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Amid looming state polls, political uncertainty and economic pressure, Malaysia could be heading towards an early general election. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Will PM Anwar call for early elections? How political tensions and rising costs are fuelling speculation

Chan Koon Pheng and Tan Kok Teong accused of trafficking Indonesian women for forced labour were granted bail totalling RM240,000 by the Butterworth Sessions Court. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Woman breaks down after Butterworth court grants RM240,000 bail in forced labour trafficking case

At 6pm, the local currency rose to 3.9625/9670 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9770/9805. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on renewed risk appetite

Defending champions Aaron Chia (left) and Soh Wooi Yik crashed out of the Singapore Open quarter-finals in straight games after a 31-minute defeat. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fall as Malaysia suffer quarter-final wipeout at Singapore Open

Timur Laut District Deputy Police Chief Supt Lim Swee Sake said the victim, who was from Ayer Itam, was found neatly dressed and lying in the driver’s seat of his wife’s car, which was locked from the inside. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Man found dead in locked car outside Penang ice cream shop

MetMalaysia said the conditions could result in strong winds and rough seas, as well as the formation of squall lines expected to bring wetter and windier conditions over the affected areas and waters. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Strong winds, rough seas forecast for Sabah, Labuan and northern Sarawak from May 30 to June 1

NRD director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said of the total, 719 applications to shorten names were received in 2024, followed by 624 applications in 2025 and 232 applications recorded from January this year until today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

NRD receives over 1,500 applications to shorten names since 2024

For illustration purposes only. A Japanese woman has sued the state for ¥5 million, claiming a prosecutor insulted her and dismissed her rape complaint without sufficient investigation. — Freepik pic

World / 18 h ago

Japanese woman sues state, says prosecutor’s handling of rape complaint left her in ‘despair’

Viilagers gathering in Kampung Sira concerning the ‘missing person’ case. — JBPM photo

Malaysia / 2 h ago

A nap too long: Padawan man reported missing found peacefully asleep… next to neighbour’s washing machine

Johor Menteri Besar and state BN chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made during the state BN meeting held today, adding that the meeting served as an important platform to refine strategies and strengthen cooperation among the coalition’s component parties. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor BN sets June 14 convention to refine strategy, unity and direction

Kim Pan Gon, a former Malaysia national head coach, was appointed Selangor FC first-team head coach this year. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Selangor FC ‘extremely pleased’ with Kim Pan Gon, coach to stay despite 10pc budget cut

File picture of passengers going through immigration checks at KLIA 2, July 19, 2024. KDN in a statement today said the disruption was caused by an internal technical problem that affected the system’s operations for approximately three hours and 45 minutes before immediate restorations were implemented. — Picture by Choo Choo May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MyIMMs system disruption caused by internal technical issue, no cyberattack involved, says Home Ministry

Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani saw their Singapore Open campaign come to an end after a quarter-final defeat to Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri today. — AFP file pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Singapore Open run ends for Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin after gruelling schedule finally takes its toll

In a statement yesterday, the NRD said the issuance of the New Structure MyKad would only begin after its launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on a date to be announced later. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

NRD: Existing MyKad still usable, no need to rush to renew

The incident occurred along Jalan Kampung Tanjung Bachang, where the vehicle is believed to have lost control before plunging onto the rooftop of a home situated at the foot of a hill. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Kuala Pilah crash: Car skids, plunges onto house roof in Seri Menanti

Malaysia

59 m ago

Minister urges SMEs to tap RM5b relief fund as 20 banks join financing scheme

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (right) and Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim pose with a trader while holding locally grown durians during a walkabout at the Balik Pulau Morning Market in Penang in conjunction with the Chief Minister’s outreach programme. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow

BALIK PULAU, May 30 — Small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the country have been urged to seize the opportunity to apply for financing under the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) provided by the government to help their businesses navigate current economic challenges.Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven...

