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The Malaysian government is proposing legal amendments that would raise the minimum fine for driving without a licence and speeding from RM300 to RM500, while also introducing a specific offence for street racing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Some things you should know about Malaysia’s proposed new traffic law, including minimum RM500 speeding fine

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and businesswoman Phang Li Koon are set to stand trial on corruption and money laundering charges after their bid to strike out the charges was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Lim Guan Eng, wife to stand trial over RM11.6m Penang project-linked graft case

Petaling Jaya deputy district police chief Supt M. Hussin Sollehuddin Zolkifly said the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters (IPD) received information about the incident at about 11.03 am. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Foreign student found dead in Bandar Sunway condominium, man arrested

Butterworth‑born monk stunned as BSN savings from ang pow and donations yield RM1m jackpot

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Butterworth‑born monk stunned as BSN savings from ang pow and donations yield RM1m jackpot

Fresh River Prawn Porridge is a signature, shareable item at Restoran Street Porridge. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 6 h ago

Kepong’s popular Restoran Street Porridge brings its silky porridge to Damansara Utama, featuring new items like roast duck, ‘char siu’ and roast pork

Penang Hospital has served as the Northern region oncology referral centre since 2005. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Before dawn, before work: The long road for some outstation cancer patients who travel to Penang for treatment

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said initial investigations found that the suspect and victim are believed to have known each other, were in a relationship, and had been living together. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Personal dispute, financial issues believed to be motive in Bandar Sunway private college student murder, says Selangor top cop

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during Pakatan Harapan’s candidate announcement for the 16th Johor state election at Padang Bukit Gambir Extreme Park in Muar on June 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar makes second Johor visit in three days as state election campaign heats up

An undated file photograph shows the entrance to the State Courts in Singapore.

Singapore / 5 h ago

Singapore man uses PayPal glitch to score free laptops, then snitches on himself — and somehow gets away with it

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that Malaysia’s labour market must be strengthened by identifying critical skills and emerging roles to ensure workers remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia records 42,807 job losses as 697,000 roles at risk from AI without urgent upskilling, says HR minister

Seberang Perai Selatan deputy police chief DSP Mohd Norazmi Abd Ghapar said investigations are being conducted under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.— File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police tracking Hilux, Viva drivers over viral reckless driving video on NSE

The policy shift unveiled last month is the biggest in decades and seen by some as ending Australia’s obsession with property, for generations the primary way to build wealth, making Sydney and Melbourne among the world’s least affordable markets. — Reuters pic

Money / 8 h ago

Australia’s tax overhaul chills nation’s long love affair with property

An employee is seen at the headquarters of Lazada Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on November 11, 2018. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

Money / 5 h ago

Lazada layoffs: E-commerce firm to cut 5pc of Southeast Asian workforce

Harry Kane reacts after England miss key chances in their goalless World Cup draw with Ghana. — Reuters

Life / 3 h ago

Did a witch doctor hex England’s Harry Kane? Ghana’s World Cup ‘curse’ goes viral after 0-0 draw

US President Donald Trump said today that Iran has “fully and completely agreed” to allow nuclear inspectors to return to the country. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump announces Iran’s ‘nuclear honesty’ with full inspection agreement

Malaysia

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Major resurfacing works for pothole-hit Jalan Lahat to start next month

Menglembu assemblyman Steven Chaw together with Ipoh City Councillor Sivam Kalimuthu showing some of the potholes and damaged road which affects road users along Jalan Lahat stretch in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture by John Bunyan

IPOH, June 24 — Road users can expect smoother, safer journeys soon as a major resurfacing and pothole repair project is set to begin along the heavily trafficked Jalan Lahat here.Menglembu assemblyman Steven Chaw said the RM2.6 million project, funded through the Malaysian Road Records Information System (MARRIS) allocation, will...

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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said He said based on statistics from the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), business closures and company downsizing were identified as the main causes of retrenchment, affecting 17,485 people or 40.85 per cent. — Bernama pic

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Business closures, downsizing led to 42,807 job losses this year, says Ramanan

Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the strategic steps include the introduction of the Museum Matching Grant to empower the development of the museum sector and the drafting of the Malaysia Museums Bill to strengthen the governance of the sector. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

National Unity Ministry unveils plans to transform Malaysia’s museum sector

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said Perkeso introduced stricter Customer Charter standards from last year, covering all benefits under the Lindung Pekerja, Lindung Kendiri and Lindung Kasih schemes once complete documentation has been submitted. — Bernama pic

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Perkeso recorded over 96pc compliance in claims processing last year, says Ramanan

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the sector encompasses drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), air taxis and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anthony Loke urges Malaysia to take lead in drones, air taxis and emerging aviation sector

According to the Bill’s text published on the Parliament website today, the amendment to section 3 of Act 792 provides that offences committed outside Malaysia are punishable under the act if they involve a child who is a Malaysian citizen or a permanent resident. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Act 792 Amendment Bill seeks to extend coverage to child sexual offences committed abroad

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said initial investigations found that the suspect and victim are believed to have known each other, were in a relationship, and had been living together. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Personal dispute, financial issues believed to be motive in Bandar Sunway private college student murder, says Selangor top cop

The Jitra assemblyman said in a Facebook post that he will appear in court at 9am to face the charge. — Picture from Facebook/Haim Hilman Abdullah

2 h ago

Kedah exco to face court over higher education access issue linked to ‘backdoor’ admissions claims

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that Malaysia’s labour market must be strengthened by identifying critical skills and emerging roles to ensure workers remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia records 42,807 job losses as 697,000 roles at risk from AI without urgent upskilling, says HR minister

In the first audience, His Majesty granted an audience to Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, in a meeting held at the royal palace earlier today. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

3 h ago

King receives Chief Justice, Army chief in separate audiences at Istana Negara today

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to reporters during a press conference at the Low Attitude Economy (LAE) Forum 2026 in Putrajaya, June 24, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

3 h ago

Malaysia’s Low Altitude Economy framework to be unveiled by Q4 2026, says Anthony Loke

Kulim district police chief Supt Syamsul Sinring said the bus, carrying 32 college students, was travelling from Taman KTC 1 towards Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) when the incident occurred at 7.30 am. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Bus carrying 32 college students skids in Kulim, driver injured

Family members and friends accompany the remains of literary figure and former Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Board of Governors chairman Professor Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid after the funeral prayers at Masjid At-Taqwa on June 20. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar pays tribute to former lecturer Abu Bakar, prominent Malay literary figure

Putrajaya has not received any formal request to extradite Bestinet Sdn Bhd founder Datuk Seri Mohamed Aminul Islam, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said in a written parliamentary reply published last night. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

3 h ago

No formal extradition request from Bangladesh for Bestinet founder Aminul Islam, says home minister

PAC chair Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the committee is urging the government to intensify diplomatic engagement with Norway and explore all available legal avenues to protect national interests. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

PAC urges diplomatic push after Norway revokes LCS missile licence despite 95pc payment by Malaysia

Through a Facebook posting, the 68-year-old Umno politician claimed that there were several things that were ‘not right’ for Johor Umno after seeing the candidates list that will be announced today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

Puad Zarkashi hints at key announcement on BN candidate list ahead of Johor nomination day

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