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The need to prevent others from doing crime is a more important factor than Datuk Seri Najib Razak's public service record when deciding on his 1MDB sentence, the 1MDB trial judge said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Judge: Najib’s lack of remorse, role in siphoning 1MDB money were factors when deciding his jail, RM13b sentence

Law is seen with her Asean Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Excellence Award last year. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Sarawakian entrepreneur Esther Law dies at age 52

On March 31, the High Court ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak is liable for US$1.3 billion in SRC International losses, finding he breached fiduciary duties and misappropriated company funds for personal gain.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Scale of 1MDB looting ‘made Attila the Hun look like choirboy’, says High Court judge in 809-page judgement

Reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey, Suhaili, 46, said he entered the industry with no formal knowledge or training, relying instead on videos he watched on YouTube. — Bernama pic

Life / 11 h ago

How a RM700 gamble and YouTube videos helped a Sandakan villager build a soft-shell crab business

The famous curry 'laksa' at Asia Laksa Restaurant. — Pictures by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 14 h ago

Head to Senawang, where Asia Laksa Restaurant dishes out hearty curry ‘laksa’ packed with ‘yong liew’ and chicken

Trading for 56 years, Apong Guan is a must for food lovers seeking the fluffy ‘apom’ cooked upon order in Penang. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

After 56 years on Penang’s Jalan Burma, popular Apong Guan is said to be relocating to Kuala Lumpur in August

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh meets food delivery riders during the launch of the Riders Recharge Station near Bulatan Dato Onn in Kuala Lumpur, June 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Give your food deliverers some love: Hannah Yeoh launches RnR spot near Dataran, plans more

Brooklyn Beckham, 26, has shut the door on reconciling with his parents, British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham, whom he accuses of trying to ruin his life with US wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. — Screencapture via Instagram @brooklynpeltzbeckham

Showbiz / 8 h ago

David and Victoria Beckham ‘devastated’ as Brooklyn’s branded ad reignites family feud

Transport Minister Anthony Loke is seen during the launch of The Linque Cochrane at Cochrane MRT Station in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, June 15, 2026. — Picture by Arif Zikri

Malaysia / 14 h ago

IJM Land, MRT Corp unveil RM600 million transit-oriented-development project in Cheras

Residents at the seventh floor of Block 7 in PPR Kg Baru Hicom completing a mural on the floor on June 11, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Geng Suka Bersih: Malaysian writer turns PPR litter problem into art, then into a cleanliness revolution

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook (left) and Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi reportedly met at the Shuttle Selatan launch in Kulai today, after public exchanges over political cooperation and federal-state ties. — File pictures by Raymond Manuel and Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘Same table’ after all? Loke, Onn Hafiz meet in Kulai after public spat over Johor polls

Ikram official pleads not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98m

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Ikram official pleads not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98m

A Shiba Inu walks on a pet treadmill during daily activities at Paw³, a dog kindergarten, in Shanghai, China on June 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 16 h ago

Why China’s millennials are spending RM2,400 a month sending their dogs to ‘school’

File picture of the ECRL electric locomotive (E-Loco), purpose-built by CRRC to meet Malaysia’s operational needs, is seen during final validation trials in China. MRL has clarified that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fare rates currently circulating on social media are speculative and do not reflect the actual charges that will be imposed when the service begins operations next January. — Malaysia Rail Link picture

Malaysia / 11 h ago

MRL: Viral ECRL fare rates are speculative, official pricing not yet announced

File picture of the facade of Taiping Prison. The Malaysian Prisons Department has confirmed that one of its personnel has been charged under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code following an incident that occurred at Taiping Prison on January 17, 2025. — Picture from Penjara Taiping

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Taiping prison incident: One officer charged, five others face disciplinary action

Malaysia

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Judge: Najib’s lack of remorse, role in siphoning 1MDB money were factors when deciding his jail, RM13b sentence

