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KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — PAS has not reached any decision on the latest developments in Perikatan Nasional (PN), its information chief said today. Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said various issues, including current developments within PN, were…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president, Larut MP and founder of the Reset movement Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin arrived at PAS headquarters here on Wednesday for a meeting involving Opposition…

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KAZAN, June 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including the potential to strengthen ties in the energy sector, one of the strategic areas…

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KAZAN, June 18 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Malaysia have established a strong foundation for further expanding bilateral cooperation as both countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) today announced a restructuring of its leadership, with the services of Bersatu vice-president Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin and Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has been reduced by 30 sen to RM4.37 per litre for the week of June 18–24, following a decline in international market prices, the Finance Ministry said in a…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — A man drowned after he was believed to have been sucked into a water tank while carrying out maintenance work at a water tower in Bandar Saujana Perdana, near here yesterday. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department…

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KUCHING, June 17 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi remained tight-lipped on Wednesday over whether he would defend his parliamentary seat or transition to state politics. Pressed about his…

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KOTA BHARU, June 17 — Petrol smuggling activities along the Malaysia-Thailand border, particularly in Kelantan, remain at a low and controlled level despite concerns over the impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia on regional fuel supply.…

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KLUANG, June 17 — A retired soldier’s dream of seeing his youngest daughter continuing the family’s military legacy ended in tragedy when Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, 24, was killed during a grenade exercise at Hobart Camp in Gurun,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The allegation that between 30,000 and 60,000 students gained admission to public universities (UA) through the ‘backdoor’ is a serious accusation that could undermine public confidence in the integrity of the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — City Hall (DBKL) has responded to reports of a mass fish kill at Taman Danau Kota Lake yesterday, confirming that comprehensive clean-up operations were completed on the same day. In a press statement, DBKL…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Protecting e-hailing drivers must be made a national priority amid increasing reports of assault, intimidation, robbery and violence by unruly passengers, said Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Malaysian Army has halted all grenade technique exercises with immediate effect following a deadly training incident at Hobart Camp, Kedah, which killed two soldiers yesterday. Army chief General Tan Sri Azhan…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that broadcasting grounded in values, knowledge and wisdom continues to hold a special place in society despite rapid changes and growing challenges in the media…

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CHUKAI, June 17 — The search and rescue operation (Carilamat) for two fishermen who are feared missing after their boat sank in Kemaman waters on June 10 continued today, with the search area covering 50.40 square nautical miles. Kemaman…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 – Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has issued a formal apology to football fans following a technical glitch on its RTMKlik platform that disrupted the live broadcast of the France-Senegal World Cup match earlier…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 17 — International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar was named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026 celebration at Putra Mosque here today.…

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KUCHING, June 17 — The increase in the cost of construction materials following the global energy crisis and disruptions to the world’s supply chain is still at a manageable level. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that…

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KAZAN, June 17 — Malaysia and the Republic of Tatarstan have vast potential to expand cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, tourism, the halal industry, technology and talent development, said Datuk Seri…

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IPOH, June 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a current and former director of a government agency, following allegations of a RM2.5 million bribery scheme involving…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — A viral video of a motorcyclist performing stunts on the streets of the capital has led to an arrest, after the city’s Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) tracked down the offender. The…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has significantly upgraded its land-based firepower, securing 18 Caesar artillery systems in a deal announced yesterday at the Eurosatory 2026 international defence and security exhibition. The acquisition…

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ALOR SETAR, June 17 — Police have seized 14.63 kilogrammes (kg) of ganja buds worth an estimated RM1.17 million from a car at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex. Kedah deputy police chief DCP…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has triggered a thunderstorm alert for a wide stretch of Peninsular Malaysia this morning. Residents are urged to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds, with…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have the potential to expand cooperation in various strategic sectors, including energy, trade, investment, education, the halal industry and tourism, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar…

