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The LRT3 Shah Alam Line, which has faced years of delays since it was first announced in 2015, is expected to begin passenger operations by the end of June 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Bandar Utama to Johan Setia: A guide to the new LRT3 Shah Alam Line

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud attend the Lestari Niaga programme at UTC Sentul in Kuala Lumpur, June 19, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

‘No excuse’ for poor maintenance, Hannah Yeoh says after complaints over Putrajaya facilities

Nasi Lemak Pak Man offers a variety of ‘lauk’, including specialities like ‘sambal paru’ and ‘rendang limpa’. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 16 h ago

Nasi Lemak Pak Man is Damansara Utama’s newest spot for ‘nasi lemak’, with satisfying ‘sambal paru’ and ‘rendang ayam’

Superintendent Samsulmuddin Sulaiman said Langkawi police found a 21-year-old woman with a child at a house in Kuah, adding that she confirmed to have left her home in Majidee, Johor in 2019. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Reported missing from Johor at 15, woman now 21 found with child in Langkawi

DAP candidate for the N28 Mengkibol state seat Chu Poh Yee, 33, speaks at the candidate announcement ceremony for the 16th Johor state election in Kluang on June 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

DAP names newcomer Chu Poh Yee as first Johor polls candidate, rest to be named by Monday

SIS Forum’s 10-year Telenisa report found communication problems, domestic violence and infidelity made up more than half of Muslim marriage breakdown cases recorded by the legal advice service from 2016 to 2025. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Why Muslim marriages break down in Malaysia: Here’s what SIS Forum’s 10-year data shows

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living deputy minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh (front, centre) and Econsave general manager Mas Imran Adam (far left) during the Rahman Madani programme held at the Econsave Supermarket in Taman Daya, Johor Bahru on June 18, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 11 h ago

PKR puts Rafizi, Nik Nazmi exit under legal review, Wong Chen faces disciplinary process

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned that Malaysia may look beyond Europe for future defence partners after Norway reneged on a missile deal that was nearly fully paid for. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Treat us unfairly and developing nations will deal elsewhere, Anwar tells Europe

A car sits partially submerged in a swimming pool at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok after a 29-year-old driver allegedly crashed through a barrier following a dispute with his mother over condominium rent. He was rescued and taken to hospital. — Social media pic

Life / 12 h ago

Mum refuses to pay son’s condo rent, he responds by driving car into Bangkok university campus pool

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said JPJ is not prioritising action against vehicle sunshades, with enforcement focused instead on more serious road safety offences such as illegal racing and drunk driving. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Transport minister says JPJ has bigger road safety concerns than car sunshades

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan speaks to the media during the launch of the Perikatan Nasional manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election in Kuala Kubu Bharu on May 6, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 6 h ago

PAS takeover complete as ROS confirms new Perikatan leadership with Samsuri as chair

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan joins worshippers in performing Friday prayers, led by Al-Bukhary Mosque imam Syeed Muhammad Lutfi Wan Yusuf, at Outreach Oasis Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur on June 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

New mosque to rise in front of TRX as Bukit Bintang seeks permanent worship space

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud speaks to reporters during the Lestari Niaga programme at UTC Sentul in Kuala Lumpur, June 19, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

DBKL says Sentul hawkers not being evicted, will return to site after RM1.6m upgrade completes in October

This videograb from footage made available on June 18, 2026, from the X account of French President Emmanuel Macron shows (from left) US President Donald Trump and France’s President Emmanuel Macron during the signing of a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war, inside Chateau de Versailles, in Versailles June 17, 2026. — Picture via X/@EmmanuelMacron/AFP

World / 15 h ago

Republicans blast Trump’s Iran deal as details emerge, calling it ‘worst foreign policy blunder’ as president lashes out at ‘these fools’

Security staff stand guard near the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in central Switzerland, a potential venue for talks between the United States and Iran following a deal, June 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Switzerland says US-Iran talks called off today after Vance cancels trip

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

PAS takeover complete as ROS confirms new Perikatan leadership with Samsuri as chair

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan speaks to the media during the launch of the Perikatan Nasional manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election in Kuala Kubu Bharu on May 6, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has officially consolidated its leadership under Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar following formal confirmation from the Registrar of Societies (ROS).With the transition now legally recognised, PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan warned today that all meetings and activities held under the party...

