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China’s Xi tipped for North Korea visit amid renewed Trump-Kim diplomacy talk
SEOUL, May 21 — Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim […]
Taiwan’s president says he’d be ‘happy’ to take Trump’s call — and Beijing won’t like it
TAIPEI, May 21 — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said today he would be “happy” to talk to US leader Donald Trump — a conversation that would break more than four […]
Retiree, 75, pleads not guilty to reckless driving charge in Klang crash that killed two sisters
KLANG, May 21 — A 75-year-old man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of reckless driving that caused the deaths of two sisters, last […]
Amirudin lauds Selangor Sultan’s Aidiladha message urging Malaysians to defend unity, uphold Rukun Negara
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today expressed his gratitude for the Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026 address by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin […]
Too few Malaysians getting flu shots despite high awareness, doctors warn ahead of mid-year influenza season
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Health experts are urging high-risk adults in Malaysia to get vaccinated against influenza, warning that too few are protected despite strong public awareness and positive […]
‘Everything remains under control’: Penang’s essential goods supply stable with no sharp price increases, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, May 21 — The supply of essential goods in Penang is stable with no significant hike in prices, according to chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said there […]
Babysitter remanded six days over death of seven‑month‑old boy in Seremban
SEREMBAN, May 21 — A babysitter detained to assist investigations into the death of a seven-month-old baby boy at a house in Bandar Sri Sendayan near here last Tuesday has […]
Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator Bato dela Rosa sought by ICC
MANILA, May 21 — The Philippine government today ordered police to arrest a senator who is warranted by the International Criminal Court over his role in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly […]
DOSM: Malaysia’s labour productivity rises 4.8pc in Q1 2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — Malaysia’s labour productivity stood at RM45.5 per hour worked in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 4.8 per cent compared with 5.8 per cent in […]
Motorcyclist trapped and killed after rear‑ending excavator at Federal Highway exit in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — A motorcyclist was killed after being trapped beneath an excavator in a road accident at the Federal Highway exit towards the junction of a sugar […]