Malaysia
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Two former clinic workers charged over woman's death in Kuala Lumpur
Two former clinic workers in Kuala Lumpur pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a 45-year-old woman during an alleged abortion procedure.
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ILO says migrant workers in Malaysia should not pay recruitment fees
ILO said migrant workers in Malaysia, especially vulnerable workers, should not bear recruitment fees and clarified FWCMS is not a UN-recognised platform.
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Pahang woman, 76, loses RM327,600 in police-impersonation scam
A 76-year-old woman in Temerloh, Pahang, lost RM327,600 after a scammer posed as a police officer from Sarawak.
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Stocks and futures rise as Trump heads for summit with Xi
US stock futures and European shares rose on May 13 as investors watched Donald Trump’s China visit and US-Iran peace hopes.
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LinkedIn plans layoffs of about 5% as it reshapes teams
LinkedIn plans to cut about 5% of staff and tell employees on May 13 as it reorganizes teams and shifts resources.
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Malaysia sees food prices rising in second half of 2026 on higher energy costs
Malaysia said food prices are likely to keep rising in the second half of 2026 as global energy costs lift shipping, fertiliser and feed prices.
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Former Astro employee jailed 4 years over 731 database tampering charges
A Kuala Lumpur court jailed former Astro employee Nora Idayu Jaafar for 4 years after she pleaded guilty to 731 database tampering charges.
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RTM to end TV1, TV2 and Okey broadcasts on Astro from July 1
RTM said it will stop broadcasting TV1-HD, TV2-HD and Okey on Astro from July 1 after talks on pricing and terms failed.
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Malaysia cuts Peninsular fuel prices for May 14-20 week
Malaysia's Finance Ministry said it will lower Peninsular Malaysia fuel prices for May 14-20 after global oil prices fell.
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Malaysian court grants Najib stay of execution in SRC civil case
A Malaysian High Court on Wednesday granted Najib Razak a stay of execution on an SRC International civil judgment pending appeal.
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Indonesia to review visa-free entry after gambling and scam raids
Indonesia will review visa-free entry for some Southeast Asian nationals after arrests in raids on gambling and scam operations.
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High demand for Japan’s 'Monster Wolf' robot rises amid record bear attacks
Ohta Seiki has received 50 orders in 2026 for its 'Monster Wolf' robot as bear attacks surge across Japan.
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Rehda backs proposed OTP clause in Malaysia housing law
REHDA Malaysia backed a proposed Option to Purchase clause in Malaysia's housing law on May 13, saying it would aid buyers and developers.
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India doubles tariffs on gold and silver imports to 15% to support rupee
India raised gold and silver import tariffs from 6% to 15% and tightened silver import rules on May 16 to defend the rupee amid Middle East war fallout.
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Drone explosion near Malaysian UNIFIL facility in Lebanon causes minor damage, no injuries
An explosion from an unidentified drone near Malaysia House at UNIFIL headquarters in Lebanon caused minor damage but no casualties on May 12, 2026.
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Federal Court adjourns Isa Samad review over transcript dispute
Malaysia’s Federal Court adjourned Isa Samad’s review bid and ordered court recordings from earlier hearings to be produced.
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JPMorgan says markets business is booming after record trading haul
JPMorgan said clients are actively trading and adding risk as its markets business posts a record quarter.
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Rupiah hits record low as Bank Indonesia vows market intervention
Indonesia’s rupiah sank to a record low on May 12 as Bank Indonesia pledged smart interventions to curb pressure.
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Malaysia pushes industrial upgrading, China and Germany eye partnerships
Malaysia backed industrial upgrading in Negeri Sembilan, while China and Germany explored deeper investment ties in future industries.
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PETRONAS signs 20-year charter with MISC for 5 LNG carriers
PETRONAS unit LNG Ltd signed a 20-year charter with MISC for 5 new LNG carriers on Tuesday.
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7 of 14 Malaysian gig platforms have not yet filed worker details with Socso
Malaysia's Socso said 7 of 14 gig platforms have not yet submitted worker details needed for automatic contributions.
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Malaysian court acquits preacher in rape case involving 14-year-old girl
A Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court acquitted preacher Muhammad Fathi Na'im Mazlam of raping a 14-year-old girl.
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Human Rights Watch says EU surveillance exports reached abusive regimes
Human Rights Watch said Tuesday that European firms sold surveillance tech to countries with human rights abuses despite EU export rules.
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UBS sees gold, silver hitting records in 2026 on geopolitics, inflation risks
UBS said gold could set new highs in 2026 as Middle East tensions, oil prices and lower real rates support demand.