May 10, 2026
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Former aide to an MP, a Tan Sri, and a company director to be charged with corruption at Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will charge a former special assistant to a Member of Parliament at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow.

May 10, 2026
Local
Local
Night-time journeys in Gua Musang are becoming increasingly dangerous as accidents involving stray cattle continue to rise.

GUA MUSANG, May 10 — Night-time driving in Gua Musang is becoming increasingly dangerous as accidents involving stray cattle continue to rise, especially on dark and poorly lit roads during heavy rain.

May 10, 2026
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Local
Day 1 of cloud seeding operations has started in Kedah and Perlis as dam water levels fall to critical levels.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Cloud Seeding Operations (OPA) have commenced today in Kedah and Perlis following critically low and alert-level water levels at several dams, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

May 9, 2026
World
World
Messi expresses support for Argentina’s World Cup ambitions but says France and Spain appear stronger contenders

MIAMI, May 9 — Lionel Messi says Argentina supporters have every reason to dream of a second consecutive World Cup title, but he believes rivals such as France national football team and Spain national football team currently look stronger.

May 9, 2026
World
World
US moves to revoke citizenship of former diplomat convicted as one of Cuba’s most prolific spies

ISTANBUL, May 9 — US federal prosecutors are seeking to strip the citizenship of former US Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, who is currently in prison, alleging that he obtained it through deception while secretly working for Cuba for more than 50 years, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing NBC News.

May 9, 2026
World
World
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands to dispatch aircraft to evacuate passengers from hantavirus-stricken ship

MADRID, May 9 — Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send aircraft to evacuate their citizens from the Spain-bound cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister announced in Madrid today.

May 9, 2026
Local
Local
Early risers rejoice as DBKL extends operating hours at 10 public parks from 5.30am to 10pm

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Ten public parks managed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will begin opening earlier, from 5.30am to 10pm, giving city residents more time to enjoy leisure and recreational activities.

May 9, 2026
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Local
LHDN: Start collecting your e-Invoices to support your tax relief claims.

PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is urging taxpayers to request e-invoices for all purchases and expenses that qualify for individual tax relief, beginning this year.

May 8, 2026
World
World
Kompany tells Bayern to put Champions League disappointment behind them and focus on German Cup

MUNICH, May 8 — Vincent Kompany has urged Bayern Munich to quickly move on from their Champions League heartbreak against Paris Saint-Germain and focus on ending the season strongly with the German Cup still within reach.

May 8, 2026
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World
Spain says first hantavirus cruise evacuees to return home Sunday after arriving in Tenerife

MADRID, May 8 — Passengers aboard a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are set to begin returning to their home countries after the vessel arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday, Spanish authorities said today.

May 8, 2026
World
World
Indonesian rescuers rush to evacuate 20 Singaporean and local hikers following Mount Dukono eruption

JAKARTA, May 8 — Indonesian authorities are racing to rescue 20 hikers after Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island earlier today, according to local rescue officials.

May 8, 2026
Local
Local
Van driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving charge linked to death of Year Two pupil in Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT, May 8 — A 61-year-old van driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of reckless driving that allegedly caused the death of an eight-year-old girl last Tuesday.