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

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor was ordered by the High Court to pay RM67.4 million to Global Royalty Trading SAL over 43 missing jewellery pieces delivered to her in 2018. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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High Court orders Rosmah to pay Lebanese owner RM67.4m in missing jewellery suit

Former MCA president Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek reportedly said that PAS could win federal power ‘by default’ if disillusioned Chinese voters stay home or spoil their ballots in the next general election. — Picture via Facebook/Tan Sri Dr. Chua Soi Lek
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Former MCA president says PAS could win Putrajaya ‘by default’ if Chinese voters stay home

The dispute traces back to 2021 when the two minority shareholders initiated arbitration under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre rules against AirAsia Digital (now Move Digital), AirAsia Bhd and BigPay over alleged breaches of shareholder agreements following the termination of a 2017 investment pact. — Reuters pic
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Singapore court orders seizure of Capital A’s stakes in BigPay and Teleport over arbitration award

This screengrab shows the second scam email received by a Malay Mail reader, which was made to look like an official LHDN notice.
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Received an LHDN email demanding action in 72 hours? Here’s how to spot if it’s a scam

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

Entrepreneur Shivaani Suppiah, 32, from Teluk Intan, believes she can make pandan as popular a flavour as matcha in India. — Bernama pic
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Meet Shivaani Suppiah, the Malaysian on a mission to make pandan India’s next favourite flavour

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

Self-taught breeder, Wan Mohd Hazran Wan Rohim, 35, nets a steady income online with 6,000 angelfish. — Bernama pic
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No courses, just clicks: Kelantan man breeds success with ornamental fish business

The Attorney General’s Chambers has classified businessman Albert Tei’s complaint against Tan Sri Azam Baki as No Further Action, saying the alleged criminal intimidation offence could not be proven. — Picture by Devan Manuel
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‘Could not be proven’: NFA for Albert Tei’s complaint against ex-MACC chief Azam Baki, says AGC

BBQ Chicken Pizza eaten at the restaurant is dominated by the sweet tasting sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
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Battle for your fast food pizza money: New contender Little Caesars Pizza makes a solid debut at Damansara Utama

Consulting engineers are calling for higher fees, citing increased workload, compliance requirements and project complexity over recent decades. — Picture by John Bunyan
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Engineering consultants push for 40–50pc hike as fees stagnate since 1983

Johor PAS Commissioner Datuk Mahfodz Mohamed said the party’s state chapter will contest the upcoming state election under a loose electoral pact with several Malay-Muslim parties. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
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Johor PAS to contest state polls under loose pact with like-minded parties

Datuk Betty Wong said AirBorneo flight MY3062 from Tawau to Sandakan on June 7, 2026 was initially rescheduled from 10.15am that day to 12.55pm on June 8, and later cancelled, with passengers allegedly being notified less than nine hours before departure. — The Borneo Post pic
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From plane to six-hour Grab ride: Passenger spends RM700 after AirBorneo axes Tawau–Sandakan flight 

 

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Life is short. Watch 'Masters of the Universe' twice. — YouTube screenshot
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Just play: When I get sick of writing about cancer and watch He-Man twice instead

(From left) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli raise their hands together on stage during the official launch of the new political branding 'BERSAMA' (Together) at the PJ Performing Arts Centre in Petaling Jaya. May 17, 2026—Picture by Raymond Manuel
04 Jun 2026

The Small Four must think big in Johor

All things must pass, whether weather or sorrow. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni
03 Jun 2026

So I say goodbye to spring and embrace a healing summer

According to the author, while, as a whole, the increase in the number of PhD graduates should bring a net gain to our country, some issues have already arisen chiefly of which is the high number of unemployed doctoral scholars. ― AFP file pic
02 Jun 2026

Part-time PhDs and Parkinson’s Law or when more time is actually not a good thing

 

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This illustration shows 74 nuclear reactors under construction as of March 2026. — Referenced from ForoNuclear
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Why Malaysia must assess its readiness before launching a nuclear power programme — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Syed Ahmad Idid

Industrial Court rulings continue to shape employer obligations in post-retirement employment disputes. — Unsplash pic
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Too old to work? Post-retirement dismissal — Leonard Yeoh and Stella Beh

Economists warn that distortions in diesel pricing have a broader impact on inflation compared to petrol subsidies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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Diesel or petrol? Why Malaysia’s real economic engine hinges on the wrong fuel — Ahmad Ibrahim

Consumers increasingly turn to POV content on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels to shape purchasing decisions and lifestyle choices. — Pexels pic
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