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Three of the 49 elderly pilgrims who were allegedly scammed by a local Haj agent linked to a well-known religious figure have safely returned to Malaysia on Turkish Airlines flight TK60, as met at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 in Sepang June 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘We ate one egg between five’: Malaysian Haj pilgrims detail nightmare journey to Mecca after alleged scam

Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department is investigating a police officer after a video of an alleged inappropriate exchange with a woman went viral on social media. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Bukit Aman launches disciplinary investigation into Ampang cop over alleged hotel invite in viral clip

Penang Land and Mines Office director Faizal Kamarudin said most of the arrears dated back to 2019, when parcel rent payments were first introduced for strata development schemes in the state. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Pay up or risk losing your units, Penang warns strata owners with RM12.5m in unpaid parcel rent

Cameron Highlands district police chief Superintendent Azri Ramli said the incident occurred around noon and involved a 24-year-old man and three girls aged two, eight and 10. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Driver suffers suspected seizure, Myvi hits three kids, one man in Cameron Highlands (VIDEO)

Teo Nie Ching said the Ministry of Communications, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), had contacted Meta to disable the Facebook account. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Facebook group sharing indecent images of Malaysian girls taken down, says deputy minister

Initial investigations revealed the worker lost control of the vehicle while attempting to park it after washing. He is believed to have accidentally pressed the accelerator, causing the car to smash through the wall and fall to the ground. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Vehicle plunges off third-floor parking deck in Old Klang Road; car wash worker seriously hurt

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third from right) says a prayer during a Madani Rakyat programme in Lumut, Perak on June 15, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

PM Anwar says SST stays, GST off table till economy and wages rise

Muslims visit the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca June 8, 2025, at the end of the annual Haj pilgrimage. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Cops hunt purported Haj scam mastermind after 47 elderly Malaysian pilgrims allegedly forced to walk to Mecca

People watch from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise from Sharan Oil depot, following Israeli strikes in Tehran June 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Cyprus says it has been asked by Iran to convey ‘some messages’ to Israel

Outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (second from right) kisses the forehead of his mother, Rahmah Ab Raman, during a photo session with close family members at the Tasawwuf Studies Institute Complex in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan on June 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Omak sey oghang sini’: IGP Razarudin adopts Kampung Parit Seberang, mum’s hometown, shares RM1m for upgrade works

Members of the US Army’s Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armoured Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division operate a M1A2 SEP V3 tank down Constitution Avenue as they move past US President Donald Trump during the Army’s 250th Birthday parade in Washington, D.C. June 14, 2025. Trump warned Iran today that it would experience ‘the full strength’ of the US military if it attacks the United States, reiterating that Washington ‘had nothing to do’ with Israel’s strikes on Tehran’s nuclear and intelligence facilities. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump says US had ‘nothing to do’ with Israel’s Iran strikes, warns military will respond at ‘levels never seen before’ if attacked

Smoke billows following an explosion in central Tehran on June 15, 2025 as Iranian media report an Israeli strike hit the Tehran police headquarters. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Latest on Middle East tensions: Israel and Iran trade deadly strikes as civilians killed, nuclear sites hit and fears of wider war grow

Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh had been scheduled to appear at the MACC headquarters on April 9 for investigations in a money laundering case, but went missing after her ride via the e-hailing app Grab was intercepted by unidentified persons in several vehicles. — File pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

‘What are they waiting for?’ Missing Pamela Ling’s family questions police silence, lack of Interpol alert

Outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (centre) takes a selfie with residents of Kampung Parit Seberang at the Tasawwuf Studies Institute Complex in Negeri Sembilan on June 15, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘A mother’s words are a prayer’: Razarudin confirms bowing out as IGP June 22, citing mum’s plea and new direction for police force

Petronas will prioritise investments in countries where it already operates, such as Canada, Suriname, Brazil, Turkmenistan and several South-east Asian nations, though it remains open to entering new markets with growth potential, according to a report published in Bloomberg today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Petronas goes global to slash oil costs to US$50 a barrel amid volatile energy future

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27 m ago

My Haj Travelog 2: Suffer to be better, if not stronger — Hafiz Hassan

Muslims visit the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca June 8, 2025, at the end of the annual Haj pilgrimage. — AFP pic

JUNE 16 — If my two nights at the King Abdul Aziz Hospital (KAAH) were uneventful, my first night after my discharge from KAAH was just the opposite.Constant coughing kept me awake and in pain from 11.30pm till 3.30am. I just couldn’t wait for the morning prayer, after which I...

