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Heat alert issued for 10 areas across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Ten areas across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak are currently experiencing hot weather conditions, with temperatures reaching caution-level thresholds, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). […]
Anwar orders nationwide crackdown on visa abuse, illegal foreign-run businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today ordered a coordinated nationwide crackdown on illegal business activities involving foreigners abusing tourist or student visas. He said […]
MACC uncovers shell firms in Kuala Terengganu fund scandal, RM186.6m assets frozen
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed its investigation into a high-profile case involving the alleged misappropriation of public funds, with one individual expected to […]
Robots take centre stage in Kota Bharu as FIRA Malaysia Cup 2026 kicks off, winners eyes RoboWorld Cup
KOTA BHARU, June 8 — A total of 1,465 participants, both local and foreign, will compete in the 19th Federation of International Robot Sports Association (FIRA) Malaysia Cup 2026, which […]
BN gears up for Johor polls, contesting solo in 56 seats after Zahid’s endorsement
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 8 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) decision to contest solo in the Johor state election has been endorsed by BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Johor […]
Tsunami advisory issued for Sabah’s east coast after powerful Mindanao quake rattles region
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Malaysian authorities issued a tsunami advisory for parts of Sabah’s east coast today after a powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, with […]
Police rubbish Facebook claim of stranded aircraft near Klang River, warn against speculation
SHAH ALAM, June 9 — Police have confirmed that the viral social media post claiming an aircraft was stranded in the Sungai Kandis area, in Section 26 here, is false. […]
Adoptive mother arrested after girl, 9, forced to live in storeroom behind Seremban home, police say
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A nine-year-old girl was allegedly confined to a storeroom behind her family’s home in Seremban for weeks, fed only twice a day and subjected to […]
Zahid dismisses ‘political drama’ claims, says Johor assembly dissolution returns mandate to people for stability
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed claims by certain quarters who characterised the move to dissolve the Johor State […]
MetMalaysia issues morning storm warning for Perak, Selangor, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan until 11am
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states and Labuan until 11am today. In […]