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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Former MCA president says PAS could win Putrajaya ‘by default’ if Chinese voters stay home

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

High Court orders Rosmah to pay Lebanese owner RM67.4m in missing jewellery suit

Penang rolls out the ultimate durian feast escape for Hong Kong travellers as the 2026 season for the ‘king of fruits’ in Balik Pulau that started in late April is expected to run till August. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Five days, unlimited durian, zero apologies: Penang’s new Hong Kong tour is every fruit lover’s dream

This screengrab shows the second scam email received by a Malay Mail reader, which was made to look like an official LHDN notice.

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Received an LHDN email demanding action in 72 hours? Here’s how to spot if it’s a scam

JB Sentral train services will be suspended temporarily for RTS Link construction works starting June 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

JB Sentral closure: KTMB activates bus transfers amid RTS Link project works from June 11

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

Money / 14 h ago

Singapore court orders seizure of Capital A’s stakes in BigPay and Teleport over arbitration award

Consulting engineers are calling for higher fees, citing increased workload, compliance requirements and project complexity over recent decades. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Engineering consultants push for 40–50pc hike as fees stagnate since 1983

MCCBCHST has objected to several parts of Selangor’s 2025 planning guidelines for non-Muslim houses of worship, saying some conditions for obtaining prayer spaces are too restrictive for smaller religious communities. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Non-Muslim religious council objects to Selangor worship-house guidelines, says 5,000-resident rule and commercial-lot restrictions unrealistic

Entrepreneur Shivaani Suppiah, 32, from Teluk Intan, believes she can make pandan as popular a flavour as matcha in India. — Bernama pic

Life / 17 h ago

Meet Shivaani Suppiah, the Malaysian on a mission to make pandan India’s next favourite flavour

The Attorney General’s Chambers has classified businessman Albert Tei’s complaint against Tan Sri Azam Baki as No Further Action, saying the alleged criminal intimidation offence could not be proven. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘Could not be proven’: NFA for Albert Tei’s complaint against ex-MACC chief Azam Baki, says AGC

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the National Anthem during the inauguration of the newly appointed Head of National Nutrition Agency and special advisor for manpower and labour welfare affairs, at the State Palace in Jakarta June 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

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

The 68 bank employees honoured at the #JanganKenaScam Bank Heroes Recognition Event 2026 in Petaling Jaya for helping prevent more than RM139 million in scam losses. — Picture courtesy of ABM

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysian banks honour 68 staff who helped save RM139m from scammers last year

Minister of Water C.R. Patil said that India is “actively working on it” after “directives” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi (pic). — Bernama pic

World / 8 h ago

India vows ‘not a single drop’ will reach Pakistan under new water policy

BBQ Chicken Pizza eaten at the restaurant is dominated by the sweet tasting sauce. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Battle for your fast food pizza money: New contender Little Caesars Pizza makes a solid debut at Damansara Utama

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, inspects a guard of honour during an official welcoming ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Office on June 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Japan rolls out guard of honour for Anwar in first official PM trip to Tokyo

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar: Japan visit strengthens investment, AI and trade ties

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi inspects a guard of honour during an official welcoming ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, June 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

TOKYO, June 10 — The official visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Japan focuses on efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations, particularly in attracting investment and trade, as well as high-tech sectors that have a direct impact on the people’s economy.He said Malaysia highlighted several key priorities...

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JPJ senior enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said so far three investigation papers have been opened under the provision and received consent for prosecution from the Deputy Public Prosecutor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

JPJ to haul extreme bike modifiers to court under tougher enforcement push

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the move is aimed at preventing incidents involving missing hikers, including the latest case involving Jaslinda Saludin, who went missing on Gunung Batu Putih in Ipoh for 14 days before being found safe in the Lubuk Gaharu Orang Asli settlement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Fire Dept reviewing SOPs for mountain climbing after missing hiker cases

Police said the suspect fled in a black Proton Wira (WGX 3707) and has been identified as Mohammad Farizzal Fazly Mohd Zulkifly. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Cops launch manhunt for suspect after fatal stabbing in Ipoh

The seized turtle eggs. — Picture courtesy of Sabah Wildlife Department

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Sabah Wildlife Dept seizes 300 turtle eggs in Tuaran, arrest man

Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man (centre) displays the special registration number series in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 during a press conference and the launch of the Visit Malaysia 2026 special registration number series at the ministry in Putrajaya, June 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Malaysia records 17.5 million tourist arrivals by May as VM2026 campaign gains momentum

Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun with the seized electronics during a press conference at the Sabah Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK Sabah), June 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Sabah police bust 12 scam call centres, arrest 341 suspects

Perlis PN chairman and PAS Perlis deputy commissioner III, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, said efforts to safeguard the welfare of the people would remain the coalition’s priority despite the political uncertainty. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Perlis govt carries on as usual amid Perikatan leadership uncertainty, says Shahidan Kassim

The Sessions Court today granted the government’s application to publish a Gazette notice calling on any interested parties to come forward and challenge the proposed forfeiture of 3.85kg of gold bullion seized in connection with a case involving an associate of Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, wife of former Army Chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Gold bullion forfeiture challenge linked to ex-army chief’s wife set for July 31

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ICA stressed that its officers will never request bank login details, ask for transfers via bank accounts, or demand payments to release individuals allegedly detained. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore ICA warns of scammers posing as officers in phone and video impersonation scams

Singapore Police Force technologies are intended to assist, not replace investigators, by improving efficiency and enabling more comprehensive analysis of crime scenes.— Picture via Facebook/Singapore Police Force

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore police use AI, drones and 3D scanning to speed up crime scene investigations

Singapore and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic ties amid global uncertainties during the 16th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting held today. — Unsplash pix

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore, Indonesia deepen bilateral economic cooperation through 6WG platform

Kevin Tan Jia Hut, 28, pleaded guilty yesterday to one charge of rape. Three other similar charges were taken into consideration during sentencing. He was 25 at the time of the offence. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore man gets nine years' jail and caning for raping 13-year-old he met on video platform

Singapore has launched its newest national research supercomputer named Aspire 2B to significantly boost artificial intelligence, climate research, and quantum computing capabilities, said Singapore Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore rolls out Aspire 2B supercomputer to strengthen AI, quantum and climate research, says minister

This file pic shows cruise ship MV Hondius, leaving the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain May 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Two Singaporeans complete quarantine after returning from cruise with deadly hantavirus outbreak

A yacht caught fire at 11 Cove Drive in Singapore this morning and was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, with no injuries reported. — Picture via Facebook/Poh K.P.

Singapore / 07 Jun 2026

Luxury yacht engulfed in flames at Singapore’s Sentosa Cove marina

A dead juvenile dugong found off Singapore’s Bedok Jetty yesterday was reportedly the first local record of the rare marine mammal since 2021. — Screengrab via TikTok/kbsebelas

Singapore / 07 Jun 2026

Dead juvenile dugong found off Singapore’s Bedok Jetty, first local record since 2021

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This photo taken on June 4, 2026 shows Mkateko Sambo (left), mother of nineteen-year-old South African citizen Nhlamulo Sambo, who was killed on May 31, 2026, praying with relatives and friends in front of the coffin holding her son’s body, in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay. A 19-year-old South African was stabbed to death on the night the two Mozambicans were killed, but police are reluctant to link his death to the anti-migrant tensions. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Mossel Bay horror as anti-migrant attacks leave South Africa’s residents terrified

The Fire Investigation Task Force had maintained that an ignited cigarette caused combustible material to catch fire, sparking the blaze. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Hong Kong charges seven, two companies over deadly 168-victim residential fire

South Korean protesters wave the national flags outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul today, to call for a rerun of the local elections due to a shortage of ballot papers. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Anger grows in South Korea over ballot shortages as students plan nationwide protests

Minister of Water C.R. Patil said that India is “actively working on it” after “directives” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi (pic). — Bernama pic

World / 8 h ago

India vows ‘not a single drop’ will reach Pakistan under new water policy

World / 15 h ago

Italian astronaut Parmitano hopes to bring taste of Italy to Artemis III moon mission

Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatened to retaliate. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downed as Hormuz tensions threaten peace talks

