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Johor MB says inclusion of five non-elected assembly seats to widen policy input
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 — A proposed amendment to the Johor constitution allowing the appointment of five unelected state assemblymen is aimed at strengthening the legislative institution, Menteri Besar Datuk […]
News accuracy must remain priority despite pressure to publish fast, says deputy communications minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Accuracy in news reporting must remain a priority despite mounting pressure on newsrooms to publish stories quickly in the social media era, Deputy Communications Minister […]
UK voters set to punish Starmer as Reform UK surge shakes Labour grip
LONDON, May 7 — Millions of Britons vote Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and showcase the rise of hard-right […]
West Asia wars, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea tensions loom over Asean summit in Philippines
CEBU, May 7 — Leaders of the Asean states are descending on the central Philippines for what President Ferdinand Marcos has pledged will be a “bare bones” summit focused on […]
Stats Dept: Malaysia services PPI up 2.1pc in 1Q as transport, food costs climb
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia’s services producer price index (PPI) rose 2.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), compared with 1.0 per cent recorded in […]
SpaceX lands major AI data centre deal with Anthropic in high-stakes computing push
SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 — AI startup Anthropic announced Wednesday it has agreed to a major computing partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, securing access to a vast data centre as […]
Malaysia, India strengthen cooperation on biodiversity conservation, rare earths industry and sustainability
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — Malaysia and India are committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in biodiversity conservation, rare earth elements (REE), and green technology through various strategic initiatives discussed during a […]
Hawana Media Forum seen as timely platform to bolster media integrity and resilience, says Teo Nie Ching
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) Media Forum is a timely platform for media practitioners to exchange ideas and develop practical solutions to ensure the industry […]
Technical glitch disrupts subsidised fuel quotas for SKDS, SKPS fleet card holders, to be restored May 9–11, says Domestic Trade Ministry
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — Technical issues have caused some fleet card holders under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) and Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) to be unable to receive […]
MOHE says SPM holders’ admission results for 2026/2027 session out May 22
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The outcome of applications for admission into public universities (UA), public higher education institutions (IPTA) and the MARA Higher Education Division (MARA BPT) for Sijil Pelajaran […]