Malaysia
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EPF’s Q1 2026 investment income rises 51% to RM27.73 billion
Employees Provident Fund reported RM27.73 billion investment income in Q1 2026, up 51% from a year earlier.
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KL High Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280,000 for defaming Lim Guan Eng and son
Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled blogger Papagomo liable for defaming Lim Guan Eng and his son, ordering him to pay RM280,000 in damages and costs.
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Investors pour $86M into commodities amid US-Iran war, inflation and oil price rise
Investors added $86 million to a commodity index fund last week driven by energy inflation fears from the US-Iran war and rising oil prices.
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US Treasury reverses course, extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days
US Treasury extended a sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days on May 19 after letting it lapse three days earlier.
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Bank of America opens new Kuala Lumpur office at Merdeka 118 tower
Bank of America inaugurated its new office at Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur on April 30, 2026.
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Minister Azalina urges MPs to complete full five-year term before resigning
Minister Azalina Othman Said urged Malaysian MPs to respect voters by serving full terms before quitting or switching parties.
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Israel detains over 100 activists from Gaza-bound flotilla including 16 Malaysians
Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla near Cyprus, detaining more than 100 activists, including 16 Malaysians aboard nine vessels.
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Malaysia Education Ministry Signs MoU with Huawei and Multimedia University to Boost AI TVET in Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry signed an MoU with Multimedia University and Huawei on May 18 to launch an AI-focused TVET program in five fully residential schools in 2026.
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IEA warns commercial oil stocks rapidly shrinking amid Middle East supply crisis
IEA chief Fatih Birol warned May 18 that commercial oil inventories are depleting quickly due to Middle East supply disruptions despite emergency reserve releases.
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Inter Ikea to cut 850 jobs amid falling demand and rising costs
Inter Ikea is cutting 850 jobs as it shifts strategy in response to falling consumer demand and higher costs.
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Court of Appeal upholds 30-year sentence for ex-lecturer over murder and bank robbery shooting
The Court of Appeal upheld a 30-year jail term for former lecturer Chai Kong Wee for murder and firearm charges in bank robberies.
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Prosecution submits 45 documents in ex-army chief and wife's money laundering case
Prosecutors handed over 45 documents to defence in the money laundering case against former Army Chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain and his wife Salwani.
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Police detain 15 over dangerous flare stunt promoting clothing shop in Bukit Bintang
Police arrested 15 people for igniting flares and reckless driving in Bukit Bintang during a clothing store’s anniversary campaign.
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Malaysian committee approves draft bill to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles
Malaysia's Parliamentary Special Select Committee finalized a draft constitutional amendment to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles for parliamentary debate June 22.
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King Sultan Ibrahim Meets PM Anwar Ibrahim, Appoints Envoys and MAIWP Members
King Sultan Ibrahim granted audiences to PM Anwar Ibrahim and ministers and presented ambassador and religious council appointments on May 18, 2026.
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Malaysia advocates people-centred health reforms and unhindered humanitarian aid at WHA79
Malaysia’s Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad led a delegation at the 79th World Health Assembly, promoting health reforms and aid access.
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Thailand's Q1 2026 GDP Growth Accelerates to 2.8%, Surpassing Estimates
Thailand's economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, beating forecasts and outpacing last quarter's 2.5% growth.
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Malaysia launches 100MW/400MWh Santong Battery Energy Storage System in Terengganu
Tenaga Nasional Berhad unveiled the Santong Battery Energy Storage System on May 18, 2026, with government leaders calling for enhanced domestic energy storage R&D.
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Malaysia to observe Hari Raya Aidiladha on May 27, 2026
Malaysia’s Muslim community will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following official moon sighting and declaration.
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Malaysia tackles infrastructure strain amid data centre boom and rising oil prices
Malaysia faces power grid pressure from rapid data centre growth while weighing fuel subsidy reforms amid rising global oil costs.
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Hit-and-run in Bandar Baru Klang kills two elderly sisters, injures teen
Two elderly sisters were killed and a teenage boy injured in a hit-and-run in Bandar Baru Klang on May 15.
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Malaysian Army eases recruitment rules to widen applicant pool
The Malaysian Army raised age, height, and BMI limits and now allows applicants who wear glasses to join.
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Indonesia receives six Rafale jets as part of $8.1 billion defence deal under President Prabowo
Indonesia took delivery of six French Rafale fighter jets by May 18, 2026, advancing military modernization efforts under President Prabowo Subianto.
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Verdict set for Zizie Izette on RM2.8 million FELCRA corruption charges July 20
Malaysia’s Sessions Court will deliver a verdict on July 20 for Datin Seri Zizie Izette over RM2.8 million bribery charges linked to Felcra’s RM150 million investment.