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Malaysia to launch TVET 2.0 next month focusing on AI, robotics, and animation
Malaysia will introduce a revamped TVET 2.0 curriculum in June to train workers in AI, robotics, animation, and gig economy sectors.
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Malaysia’s online scam losses jump to RM2.77 billion in 2025, investment fraud leads cases
Malaysia reported RM2.77 billion in online scam losses in 2025, with investment scams driving the spike, officials said on May 16.
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Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar appointed Malaysia’s new opposition leader
Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar was appointed Malaysia’s parliamentary opposition leader on May 16, 2026, replacing Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
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Malaysia's unity government pledges full term; PM Anwar stresses education amid cost pressures
Malaysia's unity coalition commits to serving full term as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlights education and fuel aid plans.
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King and Queen of Malaysia honor teachers on Teachers' Day 2026
On May 16, 2026, Malaysia's King and Queen praised teachers for their dedication and role in shaping future generations.
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PM Anwar raises Malaysian Youth Council funding to RM5 million in 2026
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim increased the Malaysian Youth Council's allocation to RM5 million to support youth development in 2026.
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Drugs, phones, and weapons found in Ipoh police lock-up; several officers suspended
Prohibited items were discovered in an Ipoh police lock-up after a surprise inspection, leading to suspension of several officers and a full investigation.
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Sultan Nazrin allows educators to deliver Friday sermons in Perak for Teachers' Day 2026
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah decreed educators will lead Friday sermons at 625 mosques statewide on May 15 to mark Teachers' Day.
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Israeli Navy Detains 429 Activists Including 29 Malaysians in Flotilla Intercept
Israeli naval forces intercepted 54-vessel Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 near Cyprus, detaining 429 activists aiming to reach Gaza.
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College student charged with two counts of murder over Jalan Ampang crash
Danish Raman Kamar Kumaresan, 24, was charged with two counts of murder after a fatal crash killed a married couple on Jalan Ampang on May 2, 2026.
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Myanmar proposes death penalty for forcibly recruiting online scam workers
Myanmar's parliament published a bill on May 14, 2026, proposing death sentences for forcing victims into online scam centres.
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India and UAE sign strategic defense and energy pacts during Modi’s regional tour
India and the UAE signed agreements on defense collaboration and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Modi’s visit on May 15 in Abu Dhabi.
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Malaysian police arrest 187 in Klang Valley online scam bust, seize RM57.68 million
Malaysian police arrested 187 suspects in an international online scam syndicate and seized RM57.68 million in assets in Klang Valley raids.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to quit after Labour loses local elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign following Labour’s poor local election results and the resignation of Health Minister Wes Streeting.
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Malaysia restricts public downloads of full EIA reports citing security concerns
Malaysia’s Environment Department barred public downloads of full Environmental Impact Assessment reports today over security and copyright issues.
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Malaysia to offer free commercial dispute mediation for claims under RM250,000 from May 18
The Asian International Arbitration Centre will provide free mediation for commercial disputes up to RM250,000 starting May 18, 2026.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.