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MCMC urges Malaysians to vote for nation’s shortlisted projects at WSIS Prizes 2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is calling on Malaysians to back the nation’s technological innovations and inclusive development efforts by voting for Malaysia’s nominated […]
Online seller charged in JB with cheating after buyer pays RM41,000 for non‑existent Hermes handbag
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — An online seller pleaded not guilty in the Johor Baru Magistrate’s Court to cheating a customer who paid more than RM41,000 for a luxury handbag […]
Motorbike gunmen kill BJP political aide in India’s West Bengal days after election win
KOLKATA, May 7 — Gunmen on motorbikes in India’s West Bengal ambushed and killed a political aide from the ruling Hindu-nationalist party days after it swept state elections, police said […]
Man charged with grievous hurt after wife miscarries following assault with chair, hose and hanger in Sungai Petani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — A man was charged in the Sungai Petani Sessions Court today with injuring his wife using several objects in March and April. The accused, Rosmaini […]
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 […]