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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe sparked both applause and political backlash after addressing a cross-strait forum in Xiamen. — AFP pic

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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

The subsidised diesel price for Malaysians will fall to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, following an announcement by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Bintulu today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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MOF: Diesel price to drop to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026 under MyKad‑based subsidy mechanism

Two entrepreneurial sisters, Esther Tai Shen Hui and Amy Tai Shuh Yuk, have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. — Picture via Instagram/itsmachino

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Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

The bistro is a cornerstone of French life. Why is it suddenly everywhere in Kuala Lumpur? — Pexels pic

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Bon appétit: What makes a restaurant a ‘bistro’ — and why is KL suddenly full of them?

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

Picture for illustration only. Datuk Seri R. Ramanan says the Human Resources Ministry is expanding employment and skills programmes to help affected workers secure new jobs, enhance their skills and transition into industries with stronger demand. — Pexels pic

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Job losses near 39,000 in five months with Malaysians aged 25 to 39 hardest hit, says HR Ministry

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians of all races to uphold the spirit of unity and not allow racial sentiments propagated by certain leaders to undermine the nation’s strength. — Bernama pic

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Anwar urges Malaysians to ‘work together as one strong force’ to drive unity and reject divisive racial narratives

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died in a plane crash in western France, the company confirmed. — Social media pic

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

Party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its line-up of candidates for the Johor state election in Johor Bahru on Friday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Bersama to announce Johor candidates Friday as applications pour in for two state polls, says Rafizi

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Perikatan to review coalition membership, logo and Johor, Negeri Sembilan poll strategy at emergency meeting tomorrow

Self-proclaimed priest, not recognised by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, places his hands on a man’s forehead, during a

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Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

A weak earthquake struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor early this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. — Google Maps pic via Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia

An aerial view of damaged houses in several areas around Bercham after the June 20, 2026 storm, which is believed to have been caused by a landspout phenomenon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Police seal Bercham storm‑hit areas, tighten movement controls to curb theft

Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 20, 2026. Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on June 20 killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. — AFP pic

World / 10 h ago

US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

According to The Straits Times, the man — identified only as Luke — first learnt of the fabricated images in December 2025, when friends alerted his sister to social‑media posts showing him with a woman claiming to be his fiancée and a child she said was theirs. — Pexels illustration pic

Singapore / 9 h ago

Singaporean man horrified by AI‑generated couple images from ex-schoolmate

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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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The inaugural International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services was held in Hong Kong from June 16 to 18. Photo shows the Under Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Michael Cheuk (fifth left); the Director General of the Rescue and Salvage Bureau of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, Wang Lei (fifth right); the Controller of the Government Flying Services of the HKSAR Government, Captain Eddie Liu (fourth right), and other guests at the opening ceremony.

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