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SUNGAI PETANI, June 17 — The remains of the army personnel who died in an explosion while undergoing training at Hobart Camp, Gurun were buried at Al Busyra Mosque Muslim Cemetery, Merbok near here at 5.25am today according to military…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has strengthened its multi-layered digital security infrastructure to protect its exclusive Fifa World Cup 2026 broadcast rights and safeguard the country’s creative industry…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared that the party is prepared to “go all out” against PAS following the latter’s recent decision to sever ties with them. Muhyiddin made the remarks to reporters…

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ALOR SETAR, June 17 — Police have recorded statements from seven individuals so far to assist investigations into the grenade blast that killed two Malaysian Army personnel during training at Hobart Camp, Gurun yesterday. Kedah deputy…

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KAZAN (Russia), June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Kazan today for a two-day working visit to the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit from June 17-18. The…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — How did the High Court decide on how many years to imprison and how much to fine former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the RM2.2 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial? Trial judge Datuk Collin…

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KAZAN (Russia), June 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will lead the Malaysian delegation to the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan from June 17 to 18. In a statement on Tuesday, Wisma Putra said Anwar will be…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — A four-year-old boy has died after being found weak and unconscious at a water theme park in Sungai Buloh on Sunday. Sungai Buloh district police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said initial investigations found…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has triggered a thunderstorm alert for several states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan. Residents are urged to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The judge who heard Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB criminal trial described the scale of the fund’s plunder as so colossal that it made Attila the Hun, a fifth-century ruler remembered for his conquests across…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has conveyed his condolences to the families of two army personnel killed in an explosion during grenade-throwing training at the Hobart Camp shooting range in Gurun,…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) aims to raise the universal enrolment rate for secondary schools to over 95 per cent, in line with the Education (Amendment) Act 2025, which will come into force soon. Deputy Education…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 16 — Sabah has successfully removed all 10,825 household heads classified as hardcore poor at the beginning of this year from the state’s poverty registry, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said today. Hajiji said…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — MIC has been allocated four seats in the upcoming Johor state election, said its vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah. He said the matter was confirmed by MIC president Tan Sri SA. Vigneswaran, who recently attended…

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TANJUNG MALIM, June 16 — The formation of new political parties in the country will not affect Barisan Nasional's (BN) prospects in the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, said BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd…

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PUCHONG, June 16 — The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ), in collaboration with the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), conducted an integrated Foreign Driver Operation (Ops PeWA) in Puchong today to detect the use of cargo bicycles by…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Parents may now be held legally liable for acts of bullying committed by their children under the Anti-Bullying Act 2026, which introduces the concept of shared family responsibility. Minister in the Prime…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 16 — The Penang state government is fully supportive of more systematic and controlled management of refugees in the state, particularly the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) mechanism, said Chief Minister Chow Kon…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Negotiations on seat allocation for Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections are expected to be concluded next week, said Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. “We are…

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TANJONG MALIM, June 16 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is planning to involve private higher education institutions (IPTS) in the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) in the future. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 16 — A total of 177 food premises in Penang have been ordered to temporarily close for various hygiene violations following inspections of 4,069 premises by the Penang Health Department (JKNPP) from January to April this…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has assured that medicine supplies in Malaysia remain stable and sufficient, although a small number of products continue to be closely monitored. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook and Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn reportedly Hafiz Ghazi met today at the launch of the Shuttle Selatan service in Kulai, after days of public exchanges over…

