour in for two state polls, says Rafizi

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  / 17 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
World  / 19 h ago

Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

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
World  / 15 h ago

US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

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