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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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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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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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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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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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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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Four teenagers assault female e-hailing driver in Melaka over fare dispute
Four teenagers assaulted and strangled a female e-hailing driver near Kuala Sungai Baru forest on May 14, 2026, after failing to pay their fare.
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Three individuals fined RM4,000 each for spreading false fuel price and subsidy news in Sepang courts
Sepang Sessions Court fined Nur Irsalina Omar Kumar, Mohd Aiman Zaini Satar, and Romfazly Syam Mohd Mokhtar RM4,000 each for sharing false fuel price and subsidy claims.
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Malaysia’s death row population hits historic low as lung health initiative expands
Malaysia's death row population dropped to 97 in 2025, while the government advances integrated lung health services nationwide.
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KL High Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280,000 for defaming Lim Guan Eng and son
Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled blogger Papagomo liable for defaming Lim Guan Eng and his son, ordering him to pay RM280,000 in damages and costs.
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US Treasury reverses course, extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days
US Treasury extended a sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days on May 19 after letting it lapse three days earlier.
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Israel detains over 100 activists from Gaza-bound flotilla including 16 Malaysians
Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian flotilla near Cyprus, detaining more than 100 activists, including 16 Malaysians aboard nine vessels.
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Malaysia Education Ministry Signs MoU with Huawei and Multimedia University to Boost AI TVET in Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry signed an MoU with Multimedia University and Huawei on May 18 to launch an AI-focused TVET program in five fully residential schools in 2026.
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Court of Appeal upholds 30-year sentence for ex-lecturer over murder and bank robbery shooting
The Court of Appeal upheld a 30-year jail term for former lecturer Chai Kong Wee for murder and firearm charges in bank robberies.
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Police detain 15 over dangerous flare stunt promoting clothing shop in Bukit Bintang
Police arrested 15 people for igniting flares and reckless driving in Bukit Bintang during a clothing store’s anniversary campaign.
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Malaysia advocates people-centred health reforms and unhindered humanitarian aid at WHA79
Malaysia’s Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad led a delegation at the 79th World Health Assembly, promoting health reforms and aid access.
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Hit-and-run in Bandar Baru Klang kills two elderly sisters, injures teen
Two elderly sisters were killed and a teenage boy injured in a hit-and-run in Bandar Baru Klang on May 15.
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Indonesia receives six Rafale jets as part of $8.1 billion defence deal under President Prabowo
Indonesia took delivery of six French Rafale fighter jets by May 18, 2026, advancing military modernization efforts under President Prabowo Subianto.
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Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi to reveal new political direction at Petaling Jaya event
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will announce their new political direction on May 17 at a public event in Petaling Jaya.
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Three men charged with assault after attack at Kepong restaurant in Kuala Lumpur
Three men were charged May 14 with causing grievous hurt after assaulting a man at a Kepong restaurant over an alleged side-eye incident.
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Bangladeshi worker jailed 18 months and caned for molesting women on Kuala Lumpur trains
Md Romjan Ali was sentenced to 18 months in jail and one stroke of the cane for molesting five women on Kuala Lumpur LRT and MRT trains and stations.