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SHAH ALAM, June 16 — An official of Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to 158 charges of using his position for gratification totalling more than RM98 million between 2021 and 2025. Fakhrudin…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — A silat trainee pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to publishing seditious posts and insulting the institution of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong last year. Raden Mohd Azrul Amirulla, 36, was charged with…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — PKR is reportedly set to contest Puteri Wangsa in the coming Johor election, taking over a state seat that was given to Muda under its previous electoral arrangement with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in 2022. Free Malaysia…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — Malaysia strongly rejects allegations linking the country to inhumane treatment of migrant and refugee children, including members of the Rohingya community, and stresses that various measures have been implemented to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a Proposed Decision against six companies over suspected involvement in a bid-rigging cartel linked to a RM5.7 million food supply tender under the National…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 16 — A total of RM2.9 billion will be invested in 12 water supply projects across Penang over the next five years as the state prepares for a projected 34.3 per cent increase in water demand driven by industrial…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — Malaysia’s domestic tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with total domestic visitor expenditure rising 13.6 per cent to RM121.3 billion from RM106.7 billion in 2024, according to the Domestic…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — Malaysia’s domestic tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with total domestic visitor expenditure rising 13.6 per cent to RM121.3 billion from RM106.7 billion in 2024, according to the Domestic…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — A 14-year-old boy was killed when his motorcycle collided with an ambulance on Jalan Kampung Tebauk in Kuala Terengganu at about 6.50pm yesterday. According to BuletinTV3 , the victim, Faris Dasuki Bokhairi, died at…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister’s Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal…

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SHAH ALAM, June 16 — The Selangor state government has reminded the public to remain vigilant against any short message service (SMS) or messages related to the KitaSelangor Voucher incentive and to refrain from clicking on suspicious…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has clarified that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fare rates currently circulating on social media are speculative and do not reflect the actual charges that will be imposed when…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has reportedly said the Perikatan Nasional Plus (PN+) agenda will continue despite the party ending its political cooperation with Bersatu. According to Berita…

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An Indonesian domestic worker in Malaysia secretly filmed her own beating, and the footage, circulating online nearly a year later, has led police in Johor to arrest two married couples accused of abusing her and two other maids.

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IPOH, June 16 — The number of flood victims at relief centres (PPS) in Perak has decreased by 71 people from 27 families this morning compared to 92 people from 33 families last night. According to the State Disaster Management Committee…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Kulai Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor has dismissed claims that Pakatan Harapan (PH) assemblymen in Johor did not receive allocations from the state government, saying the allegation was…

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BINTULU, June 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone has detained a tugboat suspected of breaching navigation regulations after it failed to fly the Malaysian flag while operating within Malaysian port…

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CHUKAI, June 16 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for two fishermen feared missing after their boat sank in Kemaman waters on Wednesday continued yesterday, with the search area covering 117.30 square nautical miles. Kemaman Maritime…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 16 — The increase in the interim Special Grant allocation to Sabah from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion clearly demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the implementation of the state’s rights…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — An 11-year-old local boy died after falling from the seventh floor of an apartment at Taman Sepakat Indah 2 here early yesterday morning. Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said police received an…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and IJM Land will develop a new transit-oriented development (TOD) project in Cheras named The Linque. Marking MRT Corp’s first TOD initiative in the Klang…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Prisons Department has confirmed that one of its personnel has been charged under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code following an incident that occurred at Taiping Prison on January 17, 2025. The…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — When Hatta Midy first moved to the Kg Baru Hicom People’s Housing Project (PPR) in 2010, the Sekinchan-born writer sought nothing more than a quiet sanctuary to live, eat, and sleep between shifts. He quietly…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has detected irregularities in government tender procurement processes through the practice of tailoring tender specifications to favour specific vendors, said Treasury Secretary-General…

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KUANTAN, June 15 — Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is confident that tahfiz education in the state can produce huffaz (Quran memorisers) who will become future experts and leaders in strategic…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The prosecution has filed a notice of appeal at the Federal Court to reinstate the death sentence of a former college student who pleaded guilty to murdering and burning his pregnant girlfriend three years ago. On…

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SEPANG, June 15 — The Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Malaysia Transport Safety Board (MTSB), with the Transport Ministry expecting to table the legislation in the next Parliament session, Anthony Loke said today. Speaking to…

