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Malaysia still has no info on Global Sumud Flotilla activists 48 hours after Israeli abduction
SEPANG, May 20 — The Sumud Nusantara Control Centre (SNCC) confirmed it has yet to receive any updates on participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 detained by Israeli […]
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town after two-week offensive
YANGON, May 20 — Myanmar’s military claimed today to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil […]
China says working with US to cut tit-for-tat tariffs on at least US$30b of goods
BEIJING, May 20 — Beijing will work with Washington on reducing levies affecting tens of billions of dollars in goods, a commerce ministry statement said today, days after US President […]
Sultan Ibrahim pilots speedboat, dives underwater to inspect marine conditions in Mersing
MERSING, May 20 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today personally piloted a speedboat to inspect the waters around Mersing, reflecting His Majesty’s continued concern for marine conservation […]
Don’t get stuck: The dates Plus expects the worst traffic for the Wesak, King’s Birthday holiday bonanza
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) expects more than 2.2 million vehicles on its highway network daily during the back-to-back holidays beginning this Friday. For the East […]
Rapid Rail says Kelana Jaya Line latest disruptions linked to upgrade instability, ageing trains
PETALING JAYA, May 20 — Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, operator of the Kelana Jaya Line, today acknowledged shortcomings in its service following two train disruption incidents this month. Rapid […]
Johor BN says it will contest state polls solo despite pressure, ‘traitor’ labels
JOHOR BAHRU, May 20 — Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) remains committed to contesting independently in the upcoming state election despite being threatened, challenged and labelled traitors, the coalition’s state information […]
Two fined RM4,000 each in Sepang court for spreading false Budi95 subsidy claims on TikTok
SEPANG, May 20 — The Sepang Sessions Court today fined a personal driver and a Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) volunteer RM4,000 each for spreading false information regarding the Budi […]
Taiwan president Lai says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future
TAIPEI, May 20 — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said today that “foreign forces” cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter […]
Israel brings in 430 Gaza flotilla activists after intercepting vessels
TEL AVIV, May 20 — Israeli authorities have said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel, after their vessels were intercepted at sea. Sailing […]