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Two people were burnt to death while another survived after their car skidded and caught fire in a crash at the Duta–Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) Jalan Kuching exit here early today. — Bernama pic/JBPM handout

Malaysia / 9 h ago

DUKE highway crash: Police confirm two students burnt to death in BMW blaze, survivor hospitalised

Malaysian fans will have a chance to meet China’s sleeper hit film ‘Dear You’ director Lan Hongchun and its lead actors Li Sitong (who portrays Xie Nanzhi) and Wang Yantong (who plays Zheng Musheng) in Kuala Lumpur on July 4 and 5, 2026. — Combination pictures from Instagram/GSC and Pavilion KL

Showbiz / 13 h ago

China sleeper hit ‘Dear You’ sends director and stars to KL this July as Malaysia box office surges

Voters show their inked fingers after early voting for the Johor State Election at a polling station in Johor Bahru on March 8, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 17 h ago

As Johor heads to the polls, here’s a look at the key battles and issues to watch

An Iran fan poses for a picture people watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G football match between Egypt and Iran in Tehran on June 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Iran denied assured spot in World Cup last-32

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar ibrahim stressed that the decision does not involve taking land from any community, as the area is already government-owned. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Anwar says Bandar Malaysia Malay Reserve Land move requires political courage to protect Bumiputera interests

In this expanded tournament, the eight best third-placed teams qualify for the last 32. — Getty Images via AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt, Paraguay go into World Cup last 32

Two people were burnt to death while another survived after their car skidded and caught fire in a crash at the Duta–Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) Jalan Kuching exit here early today. — Bernama pic/JBPM handout

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Two burnt to death, one survives after car skids and burns at DUKE exit near Jalan Kuching

Malaysian music legend Datuk M Nasir performs for thousands of visitors from around the world at the main stage of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) in Kuching, June 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 12 h ago

Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 opens to huge crowds as M Nasir steals the spotlight on first night

The Johor royal family has been described as a vital bridge for political dialogue, with Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim frequently meeting leaders from across the political spectrum. — Picture via Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Johor royal family’s presence in political dialogue highlights commitment to prioritising Johoreans’ welfare

Members of the Household Division march in front of Buckingham Palace in London during the Trooping the Colour parade to honour King Charles, as part of his official birthday celebrations on June 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 14 h ago

Charles to leave Buckingham Palace without a king after £369m overhaul

A Pakistani man has been arrested on June 25, 2026 by Immigration authorities for posing as a doctor without a licence selling medical leave certificates for RM20 each at a private clinic in Subang Bestari, Selangor for eight months after a month-long investigation. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Prescription for trouble: Unlicensed doctor at Subang Bestari clinic nabbed after eight months of cut-price consultations

The child had been playing near a power strip in a room that doubled as his father’s phone‑repair workshop when he noticed sparks from a short circuit. — Douyin video screenshot

Life / 8 h ago

Shenzhen dad turns costly kid's disaster into life lesson, goes viral

North Klang district police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said the man, in his 30s, was driving from Rantau Panjang heading to Bandar Sultan Suleiman when he entered the opposite lane and hit several vehicles, including a food truck, along the shoulder of the road. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

SUV driver tests positive for drugs after crashing into five vehicles in Klang

Malaysia’s Health Ministry has confirmed its official website was hacked. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

MOH website hacked, ministry warns Malaysians avoid site and rely on verified platforms

South Korean commenters noted Ahmed Basil's sharp features, expressive eyes and “movie‑actor aura,” with some joking that they were now “supporting Iraq because of him.” — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Iraq loses to France but wins...South Korean hearts on the internet

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Malaysia / 6 h ago

Johor election key contests — Machap, Puteri Wangsa, Bukit Kepong in spotlight

Election Commission returning officer Mohd Izzul Helmi announces a straight fight between Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Machap state seat Nor Hafiz Roslan and Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who is the incumbent for the constituency, in Simpang Renggam on June 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

JOHOR BAHRU, June 27 — Several high-profile contests are set to dominate the campaign for the 16th Johor state election, with heavyweight politicians, former ministers, and closely watched constituencies expected to shape the outcome when voters head to the polls on July 11.Topping the list is Machap, where Johor Menteri...

