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Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar (right) was proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan at a hotel in Alor Gajah, Melaka on June 5, 2026, which the palace declared void on June 9, 2026. — Screengrab from social media video footage
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Palace declares Melaka hotel ceremony to proclaim Negeri Sembilan Ruler void, strips Nadzaruddin of hereditary title

Transport Minister Anthony Loke at the launch of the Cermat Madani programme, June 9, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Transport Ministry
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Safe drivers may get up to 65pc insurance savings under Cermat Madani, says transport minister

More than a week before its next monthly monetary policy meeting, officials lifted borrowing costs to 5.5 per cent, following an unexpected 50-point increase last month aimed at stabilising the weakening rupiah and battling inflation. — AFP pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Indonesia surprises markets with interest rate hike as rupiah slides to record low

Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the party played no role in PAS’ decision to end political cooperation with Bersatu. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Just don’t blame Umno’: Khaled on PAS-Bersatu split

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (eentre) says BN has ‘no choice’ but to contest the2026 Negeri Sembilan state election alone. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Zahid: BN to go solo in Negeri Sembilan after Pakatan lays claim to all 36 seats

Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said investigations carried out by the Gua Musang district office found that the tiger was believed to have merely crossed the area before returning to its natural habitat. — Screengrabs from Facebook/Bernama
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Perhilitan confirms report of Malayan tiger sighting in Gua Musang

This handout photo taken on March 21, 2026 and provided by BIGHIT MUSIC and Netflix shows K-pop boy group BTS performing during the BTS comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has advised the public to remain vigilant against concert ticket scams involving BTS World Tour that have been detected across various social media platforms. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Bukit Aman: BTS concert ticket scams leave fans RM95,000 poorer

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Washington to “correct its erroneous practices”, warning that Beijing will “take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies”. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Alibaba, Baidu and other Chinese firms

For illustration only. A 25-year-old owner of a Proton Prevé who recorded a policeman issuing a ticket for a traffic violation in Sentul is under a three-day detention for filming the act and hurling abuse against the officer. — Picture by Firdausn Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Film a cop, hurl abuse, get arrested: Sentul police nab Proton Prevé owner over traffic summons

Tok Batin of Kampung Orang Asli Lata Kinjang, Rani Bah Ulin (front, third right), and Orang Asli representatives display police reports lodged over alleged defamatory social media claims against Tok Batin Mohd Asmmadi Abdullah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Orang Asli reps seek action after viral video claiming Tok Batin who helped search for Jaslinda confined hiker and planned to marry her

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said such engagements should be seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen dialogue and explore new approaches amid evolving political dynamics. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Zahid: Umno-PAS talks open constructive space for non-political issues

National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia huffed and puffed his way past two Japanese opponents in qualifying round matches to make the main draw of the Australia Open Badminton Championships at the Quaycentre Arena in Sydney today. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s Zii Jia, Eogene advance to Australia Open main draw after tough qualifying rounds

SpaceX’s long-awaited initial public offering, expected to fetch a US$1.75 trillion (RM7.11 trillion) valuation, has set off a frenzy among retail ‌investors clamouring for a share of Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI empire. — Reuters pic
Money  / 12 h ago

How retail investors — including in Malaysia — can buy shares in SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO

Lawyer turned art trailblazer Valentine Willie dies at 71 on June 9, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/Sabah Art Gallery
Life  / 15 h ago

Sabah-born Valentine Willie, key figure in South-east Asian contemporary art, dies at 71

Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban said 2,324 of those detained had misused their immigration passes, including by taking part in activities that were not in line with the purpose of their entry into Malaysia.— Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Immigration Dept detains 30,801 foreigners in nationwide enforcement up to May 31

National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia huffed and puffed his way past two Japanese opponents in qualifying round matches to make the main draw of the Australia Open Badminton Championships at the Quaycentre Arena in Sydney today. — Bernama pic
Sports / 13 h ago

Malaysia’s Zii Jia, Eogene advance to Australia Open main draw after tough qualifying rounds

France’s Theo Hernandez during Fifa World Cup 2026 training at INF Clairefontaine, Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France June 6, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports / 13 h ago

Analysts split between Spain, France and Argentina for World Cup 2026, Japan tipped as dark horse

Denmark's and Ukraine's players huddle to accompany Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 h ago

Denmark coach Riemer hails ‘beautiful unity’ after Eriksen collapse in friendly

The United States team trains in front of 5,500 fans during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at the Irvine Sports Complex on June 8. — AFP pic
Sports / 21 h ago

US begin World Cup training as home fans dream of deep run on home soil

Wataru Endo of Japan signs autographs for the fans during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Geodis Park on June 08, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. — AFP pic
Sports / 21 h ago

Japan captain Wataru Endo in race to be fit for World Cup opener against Netherlands

FAM said in a statement that the clarification followed allegations that it had not presented audited financial statements and the annual budget to affiliate members as required.  — Bernama pic
Sports / 21 h ago

FAM responds to claims on financial reports, says all audited statements were tabled

Sports / 23 h ago

Deschamps urges hat-trick hero Michael Olise to step up for France at World Cup

Neymar was diagnosed with a calf injury late last month and has since been in a race to recover fitness for the tournament, with Brazil kicking off their campaign against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 h ago

Brazil say Neymar making good progress in recovery as World Cup fitness race continues

South Korea players jog during a training session at the Verde Valle training ground in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the Fifa 2026 World Cup football tournament. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

South Korea’s Kim Seung-gyu aims to repay family after missing daughter’s birth for World Cup prep

Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani pictured after winning the 2026 Indonesia Open at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, June 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Sports / 1d ago

‘We should all be proud’: Razif Sidek says Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin have potential to become world champions after Indonesia Open win

Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente smiles during a press conference at the Cuauhtemoc stadium in Puebla, Mexico, on June 7, 2026, ahead of the friendly match against Peru as preparation for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. — AFP pic
Sports / 1d ago

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams available for Spain’s World Cup opener after injuries

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen vies with Ukraine’s Mykola Matviyenko during their international friendly in Odense, Denmark, June 7, 2026, before later collapsing on the pitch. — Reuters pic
Sports / 1d ago

Denmark-Ukraine friendly called off after Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch

Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani and Goh Sze Fei celebrate after winning the Indonesia Open 2026 final. — Bernama pic
Sports / 2d ago

Indonesia Open: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin end Malaysia’s 18-year wait with stunning comeback win

When the Pharaohs walk onto the tournament pitch this month, several squad members will carry monikers drawn from some of the game’s most iconic figures — names first picked up years ago on dusty training grounds, in youth academies and across local leagues. — Reuters pic/Imagn Images/Ken Blaze
Sports / 2d ago

Egypt’s squad kicks off with borrowed brilliance — Trezeguet, Little Zico and Dunga in tow

Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. signs autographs for fans after training at Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New Jersey, June 3, 2026 — IMAGN Images via Reuters
Sports / 2d ago

Stars on display: Brazil, Argentina and Germany win World Cup warm-ups

This handout photograph taken and released by Iran Football Federation Press Office on June 6, 2026 shows Iran's national team players posing in Antalya, Turkey, before their departure to Mexico. — AFP pic
Sports / 2d ago

Iran’s World Cup team must enter, leave US on match day