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Bank Negara’s international reserves at RM508.4b as of April 30
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.7 billion (about RM508.4 billion) as at April 30, 2026. In a statement today, the central bank said […]
China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported
BEIJING, May 8 — China’s foreign ministry confirmed today that an oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and expressed deep concern about vessels […]
Third Briton has suspected hantavirus after cruise outbreak, says UK health agency
LONDON, May 8 — A third British national has been diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to a cruise ship outbreak, health officials said today. The “additional suspected case of a […]
Will political funding Bill be ready before GE16? Law minister Azalina says ‘I honestly do not know’
MELAKA, May 8 — The proposed Political Funding Bill is still under study and has yet to secure consensus from all political parties, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said today. […]
Road users advised to plan journeys ahead of KL run around Padang Merbok tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The public is advised to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion during the “XTEP 10KM Time Trial 2026” running programme in the capital tomorrow. […]
Ex-Armed Forces chief’s RM3m graft case: 23 documents submitted to defence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The defence in former chief of Defence Force Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar’s case has received 23 documents, including recorded statements, in relation to four […]
Storm hits Klang Valley: Flash floods, toppled trees and road congestion from Ampang to Meru and beyond (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Flash floods hit several parts of the Klang Valley this afternoon following hours of heavy rain, causing traffic congestion and disruption in Kuala Lumpur and […]
Five-month-old boy killed after drug-positive lorry driver crashes in Perodua Myvi on Baling road
BALING, May 8 — A five-month-old baby boy in Kedah was killed while his parents were injured in a collision with a lorry driven by a man who tested positive […]
Perak fireman in the dock with seven counts of sexual assault against 14-year-old girl in Parit
IPOH, May 8 — A 28-year-old fireman was charged at the Sessions Court here today with seven counts of sexual offences involving a 14-year-old boarding school student in Parit, Perak. […]
Grab rolls out Group Ride feature nationwide as govt pushes smarter commuting
PUTRAJAYA May 8 — Grab Malaysia today announced its new Group Ride feature that allows multiple passengers travelling along similar routes to share a single e-hailing ride and split fares. […]