Malayan Post https://malayanpost.com Clear, modern coverage of Malaysian news and analysis. en © 2026 Malayan Post Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:54:21 GMT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:42:14 GMT 15 https://malayanpost.com/favicon.ico Malayan Post https://malayanpost.com Malaysia Must Prioritise AI and Quantum Computing Over Political Disputes, Says PM Anwar https://malayanpost.com/article/malaysia-must-prioritise-ai-and-quantum-computing-over-political-disputes-says https://malayanpost.com/article/malaysia-must-prioritise-ai-and-quantum-computing-over-political-disputes-says Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:42:14 GMT Zarith Sofiah Politics anwar-ibrahimartificial-intelligencequantum-computingmalaysia-economypolitical-unity Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urges Malaysia to concentrate on technological advancement and foreign investment rather than political divisions. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to unite behind technological progress in AI and quantum computing, arguing that political squabbling distracts from national development.

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]]> MACC and Transparency International Deepen Anti-Corruption Partnership https://malayanpost.com/article/macc-and-transparency-international-deepen-anti-corruption-partnership https://malayanpost.com/article/macc-and-transparency-international-deepen-anti-corruption-partnership Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:41:48 GMT Priya Suppiah Politics anti-corruptiontransparency-internationalmaccgovernancecorruption-index Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International boost cooperation on governance and integrity initiatives. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have reinforced their partnership to combat corruption and improve governance standards across Malaysia and globally.

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]]> MADANI Communities Tasked with Spreading Accurate Government Information https://malayanpost.com/article/madani-communities-tasked-with-spreading-accurate-government-information https://malayanpost.com/article/madani-communities-tasked-with-spreading-accurate-government-information Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:41:18 GMT Ahmad Kamarul Politics madani-communitiesgovernment-communicationsfahmi-fadzilpublic-informationmalaysia-politicsgrassroots-engagement Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urges MADANI Community leaders to disseminate accurate information on government policies and achievements. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on MADANI Communities across Malaysia to take collective responsibility for communicating verified government information to the public, rather than relying solely on official agencies.

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]]> Brunei Police Arrest Two Women in Vice Activity Crackdown https://malayanpost.com/article/brunei-police-arrest-two-women-in-vice-activity-crackdown https://malayanpost.com/article/brunei-police-arrest-two-women-in-vice-activity-crackdown Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:40:44 GMT Priya Suppiah World brunei-policevice-crimeslaw-enforcementmoral-offencesbrunei-muara Royal Brunei Police Force detains suspects in separate raids across Brunei-Muara District as part of moral offence enforcement. Brunei police have arrested two local women during separate operations targeting suspected immoral activities. The Gambling Suppression and Vice Prevention Unit conducted raids in two kampongs in Brunei-Muara District.

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]]> Najib Displayed No Remorse and Deflected Responsibility, Says Judge in 1MDB Ruling https://malayanpost.com/article/najib-displayed-no-remorse-and-deflected-responsibility-says-judge-in-1mdb https://malayanpost.com/article/najib-displayed-no-remorse-and-deflected-responsibility-says-judge-in-1mdb Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:40:39 GMT Priya Suppiah Politics 1mdb-scandalnajib-razakcorruptionmalaysia-politicsjudicial-ruling Trial judge rules former PM Najib Razak abused powers in one of the world's largest financial corruption and money laundering scandals. The trial judge hearing the 1MDB case has stated that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse and attempted to shift blame, while abusing his considerable authority to orchestrate what became a massive corruption scheme.

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]]> Economic Growth Must Benefit All Malaysians, Says PM Anwar https://malayanpost.com/article/economic-growth-must-benefit-all-malaysians-says-pm-anwar https://malayanpost.com/article/economic-growth-must-benefit-all-malaysians-says-pm-anwar Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:06:59 GMT Priya Suppiah Business inclusive-growthrural-developmentpm-anwargrassrootseconomic-policy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasises inclusive development for rural communities, farmers, and grassroots Malaysians. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic development must be felt across all segments of society, particularly rural communities and lower-income groups.

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]]> Anwar Calls On Johor Voters To Select Leaders Of Integrity And Humility https://malayanpost.com/article/anwar-calls-on-johor-voters-to-select-leaders-of-integrity-and-humility https://malayanpost.com/article/anwar-calls-on-johor-voters-to-select-leaders-of-integrity-and-humility Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:06:45 GMT Rajesh Kumar Politics johor-electionanwar-ibrahimpoliticsmalaysiaintegrity PM Anwar Ibrahim reminds Johor voters to elect humble leaders focused on grassroots welfare ahead of July 11 state election. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Johor voters to elect leaders with integrity and humility rather than those exploiting sentiments. He stressed alignment between state and federal governments is vital for development benefits to reach ordinary citizens.

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]]> Love in the time of deceit: How scammers use AI to craft convincing romance fraud schemes https://malayanpost.com/article/love-in-the-time-of-deceit-how-scammers-use-ai-to-craft-convincing-romance https://malayanpost.com/article/love-in-the-time-of-deceit-how-scammers-use-ai-to-craft-convincing-romance Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:06:16 GMT Zarith Sofiah World romance-scamscybercrimeartificial-intelligencefraudonline-safety Romance scammers use AI and fake identities to steal millions globally. Learn how fraudsters operate and protect yourself from online dating fraud. Artificial intelligence is making online romance scams more convincing and easier to execute, with criminals targeting vulnerable victims worldwide through elaborate deception tactics and fake profiles.