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SEPANG, June 15 — The Transport Ministry is weighing new safeguards to shield e-hailing drivers from passenger violence, even as it doubles down on a strict crackdown against transport firms that flout safety standards. Transport Minister…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The long-awaited Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line is ready to begin operations by the end of this month, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke saying the official launch date will be announced within the next two weeks.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — A male teacher in his 30s has been remanded for seven days to assist investigations into allegations of physical sexual assault involving a 13-year-old boy, police said. The remand order was granted by the Kuala…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said several key principles have been agreed upon by all parties involved in the Bukit Kiara longhouse resettlement and redevelopment…

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SHAH ALAM, June 15 — A total of 50,000 low-income families in Selangor will receive cash aid of RM100 a month for six months under the Kita Selangor Voucher initiative, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today. He said the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The government has approved RM1 million for residents involved in the Bukit Kiara longhouse resettlement and redevelopment project, with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) tasked to manage maintenance of the housing…

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SHAH ALAM, June 15 — Selangor’s financial position is still at a healthy level despite the global economic uncertainties following the supply crisis and fluctuations in world markets. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The Selangor special state assembly sitting beginning Friday is not linked to the dissolution of the state assembly or any state election preparations, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said today. Instead,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds for nine states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 6pm today. It said in a…

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PETALING JAYA, June 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has called on academics, civil society activists, think tanks, legal practitioners and security experts to submit constructive proposals on refugee management in…

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SERDANG, June 15 — Public institutions of higher learning (IPTAs) can no longer operate in silos or remain passive, but must instead serve as engines of national growth, centres of social reconciliation and dynamic problem-solvers for…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Former Damansara MP Tony Pua said today he is likely to be charged in court over his Facebook post regarding the Rukun Negara, after police recorded an additional statement from him at Bukit Aman this morning. Pua…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Banks in Malaysia will waive the RM1 fee for interbank cash withdrawals at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Smart Recycler Machines (SRMs) nationwide beginning July 1, 2026. The Association of Banks in Malaysia…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Police are preparing to deploy additional personnel and resources to ensure the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections proceed smoothly, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said today.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) and the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) have agreed to form a political collaboration known as the Progressive Bloc ahead of the Johor and Negri Sembilan state…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is inviting registered landowners, developers and members of the public to submit applications for amendments to the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (PTKL2040), which is currently in force…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — Media literacy among the public needs to be strengthened so that people are better equipped to critically evaluate information and identify misleading content amid the rapid evolution of the digital media landscape,…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 15 — The Penang government is working towards ensuring all 28 Tamil vernacular schools in the state eventually obtain ownership of their land, said State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S.…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 15 — The federal government has guaranteed that no vernacular schools will be closed under its administration, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said today. He reaffirmed Putrajaya’s commitment to protect the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — A total of 66,204 online scam cases have been recorded so far this year, marking an 87 per cent increase compared with last year, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said. According to The Star ,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — All parties, including the director-general of the Community Communications Department (JKOM), Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali, should avoid using inappropriate language when issuing statements, the Communications Ministry…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — A press secretary to the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar has been urged to issue a public apology after allegedly mocking the state’s Undang Yang Empat institution by referring to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke as…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Economy Ministry expects Malaysia’s inflation rate to remain under control at between 1.5 and 2.5 per cent throughout this year despite pressure from the energy supply crisis and global geopolitical uncertainties.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Two men were abducted in Tumpat and Pasir Mas in Kelantan after a relative allegedly failed to repay a RM33,000 debt linked to drug activities and migrant smuggling. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 15 — The proclamation of the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve – Sabah’s second after the Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve – marks a historic moment and a proud achievement for Sabah and Malaysia, said Chief Minister Datuk…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 15 — Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has clarified its decision to conduct orientation and academic sessions online for selected foundation programmes after a viral social media post sparked confusion and concern among…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Police are tracking down a man to assist investigations into an alleged assault on a restaurant customer while he was queueing for breakfast at Bandar Seri Coalfields on Friday. Sungai Buloh district police chief…

