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Malaysian Woman Arrested in Nigeria for Smuggling 31kg of Cannabis
A 63-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested in Lagos on May 17 for attempting to smuggle 31 kilograms of cannabis from Thailand to Nigeria.
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MyKhas system access suspended for PKR MPs Lee Chean Chung and Wong Chen over political reasons
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung and Subang MP Wong Chen lost access to the MyKhas system starting May 29 due to their political activities, officials said.
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Two Malaysian states dissolve assemblies for snap polls, testing PM Anwar's coalition
Negeri Sembilan and Johor dissolved their state assemblies in early June, calling elections within 60 days amid coalition tensions for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim[s2,s3,s4].
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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah reshuffles cabinet, appoints two sons as ministers
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a cabinet reshuffle on June 4, 2026, creating new posts and appointing two younger sons as ministers.
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Setiawangsa services to continue smoothly after Nik Nazmi's resignation
Former PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi vacated the Setiawangsa seat; Federal Territories Ministry assures uninterrupted local services.
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Indonesia expands central bank mandate to support job creation and real sector growth
Indonesia’s parliament passed a law on June 4 expanding Bank Indonesia's role to include real sector growth and job creation alongside price and exchange rate stability.
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Police arrest 46-year-old suspect linked to Geng TR in international operation
A 46-year-old man suspected of membership in organised crime group Geng TR was arrested in a coordinated international operation on June 3.
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Malaysia launches 10-year passports at RM350 with discounts for seniors and free for disabled
Malaysia introduced a new 10-year passport costing RM350, with discounted and free rates for seniors, disabled, and immigration staff.
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Penang police dismantle three international scam syndicates, arrest 32 suspects
Penang police raided call centres in Bukit Mertajam on June 2, arresting 32 suspects linked to three international scam syndicates.
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UK police handcuff dying student after stabbing, sparking protests in Southampton
Police handcuffed 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay dying after a stabbing, triggering protests and an official investigation.
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Indonesia sacks and arrests National Nutrition Agency chief over free meals corruption and food poisoning
President Prabowo Subianto sacked and two deputies arrested for corruption in the National Nutrition Agency's free meals programme amid food poisoning cases.
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Five-vehicle crash in Johor kills five including family of four and BMW driver
A five-vehicle crash in Johor killed five people, including a family of four and the BMW driver, on June 5 afternoon.
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France bans Israeli offensive weapons and officials from 2026 Eurosatory defence show
France will bar Israeli offensive weapons and government officials from the 2026 Eurosatory arms exhibition in Paris.
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Johor state assembly dissolved, election called amid BN-PH rivalry
Johor's legislative assembly was dissolved June 1, triggering a state election within 60 days amid tensions between BN and PH in Malaysia.
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France and Norway record warmest springs on record in 2026
France and Norway each set new spring temperature records in 2026 with heat waves and Arctic warming driving extremes.
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Malaysia condemns Israeli settlers' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, calls for UN action
Malaysia strongly condemned Israeli settlers' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and called on the UN to halt violations and ensure accountability.
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Malaysia’s Health Ministry intensifies crackdown on online vape and smoking product sales
Malaysia’s Health Ministry launched a nationwide operation targeting online promotion and sale of vaping and smoking products to protect youth.
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Chinese national charged in Kuala Lumpur drug party where 51 arrested and drugs seized
Malaysian police charged a Chinese national organiser after raiding a Kuala Lumpur hotel party with 51 men and RM103,070 worth of drugs seized.
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Nine-year-old boy dies after falling from 13th-floor apartment in Ampang
A nine-year-old boy died Sunday evening after falling from the 13th floor of an Ampang apartment.
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300 detained including 12 leaders in Sabah crackdown on Ahmadiyah group
Sabah authorities detained 300 people linked to the Ahmadiyah Qadiani group during a raid in Likas.
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Lim Guan Eng questions lack of open tender for Penang land reclamation project
DAP assemblyman Lim Guan Eng demands explanation for no open tender on 70-acre Karpal Singh Drive reclamation project in Penang.
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Malaysia launches phased rollout of New Structure MyKad with enhanced security features
Malaysia began rolling out the New Structure MyKad, featuring 53 security elements, at 19 offices starting June 2026.
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Johor state assembly dissolved, election set by July 31, 2026
Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi dissolved the state assembly on June 1, triggering the 16th state election by July 31.
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Malaysian Leaders Focus on Education and Development for Sabah and Sarawak During Kaamatan and Gawai
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and state leaders emphasized equitable development and educational progress for Sabah and Sarawak amid festival celebrations.