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A former hotel security guard was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here after admitting to raping and committing unnatural sex on an Australian woman last year. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Australian woman assaulted in George Town cemetery, ex‑hotel guard jailed 12 years, caning

Candidates contesting the Endau state seat in the 16th Johor state election during the nomination process at Endau Multipurpose Hall, Mersing. — Picture via Facebook/ASLI

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Orang Asli party ASLI makes election debut with Endau seat bid in Johor polls

A Pakistani man has been arrested on June 25, 2026 by Immigration authorities for posing as a doctor without a licence selling medical leave certificates for RM20 each at a private clinic in Subang Bestari, Selangor for eight months after a month-long investigation. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Prescription for trouble: Unlicensed doctor at Subang Bestari clinic nabbed after eight months of cut-price consultations

PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed the news, saying the Prime Minister will be lending his weight to the PH campaign. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar to join Johor election campaign with Pakatan grand finale two days before polling, says Saifuddin Nasution

Dr Zaliha said PH’s campaign would also focus on helping voters understand global issues, particularly those involving oil supply, energy prices and the crisis in West Asia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Dr Zaliha says former PKR members’ election bid under Bersama will not affect Pakatan campaign

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged the party candidates to engage with the people, not merely to seek votes, but to carry out the trust placed in them wholeheartedly. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar urges Pakatan candidates to win Johor voters’ trust, prove civil politics can prevail

The study also identified key competencies that should be cultivated among future talent, including adaptability, critical thinking, digital literacy, problem-solving, creativity, communication, teamwork, ethics, and the ability to think with a future-oriented mindset. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Malaysia's biggest tech challenge is talent, not infrastructure, says Mosti

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) founding president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he respected PAS’ decision not to assist the party’s campaign in the 16th Johor state election, stressing that Bersatu would press ahead on the strength of its own machinery. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

In Pagoh, Muhyiddin shrugs off PAS snub, vows Bersatu machinery will drive Johor fight

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The Traffic Police said the installation is part of broader efforts to improve safety on the BKE. It follows the Land Transport Authority’s introduction of speed‑regulating strips near Exit 10B in November 2025, designed to prompt drivers to slow down as they approach the area. — Picture via Singapore Land Transport Agency

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Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore housing authority says condo by-laws cannot be used to restrict owners in renting out their units

He joined the syndicate after being recruited by a friend and travelled to Cambodia to pose as a bank officer targeting Singaporeans, but failed to cheat any victims despite following scripted instructions and being promised a monthly salary and commissions. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Malaysian man joins S$52m Cambodian scam ring targeting Singaporeans, gets sacked for being useless

The incident occurred after the pair were seen arguing, with the situation escalating into a physical scuffle captured in videos uploaded to Facebook on June 24 by user Ellen Teo. — Screengrabs from Facebook/Ellen Teo

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Stars Engrg director Chua Xing Da, 42, was sentenced on Thursday to 18 months and one week’s imprisonment after being convicted of two workplace safety offences and one count of obstructing justice. The company, which operated the plant, was fined S$500,000. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore firm fined S$500,000, director jailed over deadly Tuas factory blast in 2021 that killed three workers

According to The Straits Times, about 49 per cent of Goh Choon Phong’s package came from shares, 35 per cent from bonuses, while his base salary stood at about S$1.5 million, with total pay higher than the previous year’s roughly S$7 million. — TODAY pic

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According to CNA, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said composition fines for safety offences during inspections will be increased from S$2,000 to S$3,000 for first-time offenders, with tougher penalties for repeat or serious breaches. — Reuters pic

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The suspect, who denies involvement in the teenager’s alleged abduction and murder, was taken into custody after an interrogation, a police official in the resort city of Pattaya told AFP. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

World / 8 h ago

Australian arrested in Thailand after body of teen girl found in suitcase near train tracks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing from Bahrain international airport after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama on June 25, 2026. Rubio promised Gulf allies of the United States on June 25, that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Rubio is on a regional tour to reassure the Gulf states, which were targeted by Tehran's missiles and drones during the conflict and saw their crucial oil and gas shipments effectively cut off by an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pool pic