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Fierce winds and heavy rain blew through Ipoh, Perak on June 19, 2026 damaging over 200 homes across seven neighbourhoods. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Storm tears through Ipoh, damages over 200 homes in Anjung Bercham (VIDEO)

A nasi kandar restaurant in Bandar Dato’ Onn, Johor Bahru came under attack from two masked men who splashed red paint and set fire on June 19, 2026, a day before it was to open. — Videograb from social media

Malaysia / 5 h ago

JB nasi kandar shop suffers RM200,000 losses in pre-opening paint and arson attack

Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas (second left) holds up a bag of salt, which will be used for cloud seeding amid low water levels at key dams across the state in the dry season. — Picture from Facebook/Douglas Uggah Embas

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Low water levels at major dams trigger cloud seeding and fire warning in Sarawak

A 67-year-old man was sentenced to 33 years’ jail and 14 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to rape and sexual assault involving two granddaughters in Muar. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Court sentences grandfather to 33 years jail, 14 strokes for raping and sexually assaulting his granddaughters

The Selangor government is giving a 30 per cent rent cut for hawkers and traders for six months starting from July 2026, to ease business costs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Selangor hawkers to get six-month rent discount from July under state relief package

Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh (far left) with customers during the Rahman Madani programme held at the Econsave Supermarket at Taman Daya in Johor Bahru on June 18, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Pakatan top leaders will decide Puteri Wangsa seat dispute, says PKR sec-gen

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living deputy minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh (front, centre) and Econsave general manager Mas Imran Adam (far left) during the Rahman Madani programme held at the Econsave Supermarket in Taman Daya, Johor Bahru on June 18, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 11 h ago

PKR puts Rafizi, Nik Nazmi exit under legal review, Wong Chen faces disciplinary process

Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says the large crocodile spotted in the Sarawak River near Kuching’s Masjid India may be ‘good for tourism’ but comes with too much risk. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

As pigeon-munching croc settles near Kuching floating mosque, Sarawak minister urges forestry agency to act

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Singapore / 5 h ago

McDonald’s Singapore taps World Cup buzz with live match screenings islandwide

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

Singapore / 5 h ago

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 / 8 h ago

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

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. — Reuters/Stringer pic

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore welcomes US-Iran agreement to end military operations, hails move to reopen Strait of Hormuz

A drinking straw became the unlikely trigger for a confrontation that ended with a Singapore man being jailed this week. — AI-generated image

Singapore / 12 h ago

All this over a straw? Singapore man jailed after returning to convenience store armed with two knives

Singapore has reclaimed the top position in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking after slipping to second place last year. — Reuters file pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore regains top spot in International Institute for Management Development’s 2026 competitiveness ranking

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin greets Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a ceremony to welcome South-east Asian leaders and heads of delegations participating in the Russia-Asean summit, which commemorates 35 years of collaboration between Russia and the Asean countries, in the central Russian city of Kazan June 17, 2026. — AFP pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Sanctions have held back Russia-Singapore economic ties, Putin tells PM Wong

A 29‑year‑old man in Singapore is accused of driving against traffic, speeding at more than 110kmh, crashing into a school bus and a lamp post, and abandoning his burning car after the collision. — Pictures courtesy of Singapore Police Force

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore man charged after allegedly driving against traffic, speeding, hitting school bus and lamp post before car caught fire

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University students react as they participate in a protest calling for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s resignation in Sleman, Yogyakarta on June 13, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 4 h ago

Indonesia’s free meal programme hits roadblocks amid protests, food poisoning, and corruption

New Labour Party MP for Makerfield Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media the morning after his by-election victory at Ashton Town FC in Ashton-in-Makerfield, north-west England on June 19, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Starmer vows to fight as Burnham secures UK parliamentary return in resounding win

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjayoun, Lebanon on June 19, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Will the US-Iran deal survive? Escalating violence in Lebanon threatens fragile truce

Mount Semeru spews smoke and ash in Lumajang on December 4, 2022. Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupted this morning, generating a pyroclastic flow that moved as far as 4.5 kilometres. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, spews ash 1,000m high and sends 4.5km pyroclastic flow

