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Three individuals fined RM4,000 each for spreading false fuel price and subsidy news in Sepang courts
Sepang Sessions Court fined Nur Irsalina Omar Kumar, Mohd Aiman Zaini Satar, and Romfazly Syam Mohd Mokhtar RM4,000 each for sharing false fuel price and subsidy claims.
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Malaysia’s death row population hits historic low as lung health initiative expands
Malaysia's death row population dropped to 97 in 2025, while the government advances integrated lung health services nationwide.
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KL High Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280,000 for defaming Lim Guan Eng and son
Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled blogger Papagomo liable for defaming Lim Guan Eng and his son, ordering him to pay RM280,000 in damages and costs.
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US Treasury reverses course, extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days
US Treasury extended a sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days on May 19 after letting it lapse three days earlier.
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Israel detains over 100 activists from Gaza-bound flotilla including 16 Malaysians
Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla near Cyprus, detaining more than 100 activists, including 16 Malaysians aboard nine vessels.
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Malaysia Education Ministry Signs MoU with Huawei and Multimedia University to Boost AI TVET in Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry signed an MoU with Multimedia University and Huawei on May 18 to launch an AI-focused TVET program in five fully residential schools in 2026.
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Court of Appeal upholds 30-year sentence for ex-lecturer over murder and bank robbery shooting
The Court of Appeal upheld a 30-year jail term for former lecturer Chai Kong Wee for murder and firearm charges in bank robberies.
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Police detain 15 over dangerous flare stunt promoting clothing shop in Bukit Bintang
Police arrested 15 people for igniting flares and reckless driving in Bukit Bintang during a clothing store’s anniversary campaign.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Malaysia Civil Defence Force urged to stay vigilant as Southwest Monsoon starts
Malaysia’s Civil Defence Force called to remain prepared amid Southwest Monsoon starting May 14 and lasting through September.
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BN and Pakatan Harapan to contest all 56 seats in Johor state election amid coalition tensions
Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan will each contest all 56 Johor state seats as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signals possible snap general election.
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Two colleagues killed in fiery car crash on Jalan Sungai Besi in Kuala Lumpur
A man and woman, aged 29 and 23, died early May 17 in a car fire after crashing on Jalan Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur.
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Masidi Manjun appointed deputy chairman of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah after Pandikar's resignation
Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun was named Gabungan Rakyat Sabah deputy chairman at the GRS Supreme Council meeting on May 13, 2026.
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Manhunt on after 14-year-old boy sexually assaulted and confined in Bukit Kemuning apartment
Police launched a manhunt for a suspect who confined and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in Bukit Kemuning on May 13.
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Pas MP Nik Muhammad Zawawi apologises for controversial remarks on Prophet’s companions
Pasir Puteh MP Datuk Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh apologised after remarks about Prophet Muhammad’s companions sparked criticism and police investigations.
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Australian court orders Fortescue to pay $150 million to Yindjibarndi for illegal mining
The Federal Court ruled Fortescue Metals Group must pay $150 million AUD to the Yindjibarndi people for unauthorized mining on their Pilbara land.