World / 8 h ago

Iran accuses US of ‘blatant violation’ of peace deal

Riot police put out a fire during following clashes during protest against a rise in non-subsidised fuel prices, inefficient government spending and military involvement in civilian affairs and the government's free school meals programme (MBG) in Surabaya on June 26, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Indonesian police arrest dozens, as Surabaya protesters decry fuel hike, free meals scheme management

France’s High Commissioner for Childhood, Sarah El Hairy, on Tuesday said she had reported “the existence of accounts suspected of being involved in child trafficking on Vinted”. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

France opens probe into suspected child trafficking on Vinted

Boys jump into the Dortmund-Ems Canal in Dortmund, western Germany on June 26, 2026 during a heatwave in Europe. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

Sweltering Germany braces for record-breaking heatwave exceeding 40°C

The lightbox installation 'Untitled' depicting an American soldier looking towards the east, is pictured next to the former Berlin Wall border crossing point Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFP

Campaigners are gathering data and testimonies until July, and plan to file a legal case seeking stronger heat protections and a more effective action plan. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

When nights hit 45°C indoors, Delhi families show how trapped heat worsens India’s deadly summers

Congress passed the War Powers Resolution law, more commonly known as the War Powers Act, in 1973 as a check on presidential power in response to the unpopular Vietnam War. — Reuters pic

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Money

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid told Bernama that the main focus for investors will be the United States (US) labour market data, mainly the Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) figures and the unemployment rate. — Reuters pic

Money / 14 h ago

Ringgit to trade within RM4.09-RM4.11 next week ahead of key economic data releases

BNM Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid said the portal was developed to help beneficiaries verify whether they have insurance or takaful coverage and contact the relevant provider for further action. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 1d ago

Bank Negara launches ‘Semak Kasih’ portal to help Malaysians check unclaimed insurance, takaful benefits

At 6pm, the local note appreciated to 4.0860/0910 against the greenback from 4.1160/1200 at Thursday’s close. — Bernama pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit outperforms major currencies after weaker US consumption data cools Fed hike bets

At 5pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) index was up by 0.24 per cent, or 3.92 points, to 1,667.74 from Thursday’s close of 1,663.82. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia edges higher as last-minute banking rebound lifts market into green zone

Dozens of angry ticket buyers who took to social media this month after last-minute cancellations on StubHub left them without tickets they had purchased, often after similar assurances they would get replacement tickets. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Ghost tickets: World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations

At least 42 commodity vessels—including tankers carrying oil, gas, and dry bulk such as fertilisers—crossed on Thursday, Kpler’s tracking platform showed, down from a high of 57 on Wednesday. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings

Extreme heat, which can provoke a hike in energy prices thanks to higher demand due to air conditioning, can also contribute to higher food prices and inflation over the medium term as it curtails yields and disrupts supply chains. — AFP pic

Money / 17 h ago

From barns to boardrooms, Europe’s heatwave shows how climate stress drags on growth and food supplies

The upcoming ruling is also expected to clear the way for a parallel Swatch claim against a Samsung subsidiary in the US, according to the FT. — Reuters pic

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Sports

An Iran fan poses for a picture people watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G football match between Egypt and Iran in Tehran on June 27, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Iran denied assured spot in World Cup last-32

Cape Verde's goalkeeper #01 Vozinha (L) celebrates after the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting

Kevin Yakob #19 of Iraq controls the ball against Pape Gueye #26 of Senegal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Senegal and Iraq at Toronto Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. — Getty Images via AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Gueye double against Iraq keeps Senegal’s World Cup hopes alive

Messi, who turned 39 on Wednesday, has scored all Argentina’s goals so far at the tournament in North America to become the leading scorer in World Cup history. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

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Spain's defender #24 Marc Cucurella and Spain's forward #11 Yeremy Pino celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Spain at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 26, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

In this expanded tournament, the eight best third-placed teams qualify for the last 32. — Getty Images via AFP pic

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