Malaysia
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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No by-elections for vacant Pandan and Setiawangsa parliamentary seats after MPs resign
Malaysia’s Election Commission confirmed no by-elections will be held after Pandan and Setiawangsa MPs resigned and vacated their seats on May 18.
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Malaysia to bar under-16s from social media using MyKad-based age verification by June 2026
Malaysia will prevent children under 16 from creating social media accounts, enforcing age checks via MyKad starting by end of June 2026.
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HSBC CEO says AI will reshape finance jobs, urges staff to embrace retraining
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery said AI will both eliminate and create financial jobs and called on 211,000 staff to adapt through retraining.
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RMAF F/A-18D Hornet makes emergency landing at Kota Kinabalu Airport
A Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornet made an emergency landing at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on May 19 due to engine trouble.
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Malaysian police arrest multiple suspects in drug-laced vape syndicates across states
Malaysian police arrested 11 suspects and seized drugs worth over RM21 million in nationwide raids targeting drug-laced vape operations.
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Malaysia's April 2026 vehicle sales rise 17% amid growing EV adoption and rising construction costs
Malaysia’s automotive sales rose 17% year-on-year to 72,113 units in April 2026 as EV registrations more than doubled and construction costs increased.
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Global bond selloff drives Asian currency weakness and financial pressures amid Middle East tensions
Rising US Treasury yields and Iran conflict push Asian currencies down and force Bank Indonesia to prepare rate hike.
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Malaysia’s Q1 2026 GDP grows 5.4% led by AI and high-tech sector investments
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.4% in Q1 2026, driven by AI, semiconductor, and high-tech exports as trade hit a near four-year high.
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Inquest hears evidence in death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah
The Coroner's Court in Sabah heard evidence and testimonies on the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, who died in July 2025 after severe head injuries.
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UK and Gulf Cooperation Council sign free trade deal after four years of talks
The UK and GCC states signed a free trade agreement on May 20, removing tariffs on 93% of British goods exported to the Gulf.
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Malaysia investigates fake TikTok account insulting King Sultan Ibrahim using AI content
Malaysian authorities are probing a fake TikTok account using AI-generated content to insult King Sultan Ibrahim, prompting legal and regulatory actions.
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Malaysian probes expose foreigners using homeless locals as company proxies to evade taxes
Investigations in 2025 found nearly 90% of shadow economy cases involved foreigners registering companies under homeless Malaysians to avoid taxes.
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Malaysia raises RON97, unsubsidised RON95, and diesel prices from May 21 to 27, 2026
Peninsular Malaysia increased retail prices for RON97, unsubsidised RON95 petrol, and diesel starting May 21, 2026 amid rising global oil prices.
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Malaysia and Singapore sign MoU to deepen healthcare cooperation including NCD management
Malaysia and Singapore signed a MoU on May 19-20 to enhance healthcare cooperation on NCDs, food labelling, medical device access, and cross-border health tourism.
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Indonesia to centralize exports of palm oil, coal under state agency supervised by sovereign fund
Indonesia's government will route all palm oil, coal, and ferro-alloy exports through a new state agency to curb tax evasion and boost revenue.
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Man sentenced to death for killing 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf in Islamabad
Islamabad court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for murdering teen TikTok star Sana Yousaf in June 2025 after she rejected his advances.
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Malaysia to issue new passports with 94 security features starting June 1
Malaysia will start issuing new Malaysian International Passports with enhanced security on June 1, 2026.
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Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for 93 countries, citing crime concerns
Thailand's cabinet approved ending 60-day visa-free travel for 93 countries, replacing it mainly with 30-day stays due to crime and visa abuse concerns.
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Sexual Harassment Reports Involving Male Victims in Malaysia Surpass 1,000 Since 2024
Malaysia’s Women, Family and Community Development Ministry reports over 1,000 sexual harassment complaints involving male victims since 2024.
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Middle East conflict slows global growth and drives inflation higher
Middle East conflict pressures global economic growth downward and inflation upward amid energy supply constraints and market turmoil.
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Malaysia’s economy grows 5.4% in Q1 2026 despite looming global supply crisis
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.4% in Q1 2026, outperforming regional peers, while the government warns of worsening supply issues in Q3.
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Selangor Sultan urges DAP leaders to study Rukun Negara to foster unity
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called on Selangor assemblymen, especially DAP leaders, to regularly reflect on the Rukun Negara plaque at Dataran Selangor.
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Bornean elephant found dead with tusks removed in Sabah forest reserve
A male Bornean elephant was found dead and mutilated in Tongod, Sabah, in a suspected ivory poaching case on May 18, 2026.
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Penang to use body cameras and community service to tackle littering from July 1, 2026
Penang will deploy officers with body cameras and enforce community service orders for littering starting July 1, 2026.