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Nanta confirms he will remain politically active, laughs off speculation on next move
KUCHING, June 17 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi remained tight-lipped on Wednesday over whether he would defend his parliamentary seat or transition to state […]
Kelantan police say petrol smuggling at Malaysia‑Thailand border remains low, controlled despite West Asia tensions
KOTA BHARU, June 17 — Petrol smuggling activities along the Malaysia-Thailand border, particularly in Kelantan, remain at a low and controlled level despite concerns over the impact of ongoing tensions […]
Hobart Camp grenade blast kills soldier’s daughter Siti Khadijah, who dreamed of following father’s legacy
KLUANG, June 17 — A retired soldier’s dream of seeing his youngest daughter continuing the family’s military legacy ended in tragedy when Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, 24, was killed during […]
Minister warns false claims of 60,000 backdoor entries risk eroding trust in higher education
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The allegation that between 30,000 and 60,000 students gained admission to public universities (UA) through the ‘backdoor’ is a serious accusation that could undermine public […]
Mass fish kill in Danau Kota: DBKL explains why heavy rain may be to blame
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — City Hall (DBKL) has responded to reports of a mass fish kill at Taman Danau Kota Lake yesterday, confirming that comprehensive clean-up operations were completed […]
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 […]