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Man who attacked motorcyclist with meat cleaver on Federal Highway pleads guilty
SHAH ALAM, June 18 — A salesman pleaded guilty today in the Sessions Court to attacking a motorcyclist with a meat cleaver on the Federal Highway last Tuesday. Azmi Jantan, 42, entered the plea after the charge was read out
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RMAF to receive first two FA-50M fighter jets in October, says Air Force chief
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed that the first two FA-50M light combat aircraft are scheduled to arrive in Malaysia in October. RMAF chief General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said the remaining
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UMT climbs to highest-ever QS ranking, enters world’s top 47pc universities
KUALA NERUS, June 18 — Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has improved its position in the QS World University Rankings (QS WUR) 2027, rising to the 701-710 band globally from 801-850 in the previous year. UMT Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohd Zamri Ibrahim
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Onn Hafiz says ‘poster boy’ status does not guarantee Johor MB appointment
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 — Being a party’s ‘poster boy’ or principal campaign figure in an election does not guarantee appointment as menteri besar if the party succeeds in forming the state government, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said. The Johor
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Frameworks alone not enough, Anwar urges businesses and innovators to drive Asean‑Russia cooperation
KAZAN, June 17 — Finalisation of the Asean-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation 2026-2035 is a shot in the arm for the next leap in economic ties, but an enabling environment is key to turning them into reality,
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World Cup 2026: RTM apologises after technical glitch disrupts France-Senegal live stream for Malaysian fans
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 – Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has issued a formal apology to football fans following a technical glitch on its RTMKlik platform that disrupted the live broadcast of the France-Senegal World Cup match earlier today. The disruption
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IIUM rector Osman Bakar is Malaysia’s Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2026
PUTRAJAYA, June 17 — International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar was named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026 celebration at Putra Mosque here today. At the same ceremony, renowned
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Works minister says rising construction material costs still manageable, contractors able to absorb increases
KUCHING, June 17 — The increase in the cost of construction materials following the global energy crisis and disruptions to the world’s supply chain is still at a manageable level. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that for
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Energy sector in focus as Anwar says Tatarstan’s oil strength offers Malaysia downstream and petrochemical opportunities
KAZAN, June 17 — Malaysia and the Republic of Tatarstan have vast potential to expand cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, tourism, the halal industry, technology and talent development, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said
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Op Drain: MACC nabs 13 including govt agency director over ‘contract cartel’ scandal
IPOH, June 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a current and former director of a government agency, following allegations of a RM2.5 million bribery scheme involving public contracts. Operating within northern
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