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(From left) Sisters in Islam’s (SIS) lawyer Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, SIS executive director Rozana Isa and SIS co-founder Zainah Mahfoozah Anwar seen after the Federal Court ruled in favour of SIS in its appeal against a 2014 Selangor fatwa labelling it ‘deviant’, at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, June 19, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Federal Court declares Selangor fatwa partially invalid, no more ‘sesat’ or deviant label for SIS

Standard Chartered has laid off about 80 employees in Singapore, as part of a global cost-saving push. — Reuters file pic
Singapore  / 12 h ago

Standard Chartered’s Singapore jobs hit as bank chases US$1.5b return to investors

In the leaked phone call, Paetongtarn is heard discussing the border crisis with Hun Sen — who stepped down as prime minister in 2023 after four decades but still wields considerable influence. — AFP pic
World  / 12 h ago

Thai PM Paetongtarn faces coalition collapse after leaked call to ‘Uncle’ Hun Sen

Its Legal and Prosecution senior director, Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin, said Section 11(1) of the Act clearly states that anyone involved in the offence they report is not eligible for protection. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

MACC clarifies whistleblower protection after viral clips implicate Sabah reps to face graft charges

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government will review SST rates on imported goods like apples and mandarin oranges, which are not produced locally. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Zahid says Cabinet to rethink SST on imported fruits like apples, oranges, to avoid weighing down low wage earners

For more than 10 years, SIS has been challenging a Selangor fatwa which labels it as deviant, and this court battle will finally come to an end today at the Federal Court. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

‘Deviant’ or not? Sisters in Islam awaits Federal Court verdict today on Selangor fatwa

People rally in Times Square calling for the Trump administration not to go to war with Iran in New York June 18, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 9 h ago

‘We can’t do this again’: Trump faces MAGA backlash over possible Iran strike

Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen at Absorb Sunlight x Ramen Monster in Taman OUG, KL. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 12 h ago

This shop in Taman OUG serves the unlikely pairing of ‘tonkotsu shoyu ramen’ and pour over coffee — and somehow it works!

An AirAsia plane prepares to land in Chiangmai province, north of Thailand. The low-cost carrier is pressing ahead with major fleet expansion plans despite rising operating costs and intense competition across the region. — Reuters pic
Money  / 8 h ago

South-east Asia’s budget airline boom turns brutal amid soaring costs, shrinking margins

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today, said the discussions were among the key matters raised during a recent meeting with Grab’s senior management. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

MB: Johor, Grab in talks to ease Malaysia-Singapore travel under revamped cross-border deal

Smoke rises from Soroka Medical Centre following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, in Be’er Sheva, Israel June 19, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

In deadly tit-for-tat, Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites, Tehran hits Beersheba hospital

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra gestures during a press conference surrounded by senior Thai army commanders and government minsters at Government House in Bangkok June 19, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Thai PM Paetongtarn apologises after ‘Uncle’ Hun Sen call leaves her fighting for job, pushes govt to brink

File photo shows Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (right) celebrating a victory during the Japan Open in Yokohama August 24, 2024. — AFP pic
Sports  / 11 h ago

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai agree to join ‘Road to Gold’, says sports minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today condemned Israeli airstrikes on Iran as unlawful and warned they risk escalating regional tensions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

PM Anwar slams Israeli strikes on Iran as ‘punitive, unprovoked’, urges global powers to act

The man is accused of recruiting women for prostitution, laundering money, and promoting sex work through media and documents. He also allegedly received financial benefits from these activities. — Reuters file pic
Singapore  / 11 h ago

Wanted Singaporean caught at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport over alleged sex trafficking, money laundering

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Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata speaks at the Nikkei Forum Medini Johor 2025 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, June 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 1 h ago

Japan backs Johor’s rise as Asean smart mobility hub, eyes deeper tech, green investment ties

Iranians arrive in Turkiye via the Razi-Kapikoy border crossing, north-eastern Turkiye, on June 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 1 h ago

Higher Education Ministry monitoring safety of Malaysian students in Iran, says minister

Arau police chief Supt Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi said the 37-year-old husband and wife were detained at 1.30am after the Perlis Social Welfare Department (JKM) received a public complaint about suspected physical abuse. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 2 h ago

Perlis cops arrest couple for allegedly abusing 11-year-old daughter since 2023

The latest victim was reportedly living with heart disease and diabetes and had not received a second booster dose. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia reports first Covid-19 fatality this year involving high-risk patient, says Health Ministry

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today declined to say whether the successor to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, whose contract ends on June 22, has been confirmed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar tight-lipped on new IGP appointment, says decision not final yet

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses the media after the Johor PKR leadership close-door event at the Mall of Medini in Iskandar Puteri June 19, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar: No RON95 price hike despite global oil surge, Iran-Israel conflict

Sharavanahvel, 31, son of former MIC president, Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, pictured during his father’s funeral rites at the Federal Territory Indian Cemetery (Sentul Hindu Crematorium) in Kuala Lumpur, June 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 2 h ago

Former MIC president Palanivel’s remains cremated in Sentul

Jelebu police chief Supt Azizan Said said the three men, two aged 36 and one aged 42, were apprehended along Jalan Kongkoi at around noon today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 2 h ago

Cops arrest three more Jelebu rehab escapees; two still at large

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses the Johor PKR leadership during a close-door event at the Mall of Medini in Iskandar Puteri, June 19, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 3 h ago

Govt to clarify expanded SST, won’t burden M40 or lower-income groups, says PM Anwar

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with Kemas personnel attending the 2025 Kemas Educators’ Day celebration at the Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA) in Bangi, June 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 3 h ago

Zahid: Kemas teacher salary scheme to be revamped, special needs kindergartens in every district by 2027

The suspect was arrested about a 300-metre dash from the gold shop by policemen on patrol in the vicinity. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 3 h ago

Spiced and seized: Robber caught 300 metres from Langkawi gold shop after chilli powder heist

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the enforcement of the law is one of the measures taken to ensure that every child has the right to quality education up to the completion of secondary school. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 3 h ago

MoE to push for compulsory secondary schooling in July to tackle dropout crisis

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a special keynote address at the Nikkei Forum Medini 2025 in Iskandar Puteri, June 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Don’t underestimate JS-SEZ’: PM Anwar hails Johor-Singapore zone as global benchmark for cross-border cooperation

Senior press secretary to the prime minister Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said that tax revenues were reinvested into pro-people programmes like RM13 billion allocated to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah reaching nine million recipients. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 3 h ago

No tax hikes for public as reforms bear fruit, says PMO

Muhammad Nur Daniel Nuruleffendy was found pinned beneath the arm of his father, Nuruleffendy Ibrahim, 35, who was unresponsive when his wife, Azura Abdul Malik, 40, returned home at about 9.30am. — File pic via TODAY
Malaysia / 3 h ago

Father and baby die in Melaka home, infant suffocates after dad's suspected heart attack

All the offences were charged under Section 14(a) and 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, and if convicted, the accused can be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 20 years and can be whipped. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 4 h ago

University student pleads guilty to sexually assaulting his eight-year-old cousin in Sungai Buloh