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The sport utility vehicle (SUV) involved in a road accident that killed six family members at Pinang Tunggal here yesterday had just been purchased and delivered earlier in the day. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Excited boy’s first ride in uncle’s brand‑new Proton X50 ends in Sungai Petani tragedy

High Court proceedings in the Genting family will dispute were told that one of the contested wills was signed at a private hospital while the late Lim Siew Kim, daughter of Lim Goh Tong, was receiving treatment for ovarian cancer. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Genting inheritance dispute: Lim Goh Tong’s daughter signed will in hospital, court told

An eight-year-old girl died and a 10-year-old boy was critically injured after falling from the apartment complex in Tampoi yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Two children fall from Johor high-rise apartment; girl, 8, dies and boy fights for life

Residents in parts of Sabah, including Tawau and Semporna, reported feeling tremors after a powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines this morning. — Picture via Facebook/MetMalaysia

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Powerful 8.2-magnitude quake off Mindanao rattles southern Philippines, tremors felt in Sabah

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah speaks at a press conference in Alor Setar June 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Police correct earlier report, say SUV owner was driving in crash that killed six in Sungai Petani

A collapsed building is seen after a powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines on June 8. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Tsunami advisory issued for Sabah’s east coast after powerful Mindanao quake rattles region

Wake up your sleepy body with this bowl of slightly sweet chicken broth laced with rice wine and served with three fresh prawns, the rarely seen ‘remis’ clams and fish paste. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

The early bird catches this top notch bowl of seafood noodles at Kopitiam 818 Restaurant in Taman Sri Bintang, Kepong

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the monthly Communications Ministry assembly in Putrajaya June 8, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar orders nationwide crackdown on visa abuse, illegal foreign-run businesses

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC uncovers shell firms in Kuala Terengganu fund scandal, RM186.6m assets frozen

Police reminded members of the public to not speculate about the incident that claimed the lives of six family members during a tragic accident in Pinang Tunggal, near Sungai Petani. — Bernama pic/JBPM handout

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Kedah police chief slams viral rumours, urges space for probe into Sungai Petani SUV-lorry collision

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner, Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, has required all agency personnel to submit or update their asset declarations within one month of receiving an official notification. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

New MACC chief orders all officers to declare assets within one month, pledges to lead by example

Malaysia is awaiting Thailand’s response to a questionnaire on shrimp imports before assessing the country’s compliance with local biosecurity requirements following the ongoing trade dispute involving the commodity. — Unsplash pic/Etienne Girardet

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Shrimp ban sparks tension as Malaysia demands answers, Thailand threatens WTO escalation over import curbs

Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said BN intends to continue governing Johor independently, citing the coalition's mandate from voters in the state. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘In Johor, we have our own way’: Onn Hafiz draws distinction between state politics and federal BN-Pakatan cooperation

The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could gradually affect households through rising costs of living. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

From fuel to food, Hassan Marican warns crisis ripple effects will hit Malaysian households despite subsidy safeguards

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said urban planning decisions in Kuala Lumpur should be guided by the Local Plan, planning laws and technical assessments rather than external influence. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

FT minister seeks end to Special OSC in Kuala Lumpur planning approvals over interference concerns

Malaysia

6 h ago

Charity group pledges yearly support for public healthcare, donates RM1m in equipment

One Hope Charity today announced RM1 million in medical equipment assistance for government hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities in Penang and Kedah. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 8 — Penang-based non-governmental organisation One Hope Charity has committed to allocating an annual budget from funds it raises to support government hospitals and clinics.Its chairman and founder, Datuk Chua Sui Hau, said the organisation has been providing continuous support to government hospitals and clinics as part...

