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Konami introduced explicit hygiene rules in 2019, stating that all tournament participants and spectators must be “clean and wear clean clothing” or risk penalties. — Picture via Facebook

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No shower, no go: Oregon card shop halts Yu‑Gi‑Oh tournaments over player hygiene complaints

In a statement marking the opening of the Shah Alam LRT3 line, the Selangor Sultan credited Datuk Seri Najib Razak for approving the project following his request in 2015, and praised Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for continuing the project and restoring five previously cancelled stations. — Picture via Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Selangor Sultan credits Najib for LRT3, says project restored under Anwar, faults Lim Guan Eng over project cuts

Selangor Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the Flexi Parking disruption is a nationwide issue affecting 64 local authorities, not just Selangor. — Picture via Facebook/FlexiParking

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Selangor confirms Flexi Parking cyberattack, suspends parking summons during outage

The Sushiro outlet at Suria KLCC was temporarily closed from July 1, 2026, with the company saying it is working with Malaysian health authorities to meet the requirements for reopening. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Popular conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro temporarily closes Suria KLCC outlet ‘following guidance’ from health authorities

The elephant procession, intended as part of a wedding celebration, has instead fuelled scrutiny over wildlife welfare and conservation practices. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Outcry over elephant wedding procession in Kelantan prompts Perhilitan task force

The new price rules for EVs starting today apply only to brands without an assembly plant in Malaysia. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Are all EV prices going to rise from today? Here’s what the new price rules on ‘fully imported’ EVs mean for the industry

Selangor Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim (left) and Selangor Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Executive Councillor Mohd Najwan Halimi inspect an incomplete pedestrian walkway near the Stadium Shah Alam LRT station. — Picture courtesy of Mohd Najwan Halimi’s office

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Selangor orders Prasarana, developers to fix incomplete pedestrian links around new LRT3 stations in Shah Alam

Foshan Roast House uses bigger birds brought in from Foshan to prepare their Roast Goose, which features lighter golden skin and juicy meat. Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Savour superb Foshan specialties like roast goose, hand-torn chicken, crispy roast pork and Cantonese roast duck at newcomer Foshan Roast House in Damansara Perdana

A practical RM100 grocery basket comprises fresh produce, fruit, protein, frozen foods and pantry staples. — Illustration by Soo Wern Jun

Malaysia / 18 h ago

RM100 grocery challenge: What a basic basket gets a Malaysian family in 2026

The DAP national adviser said Penang received less in federal allocations than it contributed between 2023 and 2025, and urges the government to adopt a formula that ensures fairer distribution among states. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges PM to repay Penang RM2.8b ‘shortfall’ and overhaul state funding formula

File photo of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. The Court of Appeal allowed an adjournment of her appeal today, with hearings now set for September. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Court adjourns Rosmah’s solar hybrid graft appeal to September 1, says no more delays

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the state deserves a fairer share of federal revenue in line with its contribution to Malaysia’s economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Penang deserves fairer share of federal revenue, says Chow Kon Yeow after Anwar’s acknowledgment

Rapid KL said an LRT train on the Kelana Jaya Line was withdrawn from service after a small explosion sound was heard at Taman Jaya station yesterday. No injuries were reported. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Rapid KL says stray wire caused loud sound on Kelana Jaya LRT Line, rules out train fault (VIDEO)

He said this was among the decisions reached at the special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Foreign Workers, which he chaired at Parliament yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Government to restructure foreign worker management, says Zahid

Firefighters rescue a 34-year-old solo hiker after locating him about 20m down a ravine on Gunung Jerai, where he is believed to have survived for nearly three days before his cries for help were heard by passing hikers. — Picture courtesy of the Kedah Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Three days trapped in Gunung Jerai ravine, desperate cries save solo hiker

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Anwar hopes book on his ideas will serve as reference for future generations

In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the manuscript of the book, which was written by Professor Dr Salinah Ja’afar, a lecturer and linguist at the Academy of Malay Studies, Universiti Malaya. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that the book, titled Gagasan Anwar Ibrahim Dalam Peradaban Budaya Bangsa, which compiles his ideas, views and life experiences, will serve as a reference for future generations, particularly on nation-building and character development.In a Facebook post today, Anwar...

