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Maybank facilitates RM20 billion financing for Johor-Singapore economic zone
Maybank has provided about RM20 billion in financing and investments for the Johor-Singapore special economic zone since 2024.
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Gale-force winds hit Wellington, causing flight cancellations and evacuations
Wellington faced gale-force winds and rough seas on June 9, forcing cancellations of flights and ferries, road closures, and mandatory evacuations along the south coast.
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6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Northwest Coast of Cuba, Felt in Florida and Mexico
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off northwest Cuba Monday, shaking parts of Florida, Mexico, and Cuba with no reported injuries.
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Sime Darby Property launches RM1.25 billion Shariah-compliant fund for data centres and industrial assets
Sime Darby Property launched a RM1.25 billion New Economy Venture fund to invest in data centres and industrial projects in Malaysia on June 9, 2026.
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About 70% of Malaysia's formal workers earned RM5,000 or less amid rising living costs
As of December 2025, roughly 70.2% of Malaysia's formal workforce earned RM5,000 or below monthly amid high expenses in cities like Kuala Lumpur, a study shows.
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Atlético Madrid rejects Real Madrid’s €150 million bid for Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid turned down a €150 million offer from Real Madrid for striker Julián Álvarez, citing his €500 million release clause.
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UN Chief Guterres urges end to Middle East violence, reopening Gaza crossings amid escalating conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned renewed Middle East violence and called for ceasefires and humanitarian access to Gaza.
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UK government trials AI legal assistants in Crown Courts to tackle 80,000-case backlog
The UK government began trialling AI legal assistants and transcription tools in Crown Courts to reduce an 80,000-case backlog.
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Senegal and Uzbekistan football teams undergo detailed US security checks before 2026 World Cup
Senegal and Uzbekistan national teams faced extensive security screenings in the US ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff.
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United States beats Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium
The US men's national soccer team won 4-1 over Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in their World Cup opening match at SoFi Stadium in California.
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England defender Djed Spence to wear protective mask at 2026 World Cup after broken jaw
England defender Djed Spence will wear a protective mask throughout the 2026 World Cup due to a broken jaw sustained in May.
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Netherlands beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in World Cup warm-up with two Gakpo penalties
Cody Gakpo scored twice from the penalty spot as the Netherlands defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in a June 8 warm-up match in New York.
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Michel Platini files lawsuits against FIFA and Infantino over 2015 payment case
Michel Platini has filed criminal and civil cases in France against FIFA and Gianni Infantino over a 2011 payment scandal.
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Apple unveils customizable equalizer controls for AirPods in iOS 27
Apple announced a new custom equalizer feature for AirPods in iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, letting users manually adjust sound frequencies.
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US disables oil tanker MT Marivex bound for Iran; 24 Indian crew rescued in Gulf of Oman
US forces disabled the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex on June 8 after it breached Iran blockade; all 24 Indian crew were safely evacuated.
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Elderly man saves eight grandchildren and son from house fire in Sibu
Umar Sidee, 66, rescued his eight grandchildren and a son from a fire that destroyed their home in Sibu on June 8, 2026.
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Malaysia advances fiscal discipline, investment, digital governance, education, and safety initiatives
Malaysia’s government and key agencies pushed fiscal reform, strategic investment, digital access, education improvements, and public safety measures this week.
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VinFast’s Q1 revenue rises 42% on Southeast Asia demand, net loss widens 59%
VinFast reported a 42% year-on-year revenue increase in Q1 2026 driven by Southeast Asian demand but saw its net loss widen by 59%.
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UN report warns of worsening ocean crisis with warming, sea-level rise, and ice loss
The UN released its Third World Ocean Assessment report on June 8, highlighting accelerating ocean warming, rising sea levels, and shrinking ice caps worldwide.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis ban Israeli ships in Red Sea, signal further action
Houthis declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and launched attacks related to Israel, warning of possible escalation.
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CrowdStrike Names Chinese Hackers Top Espionage Threat to Tech Firms Amid AI Boom
CrowdStrike reported on June 9 that Chinese-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies from April 2025 to March 2026.
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Ninja Theory cancels psychological horror Project Mara to focus on Hellblade sequel Senua
Ninja Theory has cancelled its experimental horror game Project Mara to dedicate all 85 staff to the Hellblade sequel Senua.
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AMD to invest £2 billion in UK AI sector over five years
AMD announced a £2 billion investment to boost AI innovation and infrastructure across the UK over the next five years.
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AirAsia updates child restraint device policies after family denied boarding over special needs device
AirAsia introduced new procedures for medically approved child restraint devices after denying boarding to a family on May 26.