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Hannah Yeoh said she was offering Kuala Lumpur voters a different model of governance after their experience under previous administrations. — Picture courtesy of Hannah Yeoh’s office

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hannah Yeoh says KL voters have ‘tasted’ BN and Perikatan rule, capital can’t go back

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze, known for emceeing fan meetings for K-pop and Asian stars in four languages, has died after a battle with ovarian cancer. — Picture via Facebook/lilliansssssss

Showbiz / 8 h ago

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze dies weeks after revealing ovarian cancer battle

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Mo Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win as Pharaohs come from behind to beat New Zealand

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict during the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock Resort near Stansstad, Switzerland on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Talks on the brink: Iranian delegation walks out after Trump continues threats amid peace negotiations

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed Malaysia’s condolences to the family of former Timor-Leste president Francisco Guterres and the people of Timor-Leste over his passing. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia conveys condolences as ex-Timor-Leste president Francisco Guterres, 71, dies in Kuala Lumpur

The LRT3 project, also known as the Shah Alam Line, connects Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang, spanning more than 37 kilometres with 20 stations along the route. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday

Khairul Aming has explained why Rembayung counts babies as one pax after a viral complaint sparked debate over the restaurant's booking policy. — Picture via Instagram/Khairul Aming

Life / 12 h ago

‘People say I have no empathy’: Khairul Aming breaks silence on why Rembayung counts babies as diners (VIDEO)

The government is reportedly planning to introduce an amendment in Parliament to raise the maximum compound rate for more than 700 road traffic offences from RM300 to RM500. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Govt may raise maximum compound for over 700 traffic offences to RM500

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said those arrested comprised 280 men and 69 women aged between 20 and 83, including 85 foreigners. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police storm Selangor hotspots, arrest 349 including 39 wanted men in four‑day blitz

A housing neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur, November 19, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s subsale home prices climb 4.8pc to RM545,059, Kuala Lumpur breaks RM1m mark

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the assistance, amounting to RM100 per month for six months, involves a total allocation of RM30 million. — Picture via Facebook/Amirudin Shari

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Selangor rolls out RM30m voucher scheme, 50,000 families to get RM100 monthly aid

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain on June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

Starmer out: UK PM quits less than two years after landslide victory

Experts are urging Malaysians not to rely solely on over-the-counter medication for recurring stomach pain, warning that persistent digestive symptoms may point to more serious illnesses. — AI-generated pic

Life / 16 h ago

Don't ignore that stomach pain: It could be more than just gastritis, doctors warn

The new JPJ Bandar Tasik Selatan branch would operate from 8.30am to 10pm daily, becoming the first JPJ branch in Kuala Lumpur to offer services every day of the week. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 6 h ago

New JPJ branch will operate seven days a week says Transport Minister (VIDEO)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Cape Verde fairy tale continues as World Cup debutants salvage draw to push Uruguay to the brink

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Malaysia / 4 h ago

RM2.10 diesel from July 1: Who qualifies, how it works and how much fuel you can buy

The diesel subsidy works exactly as the Budi95 programme. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — The government will roll out a new MyKad-based diesel subsidy system from July 1, allowing eligible Malaysians to buy diesel at RM2.10 per litre while moving all diesel prices to market rates nationwide.The move marks the biggest change to the Budi Diesel programme since targeted diesel...

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Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the assistance, amounting to RM100 per month for six months, involves a total allocation of RM30 million. — Picture via Facebook/Amirudin Shari

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Selangor rolls out RM30m voucher scheme, 50,000 families to get RM100 monthly aid

Accused Muhamad Hirzihaziq Abulaes (left) and his counsel Kamal Hisham Jaafar at the Magistrates’ Court in Johor Bahru, June 22, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Two couples plead not guilty in Johor Bahru to charges of abusing and intimidating maids

Malaysia has about nine months’ worth of fertiliser stock and faces no immediate supply disruption, Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia has enough fertiliser stock for nine months, no immediate risk, says deputy minister

Almost 45 per cent of nearly 500 content creators surveyed were unaware that free products, gifts, hotel stays and vouchers received for content creation are taxable in Malaysia. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Nothing comes free: Study finds only 34pc of Malaysian content creators file income tax, many don’t think to declare gifts

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the investigation paper has been submitted to the deputy public prosecutor for further action. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police finalising investigation paper on man defaming Tok Batin hiding Jaslinda

The new JPJ Bandar Tasik Selatan branch would operate from 8.30am to 10pm daily, becoming the first JPJ branch in Kuala Lumpur to offer services every day of the week. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 6 h ago

New JPJ branch will operate seven days a week says Transport Minister (VIDEO)

Selangor JKM principal assistant director (Children Division) Roziah Osman said the rise in reports reflects the effectiveness of advocacy programmes in educating children about their rights and the channels available to seek help. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Growing awareness sees Selangor children break silence, reporting abuse through Talian Kasih hotline

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo attends a Dewan Rakyat sitting at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on August 20, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Gobind: Malaysia to tighten laws on AI-generated child sexual exploitation material, deepfakes

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A global shortage of adoptable children has left many Singaporean couples vulnerable to unscrupulous agents operating in a legal grey area. — IStock.com pic via AFP

Singapore / 13 h ago

How much is that baby in the window? Singapore couples tempted by Indonesian trafficking syndicates

Salt dries at the “Dama Blanca” salt flats in El Puerto de Santa Maria, in the bay of Cadiz on September 14, 2023. — AFP pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

After ‘siu dai’, Singapore plans to make ‘low salt’ the new normal

According to The Straits Times, the man — identified only as Luke — first learnt of the fabricated images in December 2025, when friends alerted his sister to social‑media posts showing him with a woman claiming to be his fiancée and a child she said was theirs. — Pexels illustration pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singaporean man horrified by AI‑generated couple images from ex-schoolmate

The international terminal for Singapore’s ferry and cruise services will be operating from a new base 70m away as local mall HarbourFront Centre closes its doors in July 2026 for a new development. — Picture from Facebook/HarbourFront Centre

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore Cruise Centre relocating from HarbourFront Centre in July

The initiative, called Dads and Braids, was founded by longtime friends Jeggan Rajendram and Rukshan Chiththananda. According to CNA Lifestyle, the pair began running sessions in April after realising many fathers wanted to be more involved in their daughters’ daily routines but lacked the skills or confidence to start. — Instagram screenshot

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore ‘girl dads’ run workshop to teach other fathers how to style their daughters’ hair (VIDEO)

Aires Applied Quantum Technology managing director Ken Lin is seen here in an Instagram post. Lin and brother Lim Meng Liang left their careers in finance for data encryption. — Instagram screenshot

Singapore / 1d ago

Singaporean brothers’ ‘unbreakable’ encryption challenges quantum threats

Passengers can take a free ride in ComfortDelGro’s autonomous cars from Punggol, Singapore starting June 22, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 19 Jun 2026

No driver, no fare: Singapore’s AV rides are free for Punggol residents from Monday

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hold a meeting on the sidelines of the Russia-Asean summit, which commemorates 35 years of collaboration between Russia and the Asean countries, in the central Russian city of Kazan June 18, 2026. — Anastasia Barashkova/Pool/AFP pic

Singapore / 19 Jun 2026

Lawrence Wong urges Russia to stay engaged in Asean‑led forums as Singapore prepares for 2027 chairmanship

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World

Colombia’s right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella gestures, as he addresses supporters after the preliminary runoff results against leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, in Barranquilla, Colombia, June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Who is Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia’s new right wing president known as ‘The Tiger’?

