Malaysia
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King and Queen of Malaysia honor teachers on Teachers' Day 2026
On May 16, 2026, Malaysia's King and Queen praised teachers for their dedication and role in shaping future generations.
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Ocean Dream, Largest Blue-Green Diamond, Sells for $17 Million at Christie's
The 5.5-carat Ocean Dream diamond sold for a record $17 million at Christie's Geneva auction on May 13, 2026.
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Kijal assemblyman Razali Idris withdraws appeal over seditious statement conviction
Kijal assemblyman Datuk Razali Idris withdrew his appeal against a conviction and RM2,000 fine for making seditious remarks during a 2023 speech.
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Bukit Aman arrests 191 in Pulau Langkawi drug syndicate crackdown
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department arrested 191 suspects in a drug syndicate bust following 231 raids in Langkawi and Klang Valley.
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Malaysian support vessel Sapura 1200 transits Strait of Hormuz under Iranian clearance
Sapura 1200 became the fourth Malaysia-linked ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran war erupted in February 2026.
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Japan's largest banks post record profits for fiscal 2026, forecast further growth
Japan's three biggest banking groups reported record profits for fiscal 2026 and forecast continued growth for 2027.
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Robotics stocks surge across Asia as physical AI gains investor interest
Asian robotics shares climbed sharply, led by LG Electronics' 55% rise amid AI and automation developments.
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Malaysia launches Global Supply Crisis Monitoring Dashboard with real-time data
Malaysia's Economy Ministry and Department of Statistics launched a public dashboard today to track global supply crisis developments.
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PM Anwar raises Malaysian Youth Council funding to RM5 million in 2026
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim increased the Malaysian Youth Council's allocation to RM5 million to support youth development in 2026.
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Federal Territories Minister seeks MACC briefing on loss of Kuala Lumpur flood ponds
Minister Hannah Yeoh arranged a briefing with MACC this week on the reduction of flood retention ponds in Kuala Lumpur following a 2021 report she filed.
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Drugs, phones, and weapons found in Ipoh police lock-up; several officers suspended
Prohibited items were discovered in an Ipoh police lock-up after a surprise inspection, leading to suspension of several officers and a full investigation.
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Fire damages UPS backup battery room at Bank Negara Malaysia with no injuries
A fire broke out at Bank Negara Malaysia's Sasana Kijang UPS battery room in Kuala Lumpur on May 15, causing damage but no casualties.
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Japanese yen weakens to 158.47 per dollar despite $63 billion government intervention
The Japanese yen fell about 1% this week to near 158.47 per US dollar despite roughly 10 trillion yen in market interventions during late April and early May.
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Sultan Nazrin allows educators to deliver Friday sermons in Perak for Teachers' Day 2026
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah decreed educators will lead Friday sermons at 625 mosques statewide on May 15 to mark Teachers' Day.
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Israeli Navy Detains 429 Activists Including 29 Malaysians in Flotilla Intercept
Israeli naval forces intercepted 54-vessel Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 near Cyprus, detaining 429 activists aiming to reach Gaza.
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Wall Street Opens Higher on Nvidia Gains Amid US-China Summit in Beijing
Wall Street indices rose at the open May 14, 2026, led by Nvidia shares as investors watched the US-China summit in Beijing.
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Tunku Azizah Hospital resolves accidental baby swap, investigation ongoing
Tunku Azizah Hospital in Kuala Lumpur resolved an accidental baby swap after discovering the error on April 9 and returned babies to their mothers safely.
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H&M shifts Southeast Asia HQ from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, cutting 78 jobs
H&M announced it will relocate its Southeast Asia regional headquarters from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and cut 30% of support staff, mostly in Singapore.
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College student charged with two counts of murder over Jalan Ampang crash
Danish Raman Kamar Kumaresan, 24, was charged with two counts of murder after a fatal crash killed a married couple on Jalan Ampang on May 2, 2026.
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Myanmar proposes death penalty for forcibly recruiting online scam workers
Myanmar's parliament published a bill on May 14, 2026, proposing death sentences for forcing victims into online scam centres.
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MACC finds no corruption in KL flood retention pond land conversion but urges DBKL to tighten monitoring
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission found no corruption in Kuala Lumpur flood pond land conversion and called on DBKL to improve oversight.
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North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC arrives in South Korea for Asian Champions League semi-final
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC arrived in South Korea on May 17 for the Asian Champions League semi-final against Suwon FC Women on May 20 in Suwon.
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UAE fast-tracks new oil pipeline to double Fujairah export capacity by 2027
The UAE is accelerating construction of a second pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and double oil exports via Fujairah by 2027.
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Malaysian High Court rules 2023 nicotine vape exemption irrational and unlawful
The High Court ruled the 2023 removal of nicotine vape liquids from the Poisons List was irrational and lacked proper consultation, granting NGOs' judicial review application.