Rong Chhun (centre), an advisor of the Nation Power Party, speaks to supporters outside the Supreme Court in Phnom Penh on June 19, 2026. Cambodia’s top court on June 19 suspended a prison sentence handed to opposition politician Rong Chhun but upheld a ban on him running for office, his lawyer said, to the dismay of supporters. — AFP

World / 8 h ago

Cambodian court upholds political ban on Opposition politician

A Thai court sentenced a man to 18 months in prison for royal defamation over a comment posted in a Facebook group discussing the monarchy, a rights group said today. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Thai court jails man for 18 months over royal Facebook comment, rights group says

China called Britain’s jailing of two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on behalf of Beijing ‘a classic political farce’ today, urging the country to rectify its ‘erroneous actions’. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Beijing calls UK jailing of Chinese‑Britons for spying ‘a political farce’

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, Iran June 18, 2026. — Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA pic via Wana (West Asia News Agency)/Reuters

World / 14 h ago

Traffic flows through Hormuz as US–Iran deal takes effect, but doubts linger as Khamenei warns talks will not be easy

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Iran drops fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz during a 60–day negotiation window under a MOU signed with the US, but tightens ship coordination rules. — ISNA/AFP pic

Money / 5 h ago

Iran waives Hormuz transit fees during 60-day US truce window

The ringgit was lower against the US dollar and Asean currencies when trading closed on Friday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 5 h ago

Ringgit slips into weekend as US dollar stays supported by Fed outlook

A general view of shipping containers is seen at Westports Pulau Indah in Klang on September 27, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 7 h ago

Malaysia’s trade hits all-time high of RM328b in May on AI boom

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 0.64 of a point, or 0.03 per cent, to close at an intraday high of 1,712.03 from Thursday’s close of 1,711.39. — Bernama pic

Money / 7 h ago

Bursa Malaysia extends winning streak to seven sessions on blue-chip rally

The continued growth in international traffic reinforces Malaysia’s position as a key regional gateway under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 7 h ago

International traffic at KLIA up 2pc in May amid Visit Malaysia 2026 push, says MAHB

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, recovering from yesterday’s sharp decline amid cautious market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 14 h ago

Ringgit rebounds at open after what analysts call an ‘excessive’ decline

Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as mild profit-taking in key index-linked counters weighed on early trade, despite overnight gains on Wall Street. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 14 h ago

Bursa Malaysia slips at open as profit‑taking hits heavyweights after Fed signals caution

Europe’s unease with Palantir has grown as the US data-mining firm’s intelligence roots and political ties come under renewed scrutiny. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Why Europe is getting nervous about Palantir, the data firm named after ‘The Lord of the Rings’ seeing-stones

Sports

Spain’s Ferran Torres shoots against Cabo Verde’s Vozinha, Diney Borges and Pico Lopes during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on June 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 4 h ago

Cape Verde’s ‘Pico’ Lopes on shutting out Spain — and the bank job he quit to get to the World Cup

Paraguay’s Argentine head coach Gustavo Alfaro gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood June 12, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

‘Shoot at me, not them’: Furious Paraguay coach tells media to back off, takes blame for 4-1 US defeat

People watch the live telecast of the Fifa World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and Korea Republic at The Met Corporate Towers in Kuala Lumpur June 19, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Sports / 10 h ago

Fandi, Abbas back Germany for deep World Cup run, hail Japan as Asia’s best hope

Ismael Kone #8 of Canada is stretched off after being fouled by Assim Madibo #23 of Qatar during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. — Emilee Chinn/Getty Images North America/Getty Images pic via AFP

Sports / 12 h ago

Canada bench ‘heard bone snap’: Marsch says Kone’s horror injury shook squad in Qatar rout

Achraf Hakimi #2 of Morocco looks on during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey June 13, 2026. — Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America/Getty Images pic via AFP

Sports / 8 h ago

French court confirms Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

Cape Verde’s goalkeeper #01 Vozinha celebrates at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Cape Verde at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta June 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Cape Verde’s Vozinha delighted his mother got a US visa but plays down hype: ‘I’m here for football’

Canada’s Jonathan David celebrates scoring their second goal during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place, Vancouver June 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 16 h ago

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Sports / 15 h ago

Tuchel 1 photographers 0 as England coach says World Cup anthem moment was ‘ruined’