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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.
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Malaysia approves RM3.18 billion in Pahang flood projects; Sabah delays border agency rollout
Malaysia advances flood mitigation in Pahang with 18 projects worth RM3.18 billion while Sabah postpones border agency pending immigration safeguards.
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RHB Bank wins approval to negotiate sale of insurance arm to Tokio Marine
RHB Bank has won Bank Negara Malaysia approval to negotiate a possible sale of up to 100% of RHB Insurance Bhd to Tokio Marine Asia.
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Penang steps up El Niño preparations for heatwaves, floods and fire risks
Penang has stepped up preparations for extreme heat and severe weather linked to El Niño, state officials said on May 12.
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Penang boosts digital services and green economy while safeguarding fisheries amid development
Penang government accelerates digitalisation, promotes green sectors, maintains stable fisheries, and rejects tax hikes, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
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Equinix to build US$190 million data center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Equinix plans a US$190 million data center in Cyberjaya, Selangor, as it expands its Malaysia footprint.
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Malaysia logs 10.65 million international tourists in Q1 2026, ringgit gains on strong outlook
Malaysia welcomed 10.65 million international visitors in Q1 2026, a 5.4% rise, while the ringgit strengthened amid positive economic forecasts.
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IDMC says conflict-driven displacement hit record 32.3 million in 2025
IDMC said conflict-driven internal displacement hit a record 32.3 million in 2025, overtaking disaster displacement for the first time.
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Germany urges TikTok's European business be put in European hands
Germany's culture minister said TikTok's European business should be put in European hands as EU scrutiny of the app continues.
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EU Court Rules Meta Must Fairly Compensate Italian News Publishers
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled May 12 that Meta must follow Italian law requiring fair pay to news publishers for their content.
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Malaysia to air 2026 World Cup free on RTM and Unifi TV
Malaysia’s communications minister said RTM and Unifi TV will broadcast all 104 2026 World Cup matches for free.
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Malaysia to start MRCA evaluation in 2030 as it plans FA-50 deliveries
Malaysia's Defence Ministry will begin evaluating new MRCA fighters in 2030 as it prepares to phase out F/A-18 and Sukhoi jets around 2035.
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Malaysia urges local authorities to cut rental rates for hawkers and small traders
Malaysia’s National Economic Action Council calls for immediate rental reductions to ease costs for small traders and hawkers nationwide.
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Malaysia lifts freeze on military procurement funds after restructuring
Malaysia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday it has lifted a freeze on procurement funds for armed forces assets.