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BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 15 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has agreed to increase the allocation of the Community Sports Fund (DSK) for Penang after the state became one of the earliest and fastest to fully utilise the RM800,000 fund…

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KOTA BHARU, June 15 — The absence of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage in the Kampung Gok Kapur area here during the June 8 incident has not hindered the forensic expertise of the Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) from…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says 75 per cent of more than 20,000 members in Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) have no connection to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), rejecting claims that the newly…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — A motorist’s account of an alleged road rage incident has gained traction on social media after she claimed her vehicle was struck by another driver following a brief warning honk. According to the New Straits Times…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The driver of a trailer involved in a fatal accident that claimed four lives at Kilometer 43 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak (KLK) Expressway this evening was found to have 15 traffic summonses. Pahang police chief Datuk…

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IPOH, June 15 — The number of flood evacuees housed at temporary relief centres in Perak rose to 92 people from 33 families this morning, compared with 17 people from eight families last night. The State Disaster Management Committee…

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KUANTAN, June 15 — The lorry driver involved in the accident that claimed four lives at KM43 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak (KLK) Expressway yesterday has tested positive for drugs. Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the…

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KUANTAN, June 15 — The lorry driver involved in the accident that claimed four lives at KM43 of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak (KLK) Expressway yesterday has tested positive for drugs. Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Police have opened an investigation into a fight involving two school students at a football field near a mosque in Section 19 in Shah Alam on Friday. Shah Alam police chief ACP Sarudin Samah said a report was…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Baru (KJRI) has provided protection and assistance to two Indonesian women believed to have been physically abused by their employers in Johor. A spokesperson said the two…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Four individuals, including a year-old baby girl, were killed when the car they were in was crushed by a trailer carrying wood dust at Kilometre 43.2 of the East Coast Expressway heading towards Karak yesterday. The…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Four individuals, including a year-old baby girl, were killed when the car they were in was crushed by a trailer carrying wood dust at Kilometre 43.2 of the East Coast Expressway heading towards Karak yesterday. The…

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Malaysia's Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has issued a warning about a newly emerging synthetic drug known as “Piu Piu”, which has been detected in vape liquids.

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TANJONG MALIM, June 14 — Drone technology has unique advantages that can attract students to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang said.…

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BUKIT KAYU HITAM, June 14 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) seized 26,040 kilogrammes of frozen chicken worth RM208,320 on June 8 over suspicions that a fake halal certificate was used for its importation. Bukit…

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KOTA TINGGI, June 14 — A total of 76,361 wildlife conflict complaints involving estimated losses of RM58.7 million were recorded nationwide between 2021 and May this year, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Repair works following the overhead line equipment (ATA) outage at KM 458.872 between Tiroi and Seremban Stations have been completed and electric train (ETS) services are now back in operation. However, Keretapi…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across almost all states and Kuala Lumpur until 9pm today. MetMalaysia, in a warning…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 14 — Award-winning Malaysian filmmaker Nadira Ilana (pic) said Sabah’s creative industry was deliberately set back by the National Cultural Policy of 1971, stripping Sabahans of the cultural and linguistic freedoms…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in almost all states apart from Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 6pm today. MetMalaysia in its…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin responded with a terse “good luck” when asked about the decision by several former party figures to join PAS. Speaking after a working visit to the 4th Royal…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 14 — Six Madani recreational parks in Penang are expected to be completed by the end of this year, expanding access to quality recreational facilities and enhancing the quality of life for residents in both urban and…

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SHAH ALAM, June 14 — A crocodile measuring more than 10 feet (three metres) was found trapped in a drain near a petrol station in Sungai Manggis, Banting, Kuala Langat today before being captured. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM)…

