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The winner collected RM11,806,469.85 from the total RM12 million jackpot on May 31 after his winning numbers, 1660 and 5093, matched the jackpot combination. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Grandkids’ birth certificate numbers deliver RM11.8m Toto jackpot to Perak retiree

The Court of Appeal upheld the finding that Muhyiddin Yassin had defamed Lim Guan Eng (pictured), but reduced the damages awarded from RM1.05 million to RM450,000. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Court cuts Lim Guan Eng’s defamation damages against Muhyiddin from RM1.05m to RM450,000

Selangor JPJ deputy director Datuk Ahmad Kamarunzaman Mehat (centre) shows a motorcycle that was seized during a press conference on the Foreign Driver Operation at JPJ Selangor, Jalan Padang Jawa, in Shah Alam, June 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

No more warnings: Selangor JPJ to haul vehicle owners to court over rentals to foreigners in the state

Gerakan Reset founder Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the faction he leads had taken over an existing registered party and simply changed its name. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Hamzah Zainudin: Wawasan RoS status not an issue as party only changed name after takeover

Datuk Kamil Misuari, the husband of Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, died this evening. — Picture via Facebook/Hajah Nancy Haji Shukri

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Husband of minister Nancy Shukri dies at age 65

This handout from the Telegram account of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on June 18, 2026 shows Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian holding a document showing a memorandum of understanding he signed to end the Middle East war. — IRIB handout pic via AFP

World / 16 h ago

Tehran says missile programme off limits after US-Iran framework deal, saying missiles are ‘for firing, not for negotiations’

A general view of Laem Riw Port, where a deep-sea port for Thailand’s proposed Southern Land Bridge project is planned, in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province May 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Thailand revives RM124.5b coast‑to‑coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait amid investor caution and local pushback

The LRT3 Shah Alam Line, which has faced years of delays since it was first announced in 2015, is expected to begin passenger operations by the end of June 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Bandar Utama to Johan Setia: A guide to the new LRT3 Shah Alam Line

KHPT said its wholly owned subsidiary, Automev Global Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of acceptance from Proton on May 6, 2026, in relation to the supply contract.

Money / 14 h ago

KHPT wins Proton contract to supply components for new model

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposed amendments cover 11 scopes involving 42 clauses, including the introduction of penalties for illegal racing and ‘tonto’ activities, as well as higher fines for serious offences. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Higher fines, tougher crackdown on ‘mat rempit’ and ‘tonto’ under Road Transport Act amendment to be tabled next week, says Anthony Loke

A Mexican football fan (left) makes a racist slant-eye gesture behind South Korean YouTuber Inocat during a World Cup match, while Inocat (right) watches the game. The incident sparked widespread backlash and prompted Fifa to invite the creator back as a guest for South Korea’s next match. — Pictures via Inocat/YouTube

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Fifa invites YouTuber Inocat to South Korea-Mexico clash after viral racism incident

Malaysia rose eight places to 15th in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking after steady gains over the past two years. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia jumps eight spots to 15th in IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

Two soldiers were brought before the Sessions Court in Alor Setar, Kedah, today over allegations of smuggling three Myanmar nationals into Malaysia via the Malaysia–Thailand border last month. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Two Malaysian soldiers charged with smuggling three Myanmar migrants through Bukit Kayu Hitam border

This general view taken from a bus window shows the Hong Kong skyline from the city’s Tsuen Wan district on June 15, 2026. Hong Kong’s observatory raised its highest black ‌rain signal today at 12.55pm local time (0455 GMT/12.55pm Malaysian time), prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, ‌as it asked residents to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Hong Kong hoists black rain signal, shuts schools as city braces for severe flooding

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman said he is committed to strengthening the agency despite the challenges of adapting to a role outside his previous judicial career. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

New MACC chief Abdul Halim vows to strengthen agency despite steep learning curve

Malaysia

7 m ago

Police arrest 58 in illegal World Cup betting crackdown

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said police arrested 58 individuals under Op Soga XI over suspected involvement in unlicensed sports betting and online gambling linked to the Fifa World Cup 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have arrested 58 individuals suspected of involvement in unlicensed sports betting and online gambling syndicates in connection with the Fifa World Cup 2026.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said all suspects were detained under Op Soga...

