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Malaysian Army chief orders immediate halt to grenade drills after deadly accident in Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Malaysian Army has halted all grenade technique exercises with immediate effect following a deadly training incident at Hobart Camp, Kedah, which killed two soldiers […]
Anwar hails TV AlHijrah’s role in Islamic broadcasting as station turns 16
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that broadcasting grounded in values, knowledge and wisdom continues to hold a special place in society despite rapid […]
No new leads as search for two missing fishermen in Kemaman enters Day 7
CHUKAI, June 17 — The search and rescue operation (Carilamat) for two fishermen who are feared missing after their boat sank in Kemaman waters on June 10 continued today, with […]
World Cup 2026: RTM apologises after technical glitch disrupts France-Senegal live stream for Malaysian fans
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 – Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has issued a formal apology to football fans following a technical glitch on its RTMKlik platform that disrupted the live broadcast […]
IIUM rector Osman Bakar is Malaysia’s Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2026
PUTRAJAYA, June 17 — International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar was named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026 celebration […]
Works minister says rising construction material costs still manageable, contractors able to absorb increases
KUCHING, June 17 — The increase in the cost of construction materials following the global energy crisis and disruptions to the world’s supply chain is still at a manageable level. […]
Energy sector in focus as Anwar says Tatarstan’s oil strength offers Malaysia downstream and petrochemical opportunities
KAZAN, June 17 — Malaysia and the Republic of Tatarstan have vast potential to expand cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, tourism, the halal industry, technology and talent […]
Villagers discover body of 48‑year‑old man in Kampung Togudon forest, Penampang police say struck by falling tree
PENAMPANG, June 17 — A man was found dead inside a forest at Kampung Togudon here on Monday. Penampang district police chief Supt Sammy Newton said villagers discovered the 48-year-old […]
Op Drain: MACC nabs 13 including govt agency director over ‘contract cartel’ scandal
IPOH, June 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a current and former director of a government agency, following allegations of a […]
No more ‘green wave’?: PAS sounds the alarm over parties going after the 40pc youth vote
KOTA BHARU, June 17 — PAS is concerned with the emergence of new political parties specifically designed to attract young voters ahead of the next general election, describing the trend […]