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On June 9, fifteen Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students were killed and 33 others injured when a chartered bus plunged off a hillside near KM53 of the East–West Highway. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 2 h ago

One crash too many: Why we can’t wait for the next tragedy — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Heatwaves means shorter breeding, hatching, and maturing times for mosquitoes that also extend their lifespans, enabling a longer window for them to bite and spread viruses such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 1d ago

When the heat rises, so do the mosquitoes, and dengue — Rafidah Lani

A demonstrator carrying the Israeli flag walks past a portrait of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an anti-government protest in front of the Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv June 7, 2025. — AFP pic

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Thousands of Muslim pilgrims make their way across the valley of Mina, near Mecca in western Saudi Arabia, to perform the ‘stoning of the devil’ ritual during the annual Haj. ― AFP pic

1d ago

My Haj Travelog: Do things in moderation, even in prayers and worship — Hafiz Hassan

According to the author, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to strike Iran, on a day so symbolically loaded with religious significance, not only risks igniting another front in an already combustible Middle East, it also imperils the precarious diplomacy that US President Donald Trump has painstakingly tried to preserve, especially among Sunni Arab monarchies. — Reuters file pic

2d ago

Netanyahu, not Zelensky, is bringing the world to the brink of World War III — Phar Kim Beng

Dentistry students from UM during a community outreach programme with residents of Rumah Sahabat in Hulu Langat, Selangor between April and May 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya

2d ago

UM dental students provide care and support to former drug addicts — Nor Azlida Mohd Nor and Mia Izrina Izzuddin

Former research assistant Muhammed Yusoff Rawther was discharged and acquitted by the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on June 12, 2025, of charges involving cannabis trafficking and possession of two imitation firearms. — Bernama pic

13 Jun 2025

It’s still early days, but Yusoff Rawther deserves his freedom now — Hafiz Hassan

A basic degree of comfort and stability was indicated when households had enough sarongs, which signified they had money to spend on things other than food. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

11 Jun 2025

Ungku Aziz and his Sarong Index — Suhaiza Hanim Datuk Mohamad Zailani

The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, January 16, 2019. — Reuters pic

11 Jun 2025

When the powerful fear justice — Che Ran

If there’s one thing that tourists, both foreign and local, value and that leaves a lasting impression on them, it’s the cleanliness of their visited places and countries. — Picture via Facebook/Kota Kinabalu City Hall

11 Jun 2025

The government must distribute free rubbish bins to all shops and enforce their usage — Raveen Veerasenan Jeyakumar

The recent calls for a nationwide vape ban have been hogging the headlines. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

10 Jun 2025

First vape, next cake? The slippery slope of selective bans — Sim Tian Hong

As classrooms continue to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, TikTok is emerging as a powerful tool to re-engage students. — Reuters pic

10 Jun 2025

Is TikTok a disruption or does it mark a new era of learning? — Shazlin Niza Ab Razak

A view of Dili, Timor-Leste. Situated between Australia and Indonesia, with growing engagement from China and Japan, the country finds itself at a strategic crossroads. — Unsplash pic/Jaime Gusmao

10 Jun 2025

From interest to integrity: Rethinking the ethics of investment in Timor-Leste’s Asean — Khoo Ying Hooi

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore May 31, 2025. — Reuters pic

10 Jun 2025

Asean and East Asian Summit must stress fiscal prudence over firepower — Phar Kim Beng

Public-listed companies are now required to include sustainability statements in their annual reports. This means they must share how they’re handling risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. — Freepik pic

09 Jun 2025

ESG reporting is a slow climb — Jeya Santhini Appannan, Suhaily Shahimi

In Malaysia, we’re also seeing signs of a shift toward a trustless society, especially with the rise of cashless payments, e-wallets and digital public services. — Picture by Hari Anggara

08 Jun 2025

Is a trustless society the future? — Noor Ismawati Jaafar

Malaysia has stepped up efforts to reduce poverty in recent years through targeted social protection programmes, particularly those aimed at the B40 income category. However, the effectiveness and breadth of these programmes are called into question since growing living expenses continue to strain all income levels, including M40. — Bernama pic

08 Jun 2025

Social protection programmes key to poverty reduction — Suhaiza Hanim Mohamad Zailani

Asean’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation includes a rarely invoked High Council for dispute settlement. Its Asean Regional Forum and Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus offer platforms for dialogue. The Asean Institute for Peace and Reconciliation could also play a mediating role. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

08 Jun 2025

Can Asean step up? Cambodia-Thailand border clash offers a constructive wake-up call — Phar Kim Beng

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