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Police rule out bullying, schoolgirl's fall from building in Pontian under investigation
50+ min ago (200+ words) Authorities state that no evidence of bullying or criminal conduct has been uncovered so far Updated 8 minutes ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 1: 31 PM POLICE are investigating an incident involving a 16-year-old female student who reportedly fell from a building at a…...
Man charged with murder after body found wrapped in mattress in Melaka shophouse
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (294+ words) The body was discovered wrapped inside a mattress and believed to have been left undiscovered for nearly two months Updated 8 seconds ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 12: 53 PM A 40-YEAR-OLD unemployed man has been charged in a Magistrate's Court here with the…...
Unemployment rate rises to 3. 0 per cent in April 2026 - DOSM
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (503+ words) Malaysia's unemployment rate edged up to 3. 0 per cent in April 2026, with 511, 800 people out of work, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia Updated 12 minutes ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 12: 28 PM MALAYSIA'S unemployment rate has risen to 3. 0 per cent in April 2026, with…...
Oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (439+ words) Analysts suggest structural changes in global trade flows may soften the immediate shock compared with previous crises Updated 2 hours ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 9: 51 AM OIL prices surged on Thursday after the United States launched a new round of military strikes…...
Isa Samad's 'Tan Sri' title revoked
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (270+ words) Updated 2 minutes ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 12: 07 PM HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has revoked Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's Darjah Panglima Setia Mahkota award, stripping his "Tan Sri" title effective June 8. The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement…...
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels amid renewed US attacks
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (183+ words) Updated 3 hours ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 9: 04 AM IRAN'S military headquarters announced early Thursday the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels amid escalating tensions and hostilities in the region, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a statement carried…...
Bill Gates: "Epstein attempted to exploit my personal life" | World
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (468+ words) The Microsoft co-founder told lawmakers he regretted his association with Jeffrey Epstein, saying he never witnessed criminal conduct and was later pressured over private matters as Congress investigates federal handling of the Epstein case Updated 23 minutes ago " Published on 11 Jun…...
Foreigners exploiting visas for business raises concerns over economic fairness and enforcement
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (657+ words) Analyst warns that weak enforcement risks undermine small and medium enterprises, distorting fair competition and eroding economic sovereignty Updated 23 minutes ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 10: 42 AM THE use of tourist, visitor and student visas by foreign nationals to carry out illegal…...
FIFA introduces sweeping changes ahead of World Cup to curb time-wasting, tackle discrimination
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (512+ words) Football's global governing body unveils a series of significant law amendments designed to speed up the game, strengthen disciplinary controls and broaden the scope of video assistant refereeing Updated 33 seconds ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 10: 58 AM FIFA has announced a raft…...
Bersatu-PH tie-up a possibility as coalition seeks Malay support, analyst says
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (444+ words) While such cooperation may be met with hesitation within PH, it could prove to be the most pragmatic path forward Updated 1 hour ago " Published on 11 Jun 2026 8: 43 AM PARTI Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) may ultimately find itself working with Pakatan Harapan…...