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Children under 16 in Malaysia will no longer be allowed to register their own social media accounts starting June 1, 2026. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s under-16 social media rule starts today: What parents need to know

Four people were killed and two others injured in a collision involving five vehicles along Jalan Renggam–Simpang Renggam. — Picture via social media

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Family among four killed in Toyota Vios as BMW, Mercedes, Wira and Alza collide near Simpang Renggam Prison

Johor DAP vice-chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching had stated that she offered Marina to lead a statutory body and not a GLC.— Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor DAP: Marina Ibrahim not offered GLC post, but position with statutory body involved in welfare

Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim (left) today rejected claims she was defecting. — Picture via Facebook/Marina Binti Ibrahim

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Skudai DAP rep Marina Ibrahim hits back at ‘bought over’ rumours amid purported GLC offer

The Finance Ministry has clarified that a temporary system error caused some Budi95 users to see their monthly quota displayed as 150 litres. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Putrajaya late‑night error corrected as Finance Ministry assures Budi95 quota remains at 200 litres

Malaysia’s new Risk Mitigation Code, effective June 1, 2026, requires online platforms to strengthen measures against scams, harmful content and manipulated media such as deepfakes. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s new online safety rules kick in today: What changes for social media users?

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (centre) after announcing the dissolution of the state legislative assembly at the Johor Menteri Besar’s official residence in Saujana, Johor Bahru today. June 1, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Menteri Besar’s office

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor state assembly dissolved, Onn Hafiz cites need for mandate to drive development

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today said that any individual who rejects the principles of the Rukun Negara is not worthy of being regarded as a Malaysian citizen. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Those who reject Rukun Negara principles unfit to be called Malaysians, says King

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah gracing the Investiture Ceremony for Federal Awards, Medals and Honours at Istana Negara, held in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday celebration June 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

King graces Federal Awards Investiture Ceremony held in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday

After more than two decades, Malaysia’s national identity card is entering a new phase with the rollout of the New Structure MyKad this month, featuring enhanced security measures to protect personal identities and data. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Malaysia begins phased rollout of New Structure MyKad with 53 enhanced security features, existing cards remain valid

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, confers the Darjah Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM) which carries the title of Tuns to Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh at the Presentation and Conferment of Federal Orders, Stars and Medals 2026 Ceremony in conjunction with His Majesty's Official Birthday at Istana Negara June 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid heads King’s 2026 birthday honours list with ‘Tun’ award

Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching said she appreciates Marina’s services and commitment throughout her time with the party. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Johor DAP accepts Marina Ibrahim’s decision not to defend Skudai seat, says Teo Nie Ching

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has accused DAP of using government‑linked company (GLC) positions as political bargaining chips. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Puad Zarkashi demands DAP disclosure of GLC posts as Marina Ibrahim’s retirement sparks political uproar

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for mature politics, responsible leadership and practical solutions to address current challenges in an increasingly complex global environment. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

BN at 52: Zahid Hamidi rallies coalition for unity, renewal and resilience ahead polls

The Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan. — AFP pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singaporean woman dies after falling ill during Tiger’s Nest hike in Bhutan

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Chef chases Greenland’s first Michelin star from restaurant on edge of the Arctic

Chef Habi Khaliqdad has been living north of the Arctic Circle with one obsession, tattooed on his right arm: to earn Greenland’s first Michelin star. — AFP pic

COPENHAGEN, June 1 — Piano notes tinkle in the background and the aroma of brown butter wafts through the air as Habi Khaliqdad delicately garnishes a slice of soy-glazed narwhal with puffed bacon.For seven years, the 33-year-old chef has been living north of the Arctic Circle with one obsession, tattooed on...

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European Union Ambassador to Malaysia, Rafael Daerr, dines on ‘gulai ikan patin tempoyak’ in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, after acquiring a taste for the dish during a tiger conservation project trip in Kampung Kuala Sat, Pahang. — Bernama pic

Life / 14 h ago

How a tiger conservation project got EU envoy Rafael Daerr hooked to ‘gulai tempoyak ikan patin’

This photo taken on May 11, 2026 shows a customer standing between claw machines in an arcade centre at a shopping mall in Hong Kong. Dozens of stores filled with claw machines have sprung up on streets and in malls across the finance hub over recent years, promising players a brief sense of fulfilment. — AFP pic

Life / 18 h ago

‘Totally hooked’: Hong Kong targets claw machine addiction in booming arcade scene as players chase elusive prizes

Local handicraft products maker Goods for Good, in its endeavour to seek business profits, also takes pains to give back to the community by employing disabled persons, single mothers and senior citizens. — Bernama pic

