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PM: No party should be excluded from governance

PETALING JAYA: Respect for the people's mandate is central to Malaysia's democracy and it would be arrogant to exclude any party from the country's administration, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Knowing the chaff from the grain

PETALING JAYA: With technology growing and Malaysia having almost 99% internet reach, political parties have to adapt to a new ball game, say analysts.

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PAS calls it quits with Bersatu

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS has deci­ded to terminate its political coope­ration with Bersatu, says party president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. 

Badminton

Jonatan pauses to regroup after loss to Canadian at home

PETALING JAYA: Defeat in the Indonesian Open final on Sunday proved to be a bitter blow for Jonatan Christie, with the former Asian champion deciding to take a short break from badminton to recharge mentally.

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June 9 bus tragedy still haunts UPSI survivors

A YEAR has passed since the fatal accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik, yet the scars remain for those who survived the crash. 

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Elderly home fire caused by gas leak

A LEAK from the cooking gas cylinder while evening meal was being prepared caused an explosion which led to a fire that killed at least 13 elderly people in Sri Lanka.

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Vandals damage tombstones at Klang cemetery

A CEMETERY in Klang, Selangor, was hit by a series of vandalism with at least eight tombstones damaged, China Press reported.

Japan

Mass school closures in city as bear roams streets

A BEAR roaming the streets of a Japanese city for three days forced the closure of nearly 100 schools, as dozens of hunters and officials searched for the animal.

Letters

A salute to Malaysia’s Fire and Rescue heroes

From A GRATEFUL MALAYSIAN CITIZEN of Petaling Jaya.

Letters

Make government processes easier and clearer for senior citizens

From DR PETER JOSEPH PEREIRA of Petaling Jaya.

Nation

Energy crisis not just about oil prices, says Hassan Marican

KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could affect households through rising costs of living, says Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

South Korea

Lee: We won’t give up on North’s denuclearisation

THE country should not give up on North Korea's denuclearisation. President Lee Jae-myung said, as China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day visit.

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From ceramah to chatbots

PETALING JAYA: The banners and bunting are not up, nomination day is yet unknown and campaigning has not officially started – but political parties are already laying the groundwork. And a lot of it involves artificial intelligence (AI).

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Clamping down on illegal gambling

KUALA LUMPUR: Firm action will be taken against any parties promoting or conducting illegal online gambling content and betting websites in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup 2026.

North Korea

Xi pledges closer cooperation during rare Pyongyang visit

China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang on arrival in North Korea, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing.

Pakistan

Court upholds refugee seats

The top court in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are constitutionally protected and cannot be abolished without a constitutional amendment.

Singapore

Venus and Jupiter gather for ‘cosmic kiss’

Look towards the evening sky over the next few days and you might glimpse two bright planets gathered for a celestial meeting.

Nation

Graft charge expected in high-profile public misuse of fund case

KUALA TERENGGANU: Graft busters are expected to charge a suspect in a high-profile case linked to purported misuse of public funds.

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Mutiara Line is expandable, says MRT Corp

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) can be extended to Tanjung Bungah on the island, plus Bukit Mertajam and Batu Kawan on the mainland, says MRT Corp business planning and project economics general manager Liyana Zainal.

South Korea

Singer IU trolled over election disruption

Singer and actress IU has been targeted by online comments urging her to support protesters following election disruptions, in what some describe as coordinated online trolling.