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The LRT3 project, also known as the Shah Alam Line, connects Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang, spanning more than 37 kilometres with 20 stations along the route. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze, known for emceeing fan meetings for K-pop and Asian stars in four languages, has died after a battle with ovarian cancer. — Picture via Facebook/lilliansssssss

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze dies weeks after revealing ovarian cancer battle

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the assistance, amounting to RM100 per month for six months, involves a total allocation of RM30 million. — Picture via Facebook/Amirudin Shari

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor rolls out RM30m voucher scheme, 50,000 families to get RM100 monthly aid

The new JPJ Bandar Tasik Selatan branch would operate from 8.30am to 10pm daily, becoming the first JPJ branch in Kuala Lumpur to offer services every day of the week. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 14 h ago

New JPJ branch will operate seven days a week says Transport Minister (VIDEO)

The diesel subsidy works exactly as the Budi95 programme. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

RM2.10 diesel from July 1: Who qualifies, how it works and how much fuel you can buy

The government is reportedly planning to introduce an amendment in Parliament to raise the maximum compound rate for more than 700 road traffic offences from RM300 to RM500. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Govt may raise maximum compound for over 700 traffic offences to RM500

A housing neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur, November 19, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s subsale home prices climb 4.8pc to RM545,059, Kuala Lumpur breaks RM1m mark

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain on June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Starmer out: UK PM quits less than two years after landslide victory

Cars travel along a highway in Beiing. Rows of electric vehicles are seen at a parking facility in China. As EV adoption accelerates, shrinking fuel tax revenue is making it harder for local governments to fund road maintenance. — AFP pic

Life / 15 h ago

China’s EV boom is leaving a growing hole in road repair funding

File picture of the three Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan under a 25-year deal with the Taiping Zoo. — Picture from Facebook/Tennoji Zoo

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Three elephants, RM53m allegations and a graft probe: MACC looks into Dara, Amoi and Kelat transfer from Taiping Zoo to Japan

Malaysia and Bangladesh will strengthen cooperation through Asean mechanisms to find a lasting solution to the longstanding Rohingya refugee issue said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a joint press conference with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia and Bangladesh vow to push Asean for lasting Rohingya solution, engage Myanmar authorities directly

Nigel Ng announced the birth of his first child with wife Sabrina Ahmed, sharing touching family photos after their newborn spent a week in the NICU. — Pictures via Instagram/mrnigelng

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Uncle Roger’s first parenting tip? ‘Put MSG on baby,’ jokes Nigel Ng after welcoming first child

Accused Muhamad Hirzihaziq Abulaes (left) and his counsel Kamal Hisham Jaafar at the Magistrates’ Court in Johor Bahru, June 22, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Two couples plead not guilty in Johor Bahru to charges of abusing and intimidating maids

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he is cancer-free after treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, urging men to get tested early. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Ex-‘Top Gear’ host Jeremy Clarkson says he’s ‘world’s luckiest man’ after beating aggressive prostate cancer

The prime minister said the meeting provided a good opportunity for him and Tunku Mahkota Ismail to exchange views and discuss matters related to the welfare and well-being of the people, especially in Johor. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Johor Regent grants an audience with PM Anwar, meeting reaffirms close ties between Putrajaya and state

World

1 h ago

Most Britons want closer EU ties as majority say Brexit was a mistake, ECFR poll finds

A placard is held as people walk past the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, during the National Rejoin March IV organised by National Rejoin March (NRM), marking ten years since Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016 and calling for closer cooperation between Britain and Europe, in London June 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

BRUSSELS, June 23 — Up to two thirds of British voters, across all party ‌lines, believe Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 has had a negative impact on the country, a poll by ‌the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) showed on Sunday.The poll by the think...

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Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after local media reported that a rash-causing irritant had been found in nappies from brands including Huggies, Beijing’s market watchdog said today. — AFP pic

13 h ago

China probes diaper brands after reports of formamide‑linked skin irritants

Pope Leo speaks during his visit to the Rome headquarters of the United Nations World Food Programme, where he addresses participants at the agency’s annual executive board session, in Rome June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

13 h ago

Pope Leo decries leaders who ‘feed’ wars while millions go hungry

Labour candidate Andy Burnham waves to the crowd after Burnham wins the election for MP of Makerfield, at the count centre venue, the Edge in Wigan June 19, 2026. — AFP pic

13 h ago

Streeting drops out of leadership race and backs Burnham to succeed Starmer as UK PM

East Timor declared a week of mourning for ex-president Francisco ‘Lu-Olo’ Guterres today after the former guerrilla leader died in a Malaysian hospital at the weekend. — AFP pic

14 h ago

Timor-Leste declares week of mourning after ex‑president and former guerrilla leader Guterres dies in Malaysia

A woman protects herself from the sun under an umbrella on the Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise in Paris during a second heatwave affecting a large part of France, June 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Europe scorched by 40°C heatwave as France reports deaths and Spain issues red alerts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain on June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

15 h ago

Starmer out: UK PM quits less than two years after landslide victory

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani stand prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

16 h ago

Switzerland hails progress in Iran-US talks, want ‘technical discussions’ to start next week

A test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, eggs, and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration taken on January 14, 2023. — Reuters pic

18 h ago

Australia confirms second H5N1 bird flu case in three days, vows to curb spread

One of two suspects remains at large. — Reuters pic

20 h ago

Three killed, five injured in Philippines school shooting

QatarEnergy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

20 h ago

Qatar gas explosion: 54 hurt, 18 missing after ‘technical incident’ at Ras Laffan site

A handout photo taken on June 20, 2026 shows seized cocaine in Sydney. — AFP pic

21 h ago

Australian police find 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in secret Sydney bunkers, largest bust in country’s history

Downing Street chief mouser Larry the cat sleeps in Westminster, London on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

23 h ago

Is Keir Starmer resigning? How Andy Burnham could be UK’s seventh PM in 10 years

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict during the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock Resort near Stansstad, Switzerland on June 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

23 h ago

Talks on the brink: Iranian delegation walks out after Trump continues threats amid peace negotiations

In the darkness of a market in the central Gaza Strip, where power outages are a part of daily life, a brightly lit screen showing a World Cup match holds everyone’s gaze. — AFP pic

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In war‑scarred Gaza, fans cling to Salah and World Cup screens for fleeting joy

Music fans gather for free concerts along the Seine during France’s Fête de la Musique in Paris on June 21, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

France’s street music festival collides with record heatwave, alcohol ban imposed across red‑alert zones

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