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]]> Starmer to announce social media ban for under-16s ahead of G7 summit https://malayanpost.com/article/starmer-to-announce-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-ahead-of-g7-summit https://malayanpost.com/article/starmer-to-announce-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-ahead-of-g7-summit Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:06:07 GMT Ahmad Kamarul World social-media-banyouth-safetyuk-politicskeir-starmeronline-harms Keir Starmer set to announce restrictions on under-16s using social media platforms, stricter than Australia's laws. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a ban on social media use for children under 16, alongside curbs on chatbots and curfews for older teenagers, before heading to the G7 summit in France.

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]]> Bukit Kiara Longhouse Resolution Demonstrates Government's Resolve - Ramanan https://malayanpost.com/article/bukit-kiara-longhouse-resolution-demonstrates-governments-resolve-ramanan https://malayanpost.com/article/bukit-kiara-longhouse-resolution-demonstrates-governments-resolve-ramanan Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:05:59 GMT Ahmad Kamarul World bukit-kiarahousinggovernment-initiativekuala-lumpururban-development Human Resources Minister praises permanent housing project for Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents, backed by RM1 million DBKL maintenance fund. The government's resolution of the Bukit Kiara Longhouse housing issue reflects its dedication to addressing long-standing community problems, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

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]]> Civil Servants Must Avoid Inappropriate Language and 3R Sensitivities, Says Deputy Minister https://malayanpost.com/article/civil-servants-must-avoid-inappropriate-language-and-3r-sensitivities-says https://malayanpost.com/article/civil-servants-must-avoid-inappropriate-language-and-3r-sensitivities-says Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:29:13 GMT Zarith Sofiah Politics civil-servants3r-sensitivitiesgovernment-communicationsteo-nie-chingpublic-statements Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching advises all civil servants to refrain from inappropriate remarks touching on race, religion and royalty. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged civil servants to avoid using inappropriate language and steering clear of sensitive topics involving race, religion and royalty in their public statements.

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]]> Three Arrested in Pekan for Selling and Forging Medical Leave Certificates https://malayanpost.com/article/three-arrested-in-pekan-for-selling-and-forging-medical-leave-certificates https://malayanpost.com/article/three-arrested-in-pekan-for-selling-and-forging-medical-leave-certificates Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:28:57 GMT Zarith Sofiah World crimefraudpekanmedical-certificatesarrests Police arrest three suspects in Pekan for operating an organised scheme to sell forged medical leave certificates priced between RM50 and RM200. Authorities in Pekan have detained three individuals suspected of acting as middlemen in a scheme to sell and forge medical leave certificates. Police are pursuing the alleged main suspect, a female civil servant.

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]]> Indonesia arrests more suspects in free meals programme corruption scandal https://malayanpost.com/article/indonesia-arrests-more-suspects-in-free-meals-programme-corruption-scandal https://malayanpost.com/article/indonesia-arrests-more-suspects-in-free-meals-programme-corruption-scandal Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:28:35 GMT Priya Suppiah World corruption-investigationfree-meals-programmeindonesiaattorney-generalfood-safetygovernment-scandal Attorney General's Office widens investigation into multitrillion-rupiah nutritious meal scheme, bringing total arrests to five. Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has arrested two additional suspects in a sprawling corruption inquiry centred on the government's free nutritious meals initiative, bringing the total number of those detained to five.

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]]> Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, claiming defamation https://malayanpost.com/article/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-claiming https://malayanpost.com/article/tyra-banks-sues-netflix-over-americas-next-top-model-documentary-claiming Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:28:28 GMT Priya Suppiah World tyra-banksnetflixantmdefamation-lawsuitreality-tvdocumentary Model and creator of America's Next Top Model files defamation lawsuit against Netflix, alleging selective editing misrepresented her role in alleged assault. Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the makers of a documentary about America's Next Top Model, claiming the series used selective editing to portray her negatively regarding an alleged sexual assault on set.

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]]> Nallini Pathmanathan's Appointment Seen Strengthening Media Freedom and Accountability https://malayanpost.com/article/nallini-pathmanathans-appointment-seen-strengthening-media-freedom-and https://malayanpost.com/article/nallini-pathmanathans-appointment-seen-strengthening-media-freedom-and Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:28:22 GMT Priya Suppiah Politics media-freedommalaysian-media-counciljudiciarypress-integritygovernance Former Federal Court judge appointed Malaysian Media Council chairperson, expected to enhance media integrity and professional standards. Industry leaders have expressed optimism over the appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her judicial background and credibility.

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]]> US Supreme Court Upholds $168 Million Trade Secrets Award Against Tata Consultancy Services https://malayanpost.com/article/us-supreme-court-upholds-168-million-trade-secrets-award-against-tata https://malayanpost.com/article/us-supreme-court-upholds-168-million-trade-secrets-award-against-tata Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:27:53 GMT Rajesh Kumar World trade-secretstata-consultancydxc-technologyus-supreme-courtintellectual-propertylegal-dispute The US Supreme Court declined Tata Consultancy Services' appeal against a $168 million damages award from DXC Technology over alleged theft of life-insurance softwar The US Supreme Court rejected Tata Consultancy Services' appeal of a $168 million damages award won by DXC Technology in a trade secrets dispute involving life-insurance software allegedly developed using stolen proprietary knowledge.

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]]> Florida sues TikTok over child safety law violations https://malayanpost.com/article/florida-sues-tiktok-over-child-safety-law-violations https://malayanpost.com/article/florida-sues-tiktok-over-child-safety-law-violations Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:27:47 GMT Priya Suppiah World tiktokchild-safetyflorida-lawsocial-medialegal-actiondigital-regulation Florida's attorney general filed suit against TikTok, alleging the platform violates state law protecting children under 14 from creating accounts. Florida's attorney general has sued TikTok, alleging the platform breaches state legislation designed to protect children under 14 from opening accounts and exposure to harmful content.

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