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Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said Johor BN’s refusal to work with DAP should not be interpreted as hostility towards the Chinese community. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Onn Hafiz defends Johor BN’s no-DAP stance, says politics should not be conflated with race

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visits the old SJKC Heng Ee building at Jalan Macalister during the handover ceremony of the approval letter for the construction of the new SJKC Heng Ee building in Bayan Lepas today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Fadhlina Sidek hands over approval letter for new SJKC Heng Ee building to provide more conducive learning environment

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has extended an invitation to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi to sit beside him on the KTM Komuter Selatan service during its launch next Tuesday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

No seat at the table, but Loke offers Onn Hafiz one on a KTM Komuter ride

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (left) and Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (centre) greet attendees at the launch of Kedah PAS’ election machinery in Kota Sarang Semut, Yan, June 12, 2026. — Picture via Media PAS Kedah

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Sanusi says Anwar open to holding GE16 alongside polls in four Perikatan-led states

For many supporters, the World Cup is best enjoyed with a crowd. — Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

Actor Blake Lively leaves the courthouse after ‘settlement conference’ at the United States District Court in New York City February 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 10 h ago

Unscripted sex scenes and PR wars: ‘It Ends with Us’ lawsuit concludes with partial win for Blake Lively

Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates had agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran as part of a broader effort to reduce regional tensions, although Abu Dhabi has denied claims that any frozen Iranian funds have been released. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Billions for peace? Report says UAE and Iran strike deal to rebuild ties

Members of the public have been urged to verify suspicious notices after the Malaysian Judiciary uncovered a fake debt warning letter using the name of the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysian Judiciary warns of fake debt notice threatening bank account freeze

A Singapore court sentenced a 35-year-old woman to five weeks in prison for lying to police about her ex-boyfriend raping her when the act was said to be consensual. — AFP pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

The ‘rape’ report that wasn’t: Singapore woman lands five-week jail sentence for lying to police about her ex

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and state Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during the launch of the coalition's Negeri Sembilan’s election machinery at Karisma Arena Seremban today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar urges Negeri Sembilan voters to return Pakatan to power, backs Aminuddin for MB

Sepang District Police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report on the incident at about 12.30 pm yesterday from a woman who owns the premises. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police hunt three masked suspects after RM90,000 luxury handbag heist in Cyberjaya

When they get home, the residents of a small housing association on the outskirts of Hudiksvall, Sweden, plug in their electric vehicles to charge them or, intriguingly, power their homes. — AFP pic

Life / 12 h ago

Battery on wheels: Swedish families use parked EVs to light homes and cut costs

Padang Besar police chief ACP Mohd Shokri Abdullah said the incident occurred at about 12.15 pm when the pupil was believed to have been attempting to sit down after greeting a teacher who had entered the classroom. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police probe chair-pulling incident that left Perlis student out of school for nearly four months

An ISO tank lorry carrying nearly 25 tonnes of hydrochloric acid overturned near Cherating Bridge in Pahang, prompting a Hazmat operation to contain the leak. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Hazmat deployed after tanker overturns near Cherating Bridge, leaking hydrochloric acid into mangrove area

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno’s support for the Negeri Sembilan administration was intended to last only until the dissolution of the state assembly. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Zahid defends Umno’s solo bid in Negeri Sembilan, rejects betrayal claims

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

National cohesion more important than any singular agenda, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the National Unity Week celebration in Kota Kinabalu June 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

KOTA KINABALU, June 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians not to become caught up in narratives or actions that divide people along racial, regional and religious lines.Speaking at the National Unity Week celebration here today, he called on Malaysians to remain vigilant against factors that...

