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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

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

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 / 14 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

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 / 15 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 12 h ago

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

A caretaker wheels an elderly woman after a bath at a day care facility for senior citizens in Tokyo on April 6, 2022. — AFP pic

Life / 11 h ago

Japanese film proposes cutting off limbs to solve the country’s elder care crisis

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 / 19 h ago

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

Bersatu information chief Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said PAS. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Use your own logo and leave: Bersatu info chief says PAS never truly committed to Perikatan

Family, friends and supporters hold up placards calling for justice for T. Nhaveen during his funeral procession to Batu Gantung in Penang on June 16, 2017. The 18-year-old died from serious injuries after being brutalised by a group of youths on June 9, 2017. — File picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 15 h ago

After five failed attempts, prosecution bid to revive Penang teen Nhaveen’s murder case ends at Federal Court

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 / 17 h ago

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

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said Malaysia is registering all refugees in the country, including those without UNHCR cards, as the actual number is believed to exceed 200,000. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Immigration DG: Actual number of refugees in Malaysia higher than UNHCR’s 200,000 figure

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s three press aides and a driver in a Toyota Fortuner were among seven people with light injuries in a collision on the East Coast Expressway near Maran, Terengganu on June 19, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Lorry lane change triggers East Coast pile-up near Maran involving Zahid’s aides and driver

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 / 13 h ago

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

The High Court has set aside a subpoena requiring Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to testify in a RM30 million civil suit after ruling that the plaintiffs failed to show the prime minister was a relevant and material witness. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

High Court sets aside subpoena for Anwar to testify in RM30m civil suit against businessman and wife

The hunter becomes the hunted: Malaysian scientists discover hyperparasite that preys on ‘zombie fungus’ in Sabah’s Danum Valley

Life / 18 h ago

The hunter becomes the hunted: Malaysian scientists discover hyperparasite that preys on ‘zombie fungus’ in Sabah’s Danum Valley

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

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

DUBAI, June 19 — Iran's Strait ‌of Hormuz body said on Friday it would waive ‌planned fees to use the strait during a 60-day negotiation period under the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States this week.Ships seeking passage through ‌the strait while ⁠the interim agreement ⁠is in ⁠force...

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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

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

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‘Is the whole barrel rotten?’ Australian lawmakers, grilling KPMG, suggest more regulation of audit industry may be needed

Malaysia’s inflation increased 2.0 per cent in May 2026 with the index points rising to 137.1 from 134.4 versus a year ago, said the Statistics Department Malaysia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Malaysia’s inflation up 2pc in May as information, food and housing groups record gains, says DOSM

The United States yesterday started an investigation into Germany over its pharmaceutical pricing policies and other practices, in a move that could lead to fresh tariffs. — Reuters pic

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US probes Germany over pharma pricing policies in move that could lead to new tariffs

Malaysia’s total trade in May 2026 rose by 29.8 per cent year-on-year to RM327.6 billion from RM252.5 billion a year ago, driven by stronger growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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DOSM: Malaysia’s May trade jumps 29.8pc to RM327.6b; Jan-May total hits record RM1.5t

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has ‌told ASML that Washington is concerned that one of its top chipmaking machines may have found its way ‌to China in violation of US-led export restrictions. — Reuters pic

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US tells ASML it is concerned one of its chipmaking tools may be in China, Bloomberg News reports

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

22 h ago

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

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

22 h ago

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

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

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

Pablo Picasso’s ‘Le peintre et son modèle dans un paysage’ was sold for US$35 million (RM148.8 million) by Zurich gallery Hauser & Wirth during Art Basel on June 16, 2026. — AFP file pic

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Picasso goes for US$35m at Art Basel as global art market rebounds with strong demand for top-tier works

Global central banks are taking a more hawkish stance as the Iran conflict drives energy costs higher and keeps inflation pressures elevated worldwide, prompting renewed talk of interest rate hikes in the US, Europe and Asia. — Reuters pic

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Central banks warn inflation fight not over as Middle East tensions linger

The home-improvement retailer started in Malaysia has been selected for inclusion in three key Stock Exchange of Thailand indices – the SET50, SET100 and SET Well-Being Index – effective July 1, 2026, reflecting investor confidence in its performance and growth. — Picture from Mr DIY Thailand website

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MR DIY Thailand gets place in top Thai stock market indexes

The ringgit was down to 4.1145/1195 against the US dollar from 4.0665/0700 at the close of trading June 18, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Ringgit closes softer against US dollar and Asean currencies as Fed outlook weighs on markets

KHPT said its wholly owned subsidiary, Automev Global Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of acceptance from Proton on May 6, 2026, in relation to the supply contract.

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KHPT wins Proton contract to supply components for new model

Shares in convenience store chain 99 Speedmart rose 17 sen to RM3.57 on June 18, 2026, helping lift Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FBM KLCI to a marginal gain despite mixed regional market performance. — Picture from Facebook/99 Speedmart

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Consumer stocks help Bursa shrug off regional market uncertainty

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