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In a statement, the airline said the disruptions began on June 5 and have affected a number of its services in the region. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

AirBorneo says flight disruptions to continue as concurrent aircraft maintenance hits Sabah, Sarawak services

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo tonight, marking the start of his three-day official visit to Japan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar arrives in Tokyo for three-day Japan visit, Nikkei Forum on agenda

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the MACC’s focus goes beyond prosecuting offenders, with equal emphasis placed on dismantling corruption networks through aggressive asset recovery measures. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MACC records 1,095 charges, 563 convictions since 2024; new chief pushes tech-driven crackdown, warns: ‘No more old methods’

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The Pekanbaru–Melaka–Pekanbaru flight route, set to begin operations at Batu Berendam International Airport on Wednesday (June 10), is expected to boost Melaka’s health tourism sector with more Indonesian visitors coming for medical treatment. — Unsplash pic

7 h ago

Pekanbaru–Melaka flights to boost health tourism from Indonesia, says exco

High Court proceedings in the Genting family will dispute were told that one of the contested wills was signed at a private hospital while the late Lim Siew Kim, daughter of Lim Goh Tong, was receiving treatment for ovarian cancer. — Picture by Choo Choy May

7 h ago

Genting inheritance dispute: Lim Goh Tong’s daughter signed will in hospital, court told

The appeal stems from two charges of making offensive posts against former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno via YouTube, and failing to provide a YouTube account password to police officers. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

8 h ago

High Court to rule Aug 5 on appeal over blogger’s acquittal in YouTube posts involving ex-PM Ismail Sabri, Umno

Volunteers collect various types of waste, including food containers and drink bottles, picked up around the marine park area of Pulau Redang during the World Oceans Week celebration programme held in conjunction with World Oceans Day in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, June 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Fisheries Dept launches ‘no single-use plastic’ campaign at 56 marine parks across Malaysia

Dark clouds and rain are seen over several areas around the city of Alor Setar in this file picture dated May 16, 2026. hunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to hit five states until 7pm today, warns MetMalaysia. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain in five states until 7pm

Jaslinda Saludin during a visit by Perak Communications, Multimedia and NGO Committee chairman Mohd Azlan Helmi at the female ward of Tapah Hospital, Perak, June 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Rescued hiker Jaslinda down 10kg but in stable condition after 14-day mountain ordeal

MCMC said Wireless Broadband Access Service (WBAS) tests found that two of the three locations assessed failed to meet the commission’s mandatory standards. — Picture by Choo Choy May

8 h ago

MCMC orders telcos to fix poor mobile coverage in Sabah’s Kampung Tinagat

8 h ago

Sabah Pakatan says no decision yet on election logo, cooperation plans

People move near damaged buildings after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. — GenSan DEV handout pic via Reuters

9 h ago

After Mindanao quake, APM deployed to monitor Sabah coast as tsunami alert lifted, says DPM Zahid

AirAsia has submitted revised procedures on the use of medical child restraint devices after a family travelling with a daughter who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy was denied boarding on a flight from Singapore to Kuching last month. — AFP pic

9 h ago

AirAsia apologises to family, submits revised medical child restraint procedures to regulators after viral boarding dispute

A debt collector facing a charge of sexual assault involving a teenage boy changed his plea to not guilty at the Sessions Court here today. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Debt collector changes plea to not guilty on sexual assault charge involving teenage boy in Shah Alam

A man who was injured in his leg while climbing Gunung Chemerong near Pasir Raja Forest Reserve here was rescued by firefighters in an operation today. — Bernama pic/JBPM handout

9 h ago

Terengganu firefighters rescue injured climber after six-hour trek through rain and steep terrain at Gunung Chemerong

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said urban planning decisions in Kuala Lumpur should be guided by the Local Plan, planning laws and technical assessments rather than external influence. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

9 h ago

FT minister seeks end to Special OSC in Kuala Lumpur planning approvals over interference concerns

The National Service Training Department (JLKN) is targeting 10,520 participants to join the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 4.0 at six camps nationwide next year. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

National Service 4.0 to double intake, 10,520 youths targeted as six new camps set to open nationwide

A male teacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to 14 charges of committing physical sexual assault against six 15-year-old female students at a secondary school in Sabak Bernam. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Music teacher in Klang pleads not guilty to 14 charges of sexual assault on six students

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