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Fahmi: Cabinet yet to discuss Jho Low’s US pardon bid, maybe next week
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The Cabinet today did not discuss reports that fugitive Malaysian Low Taek Jho has sought a pardon from the United States President Donald Trump, Communications […]
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches to be shown on RTM, RTMKlik and Unifi TV, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysians will be able to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 Fifa World Cup through RTM and Unifi TV platforms, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil […]
Shah Alam police confirm wanted man in Bukit Kemuning teen assault case has history of rape, robbery and holding another captive
SHAH ALAM, May 13 — A man being sought by police for allegedly confining and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy at an apartment in Bukit Kemuning, Section 32 here, has […]
MetMalaysia warns of afternoon rough weather as thunderstorms sweep across parts of peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting eight states until 5pm today. In a statement […]
CCTV, phone videos lead to jail for repo man behind Johor Bahru paint-splash attacks
JOHOR BAHRU, May 13 — A 28-year-old car repossessor was sentenced to a total of seven months in jail by two magistrates today after pleading guilty to splashing red paint […]
No alcohol, please: Wine consumption slides in 2025 due to tariffs, fewer younger consumers
PARIS, May 13 — Wine consumption fell worldwide last year, the industry’s trade body said Tuesday, amid changing lifestyles and economic pressure on consumers. The International Organisation of Vine and […]
New MACC chief Abdul Halim starts first day in office as Azam Baki exits after 42 years
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman officially began his duties today as the new chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). He succeeds Azam Baki, who […]
Gua Musang Form One student dies after collapsing at hostel
 KOTA BHARU, May 13 — A male Form One student died after reportedly being found unconscious at the hostel of Sekolah Menengah Paloh in Gua Musang yesterday. Gua Musang police […]
Three more bodies found in Pulau Pangkor migrant boat tragedy
 LUMUT, May 13 — Three more bodies of women, believed to be victims of a boat capsize incident involving undocumented Indonesian migrants off Pulau Pangkor on Monday, have been […]
Maritime industry leader warns bill of lading mismatches can expose shipping sector to major risks
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — A senior maritime industry executive has warned that mismatches involving bills of lading (BL) and physical cargo movement are emerging as a growing operational and […]