Former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad speaks during a dialogue session with residents in Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur, June 10, 2026. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the Unity Government’s commitment to its coalition partners. — Bernama pic

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The Panglima Setia Mahkota award conferred on former Felda chairman Mohd Isa Abdul Samad (pictured), which carries the title ‘Tan Sri’, was revoked by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir presents the instrument of appointment for the hereditary title of Tunku Panglima Besar to his son Tunku Zain Al-’Abidin during the investiture and proclamation ceremony at the Balairong Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah, June 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Umno will continue to support the Unity Government that was formed after the 15th General Election (GE15) until the next general election. — Bernama pic

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Iranian media reported explosions across the country’s south near the Strait of Hormuz, the same area where US forces had already bombarded air defence, radar and other sites on Tuesday. — Reuters pic

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A nine-year-old boy was killed after being struck by an SUV. — Bernama pic/PDRM handout

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This handout photograph taken by Global TREnD, IDSSE, seven kilometres under the sea on the deep seafloor of the Diamantina Zone in the Indian Ocean in 2023 and released on June 10, 2026, shows whale bones at the world's biggest known whale graveyard discovered by the Chinese submersible Fendouzhe. — AFP pic

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Police seized a knife suspected to be the weapon used in the robbery attempt. — Picture via Unsplash/Fray Bekele

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Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the measures included the issuance of warning notices, compounds, integrated operations, investigations and enforcement action by various government agencies. — Bernama pic

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The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will discontinue remittance counters at all branches nationwide from July 1, 2026, shifting contribution payments fully to digital and alternative channels. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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A discipline teacher was reportedly injured after being punched by a group of students at a secondary school in Kuala Kangsar on Wednesday. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Students unhappy over haircut, discipline teacher allegedly ends up punched in Kuala Kangsar

J-KOM director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali (left) greeting Albert Tei, who appeared unexpectedly after a police report was lodged against him over alleged disruption of ministry operations, at the Putrajaya District Police Headquarters today. — Bernama pic

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Police report filed after Albert Tei stages four protests at Menara Komunikasi, J‑KOM cites obstruction

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Swedish government raises 2024 growth forecast, lowers inflation outlook

The Swedish government today raised its economic growth forecast for 2024, and lowered that for headline inflation. — Reuters

The Swedish government today raised its economic growth forecast for 2024, and lowered that for headline inflation. — Reuters

Monday, 24 Jun 2024 5:07 PM MYT

STOCKHOLM, June 24 — The Swedish government today raised its economic growth forecast for 2024, and lowered that for headline inflation. — Reuters

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