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Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the figures underline how deeply inflation is weighing on household finances, particularly in urban centres where expenses continue to climb faster than wages. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Majority of Malaysian workers earn RM5,000 and below as cost pressures mount

The 29-year-old suspect was brought to the court complex at 8.45am in a police truck. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Viral Mitsubishi Triton driver remanded four days over reckless driving and drug-related offences

Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar (right) was proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan at a hotel in Alor Gajah, Melaka on June 5, 2026, which the palace declared void on June 9, 2026. — Screengrab from social media video footage

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Palace declares Melaka hotel ceremony to proclaim Negeri Sembilan Ruler void, strips Nadzaruddin of hereditary title

Transport Minister Anthony Loke at the launch of the Cermat Madani programme, June 9, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Transport Ministry

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Safe drivers may get up to 65pc insurance savings under Cermat Madani, says transport minister

Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the party played no role in PAS’ decision to end political cooperation with Bersatu. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘Just don’t blame Umno’: Khaled on PAS-Bersatu split

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (eentre) says BN has ‘no choice’ but to contest the2026 Negeri Sembilan state election alone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Zahid: BN to go solo in Negeri Sembilan after Pakatan lays claim to all 36 seats

Former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has taken legal action against businessman Albert Tei, filing a defamation suit over alleged statements made on social media and online platforms. — Pictures from Bernama/Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Former MACC chief Azam Baki files defamation suit against businessman Albert Tei

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 / 14 h ago

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

This handout photo taken on March 21, 2026 and provided by BIGHIT MUSIC and Netflix shows K-pop boy group BTS performing during the BTS comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has advised the public to remain vigilant against concert ticket scams involving BTS World Tour that have been detected across various social media platforms. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Bukit Aman: BTS concert ticket scams leave fans RM95,000 poorer

Tanco Holdings Bhd’s shares reportedly fell for a fourth straight trading day, extending a sharp sell-off that has wiped nearly RM5 billion off the property developer’s market value since last week. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 15 h ago

Property developer Tanco’s shares drop for fourth day, sell-off knocks almost RM5b off company value

Fans jeered US president Donald Trump, who was watching the game from an executive suite, when he appeared onscreen inside the arena during the singing of the national anthem. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Trump booed at NBA Finals in New York amid heavy security at Madison Square Garden

Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said investigations carried out by the Gua Musang district office found that the tiger was believed to have merely crossed the area before returning to its natural habitat. — Screengrabs from Facebook/Bernama

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Perhilitan confirms report of Malayan tiger sighting in Gua Musang

Brickfields police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said police became aware of the incident through the viral footage and immediately launched an investigation. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Viral video leads police to five suspects in TM cable theft case involving luxury cars in TTDI

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Washington to “correct its erroneous practices”, warning that Beijing will “take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies”. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Alibaba, Baidu and other Chinese firms

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said such engagements should be seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen dialogue and explore new approaches amid evolving political dynamics. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Zahid: Umno-PAS talks open constructive space for non-political issues

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

Zahid: BN to go solo in Negeri Sembilan after Pakatan lays claim to all 36 seats

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (eentre) says BN has ‘no choice’ but to contest the2026 Negeri Sembilan state election alone. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election solo, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The Umno president said BN had no choice but to go solo after Pakatan Harapan (PH) announced its intention to contest all 36 state seats.“Yes,...

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For illustration only. A 25-year-old owner of a Proton Prevé who recorded a policeman issuing a ticket for a traffic violation in Sentul is under a three-day detention for filming the act and hurling abuse against the officer. — Picture by Firdausn Latif

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Film a cop, hurl abuse, get arrested: Sentul police nab Proton Prevé owner over traffic summons

Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban said 2,324 of those detained had misused their immigration passes, including by taking part in activities that were not in line with the purpose of their entry into Malaysia.— Reuters pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Immigration Dept detains 30,801 foreigners in nationwide enforcement up to May 31

Hiker Jaslinda Saludin was discharged from Tapah Hospital today following her rescue last Saturday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Hiker Jaslinda looks forward to recovery after nearly two weeks lost in Gunung Batu Putih

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil attended a roundtable conference session on safe and responsible media reporting on suicide-related behaviour at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), June 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Media bodies back national pledge on responsible suicide reporting in Malaysia

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (third, left) launches the pocketbook ‘Strengthening Children’s Rights in Malaysia through Parliament’ during the closing ceremony of the Symposium on Children’s Rights Legislative Reform at Parliament today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Speaker urges stronger laws, political will to safeguard children’s rights