The need to prevent others from doing crime is a more important factor than Datuk Seri Najib Razak's public service record when deciding on his 1MDB sentence, the 1MDB trial judge said. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — How did the High Court decide on how many years to imprison and how much to fine former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the RM2.2 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial?Trial judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who is now a Federal Court judge, today...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during the 9th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on September 4, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar to meet Putin in Kazan at Asean-Russia commemorative summit

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Boy, 4, dies after being found unconscious at Sungai Buloh water theme park

Dark clouds and rain are seen over several areas around the city of Alor Setar on May 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

KL, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, and more: MetMalaysia’s thunderstorm warning hits most of Malaysia

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Several army personnel were seen at the Forensic Unit of Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani, Kedah following an incident involving two soldiers who died during a grenade-throwing training exercise under the Royal Army Engineers Regiment (RAJD), 2nd Infantry Division combat enhancement training conducted at Hobart Camp, Gurun, June 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

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King extends condolences over death of two soldiers in Kedah grenade blast at Hobart Camp

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that through enhanced cooperation, Malaysia stands to gain valuable insights into its own public housing projects from Singapore’s successful models. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Malaysia looks to Singapore for housing know-how, says Nga Kor Ming

On March 31, the High Court ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak is liable for US$1.3 billion in SRC International losses, finding he breached fiduciary duties and misappropriated company funds for personal gain.— Bernama pic

5 h ago

Scale of 1MDB looting ‘made Attila the Hun look like choirboy’, says High Court judge in 809-page judgement

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the responsibility should be shared collectively and not left solely to government agencies such as the Information Department (JAPEN) and the Community Communications Department (J-KOM). — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Fahmi: Madani communities must step up to ensure only verified information reaches the public

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the success of primary school enrolment, rising from about 92 per cent in 2003 to over 99 per cent in 2026, proved the effectiveness of the compulsory education policy implemented 23 years ago. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Education Ministry targets over 95pc secondary school enrolment as new law comes into force soon

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajijii Noor presenting the SYUKUR assistance to one of the recipients. — Picture courtesy of Chief Minister’s Dept

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Sabah clears January hardcore poverty list, but over 57,000 households remain poor, says Hajiji

MIC vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah a press conference after attending a meeting on MIC’s 80th anniversary celebrations at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, June 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

MIC to contest four Johor seats in state polls, says party veep Murugiah

BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the coalition was well-prepared for the two state polls and remained fully focused on efforts in the areas where it will field candidates. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

BN unfazed by emergence of new parties ahead of Johor, N. Sembilan polls, says its sec-gen

Tourism has returned to Semporna following improved security conditions and a host of new accommodation options to showcase its island beauty. — Picture by Julia Chan

6 h ago

Sabah welcomes Japan’s decision to ease travel advisory for parts of east coast as security improves

Picture of cargo bicyle for illustration only. The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ), in collaboration with the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), conducted an integrated Foreign Driver Operation (Ops PeWA) in Puchong today to detect the use of cargo bicycles by foreign nationals, which are alleged to pose a risk to road users. — Picture from Carousell

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Selangor JPJ, MBSJ target cargo bicycles used by foreign nationals in Puchong road safety operation

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the provision is among the key reforms under the Act, extending accountability for bullying misconduct beyond the perpetrator to family members. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Is your child bullying others? New law makes parents legally responsible, says Azalina

Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said BN would adopt a strategy of explaining policies and offering proposals that benefit the people. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

BN to finalise Johor, N. Sembilan seat allocation next week, says Umno sec-gen

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government supports the federal Refugee Registration Document mechanism as a way to better monitor refugees while safeguarding public safety and local communities. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Penang to work closely with Putrajaya on refugee and asylum seeker management, says CM

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi during his opening address at the Southern Shuttle Service operations launch at the Kulai railway station in Kulai, June 16, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

7 h ago

Johor MB calls on Putrajaya to fast-track JB’s rapid transit project ahead of RTS Link

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir takes a selfie with trainees during the launch of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 pilot programme at public university level at the Experimental Theatre, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, June 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

National Service training programme to be expanded to private universities, says higher education minister

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