Strong waves batter the shoreline near the port of La Libertad ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Cristina in La Libertad, El Salvador, on June 9, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Central America braces for Tropical Storm Cristina as schools shut, flood fears grow

The US Defense Department unveiled the designations just weeks after President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, with both sides seeking to maintain stability in the bilateral relationship. — AFP

World / 1d ago

US expands blacklist of Chinese military-linked firms, includes major tech and EV companies

Money

DAMAC Properties chairman Hussain Sajwani poses for a portrait at his residence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 10, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 3 h ago

‘Donald of Dubai’ bets billions on data centres to chase AI crown

At 6pm, the local note eased to 4.0670/0715 versus the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.0580/0630. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 5 h ago

Ringgit eases against dollar ahead of US CPI data release

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.46 points to 1,678.96 from Tuesday’s close of 1,675.50. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 6 h ago

Bursa Malaysia closes higher as investors rotate into defensive stocks

After a blistering AI-centred, tech-led rally since March, traders have been on edge this month as they contemplate a possible US rate increase, with surging inflation caused by the spike in crude costs putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to act. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Asia stocks fall as tech rout continues amid inflation worries and US-Iran tensions

GSK has agreed to buy US-listed cancer drug developer ‌Nuvalent for US$10.6 billion in its largest deal in more than a decade, marking a major strategic shift under new CEO Luke Miels as the British company steps up its focus on oncology. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

GSK offers 40pc premium in US$10.6b bid for cancer drug developer Nuvalent

More than a week before its next monthly monetary policy meeting, officials lifted borrowing costs to 5.5 per cent, following an unexpected 50-point increase last month aimed at stabilising the weakening rupiah and battling inflation. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Indonesia surprises markets with interest rate hike as rupiah slides to record low

At 8 am, the local note appreciated to 4.0665/0780 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0715/0760. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, tracks weaker greenback amid easing West Asia tensions

At 9.07 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 1.15 points to 1,678.37 from yesterday’s close of 1,679.52. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia opens slightly lower as FBM KLCI slips 0.06pc in early trade

Sports

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to officiate at matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was denied entry to the United States, is received as he arrives at the Aden Abdulle Osman International Airport in Mogadishu. — Reuters pic

Sports / 6 h ago

Denied US entry, Somali referee Omar Artan receives hero’s welcome in Mogadishu, vows 2030 World Cup return

A World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022 and formerly of Manchester City, the 26-year-old Alvarez joined Atletico in 2024. — Reuters pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Real Madrid’s Alvarez bid rejected as Atletico hit back in heated statement

Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up during the international friendly match between Argentina and Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Messi returns to bench as World Cup build-up hit by referee visa row and Mexico City protests

Thousands of teachers blocked an avenue leading to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, 48 hours before the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at that venue. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Mexico City protests block Azteca Stadium route days before World Cup opener

File picture of retired Mongolian-born ‘yokozuna’ wrestler Hakuho tossing a handful of salt into the air during a class at the 15th Hakuho Cup, a competition for young sumo wrestlers from elementary and middle school, at the Kokugikan arena in the Ryogoku area of Tokyo on February 11, 2025. On June 13 and 14, 2026, Paris will take on the atmosphere of ancient Japan for a major sumo tournament, an exceptionally rare event outside Japan made possible thanks to one key ingredient: 200 kilos of Guérande salt transported from Le Croisic. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

The surprising star of Paris sumo: 200kg of French Guerande salt

The action gets under way at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca tomorrow with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at 1 pm local time launching a sprawling, nearly six-week-long spectacle that will culminate in the final at New Jersey’s 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium on July 19. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Fifa’s ‘greatest show on earth’ begins tomorrow under shadow of ticket backlash and US immigration rules

Appointing the divisive Jose Mourinho will be a gamble on the part of president Perez after Los Blancos finished without a major trophy in 2025/26, making it a second consecutive barren season. — Reuters file pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Benfica part ways with Mourinho as Real Madrid move nears, appoint Marco Silva as replacement

National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia huffed and puffed his way past two Japanese opponents in qualifying round matches to make the main draw of the Australia Open Badminton Championships at the Quaycentre Arena in Sydney today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Malaysia’s Zii Jia, Eogene advance to Australia Open main draw after tough qualifying rounds