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Firefighters conduct operations during a forest fire. The Fire and Rescue Department says it has stepped up preparations for heatwaves and wildfires amid forecasts of drier weather. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia’s dry season is coming — and Bomba is preparing early

A trailer lies overturned in a ravine along the Gua Musang-Lojing road after plunging down an embankment following a suspected brake failure. The 30-year-old driver escaped unharmed after getting out of the vehicle moments before the incident. — PDRM pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

He stepped out just in time: Trailer driver cheats death in Gua Musang ravine plunge

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek is launching the Women’s Reading Club at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair as part of efforts to promote reading culture and lifelong learning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Fadhlina: New Women’s Reading Club to foster reading culture across generations

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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has directed state agencies and local councils to strengthen monitoring of development projects to ensure timely completion. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Chief minister orders tighter monitoring as Penang moves to keep projects on track

Police said an alcohol-fuelled dispute between two men escalated into a larger fight involving several others at a snooker club in Debak. — The Borneo Post pic

1 h ago

Nine arrested after armed riot at Sarawak snooker club goes viral

Perak Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Yusri Mohd Yusoff @ Hashim (3rd left) listens to a briefing from the department’s operations division assistant director, Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad (left), on the search and rescue (SAR) operation for Jaslinda Saludin at the 3rd Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) camp in Bidor May 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Search for missing hiker Jaslinda enters sixth day on Gunung Batu Putih in Perak

Visitors will be unable to access Gunung Lang Recreational Park’s main island attractions after boat services were suspended from May 29 to June 4 for repair and maintenance works. — Picture courtesy by Ipoh City Council

1 h ago

Gunung Lang boat services paused until June 4 for repairs, island attractions temporarily out of reach, says Ipoh council

Kadazan performers present the traditional Magunatip dance during preparations for the 2026 Kaamatan Festival in Kota Kinabalu May 29, 2026. — Bernama pic.

2 h ago

Anwar renews commitment to fairer development for Sabah and Sarawak in Kaamatan, Gawai message

In a Facebook post, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the harvest festival, observed annually on May 30 and 31, also reflects the harmony enjoyed by Malaysians regardless of race, religion or cultural background. — Facebook pic

2 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Kaamatan more than cultural celebration, is symbol of gratitude, unity and togetherness

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the theme of this year’s celebration, “Menuai Perpaduan, Meraikan Keharmonian”, aptly reflects the spirit of Sabah, which is rich in cultural diversity, customs and beliefs. — Picture via Facebook

2 h ago

Sabah CM: Kaamatan festival symbolises gratitude, unity and harmony of Sabahans

Speaking at the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (seen here with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin) commended Malaysia and the regional bloc for taking proactive steps to reduce tensions and support diplomacy, saying the deployment reflected the region’s growing commitment to maintaining security through collective action.— Picture via Facebook

2 h ago

US Defence Secretary Hegseth praises Malaysia, Asean for taking proactive steps to reduce tensions and support diplomacy

The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) has announced two days of free ferry services tomorrow and on June 1 for Malaysians in conjunction with the Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s official birthday celebrations. — Facebook pic

2 h ago

In Penang this long weekend? Ferry rides are free on Wesak Day, Agong’s birthday

Two Kadazan women in traditional attire welcome visitors to the Kaamatan Festival celebrations at Hongkod Koisaan, the headquarters of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), in Penampang, Sabah, May 30, 2026. — Bernama pic.

2 h ago

‘Momogun’ versus KDMR? Sabah DCM says Kaamatan should unite, not divide

Viilagers gathering in Kampung Sira concerning the ‘missing person’ case. — JBPM photo

2 h ago

A nap too long: Padawan man reported missing found peacefully asleep… next to neighbour’s washing machine

Muhammad Hawari Hashim was reported missing while descending from Mount Everest in May 2023, a day after successfully reaching the summit. — Social media pic

3 h ago

Nepal asked to issue death declaration for Malaysian climber Hawari missing since 2023 Everest summit

In a statement yesterday, the NRD said the issuance of the New Structure MyKad would only begin after its launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on a date to be announced later. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

NRD: Existing MyKad still usable, no need to rush to renew

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Sayani Saidon said yesterday that the SAR operation would focus on the Sungai Ayer Busok area, believed to be the route taken by the missing hiker to obtain a water source. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

‘I arrived’: Missing hiker’s message proof she reached the Gunung Batu Putih summit

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said state police are considering working with schools to conduct joint inspections of students’ belongings as authorities intensify efforts to curb the use of vape products among children. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Penang cops consider joint school inspections amid rise in drug-laced vape cases, says state police chief

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