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Stocks and futures rise as Trump heads for summit with Xi
US stock futures and European shares rose on May 13 as investors watched Donald Trump’s China visit and US-Iran peace hopes.
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LinkedIn plans layoffs of about 5% as it reshapes teams
LinkedIn plans to cut about 5% of staff and tell employees on May 13 as it reorganizes teams and shifts resources.
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Malaysia sees food prices rising in second half of 2026 on higher energy costs
Malaysia said food prices are likely to keep rising in the second half of 2026 as global energy costs lift shipping, fertiliser and feed prices.
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RTM to end TV1, TV2 and Okey broadcasts on Astro from July 1
RTM said it will stop broadcasting TV1-HD, TV2-HD and Okey on Astro from July 1 after talks on pricing and terms failed.
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Malaysia cuts Peninsular fuel prices for May 14-20 week
Malaysia's Finance Ministry said it will lower Peninsular Malaysia fuel prices for May 14-20 after global oil prices fell.
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Malaysian court grants Najib stay of execution in SRC civil case
A Malaysian High Court on Wednesday granted Najib Razak a stay of execution on an SRC International civil judgment pending appeal.
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Rehda backs proposed OTP clause in Malaysia housing law
REHDA Malaysia backed a proposed Option to Purchase clause in Malaysia's housing law on May 13, saying it would aid buyers and developers.
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India doubles tariffs on gold and silver imports to 15% to support rupee
India raised gold and silver import tariffs from 6% to 15% and tightened silver import rules on May 16 to defend the rupee amid Middle East war fallout.
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Federal Court adjourns Isa Samad review over transcript dispute
Malaysia’s Federal Court adjourned Isa Samad’s review bid and ordered court recordings from earlier hearings to be produced.
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JPMorgan says markets business is booming after record trading haul
JPMorgan said clients are actively trading and adding risk as its markets business posts a record quarter.
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Rupiah hits record low as Bank Indonesia vows market intervention
Indonesia’s rupiah sank to a record low on May 12 as Bank Indonesia pledged smart interventions to curb pressure.
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Malaysia pushes industrial upgrading, China and Germany eye partnerships
Malaysia backed industrial upgrading in Negeri Sembilan, while China and Germany explored deeper investment ties in future industries.
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PETRONAS signs 20-year charter with MISC for 5 LNG carriers
PETRONAS unit LNG Ltd signed a 20-year charter with MISC for 5 new LNG carriers on Tuesday.
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UBS sees gold, silver hitting records in 2026 on geopolitics, inflation risks
UBS said gold could set new highs in 2026 as Middle East tensions, oil prices and lower real rates support demand.
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RHB Bank wins approval to negotiate sale of insurance arm to Tokio Marine
RHB Bank has won Bank Negara Malaysia approval to negotiate a possible sale of up to 100% of RHB Insurance Bhd to Tokio Marine Asia.
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Penang boosts digital services and green economy while safeguarding fisheries amid development
Penang government accelerates digitalisation, promotes green sectors, maintains stable fisheries, and rejects tax hikes, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
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Equinix to build US$190 million data center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Equinix plans a US$190 million data center in Cyberjaya, Selangor, as it expands its Malaysia footprint.
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Malaysia logs 10.65 million international tourists in Q1 2026, ringgit gains on strong outlook
Malaysia welcomed 10.65 million international visitors in Q1 2026, a 5.4% rise, while the ringgit strengthened amid positive economic forecasts.
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EU Court Rules Meta Must Fairly Compensate Italian News Publishers
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled May 12 that Meta must follow Italian law requiring fair pay to news publishers for their content.
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Malaysia urges local authorities to cut rental rates for hawkers and small traders
Malaysia’s National Economic Action Council calls for immediate rental reductions to ease costs for small traders and hawkers nationwide.
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Court orders Maybank to pay RM166,000 over unauthorised transfers
A Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court ordered Maybank to pay RM166,000 to Chan Yan Li after unauthorised online transfers drained her account.
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Former Malaysia Airlines chief backs premium strategy as fuel costs jump
Former Malaysia Airlines chief Izham Ismail said the carrier should stay premium as fuel costs surge and it keeps improving on-time performance.
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Malaysia’s March 2026 unemployment steady at 2.9% with labour demand rising in Q1
Malaysia kept unemployment at 2.9% in March 2026 as employment edged up and labour demand grew 1.8% in Q1 across key sectors.
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MetMalaysia issues multiple thunderstorm and heavy rain warnings across Malaysia in May 2026
MetMalaysia issued repeated warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across multiple Malaysian states throughout May 2026.