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King Sultan Ibrahim meets actress Fan Bingbing and Mother Bhumi team at Istana Pasir Pelangi
King Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to actress Fan Bingbing and the Mother Bhumi film team at Istana Pasir Pelangi on May 12, 2026.
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Malaysia boosts BRICS ties at 2026 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi
Malaysia joined the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan leading talks on cooperation and governance reforms.
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Malaysia's PM to launch youth initiatives at National Youth Day on May 15
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will open National Youth Day 2026 and unveil youth development plans in Seremban tomorrow.
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Commercial vessel seized near UAE coast and diverted to Iranian waters near Strait of Hormuz
A commercial vessel was seized 38 nautical miles off Fujairah, UAE, and is now heading toward Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk seeks $2.3 billion loan to expand Malaysia data centre
AirTrunk is marketing a $2.3 billion syndicated loan to fund its 200 MW JHB2 data centre in Johor, Malaysia.
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Malaysia says new MyKad rollout will not disrupt aid payouts
Malaysia’s National Registration Department said the new MyKad rollout will not affect aid delivery through existing subsidy programmes.
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ILO says it does not endorse Bestinet's FWCMS or UN recognition claim
The ILO said it does not back Bestinet's FWCMS and denied the system has UN recognition.
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UK government borrowing costs hit highest levels since 1998 amid Starmer leadership crisis
UK long-term gilt yields surged to 5.8% as over 70 Labour MPs demanded Keir Starmer's resignation amid political uncertainty.
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Bain-LY and EQT vie to acquire Japanese restaurant review site Kakaku.com
US fund Bain and LY, and Swedish firm EQT compete with offers to buy Kakaku.com, operator of Tabelog, this week.
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DBKL cuts Kuala Lumpur flood hotspots to 14 after May 6 deluge
Kuala Lumpur City Hall said it has cut flood hotspots from more than 30 to 14 and will step up mitigation after heavy rain caused flash floods on May 6.
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Asian and Indian tech stocks fall on AI and Middle East worries
Asian and Indian tech shares fell as investors worried about AI pressures and Middle East tensions.
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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.