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Hulu Langat Member of Parliament Mohd Sany Hamzan said the process began at the back of the area, involving structures built on government reserve land and a portion of private land. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Hulu Langat MP says demolition of Sungai Tekali Rohingya settlement underway, to be completed in two weeks

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that while UNHCR has two core responsibilities - registering refugees and securing third-country resettlement — statistics show that the number of refugee cards issued by the agency far exceeds the number of individuals successfully resettled abroad. — File picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Low UNHCR resettlement rate contributing to prolonged Rohingya presence in Malaysia, says Saifuddin Nasution

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (3rd right) officiates the opening of the Pengerang Legal Aid Department satellite office at the Pengerang Court in Kota Tinggi June 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Azalina to seek Budget 2027 allocation to expand legal aid to rural communities

AirBorneo chief executive officer Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin said the airline is seeing gradual improvements as affected aircraft return to service. — Picture via Facebook/AirBorneoOfficial

Malaysia / 4 h ago

AirBorneo says operations improving as affected aircraft return to service

AADK said nearly 192,000 arrests involving drug addicts and individuals linked to prohibited substances were recorded nationwide last year. — Picture via Facebook/Kementerian Dalam Negeri

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Kelantan records highest drug abuse rate in 2025 as border states remain most affected, says AADK

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said governments should prioritise long-term maintenance planning to ensure public infrastructure remains resilient and cost-effective. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

New projects should include long-term maintenance plans, says Hannah Yeoh

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said details on the implementation of the assistance and the disbursement of the funds would be coordinated immediately by the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar orders swift rollout of RM250,000 aid for Sipitang schools, rejects project delays

Penang Health director Dr Fazilah Shaik Allaudin said the Seberang Jaya Health Clinic has been selected for the first phase of the National Lung Health Initiative. — Unsplash pic/Umanoide

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang clinic joins first phase of national lung health initiative using AI screening

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People hold pictures of Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 47, the eldest daughter of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn near the Grand Palace ahead of the transfer of her body to the Grand Palace, in Bangkok June 13, 2026. The Singapore Government has extended its condolences to the Kingdom of Thailand following the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 21 m ago

Singapore extends condolences to Thailand over death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Singapore has unveiled the Standards and Conformance 2035 roadmap to guide businesses in competing and growing in an increasingly complex global environment. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 50 m ago

Singapore launches Standards and Conformance 2035 roadmap to boost global competitiveness

Singapore’s long-term planning integrates climate resilience, including protection against rising sea levels and storm surges. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Rising seas, rising heat: How Singapore is redesigning its future city

A Singapore court sentenced a 35-year-old woman to five weeks in prison for lying to police about her ex-boyfriend raping her when the act was said to be consensual. — AFP pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

The ‘rape’ report that wasn’t: Singapore woman lands five-week jail sentence for lying to police about her ex

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), reported that the incident occurred at about 9.42am when an Auxiliary Police Officer spotted the man walking against traffic near the Arrival Motorcycle zone. — File Picture from Facebook/Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

Singapore / 1d ago

Pakistani man detained and deported after causing Woodlands Checkpoint lockdown in Singapore

Singapore Police Force technologies are intended to assist, not replace investigators, by improving efficiency and enabling more comprehensive analysis of crime scenes.— Picture via Facebook/Singapore Police Force

Singapore / 10 Jun 2026

Singapore police use AI, drones and 3D scanning to speed up crime scene investigations

Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic ties amid global uncertainties during the 16th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting held today. — Unsplash pix

Singapore / 09 Jun 2026

Singapore, Indonesia deepen bilateral economic cooperation through 6WG platform

Kevin Tan Jia Hut, 28, pleaded guilty yesterday to one charge of rape. Three other similar charges were taken into consideration during sentencing. He was 25 at the time of the offence. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 09 Jun 2026

Singapore man gets nine years' jail and caning for raping 13-year-old he met on video platform

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World

Names of enslaved people from a slavery exhibit at the President’s House, reinstalled by National Park Service workers, following a US judge’s order, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 19, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 10 m ago

Judge says US govt must tell ‘full history’, orders reinstatement of slavery references on national monuments

Five Indian air force personnel were killed when a military plane crashed while landing at a base in the country’s remote north-east today, the military said in a statement. — Reuters pic

World / 29 m ago

Five personnel killed, co-pilot survives as Indian Air Force transport plane crashes while landing in Assam

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates March 11, 2026. — Reuters/Stringer pic

World / 1 h ago

US and Iran edge toward peace deal as new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz

Workers remove the lettering referencing US President Donald Trump from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, after a federal judge ordered that President Trump's name be removed from the building in Washington DC on June 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 2 h ago

Kennedy Center drops Trump name six months after controversial addition

Hundreds of black-clad Thai mourners gathered at the royal palace in Bangkok on June 13, 2026, awaiting the arrival of the body