Life / 18 h ago

Turning waste into wealth: Goods for Good transforms recycled materials into income for disabled and vulnerable Malaysians

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This photograph taken on May 18, 2026 shows a stone crushing plant on the outskirts of Rajasthan’s Neem Ka Thana town. — AFP pic

1d ago

‘Our rivers are dead, our farms barren’: Mining turns India’s heat‑shield Aravalli hills to dust as temperatures soar

Deadly accident, 780 arrests as riotous PSG victory celebrations descend into unrest across FranceResearchers in Australia have developed a blood test that could help diagnose concussion in people aged over 60, a group at highest risk of serious outcomes from head injuries. — AFP pic

1d ago

Australian researchers develop blood test to detect concussion in older adults

Speaking in a whisper is often considered a more suitable option when you have a hoarse voice, sore throat or strep throat because it is believed to rest the voice box and prevent the condition from getting worse. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Why whispering is not always good for your voice, Malaysian ENT specialists say

A general view of ‘abacost’, a closed-front jacket, jackets on display at the Okasol workshop in Kinshasa on May 18, 2026. The ‘abacost’ is a closed-front jacket, often with a Mao-style collar and worn without a tie, ideal for the sweltering equatorial heat. It was the signature attire, along with his leopard-skin hat, of president Mobuto Sese Seko, who began wearing the jacket in the 1970s when Western shirts and ties were all but outlawed. — AFP pic

1d ago

‘Down with the suit’: Mobutu‑era jacket makes comeback in Kinshasa’s fashion scene decades after dictator’s fall

South Africa’s Kruger National Park on Friday evening marked its 100th anniversary with a centenary celebration at Skukuza Rest Camp under the theme ‘Our Heritage, Our Future.’ — Picture via Instagram/sanparksknp

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South Africa celebrates 100 years of Kruger National Park under ‘Our Heritage, Our Future’ theme

A dead white pine in a pine forest in the Pyrenees mountains in Boutx, southwestern France on July 30, 2025. As French forests face increasingly severe heatwaves and droughts, trees are dying at twice the rate of a decade ago, with 30 per cent of species at risk of decline by 2050. — AFP pic

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European forests ‘dying of thirst’ as heatwaves push trees beyond their limits

Cuba, under a US embargo since 1962, faces a profound economic crisis worsened by an energy blockade imposed by Washington since January. — AFP

1d ago

Cuban author Padura says reality doesn’t knock, it barges in on Havana’s fragile future

A group of lions, including cubs, are seen at the Gir National Park in Gujarat, India. — Picture from Facebook/Gir Lion-National Park

2d ago

Eight Asiatic lion cubs die in Indian forest reserve, raising fears of disease outbreak

Participants play the French Horn at the Oboe, French Horn and Trumpet Instrument Workshop in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur Orchestra Festival (FOKL) at Rumah Tangsi recently. — Bernama pic

2d ago

KL’s orchestra festival explores the emotional power and harmony of oboe, trumpet and French horn

DC Handal has deployed 4 EV charge points located at Kelab Golf Sarawak in Kuching. — SoyaCincau pic

2d ago

DC Handal expands to East Malaysia with 120kW DC charger and 22kW AC points at Kuching’s Kelab Golf Sarawak

ChargEV has completed its Tangkak Pitstop upgrade just in time for the long weekend holiday season. — SoyaCincau pic

2d ago

ChargEV completes Tangkak Pitstop upgrade, adding 400kW grid supply and covered charging bays

Cindy Gu from the US undergoes a facial lifting treatment at Lienjang, a beauty clinic in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam district. — Reuters pic

2d ago

From Botox to skin lifting, beauty tourists flock to South Korea for ‘K-glow’

Malaysia’s parrots are getting their moment in the spotlight — not in the jungle canopy, but on stamps timed perfectly with World Parrot Day. — Picture courtesy of Pos Malaysia

29 May 2026

Rainforest parrots swap treetops for letterboxes in Pos Malaysia’s World Parrot Day stamp launch

UMS researcher Dr Avelinah Julius and Dr Timothy M.A. Utteridge of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. — Picture courtesy of UMS

29 May 2026

Mystery solved after 12 years as UMS and Singapore Botanic Gardens confirm new Sabah plant species

WCE have just updated its mobile app, which now comes with a built-in Route Assistant feature. — SoyaCincau pic

29 May 2026

Highway hacks made easy: WCE app now helps with routes, traffic, tolls and even sightseeing

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