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TASEK GELUGOR, June 14 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has allocated about RM3 billion this year to support students pursuing higher education at institutions of higher learning. Its chairman Datuk Seri Norliza…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Police are seeking the public’s assistance to trace a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing after he was believed to have left a tahfiz school in Ulu Kelang, Ampang, on Friday. Ampang Jaya Police chief ACP…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Malaysia is expected to experience hotter and drier conditions in the coming months as the El Niño phenomenon is forecast to begin influencing the country’s weather patterns, potentially lasting until early next…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Police are tracing several bank accounts believed to have been used as mule accounts in connection with alleged fraud involving the sale of tickets for BTS’ upcoming concert in Malaysia. According to Berita Harian ,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Police are tracing several bank accounts believed to have been used as mule accounts in connection with alleged fraud involving the sale of tickets for BTS’ upcoming concert in Malaysia. According to Berita Harian ,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The remaining blocks of the Highland Towers condominium in Hulu Kelang are expected to be demolished before the end of the year, following a Magistrates’ Court decision allowing the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Four women who lost their way while hiking at Bukit Tunggul in Dengkil were found safe and escorted out by firefighters today. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The bodies of two males, aged 16 and 46, were found in the Kedah River near the Jeragan Waterfront Bridge in Alor Setar today. Kedah Fire and Rescue Department Zone 1 chief Ahmad Aminuddin Abd Rahim said…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said new Malay-based political parties were welcome, provided they helped unite rather than further divide the community. Speaking after the Majlis Zikir…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Five men have been arrested over an alleged robbery scheme in which victims were lured through fake profiles on the dating app Grindr before being threatened and relieved of their valuables, Johor police said today.…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 14 — Dengue cases nationwide rose 27 per cent to 33,367 as of June 13 (Epidemiological Week 23), compared with 27,640 cases recorded during the corresponding period last year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — A 79-year-old man in Kuching has lost more than RM9 million after allegedly falling victim to a fraudulent online investment scheme involving non-existent share investments and initial public offerings (IPOs).…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — A 79-year-old man in Kuching has lost more than RM9 million after allegedly falling victim to a fraudulent online investment scheme involving non-existent share investments and initial public offerings (IPOs).…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Police have warned that individuals who access or possess online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) may escalate to more serious offences, including grooming, sextortion and sexual crimes against children. Bukit…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Police have warned that individuals who access or possess online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) may escalate to more serious offences, including grooming, sextortion and sexual crimes against children. Bukit…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Drivers stopping for fuel in Banting got more than they bargained for this morning — a crocodile longer than three metres was discovered lurking in a roadside drain near a petrol station in Sungai Manggis. Selangor…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — PKR’s candidate for the Bukit Batu state seat, Arthur Chiong Sen Sern, has apologised to the Johor government after making an incorrect claim during his announcement as the coalition’s candidate last night. Chiong,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — A woman injured during a hike to Twin Peak in Fraser’s Hill was rescued after firefighters carried her through rugged jungle terrain in an operation that stretched for 15 hours. According to New Straits Times , the…

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KOTA BHARU, June 14 — Driven by the allure of an ‘overseas holiday,’ thousands of Malaysians have been ignoring safety warnings and queuing for hours to enter southern Thailand, especially during festive seasons and school holidays.…

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KULAI, June 14 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has allocated RM210 million under the PTPTN eKasih Children’s Scholarship (PTPTN BAeK), benefiting 10,000 students from poor and hardcore poor families. Higher…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — PAS yesterday endorsed Parti Wawasan Negara’s bid to join Perikatan Nasional (PN), as party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia was free to decide whether it wanted to remain in…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Police have arrested a lorry driver after a video appearing to show him driving dangerously and making an obscene gesture along the Kajang SILK Highway towards Bandar Baru Bangi went viral on TikTok. The 35-year-old…

