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Thai court sentences man to 18 months over royal Facebook comment
A Thai court sentenced a 43-year-old man to 18 months in prison for royal defamation over a Facebook comment in 'Royalist Marketplace'.
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Malaysia clarifies rules on removable sunshades on vehicles, no enforcement if visibility clear
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said motorists using removable sunshades will not face action if driver visibility is not obstructed.
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Malaysian police arrest 58 in nationwide crackdown on illegal 2026 World Cup betting
Malaysian police arrested 58 people nationwide in raids targeting illegal 2026 World Cup sports betting and online gambling.
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1,336 candidates achieve perfect 4.0 CGPA in 2025 STPM examination
A record 1,336 candidates scored a perfect 4.0 CGPA in the 2025 STPM exam, marking a rise from the previous year.
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Russia and Malaysia plan closer ties ahead of 60th diplomatic anniversary in 2027
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on June 18 to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation before 2027 milestone.
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Royal Malaysian Air Force expands fleet with Anka-S drones, FA-50M jets, and air defence upgrades
The Royal Malaysian Air Force launched Anka-S drone operations and announced plans to expand its fleet and improve air and maritime capabilities today.
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Johor state election set for July 11 with candidates finalized ahead of polls
Johor's 16th state election will take place July 11 after assembly dissolution June 1; parties finalize candidates and campaign plans ahead of nomination on June 27.
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Malaysia’s Higher Education Minister denies 30,000-60,000 backdoor university admissions claims
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir rejects claims that thousands gained university entry through unauthorised channels, calling them baseless.
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Wes Streeting ready to trigger Labour leadership contest against Keir Starmer next week
Wes Streeting says he has backing from 81 Labour MPs and is prepared to launch a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer after the Makerfield by-election.
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Record European heatwave in June 2026 kills over 2,000 in France, disrupts daily life
France faced record heatwaves in June 2026, causing over 2,000 excess deaths and widespread disruptions amid Europe’s hottest summer on record.
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes successful lung transplant at Oslo hospital
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, had a successful lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital on June 17, 2026.
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Bersatu insists on PN membership, to use logo in July, August state polls despite PAS split
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the party will remain in Perikatan Nasional and contest Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections under the PN logo amid rift with PAS.
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Malaysia's MACC detains 13 over RM2.5 million bribery linked to government contracts
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission detained 13 people over alleged RM2.5 million bribery involving government agency contracts.
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Steamboat restaurant director charged with RM1.47 million criminal breach of trust
Yong Pitt Lok, director of a steamboat chain, was charged with criminal breach of trust involving RM1.47 million in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia and ASEAN boost ties with Russia at 35th Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led Malaysia at the Asean-Russia Summit in Kazan, advancing cooperation in trade, energy, and visa liberalisation.
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Malaysia to expand National Service Training Programme to private universities after pilot at UPSI
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry plans to extend National Service Training Programme to private universities following a pilot at UPSI.
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Malaysian Army suspends grenade training after fatal blast kills two soldiers in Kedah
Two Malaysian soldiers died in a grenade explosion during training at Hobart Camp in Kedah on June 16, 2026.
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Vietnam police arrest 9 in cat theft ring, rescue over 500 cats from meat trade
Vietnam police arrested nine suspects and recovered more than 500 cats from a criminal group stealing cats for the meat trade.
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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak convicted on 25 charges in 1MDB scandal
Najib Razak was found guilty of 25 counts including abuse of power and money laundering tied to 1MDB, sentenced to 15 years and heavy fines.
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Fatal crash on Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway kills four, including baby girl
A trailer lorry driver tested positive for methamphetamine after a June 14 crash killed four in Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway.
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Malaysia records over 76,000 wildlife conflict complaints since 2021 with RM58.7 million losses
Malaysia recorded 76,361 wildlife conflict complaints from 2021 to May 2026, causing RM58.7 million in losses nationwide.
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J-Kom Chief Mohd Hisyamuddin Criticized for Racial Remarks, Urged to Use Proper Language
J-Kom director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali faced backlash for racially charged remarks and was urged by officials to maintain appropriate speech.
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US and Iran Reach Peace Agreement with Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz Reopening
The United States and Iran agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, starting 60 days of talks on sanctions, nuclear issues, and reconstruction.
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Four arrested over video showing abuse of Indonesian domestic helpers in Johor
Johor police arrested four suspects in Johor Bahru after a viral video showed abuse of three Indonesian domestic helpers.