May 31, 2025
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Man killed by lion at Namibian safari lodge after stepping out to use the toilet; campers scare off the predator

WINDHOEK (Namibia), May 31 — A lion killed a 59-year-old man at a luxury lodge in the remote north western region of Namibia, police confirmed.

May 31, 2025
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Nigeria sentences 15 Asians, including a Malaysian, for cyberterrorism and online fraud

LAGOS, May 31 — A Nigerian court has sentenced 15 Asian nationals — including one Malaysian — to prison for cyberterrorism and internet fraud, marking one of the country’s largest cases involving foreign cybercriminals, according to the national anti-corruption agency.‍

May 31, 2025
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Four roads in George Town designated as no-waiting zones to reduce traffic congestion

GEORGE TOWN, May 31 — Beginning June 1, five major roads in George Town will be designated as no-waiting zones to ease traffic congestion caused by vehicles stopping along the roadside.

May 31, 2025
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‘No status quo to maintain’: Court of Appeal dismisses Hydroshoppe’s attempt to halt KL Tower deal

PUTRAJAYA, May 31 — The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by the former operator of the Kuala Lumpur Tower, Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd, and its subsidiary Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd, to obtain an ad interim injunction aimed at halting the award of the KL Tower concession to LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd.‍

May 31, 2025
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Malaysia Makes History as First ASEAN Country to Chair UN-Habitat Assembly

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Malaysia has made history by being unanimously elected as President of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for the 2025–2029 term.‍

May 30, 2025
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Tang Jie and Ee Wei eliminated from Singapore Open in the second round following straight-sets defeat to world No. 21 Taiwanese duo.

SINGAPORE, May 30 — Malaysia’s national mixed doubles team, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, fell short of delivering a perfect day for the Malaysian contingent at the Singapore Open yesterday, losing in the second round to Taiwanese pair Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan.

May 30, 2025
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Swiss village of Blatten buried after glacier collapse causes devastation; scientists attribute disaster to climate change

WILER, May 30 — Residents are grappling with the overwhelming destruction caused by a massive glacier slab that buried most of their scenic Swiss village, in what scientists believe is a stark example of climate change’s effects on the Alps.‍

May 30, 2025
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Trump: Canada can join U.S. missile defence system for free — but only as the 51st state

WASHINGTON, May 28 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that Canada could join his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system at no cost — but only if it becomes the 51st state of the United States.

May 30, 2025
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Harimau Malaya’s 1-1 draw with Cape Verde reflects the team’s consistent progress, says coach.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — National head coach Peter Cklamovski believes Malaysia’s 1-1 draw with Cape Verde in a Tier 1 international friendly is a strong indication of Harimau Malaya’s continued progress.‍

May 30, 2025
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Express Bus Catches Fire After Collision with Motorcycle on NSE Near Kamunting; All 28 Passengers Safe, Motorcyclist Injured

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Twenty-eight passengers escaped without injuries after the express bus they were on caught fire near Kamunting, along KM406 of the North-South Expressway, last night.‍

May 30, 2025
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Malaysian Legal Reforms Recognised Globally at Tashkent Forum, Says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The global community, particularly within the legal sphere, has acknowledged the Madani Government’s ongoing efforts and initiatives in legal and institutional reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.‍

May 28, 2025
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Maresca urges Chelsea to approach Conference League as the ‘world’s best’ ahead of final clash with Betis

POLAND, May 28 — Enzo Maresca revealed he had to persuade his Chelsea players that the UEFA Conference League was the “best competition in the world” as they gear up for tonight’s final against Real Betis.‍