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The war on panic: Hantavirus scare tests post-Covid defences against disinformation and conspiracies
LONDON, May 15 — A rodent-borne virus with a scary name. A mid-ocean cruise ship in quarantine. Several people dead and more falling ‌sick. It is no wonder that an […]
India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies, first rise since February
New Delhi, May 15 — India’s state-run oil companies raised petrol and diesel prices by more than three per cent today as disruption to energy supplies due to the Iran […]
Anwar: Jho Low’s US pardon application still subject to court process
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia will not oppose a bid by a fugitive businessman involved in the massive 1MDB corruption scandal to seek a pardon from US President […]
Anthony Loke labels backlash against UEC public university access an attempt to politicise education
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today slammed criticism over the move to open public universities to graduates of Chinese Independent High Schools (SMPC) and Unified […]
Tiger teeth, bear fangs among RM5.32m wildlife parts seized in Kota Kinabalu raid
 KOTA KINABALU, May 15 — Sabah wildlife authorities believe they have uncovered an illegal wildlife parts trading operation in the heart of the city following a raid on an […]
RM57m in luxury houses, handbags, watches, cars seized as police crack international scam ring based in Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Police have arrested 187 suspects from nine countries in a major crackdown on international online scam syndicates operating out of the Klang Valley. Inspector-General of […]
Teo Nie Ching highlights China–Malaysia partnership as driver of digital economy growth
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia has invited Chinese enterprises to deepen cooperation with local companies in advanced digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G applications and clean energy solutions as […]
Ringgit supported by Malaysia’s strong economic outlook and reform momentum, says BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia’s firm economic prospects and sustained reform momentum are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit, while external factors will continue to drive exchange […]
Drugs, phone, weapon found inside Ipoh police lock-up, Bukit Aman orders full investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has ordered a full investigation after drugs and other prohibited items were found inside a police lock-up […]
IGP confirms probe into claims fugitive Jho Low attended secret meetings in KL in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Investigations are ongoing into allegations that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, attended secret meetings in Kuala Lumpur last year, Inspector-General […]