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Intesa Sanpaolo launches €30.6 billion bid to acquire Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Intesa Sanpaolo made an unsolicited €30.6 billion offer to buy Monte dei Paschi di Siena, surpassing a rival merger proposal by Banco BPM.
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HYBE girl groups Le Sserafim, Illit, and Katseye to release collaborative single 'Iconic By Mistake'
HYBE girl groups Le Sserafim, Illit, and Katseye will release their first joint single 'Iconic By Mistake' on June 12, 2026.
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Malaysia orders crackdown on foreigners abusing visitor and student visas for business
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directs immediate enforcement against foreigners misusing visas to run businesses, involving multiple agencies in Malaysia.
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Euan Smith resigns as Astro Malaysia CEO; Henry Tan named interim CEO
Euan Smith resigned as group CEO of Astro Malaysia Holdings on June 7 after six years, with Henry Tan to become interim CEO on June 16.
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Tan Sri Noh Omar rejoins Umno and Barisan Nasional after leaving Bersatu
Tan Sri Noh Omar left Bersatu and rejoined Umno and the Barisan Nasional coalition on June 7, 2026.
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Malaysian firefighters rescue hawksbill turtle trapped in Melaka drain
Seven firefighters freed a critically endangered hawksbill turtle trapped in a drain near a Melaka motel on June 7, 2026.
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UK unveils £1.1 billion plan for national AI supercomputer and domestic chip industry
The UK government announced a £1.1 billion investment to build a national AI supercomputer and boost domestic AI chip design and manufacturing.
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Malaysia’s Home Minister stresses balanced approach to refugee issues amid public pressure
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed balancing national security and humanitarian concerns in refugee policy today.
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Malaysia launches crackdown on foreigners running illegal businesses on social visit passes
Malaysia's Home Ministry ordered a multi-agency operation to stop foreigners misusing social visit passes for unlawful business activities.
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Asian Stocks Plunge on June 8 on US Rate Hike Fears, Middle East Tensions
Asian markets sank sharply on June 8 as South Korea's KOSPI triggered a circuit breaker amid US rate hike fears and Middle East tensions.
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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake off southern Philippines kills at least 37, injures hundreds
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Mindanao on June 8, killing at least 37 and injuring 487, prompting tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia.
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Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia propose LEAP Market 2.0 to boost fundraising for smaller firms
Securities Commission Malaysia and Bursa Malaysia proposed LEAP Market 2.0 to expand capital access for MSMEs and mid-tier companies on May 18, 2026.
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63-year-old Malaysian haj pilgrim dies of heart attack in Makkah
A 63-year-old Malaysian haj pilgrim from Terengganu died of a heart attack in Makkah on May 18.
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PKR Youth urges probe into alleged foreign funding for political propaganda
The youth wing of PKR called for an investigation into foreign funds allegedly used for political propaganda and unlawful acts in Malaysia.
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Johor BN Chairman Onn Hafiz Rejects Cooperation with DAP, Willing to Relinquish Post
Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi said he would rather forgo the Menteri Besar role than form a government with DAP after the state election.
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Six family members, including two children, killed in Sungai Petani SUV-lorry crash
Six family members died and a 3-year-old girl was seriously injured in a crash between a Proton X50 and a lorry in Sungai Petani on June 7.
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Thailand approves Sungai Golok Basin project to boost flood control and water security
The Thai Cabinet approved the Sungai Golok Basin development project to improve flood risk reduction and water management at the Malaysia-Thailand border today.
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MACC uncovers RM9 million false claims in Malaysia's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission uncovered RM9.01 million in false claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme involving 143 companies and 320 workers.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim completes official visit to Japan, deepens tech and energy ties
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited Japan June 8-10 to boost cooperation in technology, energy, and security sectors.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Rejects Fuel Price Hikes, Commits to Subsidies
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected raising fuel prices and pledged continued subsidy spending to ease costs for Malaysians amid global supply strains.
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Malaysia's Independent Police Conduct Commission investigates senior officer misconduct cases
The Independent Police Conduct Commission is handling several misconduct investigations involving senior Malaysian police officers, Deputy IGP says.
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Middle East conflict drives jet fuel prices to record highs, strains airlines and OPEC+ output
Soaring jet fuel prices from the US-Israel war with Iran disrupt airlines and push OPEC+ to raise oil production despite supply cuts.
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Mexico hosts 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at Azteca Stadium against South Africa
Mexico played South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on June 11 amid large crowds and protests.
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Datuk Ismail Yusop ends tenure as J-KOM director-general; Syam Ghaz appointed successor
Datuk Ismail Yusop stepped down as J-KOM director-general on June 7, 2026, with Syam Ghaz named as his successor the same day.