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Fourth Malaysian‑linked ship transits Strait of Hormuz with Iranian clearance, shipping data shows
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — A support vessel owned by Malaysian firm Vantris Energy, ‌formerly known as Sapura Energy, passed through the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed today, […]
Education Ministry fills 50 school leadership posts, says vacancies will be addressed promptly
IPOH, May 15 — The Ministry of Education has filled 50 vacant posts for headmasters and principals nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen school leadership and ensure smooth school […]
MACC clears Krishnan Tan of wrongdoing, IJM chairman says he wants to move on
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Tan Sri Krishnan Tan today confirmed that the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) has formally cleared him of wrongdoing, following the conclusion of investigations into the […]
Homeowner, swimming club in Ipoh settle pickleball noise row with indoor facility plan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — A homeowner and the Ipoh Swimming Club have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over noise from an outdoor pickleball court. The Ipoh High Court […]
Ex-polytechnic student walks free after judge bins 3.4kg drug trafficking charge, says key witness not credible
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The High Court today acquitted and discharged a former polytechnic student of a charge of trafficking 3,404 grammes (3.4 kilogrammes) of cannabis two years ago. […]
Trump departs China with ‘underwhelming’ trade deals and warning on Taiwan
BEIJING, May 15 — US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little ​to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said […]
China markets tumble as Trump-Xi summit falls short of expectations
HONG KONG, ​May 15 — China stocks fell on Friday amid a broader market selloff as a two-day summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping produced […]
Investors bail on UK Inc amid Starmer leadership crisis, deficit alarms
LONDON, May 15 — British government bonds, stocks and ​sterling fell on Friday, as domestic political uncertainty clashed with global worries about an inflationary shock, leaving UK assets in the […]
MACC investigates alleged multi-million ringgit bill of lading discrepancies at Tanjung Langsat Port in Johor
  KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating alleged discrepancies between bills of lading (BL) documentation and the actual physical movement of cargo within […]
Home minister says drug problem in Langkawi real, but not like Pablo Escobar’s cartel
KULIM, May 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has denied a news report that likened drug trafficking activities in Langkawi to the operations of an international cartel. […]