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Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sparks Regional Outcry
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with settlers on May 14, prompting condemnations from Malaysia, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia.
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Multiple Malaysians lose millions in online investment scams involving Telegram and apps
Several Malaysians lost large sums in recent online investment scams promising fast returns via Telegram and digital platforms.
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Malaysia's Q1 2026 GDP growth slows to 5.4% amid rising economic risks
Malaysia's economy grew 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slowing from 6.2% in Q4 2025 amid global tensions and economic risks.
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Court of Appeal reduces ex-student’s death sentence to 40 years for murder of pregnant girlfriend
Malaysia’s Court of Appeal commuted Muhammad Fakrul Aiman Sajali’s death sentence to 40 years and 12 cane strokes for murdering and burning his pregnant girlfriend.
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Penang Opposition Leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff Hospitalised After Blood Pressure Spike
Penang Opposition leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff was taken to hospital on May 14 after a high blood pressure episode during a state assembly sitting.
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Malaysia plans tax incentives to boost electric vehicle truck adoption
The Malaysian government is considering tax exemptions and other incentives to promote electric vehicle trucks amid low adoption and high costs.
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Malaysia Transport Ministry to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Ports and Airports to Ease Driver Shortage
Malaysia’s Transport Ministry plans autonomous vehicle testing in ports and airports to address driver shortages and improve data collection.
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Iran expands tiered internet access amid historic nationwide blackout
Iran has prolonged its near-total internet blackout, introducing a paid tiered access model amid ongoing war since February 28, 2026.
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Malaysia launches first Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 named Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil
Malaysia launched its first Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 named Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil at an Istanbul shipyard on May 24, 2026.
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Israeli airstrikes kill multiple Palestinians including families in Gaza amid ceasefire tensions
Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza on June 4, continuing strikes that have killed over 900 since a 2023 ceasefire began.
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Eight men arrested in Kuala Lumpur hotel drug raid after guest found dead
Police arrested eight men after a 31-year-old Malaysian man was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel room on May 24.
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Malaysia Opens RM5 Million Fund to Support Creative Content Reflecting Malaysia Madani
Malaysia’s Communications Ministry and Finas announce RM5 million Madani Generation Catalyst Fund for local creatives, opening June 1-30, 2026.
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Two Brothers Drown in Terengganu River; Missing 11-Year-Old Found Dead in Selangor
Two brothers drowned swimming in Sungai Beril near Paka on May 24; separate boy found dead in Selangor river on May 24.
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Malaysian police warn public against uploading crime videos on social media
Bukit Aman Crime Prevention director Noor Hisam Nordin urged Malaysians to be cautious when sharing crime videos online due to investigation and safety risks.
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Malaysia's Communications Ministry to discuss TikTok livestream monetisation with media
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced talks with TikTok to enable Malaysian media to monetise livestream content.
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Malaysian iOS Engineer Mohammad Hasif Afiq First Featured in Apple Developer Recognition Programme
Mohammad Hasif Afiq, senior iOS engineer at Grab, became the first Malaysian named in Apple's inaugural Developer Recognition programme.
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Malaysia wins 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup team regu event after Thailand withdrawal
Malaysia's national team regu won the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup final after Thailand withdrew during the deciding match at Stadium Titiwangsa.
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Johor declares May 25 state holiday after JDT wins fourth straight Malaysia Cup
Johor announced May 25 as a state holiday to celebrate JDT’s 2-0 win over Kuching City FC in the Malaysia Cup final.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim adopts Pandan as parliamentary seat; Tengku Zafrul named monitoring officer
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim adopted the Pandan parliamentary seat today after former MP Rafizi Ramli's departure, appointing Tengku Zafrul as monitoring officer.
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Bomb threat at Kuala Lumpur building declared a hoax after police search
Police dismissed a bomb threat at a prominent Kuala Lumpur building as false after a thorough overnight search found no explosives.
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U Mobile’s 5G expansion to intensify competition among Malaysian mobile operators
U Mobile plans to scale up its 5G network by 2028, increasing competition and pricing pressure on Malaysia’s larger telcos Maxis and CelcomDigi.
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes
Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung on May 8, 2026, claiming unauthorized use of a photo on TV packaging.
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South Korea’s Stock Market Doubles in a Year Amid Speculative Mania
South Korea's stock market has surged about 200% in the past year as locals borrow heavily amid a trading frenzy centered on AI chipmakers.
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Police Corporal Dies After Collapsing During Marching Drill in Sepang
Police corporal Khairil Idzhar Rodzi died after collapsing during a disciplinary marching drill at Sepang police headquarters on May 14.