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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  / 14 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  / 17 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  / 18 h ago

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

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (eentre) says BN has ‘no choice’ but to contest the2026 Negeri Sembilan state election alone. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 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  / 18 h ago

Perhilitan confirms report of Malayan tiger sighting in Gua Musang

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 15 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

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  / 14 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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Lawyer turned art trailblazer Valentine Willie dies at 71 on June 9, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/Sabah Art Gallery
Life  / 17 h ago

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

Self-taught breeder, Wan Mohd Hazran Wan Rohim, 35, nets a steady income online with 6,000 angelfish. — Bernama pic
Life  / 13 h ago

No courses, just clicks: Kelantan man breeds success with ornamental fish business

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the National Anthem during the inauguration of the newly appointed Head of National Nutrition Agency and special advisor for manpower and labour welfare affairs, at the State Palace in Jakarta June 8, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money  / 3 h ago

Prabowo’s populist policies fuel Indonesia’s market ‘doom‑loop’ as rupiah, stocks plunge

The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies today, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit rises versus US dollar, most regional units as tensions ease in West Asia

JDT player Bergson (2nd left) scores the fifth goal against Imigresen FC during the Super League match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri February 1, 2026. Johor Darul Ta’zim and Kuching City FC have been drawn in different groups for the group stage of next season’s Asean Club Championship during the draw conducted by the Asean Football Federation today. — Bernama pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2026

JDT, Kuching City drawn into separate groups for Asean Club Championship

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente speaks during a press conference at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas, outside Madrid, June 3, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2026

Spain’s World Cup secret weapon? Coach De la Fuente says trust and ‘family’ come before tactics

Labuan will host its first international 42km full marathon under the Pearl of Borneo Marathon 2026 from June 6 to 7, with 3,372 participants from 16 countries. — Photo via Facebook/I Love Labuan
Sports / 05 Jun 2026

Labuan’s first international full marathon draws 3,372 runners from 16 countries

Along with vuvuzelas, ‌whistles, air horns and other excessively loud ⁠noise-making devices are prohibited from ⁠all 16 World Cup venues. — Unsplash pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2026

Vuvuzelas, air horns banned from Fifa World Cup 2026 stadiums

Russia’s Mirra Andreeva celebrates after winning her French Open semi-final match against Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk at Roland Garros in Paris, June 4, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports / 05 Jun 2026

Dream meets fairytale as qualifier Andreeva and Chwalinska set up French Open final showdown

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end Ferrari’s long winless streak and finish Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli’s (pic) record streak in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. — AFP pic
Sports / 04 Jun 2026

Antonelli’s streak faces test as Ferrari pair Leclerc and Hamilton target Monaco win

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin (2nd left) together with Secretary-General of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Datuk Seri Windsor Paul John (2nd right) speaking at a press conference after the 2026 FAM Extraordinary Congress in Kuala Lumpur June 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Sports / 04 Jun 2026

AFC-backed FAM reforms can unlock Malaysia’s football potential, says AFC sec-gen

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) Honorary President Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin (3rd left) together with Secretary-General of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Datuk Seri Windsor Paul John (2nd right) speaking at a press conference after the 2026 FAM Extraordinary Congress in Kuala Lumpur June 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Sports / 04 Jun 2026

FAM affiliates give unanimous backing to AFC‑proposed statute changes

Malaysia’s interest in the British Open 2026 came to an end after national top squash player and last hope S. Sivasangari crashed out from the third round in Birmingham, yesterday. — Bernama pic
Sports / 04 Jun 2026

Malaysia’s Sivasangari falls in British Open squash third round

A sign on the exterior of MetLife Stadium, temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium, which will host 8 Fifa World Cup 2026 matches, including the World Cup Final, in East Rutherford, New Jersey June 1, 2026. Fifa has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported yesterday. — Reuters pic
Sports / 04 Jun 2026

Fifa bars fans from bringing refillable water bottles into 2026 World Cup venues despite heat concerns

National women’s singles shuttler K Letshanaa produced a notable upset by defeating Denmark’s Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt to reach the last‑16 of the Indonesia Open. — Bernama pic
Sports / 04 Jun 2026

National shuttler Letshanaa upsets Denmark’s Kjaersfeldt to enter Indonesia Open last‑16

National top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik overcame compatriots Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King to check into the second round of the Indonesia Open 2026 in Jakarta yesterday. — Bernama pic
Sports / 04 Jun 2026

Malaysia’s top pairs Aaron Chia‑Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan‑M Thinaah through to Indonesia Open second round

Newly-formed independent mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing finally put an end to their recent first-round woes after progressing to the second round of the Indonesia Open at Istora Senayan in Jakarta, today. — Picture via Instagram
Sports / 03 Jun 2026

Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron–Lai Pei Jing finally break first-round slump at Indonesia Open

The world No. 23 Malaysians were leading 11–6 when Chirag Shetty signalled he could not continue due to a right‑shoulder problem, prompting the umpire to stop the match. — Bernama pic
Sports / 03 Jun 2026

Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai–Kang Khai Xing sail into Indonesia Open last 16 as Indian pair retire mid-match

Although it was one of the first teams to qualify, Iran’s participation in the World Cup ‌has been in doubt since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February. — Reuters pic
Sports / 03 Jun 2026

Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates his victory at the end of his men's quarter final singles match against Spain's Rafael Jodar on day 10 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 2, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 03 Jun 2026

Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends