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DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke (centre) announces Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Tiram State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seat, Nor Zulaila Abdul Ghani, 38 (second, right) and Johor Jaya DUN candidate Lee Wern Yiing, 30 (second, left) at the candidate announcement ceremony in conjunction with the Johor State Election (PRN) today.
Also present was Johor DAP Chairman Teo Nie Ching (right).

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DAP names four candidates for Johor state election

MKS Super Center Factory spans approximately 350,000 square feet on a 17-acre site. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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Chip giant MKS pours RM400m into Penang plant, creates 1,000 high-value jobs

Oil palm fruits pictured at a plantation in Malaysia. Indonesia’s plan to tighten export oversight of strategic commodities is being closely watched by Malaysia and global palm oil traders as both countries account for more than 80 per cent of world supply. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 16 h ago

Indonesia’s new palm oil export rules draw scrutiny from Malaysia, traders

Hwasa admitted Jensen Huang’s unexpected shoutout ‘didn’t feel real’ after the Nvidia CEO praised her music during a television appearance. — Picture via Instagram/Hwasa

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‘I thought it was AI’: Hwasa reacts to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s unexpected fan confession

Lightning is seen during a thunderstorm in this undated file photograph. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Wet and wild afternoon as heavy rain and lightning forecast for most parts of Malaysia

PETALING JAYA 14/03/2026 MUDA Acting President Amira Aisya speaks to the press during the opening of the MUDA Annual General Assembly here at Bangunan Peladang. PICTURE BY SAYUTI ZAINUDIN

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muda’s Amira Aisya won’t defend Puteri Wangsa for Johor election, aide named as replacement

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Jasin MP Zulkifli Ismail hurt in AMJ highway collision

Li Fengshan, owner of foie gras producer Changhao Biotechnology Co, looks at geese at his goose farm during an interview with Reuters in Huoqiu county, Anhui province, April 28, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 16 h ago

He once survived on one meal a day, now China’s foie gras boom pays for his Maserati

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the National Journalists’ Day 2026 summit at PICCA @ Arena Butterworth in Butterworth, June 20, 2026.

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia entering new high-tech economic phase, but development must benefit all

This file picture shows EU supporters reacting after MPs voted to delay a Brexit deal decision in London, Britain, October 19, 2019.

World / 12 h ago

Breturn or Bre-entry: Would the EU take Britain back?

Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced in May 2026 a temporary suspension on imports of five Thai shrimp species effective June 1 as part of tighter controls on fisheries products from Thailand. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Malaysia and Thailand in talks to resolve shrimp import suspension, says Mat Sabu

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the next Dewan Rakyat sitting will see several changes to MPs’ seating arrangements, including Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s return as Opposition Leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Dewan Rakyat Speaker confirms receiving letter on Hamzah Zainudin as Opposition Leader

Malaysia’s sports journalists have spent decades documenting the nation’s biggest victories and tense moments. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

When the press box cheered: Journalists look back on Malaysia’s biggest sporting moments

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third, left) attends the highlight of the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2026 celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena in Butterworth on June 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar to present HAWANA prizes, special awards to journalists at PICCA Convention Centre

Bots are now being widely used in the entire hype-driven retail sector, systematically hijacking everything from stadium concert seats to limited-edition collectibles and streetwear drops. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

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Iraq projects oil production to return to pre-war levels within two months

The war and Iran’s ensuing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz choked off shipments and prompted production cuts in key oil-producing countries including Iraq, shaking world energy markets. — Reuters file pic

BAGHDAD, June 20 — Iraqi authorities predict oil production will return to peacetime levels “within one to two months”, state media reported, after the Middle East war caused exports to plummet.The war and Iran’s ensuing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz choked off shipments and prompted production cuts in key...

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Britain’s Housing Secretary Steve Reed is heckled by anti-Brexit activists as he gives an interview to media in London on June 19, 2026, following the Makerfield by-election. — AFP pic

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Brexit at 10: Small businesses count the cost of barriers and delays

Iran drops fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz during a 60–day negotiation window under a MOU signed with the US, but tightens ship coordination rules. — ISNA/AFP pic

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Iran waives Hormuz transit fees during 60-day US truce window

The ringgit was lower against the US dollar and Asean currencies when trading closed on Friday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Ringgit slips into weekend as US dollar stays supported by Fed outlook

A general view of shipping containers is seen at Westports Pulau Indah in Klang on September 27, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Malaysia’s trade hits all-time high of RM328b in May on AI boom

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 0.64 of a point, or 0.03 per cent, to close at an intraday high of 1,712.03 from Thursday’s close of 1,711.39. — Bernama pic

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Bursa Malaysia extends winning streak to seven sessions on blue-chip rally

The continued growth in international traffic reinforces Malaysia’s position as a key regional gateway under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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International traffic at KLIA up 2pc in May amid Visit Malaysia 2026 push, says MAHB

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‘Is the whole barrel rotten?’ Australian lawmakers, grilling KPMG, suggest more regulation of audit industry may be needed

Malaysia’s inflation increased 2.0 per cent in May 2026 with the index points rising to 137.1 from 134.4 versus a year ago, said the Statistics Department Malaysia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Malaysia’s inflation up 2pc in May as information, food and housing groups record gains, says DOSM

The United States yesterday started an investigation into Germany over its pharmaceutical pricing policies and other practices, in a move that could lead to fresh tariffs. — Reuters pic

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US probes Germany over pharma pricing policies in move that could lead to new tariffs

Malaysia’s total trade in May 2026 rose by 29.8 per cent year-on-year to RM327.6 billion from RM252.5 billion a year ago, driven by stronger growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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DOSM: Malaysia’s May trade jumps 29.8pc to RM327.6b; Jan-May total hits record RM1.5t

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has ‌told ASML that Washington is concerned that one of its top chipmaking machines may have found its way ‌to China in violation of US-led export restrictions. — Reuters pic

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US tells ASML it is concerned one of its chipmaking tools may be in China, Bloomberg News reports

Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as mild profit-taking in key index-linked counters weighed on early trade, despite overnight gains on Wall Street. — Picture by Hari Anggara

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Bursa Malaysia slips at open as profit‑taking hits heavyweights after Fed signals caution

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, recovering from yesterday’s sharp decline amid cautious market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Ringgit rebounds at open after what analysts call an ‘excessive’ decline

Europe’s unease with Palantir has grown as the US data-mining firm’s intelligence roots and political ties come under renewed scrutiny. — Reuters pic

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Why Europe is getting nervous about Palantir, the data firm named after ‘The Lord of the Rings’ seeing-stones

Pablo Picasso’s ‘Le peintre et son modèle dans un paysage’ was sold for US$35 million (RM148.8 million) by Zurich gallery Hauser & Wirth during Art Basel on June 16, 2026. — AFP file pic

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Picasso goes for US$35m at Art Basel as global art market rebounds with strong demand for top-tier works

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