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IPOH, June 14 — Four men were arrested on suspicions of stealing Telekom Malaysia cables in Persiaran Komersial Waterfront, Jalan Lintang near Sungai Siput yesterday. Sungai Siput district police chief Supt Charan a/l Ai Wan said the…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday launched the National Integrity Enculturation Strategy (NIES) to strengthen the culture of integrity across all segments of society in a comprehensive, progressive,…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The close relationship and strong cooperation between the Federal Government and the Sabah government remain a key foundation in ensuring the state continues to progress, prosper and enjoy more balanced and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The close relationship and strong cooperation between the Federal Government and the Sabah government remain a key foundation in ensuring the state continues to progress, prosper and enjoy more balanced and…

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PUTRAJAYA, June 14 — The Home Ministry (KDN), through the Immigration Department, is implementing the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) Programme to improve refugee management and strengthen national security through the collection of…

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SEPANG, June 14 — A runway affected by an aircraft’s burst tyre at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) reopened at 7.40 pm yesterday after receiving final safety clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). KLIA…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said he had yet to receive a formal invitation from the Transport Ministry to attend Tuesday’s launch of the KTM Komuter Selatan service, despite Transport…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — As rental costs rise and hefty deposits put traditional housing further out of reach, some Malaysians are choosing an unlikely alternative: living in hotels for months, or even years. For some, hotel living offers a…

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to attracting new investments into the oil and gas sector and accelerating infrastructure development during a tour of several strategic projects in Beheira on Saturday. The…

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SEPANG, June 13 — One of the three runways at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here, remains temporarily closed until 9 pm today following an aircraft tyre burst incident earlier. KLIA said in a Facebook post that the temporary…

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SEPANG, June 13 — One of the three runways at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here, remains temporarily closed until 9 pm today following an aircraft tyre burst incident earlier. KLIA said in a Facebook post that the temporary…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 13 — The government will consider providing a RM5 million Matching Grant under Budget 2027 to support efforts to strengthen national identity, patriotism and national unity. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said…

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KOTA KINABALU, June 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians not to become caught up in narratives or actions that divide people along racial, regional and religious lines. Speaking at the National Unity Week…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will return as Opposition Leader just two months after relinquishing the post, PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced today. Speaking at the Reset convention in Tanah…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Police have arrested two women in their 20s to assist investigations into the discovery of a baby’s body outside a baby hatch in Petaling Jaya yesterday. Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin…

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KUALA PILAH, June 13 — The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has been urged to meet with social media platforms to coordinate measures against fake news and misleading content ahead of the state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin today announced Parti Wawasan Negara as the new political vehicle for the Reset movement. Speaking at the Reset convention…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin today announced that he and the Reset movement would operate under Parti Wawasan Negara, describing it as a platform for…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — An ISO tank lorry carrying nearly 25 tonnes of hydrochloric acid overturned near Cherating Bridge in Pahang this morning, leaking the hazardous chemical into a nearby mangrove area and triggering an emergency…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — An ISO tank lorry carrying nearly 25 tonnes of hydrochloric acid overturned near Cherating Bridge in Pahang this morning, leaking the hazardous chemical into a nearby mangrove area and triggering an emergency…

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JOHOR BAHRU, June 13 — Women facing emotional distress or personal challenges are encouraged to make use of the Talian Kasih 15999 and HEAL 15555 helplines to seek assistance and support services. Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail,…

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JOHOR BAHRU, June 13 — The low rate of third-country resettlement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is among the factors contributing to the prolonged presence of refugees, including the Rohingya, within local…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said governments needed to devote more attention and resources to maintaining existing public facilities, adding that the long-term costs of upkeep should be factored into…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Muslim scholars to spearhead an ‘Intellectual Diplomacy’ agenda that actively translates consensus into concrete policy and real-world solutions for…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Malaysian Judiciary has warned the public against a fake document circulating online that falsely claims to have been issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia. In a statement…

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SIBU, June 13 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on the Malaysian Army to expand community engagement programmes to strengthen public understanding of the military’s role and foster patriotism. He…

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KUALA NERUS, June 13 — Four states located near or along the country’s borders continued to record the highest rates of drug abuse in Malaysia in 2025. The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Prevention Division director Siti Mariam Mursidan…

