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Nation
Leaders must leave public institutions stronger, more trusted, says Chief Justice
KUALA LUMPUR: Leadership is not about popularity or prestige, but about leaving institutions stronger and more trusted than they were inherited, says Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.
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Economy
Malaysia's trade grows at fastest pace in 44 months, exports hit record RM184bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total trade expanded 29.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM327.63bil in May 2026, marking the fastest growth in 44 months as exports and trade surplus reached new monthly record highs.
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Thailand
Two minor earthquakes detected in Thailand and Vietnam, felt near Ubon Ratchathani
BANGKOK: The Thai Meteorological Department reported two earthquakes in Chiang Rai and Vietnam, with the latter located around 317km from Ubon Ratchathani.
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Entertainment
Short film on iconic Ipoh white coffee to be screened in October
The film pays tribute to the history, tradition and culture of Ipoh's famous beverage, both nationally and internationally, while also highlighting the uniqueness of the local community and heritage through a visual storytelling approach.
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Banking
CIMB launches first-car financing programme for young buyers
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd has introduced a new financing programme for first-time car buyers aged between 18 and 30, offering financing, insurance or takaful protection, and credit card benefits under a single package.
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Living
Coffee causes 'shallow' sleep without you noticing, brain scans show
For caffeine fiends or anyone prone to an afternoon slump, how late in the day to drink coffee has long been an open question.
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Cybersecurity
Nintendo addresses cybersecurity incident after group demands millions
Nintendo says its internal systems remain secure after a hacker group claimed it stole company-related data and demanded a US$2mil (RM8.23mil) ransom to keep the information from being released.
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Nation
Court sets July 24 for submission of documents in fatal Kampar accident case
KAMPAR: The case of a 44-year-old man accused of driving under the influence of drugs, resulting in an accident that killed a 10-year-old boy has been fixed for July 24.
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Business
Moody’s lifts Malaysia’s outlook to A3 stable on AI-related growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Moody's Ratings has modestly raised its forecasts for Malaysia to A3 with a stable outlook, due to its exports of artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.
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Indonesia
Beneficiaries of Indonesian programme willing to forgo free meals if quality is not improved
JAKARTA: As controversy and pressure mount over President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meal programme, some beneficiaries say they are willing to forgo the assistance intended to combat stunting if it allows the government to address the initiative's shortcomings, even as operators and other stakeholders voice concerns over its continuity.
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Nation
Woman charged with murder of Indonesian national
SEPANG: A woman was charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Friday (June 19) for the murder of an Indonesian national in an incident that allegedly took place early this month.
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Cycling
Cycling-Zigart suffers fractured jaw in Tour de Suisse crash
June 19 (Reuters) - Slovenian cyclist Urska Zigart suffered a fractured jaw following a crash in the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno on Thursday, her team AG Insurance-Soudal said.
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Nation
Johor polls: KTMB adds extra southern-bound ETS train services
JOHOR BARU: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced additional ETS train services to cater to voters travelling home for the Johor state election.
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Badminton
No rift behind Aaron-Wooi Yik split, says Herry
PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has dismissed claims of a rift between Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik following the decision to split the pair.
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World
Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report
TOKYO, June 19 (Reuters) - A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.
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STARPICKS
PKR candidate list for Johor and Negri Sembilan 99% finalised, says party sec-gen
JOHOR BARU: PKR's candidate list for the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections is 99% finalised and will be unveiled within days, says party secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.
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Football
Soccer-Strugglers no more: Morocco fans brimming with pride at being part of World Cup elite
BOSTON, June 18 (Reuters) - For Morocco fans gathering in Boston on Thursday ahead of their team's next World Cup match, the days of the Atlas Lions being African strugglers are never coming back.
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STARPICKS
Upko rightfully belongs in GRS, says Ewon after party gets accepted into coalition
KOTA KINABALU: Upko's acceptance as part of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition is exactly where the party should be, said Datuk Ewon Benedick.
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Nation
Bersatu to hold rival Perikatan meeting tonight
PETALING JAYA: Bersatu is expected to hold a rival Perikatan Nasional meeting on Friday (June 19) night.
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Football
Soccer-Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 18 (Reuters) - Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.
