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Heir to fashion empire Mango arrested in Spain over founder’s 2024 death
BARCELONA, May 19 — Spanish police said today they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father’s death during a hiking trip in […]
Iran unveils details of 14-point peace plan to end conflict with US and Israel
TEHRAN, May 19 — Iran today revealed details of its latest proposal submitted to the United States (US) to end the war launched by Washington and Israel against Tehran in […]
EPF investment income jumps 51pc in first quarter to RM27.7b, but CEO says gains unlikely to last
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) total investment income rose by 51 per cent to RM27.73 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q […]
Ringgit ends higher against major currencies but slips against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The ringgit ended mostly higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar today as market participants await further developments in West Asia negotiations […]
New, harder to forge Malaysian passport rolling out June 1, public reminded not to use AI photos in applications
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — The Immigration Department will begin issuing a new Malaysian passport with 94 security features from June 1, further strengthening the security of the nation’s identification document. […]
PM Anwar: Haj is a school of spiritual upbringing to purify the soul
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Haj pilgrimage is not merely a spiritual journey; rather, it is a school of education and spiritual upbringing that shapes the soul, purifies the […]
Thailand cuts tourist visa-free period for 90 countries, citing crimes by foreigners
BANGKOK, May 19 — Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials […]
‘Two superpowers’ China and US to work together on AI governance
BEIJING, May 19 — China and the United States “should work together to promote the development and governance of AI”, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said today. Cooperation on […]
Bursa slips as geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns keep investors cautious
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower today as investors adopted a more defensive stance amid escalating geopolitical tensions and softer regional risk sentiment. At 5pm, the […]
Johor Media Club regrets incident involving media during Pakatan convention, police report filed
JOHOR BAHRU, May 19 — The Johor Media Club (KMJ) has lodged a police report over the alleged aggressive conduct by security personnel against media practitioners covering the 2026 Pakatan […]