KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia’s food and general goods prices have remained steady despite ongoing global supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.

PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Immigration Department of Malaysia will begin issuing a newly enhanced Malaysian passport with 94 security features starting June 1, marking a major upgrade to strengthen the protection of the country’s travel document.

MERSING, May 19 — The return of three Malaysian elephants — Dara, Amoi and Kelat — from Tennoji Zoo cannot be expedited, as the process involves a number of procedures and agreements that must be carefully observed, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad have stepped down as Members of Parliament for Pandan and Setiawangsa, effective today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Police have arrested a debt collector with a previous criminal record over the alleged confinement, abuse, and sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy in Bukit Kemuning earlier this month.

Mohd Yusoff Mamat speaks during a press conference at the Kelantan Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) on May 18, 2026. — Bernama phot