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Canada expands visa-free air travel eligibility for Malaysians from May 26, 2026
Canada allows eligible Malaysian travellers to apply for electronic travel authorisation instead of visas for air travel starting May 26, 2026.
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Man jailed 3 years for dodging national service in Singapore for over 21 years
Edmond Yao Zhi Hai was sentenced on May 26, 2026, to three years in jail and fined $3,000 for evading Singapore's National Service for more than two decades.
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Access Singapore to Launch National Social Capital and Opportunity Index in Early 2027
Access Singapore will release a National Social Capital and Opportunity Index in early 2027 to track social mobility and inform policy responses.
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Saudi Arabia to lead global billionaire population growth by 2031 with 183% increase
Saudi Arabia is projected to have the fastest billionaire population growth by 2031, while Malaysia ranks 15th globally with 39% growth.
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China calls for ceasefire and peaceful talks as US-Iran conflict escalates
China urged all parties to honor the ceasefire and pursue peace amid rising US-Iran tensions in late May.
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Record 84,759 Students in Japan Need Help Learning Japanese as of May 2025
A government survey found 84,759 students require Japanese language support in public schools, a rise of 15,636 since 2023.
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Personal driver pleads not guilty to abducting 11-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur
Muhamad Rafiqzam Hafeq Mohd Rosly pleaded not guilty to kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur on May 19, 2026.
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West Coast Expressway expects over 150,000 vehicles daily during Aidiladha holidays
West Coast Expressway plans traffic management and safety measures for over 150,000 vehicles daily during Hari Raya Aidiladha holidays.
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CIMB Group Reports 2.9% Net Profit Decline in Q1 2026 with Early Margin Stabilization
CIMB Group posted Q1 2026 net profit of MYR 1.916 billion, down 2.9% from last year, with signs of stabilizing net interest margin across core markets.
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Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi to Boost Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. met in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss Indo-Pacific security and cooperation.
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Indonesian Gold Miner Merdeka Gold Plans Hong Kong Debut via Hong Kong Depositary Receipts
PT Merdeka Gold Resources aims to raise at least US$500 million with a Hong Kong listing using depositary receipts by June 2026.
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Unitree Robotics Fast-Tracks IPO on Shanghai Star Market with $6.2 Billion Valuation Target
Unitree Robotics is fast-tracking its IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market, aiming for a $6.2 billion valuation, with review set for June 1, 2026.
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Stars Engineering and director convicted over 2021 Tuas explosion killing three workers
Stars Engineering and director Chua Xing Da were convicted for safety lapses in a 2021 explosion that killed three workers in Tuas.
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Singaporean man jailed 3 years for 21-year National Service default despite Indonesian citizenship
Edmond Yao Zhi Hai was sentenced to three years in jail and fined S$3,000 on May 26 for defaulting on National Service for more than two decades.
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Swiss Alps village of Blatten begins rebuilding a year after glacier collapse
Former residents of Blatten have started rebuilding lives and opened Hotel Momentum near Wiler one year after the glacier collapse destroyed their village.
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Republican Senators Revolt Over Trump’s $1.8B Fund for January 6 Convicts
Donald Trump allocated $1.8 billion from an IRS settlement to aid January 6 criminals, sparking fierce Republican backlash.
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Iran announces $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubles for women
Iran’s military announced a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubling the reward for women, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Donald Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over alleged defamatory documentary editing
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC in December 2025 over a 2024 documentary that allegedly misrepresented his January 6 speech.
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Violent attacks in Russian schools rise as war's impact on youth deepens
Russia has reported 14 violent school attacks so far in 2026, nearly matching last year’s total of 15 amid growing war-related influences.
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Two killed and hundreds evacuated as twin wildfires hit Greek island of Salamina
Two wildfires on August 16 killed two people and forced hundreds to evacuate from Salamina Island near Athens.
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European and Asia-Pacific markets fall amid US strikes on Iran and tense peace talks in late May 2026
US military strikes on southern Iran and uncertain US-Iran peace talks pushed European and Asia-Pacific markets lower in late May 2026.
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Arsenal thrash Manchester City 3-0 to win 2026 Community Shield
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium to claim the 2026 Community Shield on August 16, 2026.
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Russian fuel oil arrivals in Singapore hit highest monthly volume since April 2025
Singapore received 1.26 million tonnes of Russian fuel oil in April 2026, marking the highest monthly volume in a year amid Middle East supply disruptions.
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Universal Studios Singapore WaterWorld performer dies after medical emergency during training
A WaterWorld performer at Universal Studios Singapore suffered a medical emergency during training on May 19 and died days later, Resorts World Sentosa said.