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Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has welcomed PAS’ call for its members and supporters to back BN candidates in Johor seats not contested by PN. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Thank you PAS’: Dr Akmal welcomes directive to back Umno-BN in Johor seats where Perikatan absent

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the launch of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line at the Johan Setia LRT Station in Klang on June 28, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM Anwar: Free LRT3 Shah Alam Line rides for one month starting tomorrow

The Penang Hainan Association deputy chairman Datuk Hun Keng Kuan (left) and the chairman Heng Kok Pin (right). — Pictures by Opalyn Mok

Life / 17 h ago

The story behind the Hainanese legacy of chicken rice, chicken chop and ‘kopi-o’ in Malaysia

After the closure of Heun Kee in January this year, a newcomer emerged in Yan Kee, filling up the void left behind by the Pudu institution known for claypot chicken rice. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

Yan Kee, Pudu: A grandson’s attempt to carve out a claypot chicken rice legacy of his own, beyond Heun Kee’s shadow

Storm clouds are seen from Layang-Layangan Beach in Labuan on June 26, 2022. The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for six states, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 3pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for six states across Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak

A suitcase in which police later found the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl lies in a grassy area near a railway track where it was discovered in Pattaya City, Thailand, June 27, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested

Pakatan Harapan’s youngest candidate, Danish Hossman, 23, contests the Johor Lama seat in the 16th Johor state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Pakatan’s youngest candidate Danish Hossman takes cue from PM Anwar in Johor Lama showdown

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (right) visits an exhibition during the launch of the National Defence Strategic Plan and Defence Capacity Blueprint 2026-2030 in Kuala Lumpur on June 25. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Iran would “no longer exist” if the United States is “forced” to resume the war, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire. — Getty Images via AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick (left) said the game’s extraordinary finale should silence any conspiracy theories. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

After six-goal thriller, Austrian coach dismisses allegations of ‘agreement’ between Austria and Algeria

Nas Jaafar (third from left) with the other finalists of the World Brewing Cup. — Picture via Instagram

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Lord of the Beans: Nas Jaafar is Malaysia’s first-ever World Brewers Cup champion

Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the coalition had demonstrated this commitment by fielding a number of young professionals, including the youngest candidate in the election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Pakatan fielding youngest candidate in Johor polls as part of youth‑focused push, says Fahmi

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said selected large park-and-ride sites along the LRT3 Shah Alam Line could be redeveloped into affordable housing and commercial projects. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Govt mulls affordable housing on LRT3 park-and-ride sites to boost public transport use

The ageless Lionel Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32. — AFP pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan to complete perfect World Cup group stage

Johor must remain a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold and continue to serve as the coalition’s political fixed deposit in the state election, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Zahid says Johor must remain BN stronghold, brushes off Puad’s recycled‑candidates criticism

Malaysia

4 h ago

Ampang Jaya police investigate viral Ukay Perdana burial delay, urge public to avoid speculation

Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said that as of 5pm today, seven police reports related to the case have been received and are still under investigation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — The police have received seven reports regarding the issue of body management at the Ukay Perdana Islamic Cemetery, Hulu Kelang, which went viral on Thursday, and are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said that as...

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Pakatan Harapan’s youngest candidate, Danish Hossman, 23, contests the Johor Lama seat in the 16th Johor state election. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Pakatan’s youngest candidate Danish Hossman takes cue from PM Anwar in Johor Lama showdown

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the initiative aimed to strengthen access to faster and more efficient emergency healthcare services, particularly for the Langkawi community and tourists. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Amir Hamzah unveils RM5.5m sea ambulance, promises faster patient transfers from Langkawi

Johor must remain a Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold and continue to serve as the coalition’s political fixed deposit in the state election, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Zahid says Johor must remain BN stronghold, brushes off Puad’s recycled‑candidates criticism

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia has urged the National Book Council of Malaysia to continuously remind publishers to exercise utmost caution in the publication of religious books containing Quranic verses and hadis texts. — Picture by Farhan Najib

7 h ago

Publishers must review books with Quranic and hadis content carefully, says Jakim

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the Communications Ministry, in collaboration with the Information Department, has set up two main media centres and 100 National Information Dissemination Centres across Johor to support media coverage of the 16th Johor state election. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Johor polls: Two media centres and 100 NADI set up to aid coverage, MCMC to curb provocative content, says Teo

Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the coalition had demonstrated this commitment by fielding a number of young professionals, including the youngest candidate in the election. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Pakatan fielding youngest candidate in Johor polls as part of youth‑focused push, says Fahmi

Six male students, aged 17, have been arrested to assist in investigations into a bullying incident involving a 14-year-old student at a school in Muar last May. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

7 h ago

Police arrest six 17-year-olds over bullying of 14-year-old student in Muar

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the internet connectivity disruptions in Kampung Sungai Balang Darat and surrounding areas here are expected to be resolved by the third quarter of this year with the construction of a 45-metre telecommunications tower. — Bernama pic

7 h ago

Fahmi: Multi‑operator tower to improve internet coverage in Sungai Balang Darat by Q3

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil during the launch of AI for the Community @ NADI and the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) Taman Rengit Indah, Batu Pahat June 28, 2026. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

NADI teams to reach out and empower communities through digital economy, says Fahmi

Eight people were injured in a three‑vehicle collision at Kilometre 94 of the southbound North–South Expressway June 28, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

8 h ago

Eight injured in three‑vehicle crash on North-South Expressway near Sungai Petani

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to affect Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and 10 states until 7pm today. — Picture by Farhan Najib

8 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for KL, Putrajaya and 10 states until 7pm

Pakatan Harapan has expressed its regret over the alleged act of sabotage by certain parties who burned the coalition’s flag at the entrance to Felda Gugusan Adela in Kota Tinggi. — Picture via Facebook/Faizul Abd. Ghani

8 h ago

Pakatan files police report after party flag burned in Kota Tinggi

Barisan Nasional’s blend of experienced leaders and fresh faces for the 16th Johor state election is the best formula for meeting the increasingly complex challenges of governing, Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said. — Bernama pic

8 h ago

Johor polls: BN’s mix of experience, fresh faces key to governing state, says Khaled Nordin

The proposal to add 17 new seats to the Sarawak Legislative Assembly is unlikely to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

DPM Fadillah: Proposal for 17 new Sarawak seats unlikely this year as EC procedures ongoing

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and BN’s Perling candidate Pannir Selvam speak to reporters after a community programme at Pangsapuri Bukit Saujana in Johor Bahru on June 28. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Onn Hafiz says open debates not Johor’s way after offer from Maszlee Malik

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