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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 […]
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says
BANGKOK, May 21 — The medical condition of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has worsened as a result of multiple infections in several organs, with physicians unable to contain her irregular heart […]
Matrade: Malaysia’s trade reaches historic RM1.127t in January-April 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Malaysia’s total trade rose 15.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM1.127 trillion in January-April 2026, driven by surging demand for high-growth, high-value (HGHV) products and […]
Govt studying shift from B40–T20 income groups to PAKW‑based assessment for fairer aid targeting, says Akmal Nasrullah
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The Ministry of Economy is studying a fairer and more comprehensive approach in determining eligibility for public aid and subsidies by taking into account net disposable […]
Johor PAS dismisses claims it will give way to BN in state election, says party will contest state polls
JOHOR BAHRU, May 21 — Johor PAS today clarified that it is prepared to contest in the coming state election, contrary to a social media post claiming that it will […]