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Malaysia to offer free commercial dispute mediation for claims under RM250,000 from May 18
The Asian International Arbitration Centre will provide free mediation for commercial disputes up to RM250,000 starting May 18, 2026.
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Malaysia's PM to launch youth initiatives at National Youth Day on May 15
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will open National Youth Day 2026 and unveil youth development plans in Seremban tomorrow.
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Commercial vessel seized near UAE coast and diverted to Iranian waters near Strait of Hormuz
A commercial vessel was seized 38 nautical miles off Fujairah, UAE, and is now heading toward Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Two former clinic workers charged over woman's death in Kuala Lumpur
Two former clinic workers in Kuala Lumpur pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a 45-year-old woman during an alleged abortion procedure.
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Pahang woman, 76, loses RM327,600 in police-impersonation scam
A 76-year-old woman in Temerloh, Pahang, lost RM327,600 after a scammer posed as a police officer from Sarawak.
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Former Astro employee jailed 4 years over 731 database tampering charges
A Kuala Lumpur court jailed former Astro employee Nora Idayu Jaafar for 4 years after she pleaded guilty to 731 database tampering charges.
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Indonesia to review visa-free entry after gambling and scam raids
Indonesia will review visa-free entry for some Southeast Asian nationals after arrests in raids on gambling and scam operations.
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Drone explosion near Malaysian UNIFIL facility in Lebanon causes minor damage, no injuries
An explosion from an unidentified drone near Malaysia House at UNIFIL headquarters in Lebanon caused minor damage but no casualties on May 12, 2026.
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7 of 14 Malaysian gig platforms have not yet filed worker details with Socso
Malaysia's Socso said 7 of 14 gig platforms have not yet submitted worker details needed for automatic contributions.
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Malaysian court acquits preacher in rape case involving 14-year-old girl
A Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court acquitted preacher Muhammad Fathi Na'im Mazlam of raping a 14-year-old girl.
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Human Rights Watch says EU surveillance exports reached abusive regimes
Human Rights Watch said Tuesday that European firms sold surveillance tech to countries with human rights abuses despite EU export rules.
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Malaysia approves RM3.18 billion in Pahang flood projects; Sabah delays border agency rollout
Malaysia advances flood mitigation in Pahang with 18 projects worth RM3.18 billion while Sabah postpones border agency pending immigration safeguards.
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Penang steps up El Niño preparations for heatwaves, floods and fire risks
Penang has stepped up preparations for extreme heat and severe weather linked to El Niño, state officials said on May 12.
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IDMC says conflict-driven displacement hit record 32.3 million in 2025
IDMC said conflict-driven internal displacement hit a record 32.3 million in 2025, overtaking disaster displacement for the first time.
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Germany urges TikTok's European business be put in European hands
Germany's culture minister said TikTok's European business should be put in European hands as EU scrutiny of the app continues.
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Malaysia to start MRCA evaluation in 2030 as it plans FA-50 deliveries
Malaysia's Defence Ministry will begin evaluating new MRCA fighters in 2030 as it prepares to phase out F/A-18 and Sukhoi jets around 2035.
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Malaysia lifts freeze on military procurement funds after restructuring
Malaysia's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday it has lifted a freeze on procurement funds for armed forces assets.
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WHO warns more hantavirus cases may emerge after cruise ship evacuation
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak is contained for now but more cases may emerge.
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Two safe after light aircraft makes emergency landing near Kuah, Langkawi
A Diamond Aircraft DA-40 with 2 people aboard made an emergency landing near Kuah, Langkawi, and both escaped unharmed.
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Asyraf says T20 should not be defined by income alone in fuel subsidy debate
Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki urged Malaysia to judge T20 and M40 households by living costs, not income alone, as debate over RON95 subsidies continues.
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College student charged with murdering 19-year-old in Kelantan
A 19-year-old college student was charged in Kota Bharu with murdering Nurfisya Zulkifly in Ketereh, Kelantan.
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Police arrest 4 over fireworks at Tangkap Azam Baki rally in Kuala Lumpur
Police arrested 4 men over a fireworks incident at the Tangkap Azam Baki rally near Sogo in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysian court orders RM2.73 million for girl in birth negligence case
A Malaysian court ordered the government to pay RM2.73 million to an 8-year-old girl over birth negligence that left her with permanent brain damage.
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Malaysia to digitise public healthcare by 2029, minister says
Malaysia's health minister said public healthcare facilities will be fully digitised by 2029 as part of reforms to end the contract doctor era.