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DAP candidate for the N28 Mengkibol state seat Chu Poh Yee, 33, speaks at the candidate announcement ceremony for the 16th Johor state election in Kluang on June 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

43 m ago

DAP names newcomer Chu Poh Yee as first Johor polls candidate, rest to be named by Monday

The LRT3 Shah Alam Line, which has faced years of delays since it was first announced in 2015, is expected to begin passenger operations by the end of June 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

2 h ago

Bandar Utama to Johan Setia: A guide to the new LRT3 Shah Alam Line

Datuk Kamil Misuari, the husband of Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, died this evening. — Picture via Facebook/Hajah Nancy Haji Shukri

12 h ago

Husband of minister Nancy Shukri dies at age 65

GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the coalition is preparing to contest all parliamentary seats in Sabah and Labuan in the next general election. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

GRS aims to contest all 25 Sabah parliamentary seats in coming general election

Upko is officially a member of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah as of June 18, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic

13 h ago

Upko joins GRS, expanding Sabah ruling coalition to six parties

SIS Forum executive director Rozana Isa speaks during the launch of Telenisa’s 10-year and 2025 statistics and findings report at SD Guthrie Tower in Ara Damansara on June 18, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

14 h ago

‘No child left behind’: SIS Forum to draft law, push new agency to make ex-husbands pay their dues

Malaysia rose eight places to 15th in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking after steady gains over the past two years. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

14 h ago

Malaysia jumps eight spots to 15th in IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

The Court of Appeal upheld the finding that Muhyiddin Yassin had defamed Lim Guan Eng (pictured), but reduced the damages awarded from RM1.05 million to RM450,000. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Court cuts Lim Guan Eng’s defamation damages against Muhyiddin from RM1.05m to RM450,000

Datuk Zainudin Aman is Sabah’s new state secretary from June 29, 2026. — Daily Express pic

16 h ago

Sabah names Zainudin Aman as new state secretary

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposed amendments cover 11 scopes involving 42 clauses, including the introduction of penalties for illegal racing and ‘tonto’ activities, as well as higher fines for serious offences. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Higher fines, tougher crackdown on ‘mat rempit’ and ‘tonto’ under Road Transport Act amendment to be tabled next week, says Anthony Loke

Residents gather outside their homes after reports of air pollution in Taman Tanjung Puteri in Pasir Gudang yesterday night. — Picture courtesy of Johor Department of Environment (DoE)

16 h ago

Johor DoE detects air pollution linked to suspected illegal oil dumping at Taman Tanjung Puteri Resort

Selangor JPJ deputy director Datuk Ahmad Kamarunzaman Mehat (centre) shows a motorcycle that was seized during a press conference on the Foreign Driver Operation at JPJ Selangor, Jalan Padang Jawa, in Shah Alam, June 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

No more warnings: Selangor JPJ to haul vehicle owners to court over rentals to foreigners in the state

Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Lim Hui Ying (seated in centre) and attendees hold up placards rejecting sexual harassment at an awareness programme in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan on June 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Deputy minister: Workplace and family-linked cases dominate sexual harassment reports, 388 logged from Jan to May 2026

Bersatu contended that its CIMB and AmBank accounts were seized on April 19, 2023 without a seizure order being served under Section 50(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. It also alleged that although MACC issued a statement on April 20, 2023 stating the accounts had been seized on April 11, it was never notified of the action on that date. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

16 h ago

Bersatu fails bid to overturn MACC freeze on two bank accounts

The body of Putra Faris Suhaimi, 8, was found by searchers in Sungai Ganggarak Permai, Labuan at 3.30pm June 18, 2026, about 50 metres from his slippers were discovered a day earlier. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Penerangan WP Labuan

16 h ago

Labuan rescue teams recover missing eight-year-old’s body from Sungai Ganggarak Permai, 50m from where slippers dropped

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