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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 / 12 h ago

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

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 / 13 h ago

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

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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

The newly named Sultan Nazrin Shah Socso Rehabilitation Centre, a neuro-robotics and cybernics facility inspired by gold-thread ‘tekat’ embroidery, was officiated by the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah in Meru Raya, Ipoh, June 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Perkeso opens ‘South-east Asia’s largest’ neuro-robotic rehab centre in Perak to treat injured workers

Ikram official pleads not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98m

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ikram official pleads not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98m

Money / 11 h ago

KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY: Australia’s biggest accounting firms keep making headlines for the wrong reasons

Penang Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Gooi Zi Sen said the enforcement action involved various categories of premises, including restaurants, eateries, school canteens, hospital cafeterias, and factory canteens, which were found to have failed to comply with established hygiene and food safety standards, based on operations and public complaints. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Penang orders closure of 177 food premises over hygiene violations

Transport Minister Anthony Loke posing for a group photo with some of the driving licence recipients during the Youth Empowerment Programme, MyLesen B2 and MyLesen B2 School (MyB2S) initiative at SJK(C) Yong Peng 1 in Batu Pahat, Johor, June 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Transport Ministry, JPJ target July completion for MyLesen B2 rollout nationwide, says Anthony Loke

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 15 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 15 h ago

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

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Is your shrimp from Thailand? What Malaysia’s import ban means for consumers and Thai farmers

A worker shows live shrimps at Ujung Kulon Sukses Makmur Abadi, a shrimp farms company in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, July 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — A trade dispute between Malaysia and Thailand has escalated from sea bass inspections to a temporary ban on Thai shrimp imports.With bilateral tensions rising, Bangkok is now threatening to take the matter to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Asean if diplomatic talks fail.Here is...

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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 / 12 h ago

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

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 / 13 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 / 14 h ago

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

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

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

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

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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

14 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

15 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

15 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

15 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

15 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

15 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

15 h ago

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

15 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

16 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

16 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

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

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