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Lingkaran Cekap starts road charges for vehicles entering Genting Highlands on May 28, 2026
Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd will begin collecting road charges at Genting Highlands entry points from May 28, 2026, with phased discounts for permanent residents starting June 28.
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Japan warned of possible naphtha supply shortage by end of June amid energy supply assurances
Former Marubeni president Fumiya Kokubu warned Japan may face a naphtha product shortage as early as end of June due to lost Middle East supplies.
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Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Citing Illegal Online Gambling Over Prabowo Bet
Indonesia blocked Polymarket on May 25, 2026, after it offered wagers on President Prabowo Subianto’s early term end date.
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Malaysia reports 7,057 job losses in April with government pledging swift response
Malaysia saw 7,057 job losses in April 2026, a 21% rise from March, with the government promising measures within two weeks to aid workers.
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Fisherman attacked by crocodile near Port Dickson suffers serious injuries
A 62-year-old fisherman was seriously injured in a crocodile attack near Port Dickson on May 25, 2026.
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Police to summon former MACC chief Azam Baki over intimidation claims by Albert Tei
Malaysian police are investigating former MACC chief Azam Baki for criminal intimidation claims made by businessman Albert Tei.
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Malaysian leaders mark Aidiladha 2026 with prayers and calls for unity
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Putra as leaders nationwide urged sacrifice and unity.
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Jonathan Andic steps down as Mango vice-chair amid investigation into father's death
Jonathan Andic has temporarily stepped down as Mango's vice-chair after being named a suspect in the investigation of his father Isak Andic's death.
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Malaysia postpones rollout of new international passport originally set for June 1
Malaysia announced today the rollout of its new international passport, scheduled for June 1, is postponed to a later date.
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Police Investigate Female Student Fight Outside Bedong School in Kedah
Police are investigating a fight involving six to ten female students outside a secondary school in Bedong, Kedah.
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Anwar Ibrahim urges focus on rakyat welfare, calls for efficient 13MP rollout amid political tensions
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged leaders to avoid power struggles and prioritized people’s welfare while reviewing 13th Malaysia Plan projects today.
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Public Bank to return RM3.5 billion to shareholders via special dividends over three years
Public Bank Bhd announced a RM3.5 billion capital return plan to shareholders through special dividends over the next three years.
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Bahasa Melayu and History remain compulsory for Malaysian public university entry
Malaysia keeps Bahasa Melayu and History as mandatory subjects for public university admission, with conditional paths for non-national education students.
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KTM Segambut Utara station opens in Kuala Lumpur to enhance public transit access
KTM launched the Segambut Utara station on May 15, 2026, adding a new stop on the KTMB network to serve nearly 90,000 residents.
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Man stabbed to death in Melaka over mushroom-flavored vape liquid dispute
A 30-year-old man died after being stabbed during an argument over vape liquid in Merlimau, Melaka on May 14, 2026.
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Malaysia urges peaceful Middle East resolution at 2026 BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting
Malaysia reiterated the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve Middle East conflicts during 2026 BRICS talks in New Delhi.
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33-year-old technician found murdered in Johor Bahru apartment
A 33-year-old local technician was found dead with a knife beside him in a Johor Bahru Selatan apartment on May 14.
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Penang government rejects RM818 million Batu Kawan Industrial Park 2 bid amid assembly clash
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and Lim Guan Eng clashed over the rejection of an RM818 million bid for BKIP2 land today.
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Amazon’s AI Success Pushes Market Value Above $2.9 Trillion
Amazon’s stock surged 36% since March 27, 2026, driving its market cap past $2.9 trillion on AI-driven growth.
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Japan announces ¥3 trillion extra budget to subsidize energy costs amid Middle East tensions
Japan’s government will add a ¥3 trillion ($19 billion) budget to subsidize fuel and energy amid rising prices and Middle East geopolitical tensions.
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Malaysia posts 587,801 online job vacancies in Q4 2025, led by services sector
Malaysia recorded 587,801 online job vacancies in Q4 2025, with the services sector dominating and professional roles leading demand.
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Malaysia secures stable supply and adjusts prices of medicines amid global crisis
Malaysia’s government reported stable supplies of medicines and medical devices and approved targeted price adjustments based on risk assessments.
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Eleven men charged with membership of organised crime group Geng RT6 in Kuala Lumpur
Eleven men were charged today in Kuala Lumpur with being members of the organised crime group Geng RT6 since 2020.
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Malaysia’s RTD seizes 1,814 luxury vehicles in crackdown on expired road tax since 2025
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department has seized 1,814 luxury vehicles nationwide for expired road tax since 2025, including high-end marques such as Porsche and Lamborghini.