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BUTTERWORTH, June 13 — The Seberang Jaya Health Clinic here has been selected as a facility for the first phase of the National Lung Health Initiative in Penang, aimed at strengthening the prevention, early screening and treatment of…

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KOTA TINGGI, June 13 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will seek an allocation under Budget 2027 to expand the establishment of Legal Aid Department (JBG) satellite…

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SIPITANG, June 13 — The implementation of the Sabah Southern Madani Link (SSML) electricity grid project demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to ensuring that development initiatives and basic amenities reach communities in…

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GEORGE TOWN, June 13 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek today handed over the letter of approval for the construction of a new building for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Heng Ee, which will be developed within the jurisdiction of…

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IPOH, June 13 — Buildings constructed without planning permission are illegal and will not be allowed access to water or electricity supplies, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said. He said the policy was intended to…

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KOTA TINGGI, June 13 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has instructed personnel of the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-13 to strengthen security measures and remain vigilant after two Malaysian peacekeepers in Lebanon sustained minor…

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SEPANG, June 13 — Timor- Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta arrived in Malaysia today for a five-day special visit. Ramos-Horta and his delegation arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 11.12 am on a commercial…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao, the Philippines, at 10.05 am today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will have to depend on its own strength to win over voters, regardless of whether the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections are held separately or simultaneously, Umno vice-president Datuk…

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KUCHING, June 13 — Internet coverage across Sarawak has increased significantly to 94.5 per cent from 54.3 per cent in 2022 following a RM2.3 billion investment in telecommunications infrastructure under the Sarawak Linking Urban, Rural…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Police officers will be deployed to 122 secondary schools across the capital under a new initiative aimed at improving road safety awareness and compliance with traffic laws among students, with authorities also…

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KOTA BHARU, June 13 — Family ties in Malaysia have been identified as a key factor attracting illegal migrants, including Rohingya as well as Bangladeshi and Myanmar nationals, to enter the country through the Malaysia-Thailand border.…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has deactivated 179 companies from the Cooking Oil Price Stablisation Scheme System (eCOSS) for violating regulations and conditions. Deputy Domestic Trade and…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has defended his insistence that Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) would not cooperate with DAP if returned to power, arguing that political disagreements with the party…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — All nine Technical Secondary Schools (SMT) nationwide have officially been placed under the management of the Fully Residential Schools Management Division (BPSBP) of the Education Ministry (MoE). Education Minister…

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SEREMBAN, June 13 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday called on voters in Negeri Sembilan to give the coalition a fresh mandate in the 16th state election to continue governing the state. The prime minister…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has set the goal of advancing the national transplant agenda in a more progressive manner as a national mission for 2026. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said that although…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — A total of 13 local men were arrested for allegedly being involved in a riot and group fight involving weapons at a business premises in Jinjang Utara here on Thursday. Sentul District Police chief ACP Basri Sagoni…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The best approach to deal with hateful and racial sentiments is not through anger, but rather through patience, wisdom and good morals, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that although Malaysia is…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Negeri Sembilan DAP has backed Negeri Sembilan PKR chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun to remain menteri besar should Pakatan Harapan (PH) retain power in the next state election. According to Sinar Harian , DAP…

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IPOH, June 12 — The government is urged to consider introducing a dedicated aid mechanism for veteran or former media practitioners in recognition of their contributions to the nation’s journalism industry, while also helping to ease their…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — A total of 14 movable properties seized from the residence of Sungai Besar Umno division chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos will be auctioned on June 22 after he failed to pay an outstanding judgment amounting to…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Malaysia’s strength lies not in uniformity but in its ability to manage differences fairly and justly, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking at the 3rd International Summit of Religious…

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By Assoc Prof Simon Tay, from the Faculty of Law at NUS The Business Times, 12 June 2026, p18