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the legislation represents a ‘game changer’ that ensures the country’s legal system remains relevant amid rapid technological advancement, while enhancing protection for the public against cybercrime. — Bernama pic

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Dewan Rakyat passes Cybercrime Bill to strengthen enforcement and protect digital users in Malaysia

A view of a plane flying over the skyline of Kota Kinabalu in this file picture dated September 30, 2020. Sabah is recording a sharp increase in tourist arrivals from China, driven by rising travel demand and expanded flight capacity between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Sabah sees surge in Chinese tourist arrivals amid expanded Shanghai-Kota Kinabalu flights

Bukit Aman JSPT director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said the initiative is being refined as part of proposals to tighten enforcement, including ensuring companies that employ such drivers are also held accountable for offences committed. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Bukit Aman moves to profile drivers, companies and vehicles in drug- and drunk-driving crackdown

The condition of the pedestrian walkway at the LRT3 Stadium Shah Alam Station, July 1, 2026. In a statement, MBSA said it had required pedestrian walkways connecting the stations to nearby commercial developments, public facilities and activity centres as part of the planning approval process for the LRT3 project. — Bernama pic

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MBSA: LRT3 pedestrian walkways were required under 2019 approvals for Prasarana and developers

Caretaker Johor menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who is also Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, explained that under the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP), the state’s development framework is planned comprehensively, with strategic emphasis placed on equitably addressing the unique socioeconomic priorities of each district. — Bernama pic

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Johor polls: Onn Hafiz rejects uneven development claims, cites state economic transformation plan for balanced growth

An aerial view of the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. Judge Roslan Mat Nor, who made the ruling, said the case should have been in the final stages for the assessment of damages ordered by the Court of Appeal. — Picture courtesy of David ST Loh

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High Court dismisses Semantan Estate bid to postpone Duta Enclave compensation hearing

Acting Pahang police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob said the suspects, a 37-year-old local man and a 35-year-old foreign woman, were arrested by a police team at the hotel’s parking area at about 5pm. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Pahang police seize over RM728,000 in drugs, arrest couple believed to be East Coast couriers

On October 8 last year, the same court rejected Nurhaswani Afni Mohamad Zorki’s guilty plea after the prosecution informed the court that a report from Hospital Bahagia Tanjung Rambutan in Ulu Kinta here stated that the accused suffered from schizophrenia and was of unsound mind at the time of the incident. — Picture by John Bunyan

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In Perak, prosecution rejects bid to drop charge against woman accused of trying to assault Sultan Nazrin

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim came across an investment advertisement on Facebook under the name Arctic Tern Advisory on December 22, 2025, before contacting an individual identified as Kamil. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Sarawak retiree loses RM914,000 to fake AI investment scam promising quick returns

In this file picture taken on February 4, 2026, a future Microsoft data centre is seen under construction in Karawang, West Java. According to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, electricity consumption by the data centre sector in Malaysia is expected to increase significantly to 31 per cent — equivalent to 73,274 gigawatt-hours (GWh) — by 2035, up from 7 per cent or 10,544 GWh in 2026. — AFP pic

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Powering AI: Data centres set to consume nearly a third of Malaysia’s electricity by 2035

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the target can be achieved through strategic partnerships involving both local and foreign companies. — Bernama pic

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Khaled: Malaysia to begin rocket production within two years

In a statement marking the opening of the Shah Alam LRT3 line, the Selangor Sultan credited Datuk Seri Najib Razak for approving the project following his request in 2015, and praised Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for continuing the project and restoring five previously cancelled stations. — Picture via Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

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Selangor Sultan credits Najib for LRT3, says project restored under Anwar, faults Lim Guan Eng over project cuts

Bagan Datuk District Police chief Supt Mohammad Ali Mohd Jali said the conclusion was based on the post-mortem conducted by a forensic pathologist at Hospital Teluk Intan, which confirmed that the cause of death was drowning. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

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Police rule out foul play in death of autistic boy found in Perak drain

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new line was introduced to ease congestion along one of the busiest transport corridors in the Klang Valley. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Saifuddin Nasution: LRT3 shows government commitment to modern, integrated public transport

AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the government has given its in-principle approval to supply the agency with firearms to facilitate operations and ensure safety during duty. — Bernama pic

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Border Control and Protection Agency seeks Glock pistols for officers, cites durability and low maintenance

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