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Fourteen movable assets seized from Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos’ home will be auctioned on June 22 after the High Court dismissed his son’s claim over the items, clearing the way for Seputeh MP Teresa Kok to recover RM66,061.85 awarded in a defamation suit. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Court clears way for auction of Jamal Yunos’ seized assets after failure to pay Theresa Kok

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today expressed disappointment over the resignation of Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung from the party’s central leadership council, saying that he owed an explanation to his voters and party members. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Fahmi disappointed as Lee Chean Chung quits PKR council, says voters deserve answers

Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said Johor BN’s refusal to work with DAP should not be interpreted as hostility towards the Chinese community. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Onn Hafiz defends Johor BN’s no-DAP stance, says politics should not be conflated with race

The Iranian-reported draft stipulates reopening the strait within 30 days. — Reuters pic/Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

World / 17 h ago

Iran’s 14‑point draft diverges from US account, insisting on sanctions relief, Strait reopening and US$300b rebuilding

Men’s singles Justin Hoh (pic) and women’s doubles Low Zi Yu-Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan, were eliminated in the quarter-finals in Sydney today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s Australian Open campaign ends after Justin Hoh, women’s doubles exit in quarter-finals

A general view of MetLife Stadium, temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium, which will host the World Cup Final, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

World Cup fails to deliver expected travel boom in US as costs, visa hurdles deter fans

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has extended an invitation to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi to sit beside him on the KTM Komuter Selatan service during its launch next Tuesday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

No seat at the table, but Loke offers Onn Hafiz one on a KTM Komuter ride

For many supporters, the World Cup is best enjoyed with a crowd. — Azneal Ishak

Malaysia / 6 h ago

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, June 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia’s strength lies in managing differences fairly, religion must promote peace

Actor Blake Lively leaves the courthouse after ‘settlement conference’ at the United States District Court in New York City February 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (left) and Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (centre) greet attendees at the launch of Kedah PAS’ election machinery in Kota Sarang Semut, Yan, June 12, 2026. — Picture via Media PAS Kedah

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Sanusi says Anwar open to holding GE16 alongside polls in four Perikatan-led states

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and state Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during the launch of the coalition's Negeri Sembilan’s election machinery at Karisma Arena Seremban today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar urges Negeri Sembilan voters to return Pakatan to power, backs Aminuddin for MB

Perlis JPN says it is cooperating with police after a Year Six pupil was injured in an alleged school bullying incident involving a chair being pulled away by a classmate. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Perlis Education Dept pledges full cooperation with police after pupil injured in chair-pulling incident

Reuters reported that the United Arab Emirates had agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran as part of a broader effort to reduce regional tensions, although Abu Dhabi has denied claims that any frozen Iranian funds have been released. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

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Sepang District Police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report on the incident at about 12.30 pm yesterday from a woman who owns the premises. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police hunt three masked suspects after RM90,000 luxury handbag heist in Cyberjaya

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Malaysia / 18 m ago

Education minister: Schools told to act fast on sexual misconduct complaints

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said institutions under the Education Ministry (MOE) must remain safe spaces for students, stressing that allegations of sexual harassment or abuse could not be taken lightly. — Bernama pic

GEORGE TOWN, June 13 — School administrators, district education offices (PPD), and state education departments (JPN) have been urged to take firm and immediate action as soon as they receive complaints of misconduct, particularly those involving sexual harassment of students.Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said such cases must not be taken lightly...

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Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said BN is prepared to face elections regardless of the timing of the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state polls. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 38 m ago

Khaled: Separate state polls offer no edge to BN

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta arrived in Malaysia today for a five-day special visit. He arrived at KLIA Terminal 1 at 11.12am on a commercial flight and was received with a static guard of honour mounted by the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment at the Bunga Raya Complex. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 m ago

Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta arrives in Malaysia for five-day visit

LPPKN director-general Datuk Abdul Shukur Abdullah (front, centre) and Melaka Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Datuk Kalsom Noordin (front, seventh from right) with participants after officiating the Festival Malam Kita 2026 @ KafeTEEN Melaka last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 m ago

Melaka sees strong uptake as 1,318 women get free breast cancer screenings

Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said no decisions have been made on new political alignments ahead of the Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls. — Picture via Facebook/DrAhmadSamsuri

Malaysia / 1 h ago

PAS to discuss Johor, Negeri Sembilan strategy and possible alliances next week, says Samsuri

Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor speaks during the launch of PAS Kedah’s election machinery at the Kedah PAS Complex in Kota Sarang Semut, Yan, June 12, 2026. — Picture via Media PAS Kedah

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Sanusi sets sights on 36-0 Kedah state election victory for PAS

The Prime Minister will begin his visit by attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sabah Southern Madani Link project at Dewan Lundayeh, Sipitang, at 11 am. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar in Sabah for one-day visit, to launch major 330km power transmission project

Sepang District Police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report on the incident at about 12.30 pm yesterday from a woman who owns the premises. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police hunt three masked suspects after RM90,000 luxury handbag heist in Cyberjaya

Tengku Zafrul said that Malaysia’s response to the prolonged global energy crisis must evolve from short-term emergency measures towards a strategy centred on resilience. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 3 h ago

100 days of the global energy crisis: Why discipline and unity are our strongest shield

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