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Hong Kong court to hear final submissions in Tiananmen activists’ security trial
HONG KONG, May 18 — A Hong Kong court is expected to begin hearing closing arguments in the case of two democracy activists facing national security charges today, as the […]
Thank you for your service: Hannah Yeoh says Setiawangsa residents will continue to be supported in wake of Nik Nazmi’s resignation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has given her assurance that residents of Setiawangsa will continue to receive full attention and support, following the announcement by […]
Thunderstorm warning for parts of Penang, Kedah, Perak, Pahang and Johor until 1pm
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit five states until 1pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a statement, […]
Malaysia to champion people‑centred health reforms, global aid access at 79th World Health Assembly, says Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA, May 18 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad is in Geneva to lead the country’s delegation at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79), which runs from today […]
Police: Smuggling syndicates now using waterways, coastal areas after border clampdown
KOTA BHARU, May 18 — Stricter security controls and the closure of illegal bases along the Sungai Golok border have prompted smuggling syndicates to change their modus operandi, shifting to […]
MARA chairman hits back at critics of tahfiz placements in pilot training program, says tahfiz students, schools among best in country
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — MARA chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has launched a strong defence of the agency’s efforts to turn Tahfiz students into professionals – including pilots – after […]
Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant
ABU DHABI, May 18 — A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi yesterday, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact […]
Netanyahu says Israel ‘very close’ to eliminating Oct 7 attack masterminds
JERUSALEM, May 18 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday that Israel had almost completed a key goal of the war in Gaza — eliminating all those responsible for orchestrating […]
Bursa Malaysia opens higher after stronger-than-expected GDP growth
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today following Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) which expanded by 5.4 per cent, surpassing […]
Police say driver mistakenly hit accelerator before crashing into Kuching coffee shop
KUCHING, May 18 — The elderly driver who crashed into a coffee shop near the Jalan Rock traffic light intersection on Saturday had lost control of his sedan, police confirmed. […]