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Jaslinda Saludin, 49, who was reported missing while climbing Gunung Batu Putih near Tapah since May 24, has been found safe this afternoon near Kampung Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Hiker missing since May 24 safe, found by local Orang Asli resident in Tapah

Former director of GIIB Holdings Bhd Tai Boon Wee, 64, (centre) at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on May 17, 2024. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

GIIB founder tells court he faced ‘corporate mafia’ takeover plot and gun threat in KL

An advertisement featuring Lionel Messi for the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. — Reuters pic/Kirby Lee/Imagn Images

Malaysia / 6 h ago

How Malaysians can watch the Fifa World Cup 2026: A complete guide

An aerial view shows Gunung Batu Putih where a 49-year-old female hiker, Jaslinda Saludin, went missing near Tapah on June 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Missing hiker Jaslinda reveals how she survived two weeks in Tapah jungle without food or clean water (VIDEO)

Singapore Second Minister for Home Affairs and Law Minister Edwin Tong (second from left) denounces recent social media posts portraying the country as being ‘overrun by Indians’ and said the government has ordered YouTube, Facebook and X to block such content. — Picture from Facebook/Edwin Tong

Singapore / 19 h ago

Singapore orders YouTube, Facebook and X to block posts claiming country ‘overrun’ by Indians

Parti Bersama Malaysia de facto leader Datuk Rafizi Ramli speaks during the Jelajah Kancil roadshow at the Danga Bay Convention Centre in Johor Bahru on June 6, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor polls: Rafizi rules out alliances, says Bersama ready to go solo

This file picture shows National men’s doubles third seeds Goh Sze Fei (right) and Nur Izzuddin (left) in action against compatriots Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik at the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2026 in Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil, May 23, 2026.

Sports / 4 h ago

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin stun world No. 1 Koreans to reach Indonesian Open final

Family members greet Jaslinda Saludin at Hospital Tapah after she was found safe following an incident while hiking Mount Batu Putih, on June 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Bomba says missing hiker Jaslinda fell multiple times during 14-day jungle ordeal

Nazri Bah Eng, 55, recounts finding missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, to members of the media at Tapah Hospital on June 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘She was staggering and crying’: Village hero recounts finding missing hiker Jaslinda

Lawmakers attend a sitting of the Selangor state assembly in Shah Alam on Nov 10, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

What’s really in Selangor’s guidelines for non-Muslim places of worship? Exco sets record straight

People wait in line outside Katz's Delicatessen in New York City on May 15, 2026. In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. Not everyone in America's biggest city finds standing in line to be a chore. The power of social media trends means that for some, waiting for hours is an attraction in itself. — AFP pic

Life / 6 h ago

In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene

Medics and rescuers carry mountaineer Dawa Sherpa upon his arrival at the HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu on June 4, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

‘Chewed ice to stay alive’: Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa recalls six‑day ordeal

Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of the Johor Pakatan Harapan election machinery for the 16th Johor State Election at Kim’s Park Business Centre in Batu Pahat on June 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

‘Don't treat people like slaves’ — Anwar vows end to degrading aid distribution practices

PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the decision was made at the party’s monthly Political Bureau and Central Leadership Council (MPP) meeting held here today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

PKR annual congress put on hold till Aug 14-16

A screen capture shows a fire at the MCA office in Batu Pahat, Johor, on June 6, 2026.

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Batu Pahat MCA office gutted in evening fire, investigation underway (VIDEO)

Money

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World Cup 2026 set to pump US$41b into global GDP, lifting hotels, airlines and retail

Jerseys of the French, Argentinian, German and Brazilian national teams for the Fifa World Cup 2026. — AFP pic

PARIS, June 6 — The 2026 Fifa World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as varied as tourism ‌to retail and athletic wear, according to analysts.The iconic tournament, scheduled for June 11 to July 19 and set...

