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Malaysia

Malaysian couple detained after dumping baby in rubbish bin at KL bus terminal

The chief said the couple has been remanded for four days from June 13 to 16.
The chief said the couple has been remanded for four days from June 13 to 16.

In Malaysia, concrete moulds are reviving coral reefs ruined by dynamite and climate change

Robin Philippo and a fellow diver from the Tropical Research and Conservation Center assemble a Modular Artificial Reef Structure on the reef slope of Pom Pom Island in north-eastern Malaysia.
Robin Philippo and a fellow diver from the Tropical Research and Conservation Center assemble a Modular Artificial Reef Structure on the reef slope of Pom Pom Island in north-eastern Malaysia.

New Malaysian party Bersama can be ‘self-sustainable’ in current landscape, says co-leader Rafizi

Bersama co-leaders Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad  were both former Cabinet ministers in Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
Bersama co-leaders Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad  were both former Cabinet ministers in Anwar Ibrahim's administration.

‘Where do we go now?’: Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban leaves teens detached and displaced

Ryan Zafran Shahrin practises the guitar using YouTube lessons and guidance from friends on a Discord guitar channel at his home in Puncak Alam, Selangor on June 9.
Ryan Zafran Shahrin practises the guitar using YouTube lessons and guidance from friends on a Discord guitar channel at his home in Puncak Alam, Selangor on June 9.

Sweetheart finds joy in Ipoh

Banker’ssweetheart (Joe Kamaruddin) coming back to scale after their win in the Mitavita Asia Cup (1,100m) in Ipoh on June 13.
Banker’ssweetheart (Joe Kamaruddin) coming back to scale after their win in the Mitavita Asia Cup (1,100m) in Ipoh on June 13.

Malaysian ex-PM Najib’s wife Rosmah rejects allegations over luxury properties, vows legal action

Rosmah Mansor said she had no involvement, whether directly or indirectly, in the purchase, financing, transfer or ownership of any luxury property.
Rosmah Mansor said she had no involvement, whether directly or indirectly, in the purchase, financing, transfer or ownership of any luxury property.

Five nabbed in Johor over assaults and robberies linked to fake dating profiles

Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said the suspects, aged between 21 and 28, were believed to have robbed at least nine victims by inviting them to meet for dating activities.
Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said the suspects, aged between 21 and 28, were believed to have robbed at least nine victims by inviting them to meet for dating activities.

More than internet speed: Why BTS fans packed Malaysian cybercafes for ticket battles

BTS fans filled cybercafes in Kuching (left) and Cheras (right) on June 3 as they try to secure tickets for K-pop group BTS’s upcoming concerts.
BTS fans filled cybercafes in Kuching (left) and Cheras (right) on June 3 as they try to secure tickets for K-pop group BTS’s upcoming concerts.

Teh tarik still king among Malaysia’s younger generation

Younger consumers are increasingly gravitating towards premium teas, home brewing and trendy “new tea drink" beverages, said Malaysia Tea Association's deputy president.
Younger consumers are increasingly gravitating towards premium teas, home brewing and trendy “new tea drink" beverages, said Malaysia Tea Association's deputy president.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz trade artery - currently blocked by Iran - would be immediately “open to all” after the deal is signed.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz trade artery - currently blocked by Iran - would be immediately “open to all” after the deal is signed.

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