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3.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batu Pahat, Johor early Monday
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake occurred off Batu Pahat, Johor at 1:17 a.m. on June 21, 2026, with no reported damage.
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Inland Revenue Board cracks down on 2,213 tax defaulters nationwide
The Inland Revenue Board launched a nationwide operation targeting 2,213 companies and individuals for unpaid taxes from May 21 to 24, 2026.
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Malaysia tightens asset declaration rules for public officials after Azam Baki scandal
Malaysia revised rules on civil servants’ shareholdings and asset declarations after controversy over former anti-graft chief Azam Baki’s stock holdings.
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Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin resumes role as Opposition Leader in Dewan Rakyat
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin resumed his position as Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat effective June 18, 2026.
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits Malaysia and China to boost trade and diplomacy
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman began his first foreign trip by visiting Malaysia on June 21-22, then traveled to China to discuss trade and infrastructure projects.
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Debt collector pleads guilty to sexual assault and wrongful confinement of 14-year-old boy in Selangor
Mohamad Fadwan Abd Muaain pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and wrongfully confining a 14-year-old boy in a Bukit Kemuning apartment on May 11, 2026.
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Caretaker jailed 11 years for sexually abusing boys at unlicensed welfare home
Retna Velu, caretaker of an unlicensed welfare home in Gombak, was sentenced to 11 years for sexually abusing two boys aged 8 to 10.
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75-year-old charged with causing deaths in Klang hit-and-run case
A 75-year-old man was charged for causing two deaths in a Klang hit-and-run on May 15, 2026.
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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 multiple parties unveiling candidates
The Johor state election will be held July 11, 2026, with nomination day on June 27 and early voting July 7, as parties finalize candidate lists.
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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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Heatwave in France and Europe causes deaths, school closures, and transport disruptions
France and parts of Europe faced a severe June heatwave with temperatures near 40C, causing at least two child deaths, drownings, and widespread disruptions.
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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.