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Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks to the press after his conviction by the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 7, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Moment of truth as Federal Court rules on prosecution’s challenge to Syed Saddiq’s acquittal today

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s fiancée, Bella Astillah, at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, June 30, 2026 in this screengrab.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘Pray for him’: Syed Saddiq’s fiancée Bella Astillah arrives at Federal Court ahead of final appeal verdict

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative is a national effort involving government-linked investment companies (GLICs), government-linked companies (GLCs), and Petronas to boost national talent development, focusing on skills development, the creation of quality jobs and improving social mobility. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PM: 25,000 Malaysians will benefit from new Bakat Madani initiative

Muar MP Syed Saddiq pictured at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, June 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Syed Saddiq appeal ruling postponed to July 13 after Federal Court judge falls ill

The three men — Kwon Kyung-ryul, 28, Kwak Jae-il, 40, and Kim Myeong-joon, 40, all from Busan — had previously pleaded not guilty to unlawfully confining 40-year-old South Korean national Kim Chan-kyu. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Genting kidnapping case: Three South Koreans granted bail over RM39.5m crypto ransom plot, victim jailed for overstaying

As conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global energy markets and reignite concerns over fuel prices, Malaysia’s long-dormant nuclear ambitions are once again returning to the spotlight. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s nuclear footprint is bigger than many realise, stretching from rice fields to cancer wards

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the draft guideline is being developed by the Department of Town and Country Planning Peninsular Malaysia (PLANMalaysia) to strengthen planning standards for burial and cremation facilities nationwide. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia drafting new national guidelines for non-Muslim cemeteries, crematoria and columbarium planning

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks in the Dewan Rakyat. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar: Selangor and Penang aside, all states receive higher development funds than they give in tax

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks to the press after his case was postponed at the Palace of Justice, June 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Syed Saddiq to skip Johor election campaign after Federal Court ruling postponed

Meta says the new username feature is designed to better protect users’ phone number privacy on WhatsApp. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 5 h ago

WhatsApp introduces usernames in major privacy update

The old Air Itam township with Kek Lok Si Temple on the hill. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Bringing life back to old Air Itam township in Penang

Former education minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim arrives for his corruption trial at the Central Jakarta District Court in Indonesia January 5, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Former Gojek boss Nadiem Makarim faces judgment in graft case in Jakarta

Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez scores a penalty kick past Germany’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the penalty shootout of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough June 29, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 6 h ago

World Cup chaos! Paraguay shock Germany, Brazil escape Japan scare

According to the consulate, the weather condition could trigger flash floods, widespread flooding, forest runoffs, landslides, and rough seas along the Andaman Sea coastline. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Consulate: Malaysians told to be on alert amid heavy rain warning in southern Thailand

Chicken Pancake Paradise at House of Wheat — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

From sourdough pancakes to blueberry burgers: How fried chicken took over our brunch at House of Wheat, Cheras

Malaysia

2 m ago

From Henry Gurney to jail: Court swaps teen driver’s reform school for prison term after fatal joyride in Kuching

An underaged boy who went on a joyride that ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Jalan Teo Kui Seng in January 2025 that killed five people had his detention at the Henry Gurney School changed to six years in prison on June 30, 2026 after the High Court deemed reform school was ‘insufficient’. — The Borneo Post pic

KUCHING, June 30 — The High Court has substituted a teenage boy’s six-year detention at the Henry Gurney School for causing a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Jalan Teo Kui Seng here in January last year with six years’ imprisonment.Judge Datuk Faridz Gohim Abdullah made the decision after allowing an appeal...

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Bersama president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said the approach reflected Bersama’s position as a new party contesting only 15 state seats and its aim of becoming a credible opposition rather than forming the state government. — Screengrab from Facebook/Rafizi Ramli

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Johor polls: Bersama skips manifesto, unveils five-point voter pledge

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the government chequebook must remain closed during election campaign season as Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka head to the ballot box. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

No new projects, no new promises: PM Anwar draws the line on election handouts

PKR secretyary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh speaks during a press conference in Johor Bahru on June 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Hope you get the posts you wanted: PKR sec-gen Fuziah tells ex-members who joined MIC

With AI becoming increasingly sophisticated, fake videos, audio clips and images that look and sound eerily real known as deepfakes are emerging as one of the biggest threats to truth and trust online. — AFP pic

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Eightfold surge in deepfakes: Deputy communications minister reveals scale of Malaysia’s AI war

BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (centre), together with Simpang Jeram candidate Datuk Azman Ismail (right), speak to voters while on the Johor election campaign trail on June 30, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Putrajaya is safe regardless of Johor’s choice, says BN No 2

1 h ago

Tak Bai bomb blast: ‘It’s a miracle we’re still alive,’ says injured Malaysian victim

PH candidate Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar described his return in the 16th Johor state election not as an attempt to redeem a defeat, but as an effort to realise aspirations that were interrupted following PH’s exit from the Johor state administration in 2020. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Johor polls: Pakatan candidate Khuzzan returns to Semerah to revive stalled development agenda

PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially announce the coalition’s manifesto for the Johor state election in a day or two, June 30, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

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Anwar expected to unveil Johor Pakatan state election manifesto in next few days, says PKR sec-gen

The 37-year-old lawyer says growing up in Taman Sri Skudai has deeply shaped her vision: to ensure that infrastructure development in the area builds a community that is genuinely more elderly-friendly and family-oriented. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Pakatan candidate Kartiyaini pushes Skudai vision focused on ageing population and family-friendly spaces

Nurhafizul Badrul Hisham, 34, as the defendant is charged with making and initiating a communication post with the intention of hurting the feelings of others on Facebook via the account ‘Nurhafizul Badrul Hisham’ on April 12. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Durian trader pleads not guilty over false Facebook post on alleged fuel shipment to Philippines

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the pilot rollout will involve selected insurers, takaful operators and private hospitals in the Klang Valley under the government’s RESET strategy introduced in June last year. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Pilot phase for new base medical insurance plan begins July amid healthcare cost reform push, says finance minister II

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and the prime minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail pose for a picture after receiving their new Malaysian passports given by Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaman during the launch at Parliament lobby in Kuala Lumpur, June 30, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

2 h ago

No need to rush to replace passports, says Immigration D-G as new rollout begins July 1

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman speaks to the press after his case was postponed at the Palace of Justice, June 30, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2 h ago

Syed Saddiq to skip Johor election campaign after Federal Court ruling postponed

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said RM6.66 million in assets were seized in 2025, with a further RM2.07 million confiscated between January and May this year, involving cash, vehicles and electronic devices. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Over 45,000 arrested in online scam crackdown since 2023, says home minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation was for an approved project under Budget 2026, and not a new development. — Screengrab from YouTube/Parlimen Malaysia

4 h ago

Anwar defends KPKT Johor project announcement, says no breach of election law over Budget 2026 allocation

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