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King Sultan Ibrahim Meets PM Anwar Ibrahim, Appoints Envoys and MAIWP Members
King Sultan Ibrahim granted audiences to PM Anwar Ibrahim and ministers and presented ambassador and religious council appointments on May 18, 2026.
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Malaysia advocates people-centred health reforms and unhindered humanitarian aid at WHA79
Malaysia’s Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad led a delegation at the 79th World Health Assembly, promoting health reforms and aid access.
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Thailand's Q1 2026 GDP Growth Accelerates to 2.8%, Surpassing Estimates
Thailand's economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, beating forecasts and outpacing last quarter's 2.5% growth.
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Malaysia launches 100MW/400MWh Santong Battery Energy Storage System in Terengganu
Tenaga Nasional Berhad unveiled the Santong Battery Energy Storage System on May 18, 2026, with government leaders calling for enhanced domestic energy storage R&D.
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Malaysia to observe Hari Raya Aidiladha on May 27, 2026
Malaysia’s Muslim community will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following official moon sighting and declaration.
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Malaysia tackles infrastructure strain amid data centre boom and rising oil prices
Malaysia faces power grid pressure from rapid data centre growth while weighing fuel subsidy reforms amid rising global oil costs.
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Hit-and-run in Bandar Baru Klang kills two elderly sisters, injures teen
Two elderly sisters were killed and a teenage boy injured in a hit-and-run in Bandar Baru Klang on May 15.
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Malaysian Army eases recruitment rules to widen applicant pool
The Malaysian Army raised age, height, and BMI limits and now allows applicants who wear glasses to join.
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Indonesia receives six Rafale jets as part of $8.1 billion defence deal under President Prabowo
Indonesia took delivery of six French Rafale fighter jets by May 18, 2026, advancing military modernization efforts under President Prabowo Subianto.
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Verdict set for Zizie Izette on RM2.8 million FELCRA corruption charges July 20
Malaysia’s Sessions Court will deliver a verdict on July 20 for Datin Seri Zizie Izette over RM2.8 million bribery charges linked to Felcra’s RM150 million investment.
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Melaka Chief Minister hints state election likely within four months
Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said the state election could be held within 120 days to avoid clashes with Ramadan and Aidilfitri.
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Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi to reveal new political direction at Petaling Jaya event
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will announce their new political direction on May 17 at a public event in Petaling Jaya.
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Saudi Aramco seeks over $10 billion from sale and leaseback of property assets
Saudi Aramco plans to raise more than $10 billion through sale and leaseback of its real estate, including its Dhahran campus, sources say.
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Three men charged with assault after attack at Kepong restaurant in Kuala Lumpur
Three men were charged May 14 with causing grievous hurt after assaulting a man at a Kepong restaurant over an alleged side-eye incident.
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Global Wine Consumption and Trade Decline Sharply in 2025 Amid Multiple Pressures
Global wine exports dropped 4.7% and consumption fell 2.7% in 2025 to multi-decade lows amid tariffs and shifting demand patterns.
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Bangladeshi worker jailed 18 months and caned for molesting women on Kuala Lumpur trains
Md Romjan Ali was sentenced to 18 months in jail and one stroke of the cane for molesting five women on Kuala Lumpur LRT and MRT trains and stations.
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Tornado-like storm damages 33 houses, injures one in Labuan residential area
A tornado-like storm hit the MPL Housing area near Tanjung Aru in Labuan on May 12, damaging 33 houses and injuring one man.
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Repo man jailed seven months for red paint attacks on Johor Baru homes
Muhamad Yaccob Ibrahim was sentenced to seven months in jail for splashing red paint on two houses in Johor Baru in separate incidents.
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CelcomDigi posts 9% net profit rise in Q1 2026, declares 3.4 sen dividend
CelcomDigi reported a 9% net profit increase to RM418 million in Q1 2026 and announced a 3.4 sen dividend per share.
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Aichi Financial Group and San ju San Financial Group to merge creating ¥11.6 trillion bank
Aichi Financial Group and San ju San Financial Group announced plans to merge, forming a regional bank with over ¥11.6 trillion in assets.
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MSCI to Remove Six Indonesian Stocks, Causing Jakarta Index Drop and Rupiah Dip
MSCI will remove six Indonesian stocks from its global index by June 1, prompting the Jakarta Composite Index to fall and rupiah to weaken amid market reform concerns.
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Malaysia plans to raise gig workers' subsidised petrol quota to 250 litres
Malaysia's government will discuss raising gig workers' BUDI95 petrol subsidy quota from 200 to 250 litres on May 19.
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Malaysia denies plans for new top 20% income class, prioritizes nationwide BUDI95 fuel subsidy
Malaysia's cabinet has denied considering any new T20 income classification and remains focused on rolling out the BUDI95 fuel subsidy nationwide.
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DAP signals Negeri Sembilan may dissolve assembly after Johor election call
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said Negeri Sembilan could dissolve its state assembly immediately if Johor dissolves first and contest all 36 state seats.