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#NSTnation Loke said the opening of the line marked a significant step in expanding a modern, integrated and world-class public transport network in the Klang Valley.

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#NSTnation Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that rides on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line, as well as on connecting feeder buses, will be free of charge for a month.

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2026 FIFA World Cup
Results - Day 17

Group J
Jordan 1 Argentina 3
Algeria 3 Austria 3

Group K
Colombia 0 Portugal 0
DR Congo 3 Uzbekistan 1

Group L
Panama 0 England 2
Croatia 2 Ghana 1

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#NSTnation Johor Umno Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros said today that political parties and coalitions contesting the state election should openly declare their menteri besar candidates.

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#NSTnation The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain, and strong wind warning for six states until 3pm today.

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#NSTnation This will take effect from tomorrow, June 29, until July 31.

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#NSTnation Umno supreme council member Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has defended Barisan Nasional's decision to field several veterans in the Johor polls, saying they were influential leaders with proven track records.

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#NSTnation Pas' decision not to assist Bersatu's campaign in the Johor election works to Pakatan Harapan's advantage, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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2026 FIFA World Cup
Results - Day 18
Group J

Final scores & group standings

Argentina 3 (Giovani Lo Selso 19th, Martinez 31st (P), Messi 80th)
Jordan 1 (Altamari 55th)

Algeria 3 (Belghali 45th, Mahrez 60th, 90+3)
Austria 3 (Arnautovic 28th, Sabitzer 55th, Kalajdzic 90-6)

* Argentina, Austria, Algeria advance to last-32 stage

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#NSTworld Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir denounced the US-brokered agreement with Lebanon, saying the Lebanese government could not be trusted to disarm Hizbollah.

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#NSTnation Perikatan Nasional (PN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (Front, second from left) has called on its supporters to vote for Umno in Johor election constituencies where the coalition is not fielding candidates.

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#NSTnation A Proton X50 and a Honda Civic were damaged after a tree fell on them in Taman Sejati late last night.

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#NSTnation Barisan Nasional’s Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has told Pakatan Harapan to fulfil its previous promises to Johoreans before making new pledges for the state election.

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#NSTnation Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid said that police have received a report from the family of a deceased person over delays in the burial at Ukay Perdana Islamic Cemetery in Hulu Kelang, Selangor.

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#NSTnation A 56-year-old woman was severely injured, and seven others sustained light injuries in a three-vehicle collision along the North-South Expressway here this morning.

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#NSTBusinessTimes Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans flock to "mamak" outlets, cafes, and restaurants to catch live matches.

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#NSTnation Diesel vehicle owners have welcomed the Budi Diesel targeted subsidy at RM2.10 per litre starting July 1, but say the fuel quota remains insufficient for daily use.

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#NSTnation Nor Afiza Zainuddin, 41, who was reported missing after leaving home here on June 16 has contacted police, saying she is safe. She, however, did not disclose her current location.

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#NSTBusinessTimes The World Bank approved US$1.1 billion in emergency financing for Bangladesh to help secure food supplies and support vulnerable households and businesses amid rising prices of fertiliser, fuel and food linked to the Middle East conflict.

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#NSTBusinessTimes The European Commission on Friday rejected President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent in response to possible new digital services taxes on US tech giants, warning that the European Union would strike back against such a move

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