World / 3 h ago

Royal protocol, grief and devotion converge in Bangkok palace as Thais bid farewell to Princess Bha

A statue of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, a famous Russian poet, is seen in Rostov-On-Don, Russia July 25, 2017. Rare editions of Russian literary classics, including works by Pushkin, were stolen from the National Library of France in a series of heists targeting European libraries. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

Who’s stealing Pushkin? Inside a multimillion-euro library crime spree

Switzerland has offered to host the possible signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. — Unsplash pic

World / 6 h ago

Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal text agreed as Switzerland offers to host

A drone view shows a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026. — GenSan DEV handout picture via Reuters

World / 5 h ago

Death toll rises to 61 in Mindanao quake, dozens remain missing

Money

Money / 2 h ago

Tata iPhone supplier faces shutdown threat over alleged groundwater contamination

An old luxury watch is placed into a furnace to be melted down for gold at Hatton Garden Metals in London, Britain on June 10, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

When time turns to bullion: Gold rush reshapes second-hand luxury watch market

Elon Musk is the world’s richest man in June 2026 as his wealth surpasses the trillion-dollar mark following SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO. — AFP pic

Money / 6 h ago

What a trillion dollars means: Inside the scale and risks of Musk’s fortune

The US’ long-awaited update to its military watch list on June 8, 2026, included e-commerce giant Alibaba, the world’s largest solar panel makers Trina Solar and JA Solar Technology, drawing China’s ire, threatening fragile bilateral ties. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

China fumes as US puts Alibaba, BYD and friends on military watchlist

Economists warn that Indonesia is at risk of inflation as its government bolsters policy measures to steady the rupiah. — Unsplash pic

Money / 7 h ago

Indonesia’s rupiah defence strategy comes at cost of higher household burden

A billboard truck featuring the image of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison with US President Donald Trump is driven outside the Dolby Theater’s Hollywood Boulevard location, days before the 98th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Hollywood giant born: US clears Paramount’s US$111b Warner Bros takeover

Most of Elon Musk's wealth now rests with SpaceX, where he holds a stake worth roughly US$866 billion.— Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX IPO boosts fortune

Electric motorcyclists gather in Nairobi for an EV parade during the national fuel price crisis, May 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 12 h ago

Fuel crisis sparks 40pc e‑bike surge as Nairobi’s boda‑boda riders swap petrol for cheaper power

Sports

Brazil’s Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during a press conference at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 12, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Brazil and Morocco. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Ancelotti era begins as Brazil lead star-studded World Cup Saturday line-up

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez was sent off during a match at Old Trafford on April 13, 2026 for pulling another footballer’s hair, which the Premier League now says no longer warrants a red card. — Reuters pic

Sports / 4 h ago

EPL rewrites rules: Hair pulling no longer guaranteed sending-off

England’s Morgan Rogers gestures during a friendly match against Costa Rica at the Inter&Co Stadium in Florida on June 10, 2026. The English football team’s training gear went missing ahead of its World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, 2026. — Imagn Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 6 h ago

Balls and boots missing: England hit by equipment theft en route to World Cup training in Kansas City

Teammates lift up Folarin Balogun after he scores the US’ second goal during the World Cup 2026 Group D match againstParaguay at the Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026. — Getty Images via AFP

Sports / 7 h ago

Striker Balogun brace powers US to 4–1 win over Paraguay in World Cup opener

Head coach Julen Lopetegui of Qatar (right) says Qatar is chasing for its World Cup redemption after its 2022 flop. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Sports / 5 h ago

No freebies this time: Qatar aim to prove they belong on football’s biggest stage

Fifa President Gianni Infantino gestures during a press conference with the World Cup trophy on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at Mexico city stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Fifa president floats 64-team World Cup, says even 208 teams possible, then ‘maybe Italy qualify’

Thai rapper Lisa, Nigerian rapper Rema, and Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup football tournament ahead of the Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 10 h ago

World Cup lands in US as fans embrace the spectacle and organisers face scrutiny

Canada’s Cyle Larin celebrates scoring their first goal in the 2026 World Cup on June 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Canada earn first-ever World Cup point on home soil after Larin’s late equaliser