A 42-year-old man died after losing control of his agricultural tractor on the road, and ending up crashing into house in Sik, Kedah on June 9, 2026. —- Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Tractor slams into Sik house, driver pronounced dead at scene

The Ministry of Economy will continue to focus on development expenditure in Budget 2027, which is expected to be tabled this October, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Budget 2027 to stay development‑driven amid crisis‑year pressures, says Akmal Nasrullah

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the discussion with the DoE is part of an ongoing process before any decision is made on the project. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Chow: Penang seeking DoE input before deciding on Jelutong landfill rehabilitation project

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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 / 10 h 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 / 15 h ago

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

The Fifa World Cup 2026 will kick off on June 12. — AFP pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore steps up crackdown on illegal betting ahead of World Cup 2026

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the country has yet to feel full impact of Hormuz disruption, braces for it in second half of 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 16 h ago

Despite strong Q1, Singapore PM says H2 economic outlook uncertain as Middle East war drags on

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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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 / 2d ago

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 / 2d ago

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

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An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 2:10 am Pacific Daylight Time at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California August 2, 2017. — US Air Force/Senior Airman Ian Dudley handout pic via Reuters

World / 9 h ago

Global nuclear weapons spending hits record US$119b amid rising tensions as studies warn of new ‘arms race’

Picture for illustration purposes only. President Donald Trump said today that two US helicopter crew members were ‘fine’ following their rescue by a US Navy drone after their Apache gunship went down in the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

US Navy drone rescues Apache helicopter crew after crash in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

Screen grab from Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s X account on May 20, 2026 shows Gaza‑bound flotilla activists kneeling with hands tied on a military boat. — AFP pic/X account of Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir

World / 12 h ago

Italy–Israel spat erupts after Rome probe into flotilla abuse and Ben Gvir’s insult

Patients are temporarily stationed outside the Sarangani Provincial Hospital in Alabel on June 9, 2026, after an influx of patients arrived following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the southern Philippines region. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Aftershocks hamper rescue as hospitals move outdoors and communities reel in Philippine quake that killed 41

Donald Trump also said that negotiators were in the “final throes” of talks for a peace deal in the Middle East, after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities that threatened to reignite the months-long war. — Afp pic

World / 14 h ago

Trump says US military helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz, pilots unharmed

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Washington to “correct its erroneous practices”, warning that Beijing will “take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies”. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Alibaba, Baidu and other Chinese firms

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 / 19 h ago

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

Workers clean debris a day after Israeli airstrikes in Tyre on June 8, 2026. Iran and Israel on June 8 attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of war on hold, sparking fears the escalation could spark a new full-scale conflict. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Iran and Israel say hostilities halted after exchange of strikes raises fears of wider war

Money

SpaceX’s long-awaited initial public offering, expected to fetch a US$1.75 trillion (RM7.11 trillion) valuation, has set off a frenzy among retail ‌investors clamouring for a share of Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI empire. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

How retail investors — including in Malaysia — can buy shares in SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO

Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024. ― Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

With Hormuz shut and Saudi oil rerouted, Iran‑aligned Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping hit harder in today’s market

Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan on a Balancing Fiscal Focus with External Risks during the Invest Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Conference 2026 in Kuala Lumpur June 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

Money / 11 h ago

Ringgit among region’s top‑performing currencies on strong investment inflows, says Amir Hamzah

Tanco Holdings Bhd slid sharply again today, extending a four‑day sell‑off that has erased almost RM6 billion from the property developer’s market capitalisation. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 11 h ago

Tanco hits another limit-down, erasing nearly RM6b in market value

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 / 10 h 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 / 14 h 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 / 19 h 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 / 19 h ago

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

Sports

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 / 10 h ago

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

France’s Theo Hernandez during Fifa World Cup 2026 training at INF Clairefontaine, Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France June 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Analysts split between Spain, France and Argentina for World Cup 2026, Japan tipped as dark horse

Denmark's and Ukraine's players huddle to accompany Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Denmark coach Riemer hails ‘beautiful unity’ after Eriksen collapse in friendly

Wataru Endo of Japan signs autographs for the fans during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Geodis Park on June 08, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Japan captain Wataru Endo in race to be fit for World Cup opener against Netherlands

Neymar was diagnosed with a calf injury late last month and has since been in a race to recover fitness for the tournament, with Brazil kicking off their campaign against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Brazil say Neymar making good progress in recovery as World Cup fitness race continues

Sports / 21 h ago

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Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani and Goh Sze Fei celebrate after winning the Indonesia Open 2026 final. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

Indonesia Open: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin end Malaysia’s 18-year wait with stunning comeback win

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Sports / 2d ago

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