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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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RTM apologises for livestream disruption during France-Senegal World Cup match
RTM's streaming platform faced technical issues during the France-Senegal World Cup match early June 17, prompting an apology to Malaysian fans.
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Malaysia manages rise in construction material costs as projects continue on schedule
Malaysia’s government and contractors maintain ongoing construction projects despite rising material costs from global supply issues.
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Shortage of letter 'V' delays German World Cup jersey availability, Adidas resolves issue
A letter 'V' shortage delayed German national team jersey printing for players Havertz, Pavlovic, and Undav but Adidas quickly resolved it by June 17, 2026.
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RTM enforces strict geoblocking to prevent overseas access to FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasts
Radio Televisyen Malaysia set up monitoring and technical safeguards to block foreign access to World Cup 2026 coverage on RTMKlik.
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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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Europe heatwave causes record temperatures and multiple deaths in France
France recorded its hottest June day and night with up to 44°C, triggering heat alerts that affected 36 million and caused at least 22 heat-related deaths.
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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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Sunway Healthcare’s Q1 net profit falls 14% despite 23.8% revenue rise
Sunway Healthcare posted a 14% net profit drop to RM33.33 million for Q1 ended March 31, 2026, while revenue rose 23.8% to RM587.05 million.
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Malaysian regulator meets civil society on online safety and child protection code
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission held a session with civil society to discuss online safety and child protection on May 20.
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AirBorneo may apply to operate three Sarawak intercity flight routes commercially
AirBorneo may seek approval to operate Kuching-Sibu, Kuching-Miri, and Kuching-Bintulu routes commercially, the Transport Ministry said.
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Genting Group Q1 profit jumps 21-fold despite Genting Malaysia’s loss
Genting Group reported a 20.97-fold rise in Q1 net profit to RM101.1 million while Genting Malaysia posted a RM3.8 million net loss in the same period.
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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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Federal Court orders RM20,000 damages for seven Orang Asli villagers over destroyed graves
The Federal Court reinstated a High Court ruling and awarded RM20,000 each to seven Orang Asli villagers for ancestral grave desecration.
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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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Malaysia aims to complete MyLesen B2 motorcycle licence rollout by July 2026
The Ministry of Transport and Road Transport Department target July to finish the MyLesen B2 motorcycle licence programme.
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Malaysia continues refining carbon tax plan amid energy and geopolitical concerns
Malaysia is still refining its carbon tax implementation framework, with timing undecided amid global uncertainties.
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MyCC issues provisional bid-rigging finding against six firms in RM5.7 million food tender
The Malaysia Competition Commission issued a Proposed Decision against six companies for colluding in a RM5.7 million food supply tender by the National Anti-Drugs Agency.
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Teraju moved to PM's Department to boost Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035
Malaysia transferred Teraju from the Ministry of Economy to the Prime Minister's Department to fast-track the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035.
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Malaysia Rail Link says ECRL fare rates on social media are speculative
Malaysia Rail Link clarified that East Coast Rail Link fare rates circulating online are not official and have not been announced yet.