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Indian corporate bond issuance slows as borrowing costs hit seven-year highs
Indian firms and non-bank lenders cut corporate bond fund raising as yields rise above 8% amid RBI tightening.
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FamilyMart Malaysia suspends employee who threw hot soup at delivery rider
FamilyMart Malaysia apologised and suspended a female employee who threw hot soup at a delivery rider at a Kota Damansara outlet.
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Malaysian hiker Jaslinda Saludin found alive after 14 days missing near Tapah
Jaslinda Saludin, 49, was found alive after two weeks missing near Gunung Batu Putih in Perak, Malaysia.
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Attorney General seeks Federal Court leave to appeal Court of Appeal ruling on Zahid Hamidi case
Attorney General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar seeks Federal Court leave to appeal after Court of Appeal allowed Malaysian Bar to challenge Zahid Hamidi's DNAA.
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Kim Jong Un orders North Korea to fortify southern border into impregnable fortress
On May 17, Kim Jong Un directed military officials to strengthen North Korea's southern border amid tense inter-Korean relations.
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Thailand to cut over 7,000 business regulations to boost foreign investment
Thailand’s government will reform more than 7,000 business regulations to streamline approvals and attract multinational firms.
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WTO reports slowing global merchandise trade growth in 2026 amid Middle East conflict
The WTO reported signs of slowing global merchandise trade growth in 2026, citing the Middle East conflict and mixed sector performance.
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Four Kuala Lumpur Police Corporals and Taxi Driver Plead Not Guilty to Criminal Charges
Four police corporals and a taxi driver pleaded not guilty to extortion and cannabis trafficking charges in Kuala Lumpur courts today.
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts multiple times, closing Maumere airport in Indonesia
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted repeatedly June 5, forcing closure of Maumere airport and grounding five domestic flights.
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Former Prince Andrew sublet royal cottages while paying nominal rent, report shows
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor earned private income from subletting three Windsor cottages while paying a symbolic rent to the Crown Estate, a new report reveals.
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DAP backs constitutional amendment to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles in Malaysia
DAP pledged support for the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 to separate AG and Public Prosecutor roles, mobilizing its 40 MPs for the parliamentary vote.
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Mortar attack in southern Lebanon kills two UN peacekeepers, injures three
A mortar strike near Marjayoun on June 3 killed a Spanish and Serbian peacekeeper and injured three others in the UNIFIL mission.
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Malaysia launches TVET 2.0 with new job platform and expanded training in emerging sectors
Malaysia's government launched TVET 2.0, introducing a new placement center and expanded training in AI, cryptology, and energy from July 2026.
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Malaysian Woman Arrested in Nigeria for Smuggling 31kg of Cannabis
A 63-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested in Lagos on May 17 for attempting to smuggle 31 kilograms of cannabis from Thailand to Nigeria.
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MyKhas system access suspended for PKR MPs Lee Chean Chung and Wong Chen over political reasons
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung and Subang MP Wong Chen lost access to the MyKhas system starting May 29 due to their political activities, officials said.
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Malaysia begins nationwide rollout of B15 biodiesel mandate on June 1, 2026
Malaysia started implementing the B15 biodiesel mandate to raise palm oil-based blend from B10 to B15 nationwide on June 1, 2026.
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High Court grants Najib partial access to 1MDB lawsuit documents; MACC sees leadership changes
The High Court partially allowed Najib Razak access to 1MDB suit documents while MACC appoints Abd Halim Aman as new chief and submits investigations on ex-chief Azam Baki.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirms Tuanku Muhriz as Negeri Sembilan ruler amid dispute
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed Tuanku Muhriz as Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan amid a royal succession dispute today.
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India exempts foreign investors from capital gains tax on government bonds to support rupee
India exempted foreign institutional investors from capital gains and interest withholding taxes on government bonds, effective April 1, 2026.
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Two Malaysian states dissolve assemblies for snap polls, testing PM Anwar's coalition
Negeri Sembilan and Johor dissolved their state assemblies in early June, calling elections within 60 days amid coalition tensions for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim[s2,s3,s4].
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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah reshuffles cabinet, appoints two sons as ministers
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a cabinet reshuffle on June 4, 2026, creating new posts and appointing two younger sons as ministers.
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Setiawangsa services to continue smoothly after Nik Nazmi's resignation
Former PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi vacated the Setiawangsa seat; Federal Territories Ministry assures uninterrupted local services.
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Endau assemblywoman Alwiyah Talib quits Bersatu to rejoin Umno ahead of Johor polls
Johor assemblywoman Alwiyah Talib resigned from Bersatu and returned to Umno today amid the state election campaign.
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Consortium Zenith BUCG won Penang RM6.3bn tunnel project after private pre-tender briefings
Consortium Zenith BUCG gained technical and financial advantages from private meetings with Penang government before winning Penang’s undersea tunnel project bid.