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Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry’s post-pandemic recovery. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Record profit hopes fade as war and jet shortages cloud airline outlook

The Barracuda-500, a low-cost autonomous cruise missile jointly developed by NCSIST and US company Anduril. The US State Department said on June 6, 2026 that it would allow Kuwait to buy counter-drone technology from Anduril, which was founded by a supporter of President Donald Trump. — AFP pic

Money / 23 h ago

Kuwait to get counter-drone tech from Trump-linked Anduril in US$1.98b deal after drone strike on airport

The International Air Transport Association summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil opens on June 6, 2026 as carriers slash flights and brace for oil shock. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 1d ago

‘The slowdown is no longer isolated’: Global air travel demand falls for first time since Covid

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Bitcoin fell about 6 per cent on June 5, 2026, its first major slide since October 2024. — AFP pic

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Bitcoin plunges below US$60,000 for first time since October 2024 as Strategy offloads its share

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

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A hundred tonnes a day stuck: Thai shrimp farmers warn of ‘severe delays’ as Malaysia halts imports

Maintenance workers remove the sign from Indonesian-owned Hotel Grand Aston in Havana on June 5, 2026 as parent company Archipelago International exits Cuba as a result of Trump’s sanctions. — AFP pic

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Indonesian hotel chain Archipelago International leaves Cuba as Trump deadline looms

SpaceX signed a blockbuster cloud computing agreement on June 5, 2026, under which Google will pay the Elon Musk-founded rocket company US$920 million per month for access to a massive cluster of AI chips, according to a disclosure in its initial public offering filing. — AFP pic

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Rocket company turned AI landlord: SpaceX lands US$30b Google computing deal

A man helps to collect bottles containing used or expired cooking oil at a waste oil collection point for the ‘Fry to Fly’ project, which collects used cooking oil from households to refine it into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), at a community centre in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, April 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

From fry to fly: Japan’s scramble for sustainable jet fuel starts at home

A photographer takes pictures of an installation featuring CATL Shenxing Battery III during company’s Tech Day event ahead of the Auto China show, in Beijing April 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

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China’s solar heavyweights are chasing their next billion in batteries

SpaceX’s website and IPO marketing documents were not accessible today in Hong Kong and mainland China, a Reuters review showed, a step that threatens to curb participation by investors there in a listing expected to be ‌the world’s largest. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘Error 1009’: China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents as US$1.75t valuation looms

Samsung plans to invest up to US$4 billion (RM16.1 billion) in a Vietnam chip-testing plant, according to company documents obtained by AFP today, as the South Korean giant ramps up spending on semiconductors to meet demand driven by artificial intelligence. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Samsung plans US$4b Vietnam chip‑testing facility as AI demand surges

The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Tourism Malaysia have expanded their presence in Central Asia following successful inaugural business events seminars in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, promoting Malaysia as a preferred destination for business tourism. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1d ago

Tourism Malaysia MyCEB step up Central Asia outreach as Visit Malaysia 2026 gets underway

The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiment over lingering geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising fuel prices. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Ringgit retreats on rising fuel prices, geopolitical risks

China today tightened oversight of the country’s ‌23 trillion yuan (RM13.7 trillion) private fund industry, in a bid to reduce financial risks and channel money into technology innovation ‌and emerging industries. — Reuters pic

1d ago

China tightens private investment fund oversight to channel capital into tech, emerging sectors

Bursa Malaysia closed higher, with the benchmark index rising 0.60 per cent as bargain-hunting persisted following the recent sell-off, despite weaker performances across regional markets. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia closes higher on continued bargain‑hunting

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaks to reporters about the Trump administration’s support for coal energy production at the White House in Washington, DC, June 4, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

How Trump’s forced labour tariffs could do more harm than good

Proton said it recorded 16,995 sales in May, outperforming a weaker automotive market as the Saga returned as Malaysia’s best-selling vehicle with 7,398 units delivered. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Proton outperforms wider market decline with 16,995 May sales, Saga and e.MAS lead

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang greets fans during his visit to a PC cafe in Seoul, South Korea, June 5, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea’s next big sector, teases ‘some surprises’

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Hong Kong SAR's Chief Executive John Lee (fifth right) and the Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Strategic Development, Sardor Umurzakov (fourth right) witness the exchange of memoranda of understanding and co-operation agreements between government departments, enterprises and organisations from Hong Kong and Uzbekistan.

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