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Too few Malaysians getting flu shots despite high awareness, doctors warn ahead of mid-year influenza season
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Health experts are urging high-risk adults in Malaysia to get vaccinated against influenza, warning that too few are protected despite strong public awareness and positive […]
‘Everything remains under control’: Penang’s essential goods supply stable with no sharp price increases, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, May 21 — The supply of essential goods in Penang is stable with no significant hike in prices, according to chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said there […]
Babysitter remanded six days over death of seven‑month‑old boy in Seremban
SEREMBAN, May 21 — A babysitter detained to assist investigations into the death of a seven-month-old baby boy at a house in Bandar Sri Sendayan near here last Tuesday has […]
Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator Bato dela Rosa sought by ICC
MANILA, May 21 — The Philippine government today ordered police to arrest a senator who is warranted by the International Criminal Court over his role in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly […]
DOSM: Malaysia’s labour productivity rises 4.8pc in Q1 2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — Malaysia’s labour productivity stood at RM45.5 per hour worked in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 4.8 per cent compared with 5.8 per cent in […]
Motorcyclist trapped and killed after rear‑ending excavator at Federal Highway exit in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — A motorcyclist was killed after being trapped beneath an excavator in a road accident at the Federal Highway exit towards the junction of a sugar […]
Motorcyclist dies at scene after suspected collision with cow in Tapah
IPOH, May 21 — A motorcyclist was killed after the motorcycle he was riding is believed to have struck a cow at KM12 of Jalan Tapah-Changkat Petai at about 8.10 […]
Penang police bust ‘Piau Piau’ vape‑drug syndicate, arrest two and seize RM199,000 in drugs and assets
GEORGE TOWN, May 21 — Drugs packed into vape cartridges and sold on the streets as “Piau Piau” have resurfaced in Penang, after police busted a syndicate and seized almost […]
Global crisis driving push to reinforce Malaysia’s economic structure, says Akmal Nasrullah
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The government views the current global crisis as an impetus to strengthen the country’s economic structure, including a greater focus on high-value industries, the energy transition […]
Hair today, bomb scare tomorrow: Laser beauty gadget sparks Australia airport panic
SYDNEY, May 21 — A bomb disposal unit was called to an Australian airport today — only to find the suspicious object was a laser hair removal device. Avalon airport […]