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Farm Fresh posts record RM129.61M profit, plans price hikes and Sabah ice cream buyout
Farm Fresh reported a 22% net profit rise to RM129.61 million for FY2026 and will raise plastic bottle product prices from June 2026.
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Jamal Yunos issues public apology to Khairy Jamaluddin, settling defamation suit
Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos publicly apologized to Khairy Jamaluddin on May 22, 2026, ending a defamation suit filed over 2022 remarks.
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KL High Court dismisses MACC bid to freeze RM544-548 million assets linked to Na’imah and others
The Kuala Lumpur High Court rejected MACC’s effort to freeze RM544-548 million in Singapore assets tied to Na’imah Abdul Khalid, her son, and seven others.
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Helium Cylinder Explosion Kills Trader, Injures Three at Sungai Petani Expo
A helium gas cylinder exploded at a Sungai Petani expo on May 21, killing one trader and injuring three others.
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US housing starts fell 2.8% in April as single-family homes dropped sharply
US housing starts declined 2.8% in April 2026 to 1.47 million annualized units due to a 9% drop in single-family home starts, while multifamily starts rose over 10%.
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Malaysia mandates age verification on social media under new Online Safety Act codes
Malaysia’s Communications Commission introduced age verification rules for social media users under 16, effective June 1, 2026.
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Indah Water Konsortium wins SDG6 Award for solar sewage project at 2026 Global Water Awards
Malaysia's Indah Water Konsortium won the SDG6 Award for its solar-powered sewage treatment project in Madrid on May 19, 2026.
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Vietnam Auctions Hermes Handbags of Convicted Tycoon Truong My Lan to Recover Fraud Losses
Vietnam auctioned two Hermes handbags owned by convicted tycoon Truong My Lan to recover billions lost in a major fraud case.
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Malaysia assures 85% of consumers protected from electricity tariff hikes amid energy crisis
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof assures 85% of Malaysians will not face electricity tariff increases amid global energy cost pressures.
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Malaysia aims to extend energy supply security from July to December 2026 amid global crisis
Malaysia’s government and Petronas are working to secure energy supplies through December 2026 amid global disruptions and rising costs.
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Three men killed and one woman seriously injured in Karak Highway car crash
Three men died and a woman was seriously injured when a Volkswagen crashed into a cement lorry on Karak Highway early May 22.
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Thailand’s consumer watchdog to sue Volvo Cars over EX30 battery fires
Thailand’s consumer watchdog will file a civil suit against Volvo Cars Thailand over recent EX30 battery fires seeking damages and refunds.
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Immigration Department detains 24 foreigners in Kuala Lumpur prostitution syndicate raid
The Immigration Department detained 24 foreigners during a raid on a prostitution syndicate at a shoplot in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia Aviation Group forecasts jet fuel prices near $120-$130 per barrel for next year
Malaysia Aviation Group expects jet fuel prices to stay between $120 and $130 per barrel over the next 12 months amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Malaysia Customs launches nationwide Food and Beverage registration drive to enforce service tax
Malaysia Customs Department began a nationwide drive on May 11 to register food and beverage providers under the Service Tax Act 2018.
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Minister Hannah Yeoh lodges police reports over Taman Segar leasehold-to-freehold claims
Minister Hannah Yeoh filed two police reports denying involvement in Taman Segar land status changes amid allegations.
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall upgrades e-Lesen system and offers up to 3-year business licence renewals
Kuala Lumpur City Hall upgraded its e-Lesen system to speed licence renewals and will allow up to three-year renewals from July 1, 2026.
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KVDT2 Rail Upgrade Project in Klang Valley to Complete by End of 2027
Malaysia's KVDT2 double track rail upgrade, spanning 265 km, is set to finish two years ahead of schedule by December 2027.
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Malaysia expands Simen Rahmah scheme to supply subsidised cement for affordable housing
Malaysia's Ministry of Housing expands Simen Rahmah scheme to provide discounted cement for 500,000 affordable homes.
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EasyJet reports £377m first-half loss amid Middle East conflict impact
EasyJet posted a £377 million first-half loss, citing fuel costs and Middle East war uncertainty affecting customer demand.
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MACC probes RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal and multiple corruption cases
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating RM1.1 billion investment and other corruption cases across several states.
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Attorney General’s Chambers opposes Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge Zahid’s NFA classification
The Attorney General’s Chambers opposed the Malaysian Bar’s attempt to judicially review Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid’s no further action classification in the Yayasan Akalbudi graft case.
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Malaysia boosts economic resilience with focus on high-value industries and energy shift
Malaysia’s government plans reforms to strengthen its economy amid global crisis, prioritizing semiconductors, energy transition, and public income support.
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Malaysia gazettes April 2026 supplementary electoral roll with 39,111 new voters
Malaysia gazetted the April 2026 supplementary electoral roll adding 39,111 new voters and opened it for public review from May 21 to June 19, 2026.