Malaysian family evacuated from Lebanon safely returns home, more to follow

Deputy minister says strengthening mother-tongue proficiency among youth is key to curbing race, religion and royalty issues on social media.

A woman and a man are remanded for 14 days after she allegedly staged her own kidnapping to demand RM18,000 ransom from her mother in Sarawak.

Fahmi Fadzil urges greater recognition for the music industry’s role in shaping Malaysia’s cultural identity and uniting society.

US and Iranian envoys meet in Switzerland for talks to end their war, but the conflict in Lebanon risks derailing the agreement.

PM Anwar announces subsidised diesel will drop to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026, using MyKad verification to prevent leakages.

Malaysian universities' international rankings success strengthens the nation's position as a global education hub, says higher education minister.

Wounded Spain aim to silence doubters as they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, with Lamine Yamal's fitness in focus.

Twenty-four Filipinos detained in Russia for nine months arrive home after President Marcos raised their case with President Putin.

SINGAPORE, June 18: Few figures have left a greater mark on the ASEAN Championship, now known as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026, than Thailand legend Kiatisuk Senamuang.Known affectionately as “Zico”, the former striker has played a central role in five of Thailand’s record seven regional titles, first as a player and later as a coach, cementing his place among Southeast Asian football’s all-time greats.Kiatisuk announced himself on the regional stage in the inaugural tournament in 1996 when, at just 23, he scored the decisive goal against Malaysia in the final before celebrating with his trademark backflip.His thunderous strike past Malaysian goalkeeper Khairul Azman Mohamed remains one of the most iconic moments in the competition’s history.Former Thailand team manager Thawatchai Sajakul, who oversaw the side during that maiden triumph, described Kiatisuk as the country’s greatest modern-era footballer.“He is the best player Thailand has produced in the modern era,” said Thawatchai.

Taiwan’s military begins a five-day combat drill on Monday, simulating realistic war scenarios as Chinese military flights near the island increase.

THE Malaysia Global Business Forum hosted the MGBF Golden Quill Media Awards in Kuala Lumpur on May 2, 2019, on the eve of World Press Freedom Day.

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