Indonesia plans to embed artificial intelligence in some key government programmes including its US$15 billion (RM62.3 billion) free meals plan, according to a presidential regulation draft. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including US$15b free‑meal drive, despite warnings it is not ready

Labour candidate Andy Burnham waves to the crowd after Burnham wins the election for MP of Makerfield, at the count centre venue, the Edge in Wigan June 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Streeting drops out of leadership race and backs Burnham to succeed Starmer as UK PM

A woman protects herself from the sun under an umbrella on the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Europe scorched by 40°C heatwave as France reports deaths and Spain issues red alerts

A group of leading international technology, crypto and ‌other businesses yesterday announced plans to help stamp out the illegal trade in wildlife. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Tech and telecom giants deploy AI to fight illegal wildlife trade, United for Wildlife says

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after local media reported that a rash-causing irritant had been found in nappies from brands including Huggies, Beijing’s market watchdog said today. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

China probes diaper brands after reports of formamide‑linked skin irritants

Pope Leo speaks during his visit to the Rome headquarters of the United Nations World Food Programme, where he addresses participants at the agency’s annual executive board session, in Rome June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 5 h ago

Pope Leo decries leaders who ‘feed’ wars while millions go hungry

East Timor declared a week of mourning for ex-president Francisco ‘Lu-Olo’ Guterres today after the former guerrilla leader died in a Malaysian hospital at the weekend. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Timor-Leste declares week of mourning after ex‑president and former guerrilla leader Guterres dies in Malaysia

Money

Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan speaks during the SIFMA annual meeting in New York October 23, 2012. — Reuters pic

Money / 5 h ago

Alan Greenspan, economist and former Fed chair whose legacy was reshaped by the financial crisis, dies at 100

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airline today unveiled joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur following the strategic joint business partnership formalised in January 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 5 h ago

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch joint fare products on KL-Singapore route

The ringgit eased against the US dollar today, as growing uncertainties surrounding the West Asia conflict and expectations of a potential US Federal Reserve interest rate hike fuelled demand for the greenback. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit eases against US dollar amid rising West Asia tensions

Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today as investors engaged in profit-taking following the recent rebound in the local market, an analyst said. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 6 h ago

Bursa Malaysia ends softer as profit‑taking halts recent rebound

Emirates and Qatar Airways planes sit on the tarmac at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney, Australia on March 3, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Airlines seen pocketing US$40b windfall as fares stay high despite plunging fuel prices

Former Greater Manchester Mayor and newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham addresses members and supporters of the Labour Party after winning the Makerfield by-election at the Bartons Group Stadium in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Britain on June 19, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

Pound falls as Burnham’s rise sparks investor concern over UK fiscal rules

AirAsia Group chief executive officer Bo Lingam speaks during the company’s Aviation Outlook 2026 briefing at its headquarters in Sepang, Selangor, on June 22, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 11 h ago

AirAsia says fares to drop once fuel prices stabilise, eyes one billion passengers by end of 2027

US Vice President JD Vance looks on next to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shakes hands with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar during the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock Resort near Stansstad, Switzerland on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

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Sports

Iranian football fans cheer as they watch a broadcast of the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between Belgium and Iran in Tehran June 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Iran divided over Team Melli as fans watch Belgium clash at home

Aston Villa’s John McGinn and his teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Uefa Europa League final with SC Freiburg at Besiktas Park in Istanbul May 20, 2026. Aston Villa will visit Jakarta for a friendly match in August as part of the Asian leg of their pre-season tour. — AFP pic

Sports / 5 h ago

Aston Villa announce Asia tour with Jakarta, Bangkok and Hong Kong fixtures

Switzerland’s government today formally backed a ‌bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2038, clearing another hurdle for the ‌games to return to the Alpine country for the first time since 1948. — Reuters pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Switzerland backs 2038 Winter Olympics bid, paving way for first Games on home soil since 1948

England’s Marc Guehi, Declan Rice, and John Stones stand together before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on June 17, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Guehi or Stones? Defence headache for Tuchel as England bid to seal World Cup knockout spot against Ghana

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Mo Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win as Pharaohs come from behind to beat New Zealand

Argentina forward Lionel Messi takes part in a training session at the Sporting KC Training Centre in Kansas City on June 19, 2026, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

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Spain’s Lamine Yamal takes a selfie following the team’s 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on June 21, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Yamal opens World Cup account in style as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 to top group

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois makes a save from Iran’s Mehdi Taremi during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and Iran at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

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