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Middle East conflict slows global growth and drives inflation higher
Middle East conflict pressures global economic growth downward and inflation upward amid energy supply constraints and market turmoil.
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Malaysia’s economy grows 5.4% in Q1 2026 despite looming global supply crisis
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.4% in Q1 2026, outperforming regional peers, while the government warns of worsening supply issues in Q3.
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Selangor Sultan urges DAP leaders to study Rukun Negara to foster unity
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called on Selangor assemblymen, especially DAP leaders, to regularly reflect on the Rukun Negara plaque at Dataran Selangor.
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Bornean elephant found dead with tusks removed in Sabah forest reserve
A male Bornean elephant was found dead and mutilated in Tongod, Sabah, in a suspected ivory poaching case on May 18, 2026.
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Penang to use body cameras and community service to tackle littering from July 1, 2026
Penang will deploy officers with body cameras and enforce community service orders for littering starting July 1, 2026.
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Four teenagers assault female e-hailing driver in Melaka over fare dispute
Four teenagers assaulted and strangled a female e-hailing driver near Kuala Sungai Baru forest on May 14, 2026, after failing to pay their fare.
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Three individuals fined RM4,000 each for spreading false fuel price and subsidy news in Sepang courts
Sepang Sessions Court fined Nur Irsalina Omar Kumar, Mohd Aiman Zaini Satar, and Romfazly Syam Mohd Mokhtar RM4,000 each for sharing false fuel price and subsidy claims.
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Malaysia’s death row population hits historic low as lung health initiative expands
Malaysia's death row population dropped to 97 in 2025, while the government advances integrated lung health services nationwide.
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Former Sabah Water Director Sentenced to 8 Years, Fined RM284 Million for Money Laundering
Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib was found guilty of 12 money laundering charges involving over RM45 million and sentenced to eight years and a RM284.3 million fine.
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Malaysian government to retable constitutional amendments on PM term limit and AG-PP separation in June
The Malaysian government will retable bills to limit the prime minister's term to 10 years and separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles in June.
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EPF’s Q1 2026 investment income rises 51% to RM27.73 billion
Employees Provident Fund reported RM27.73 billion investment income in Q1 2026, up 51% from a year earlier.
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KL High Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280,000 for defaming Lim Guan Eng and son
Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled blogger Papagomo liable for defaming Lim Guan Eng and his son, ordering him to pay RM280,000 in damages and costs.
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Investors pour $86M into commodities amid US-Iran war, inflation and oil price rise
Investors added $86 million to a commodity index fund last week driven by energy inflation fears from the US-Iran war and rising oil prices.
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US Treasury reverses course, extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days
US Treasury extended a sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days on May 19 after letting it lapse three days earlier.
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Bank of America opens new Kuala Lumpur office at Merdeka 118 tower
Bank of America inaugurated its new office at Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2026.
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Minister Azalina urges MPs to complete full five-year term before resigning
Minister Azalina Othman Said urged Malaysian MPs to respect voters by serving full terms before quitting or switching parties.
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Israel detains over 100 activists from Gaza-bound flotilla including 16 Malaysians
Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla near Cyprus, detaining more than 100 activists, including 16 Malaysians aboard nine vessels.
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Malaysia Education Ministry Signs MoU with Huawei and Multimedia University to Boost AI TVET in Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry signed an MoU with Multimedia University and Huawei on May 18 to launch an AI-focused TVET program in five fully residential schools in 2026.
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IEA warns commercial oil stocks rapidly shrinking amid Middle East supply crisis
IEA chief Fatih Birol warned May 18 that commercial oil inventories are depleting quickly due to Middle East supply disruptions despite emergency reserve releases.
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Inter Ikea to cut 850 jobs amid falling demand and rising costs
Inter Ikea is cutting 850 jobs as it shifts strategy in response to falling consumer demand and higher costs.
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Court of Appeal upholds 30-year sentence for ex-lecturer over murder and bank robbery shooting
The Court of Appeal upheld a 30-year jail term for former lecturer Chai Kong Wee for murder and firearm charges in bank robberies.
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Prosecution submits 45 documents in ex-army chief and wife's money laundering case
Prosecutors handed over 45 documents to defence in the money laundering case against former Army Chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain and his wife Salwani.
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Police detain 15 over dangerous flare stunt promoting clothing shop in Bukit Bintang
Police arrested 15 people for igniting flares and reckless driving in Bukit Bintang during a clothing store’s anniversary campaign.
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Malaysian committee approves draft bill to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles
Malaysia's Parliamentary Special Select Committee finalized a draft constitutional amendment to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles for parliamentary debate June 22.