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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 […]
KL police use viral clip to track down teen over bike stunts from May (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — A viral video of a motorcyclist performing stunts on the streets of the capital has led to an arrest, after the city’s Traffic Investigation and […]
Diarrhoea, vomiting claims spark probe at Janda Baik river, Pahang Health Dept steps up checks
KUANTAN, June 17 — The Pahang State Health Department (JKNP) is conducting an investigation following allegations that several visitors experienced symptoms of diarrhoea, vomiting and fever after bathing in a […]
Here comes the boom: Malaysia inks deal for France’s Caesar mobile artillery and local tech transfer
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has significantly upgraded its land-based firepower, securing 18 Caesar artillery systems in a deal announced yesterday at the Eurosatory 2026 international defence and security […]
Police bust student courier with RM1.17m ganja haul at Bukit Kayu Hitam
ALOR SETAR, June 17 — Police have seized 14.63 kilogrammes (kg) of ganja buds worth an estimated RM1.17 million from a car at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine […]