May 14, 2025
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Malaysia’s Su-30MKM fighter jet debuts new Avatar-inspired ‘Toruk Makto’ livery ahead of LIMA ’25

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) Su-30MKM fighter jet has been revealed with a striking new livery titled ‘Toruk Makto’, ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA ’25).‍

May 14, 2025
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Local
Lorry driver with six prior convictions remanded over Teluk Intan crash that claimed lives of nine FRU officers

TELUK INTAN, May 14 – The lorry driver involved in the fatal crash that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) officers on Jalan Sungai Manik-Sungai Lampam has been remanded for four days, according to the New Straits Times.

May 14, 2025
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Local
Couple shaken but unharmed after vehicle collides with elephant in Johor; police urge caution following recent wildlife-related accidents.

JOHOR BAHRU, May 14 — A married couple had a harrowing encounter when their vehicle collided with an elephant at KM 50 of the Johor Bahru-Mersing road last night.‍

May 13, 2025
World
World
Gauff Gains Momentum in Rome Ahead of French Open

ROME, May 13 — Coco Gauff continued her strong clay-court run by defeating Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the Italian Open, becoming the youngest player to advance to four WTA 1000 quarter-finals on clay.‍

May 13, 2025
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World
Xi Jinping Warns Against ‘Trade War Bullying’ During Talks with Latin American Leaders in China

BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen relations with Latin America and denounced global "bullying" in what appeared to be a veiled criticism of the United States, as he addressed regional leaders gathered in Beijing.‍

May 13, 2025
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World
‘Stupid’ — Trump Claps Back at Criticism Over Receiving RM1.7b Luxury Jet from Qatar

WASHINGTON, May 13 — US President Donald Trump brushed off ethical concerns surrounding his acceptance of a US$400 million (RM1.7 billion) luxury aircraft from the Qatari royal family, calling it “stupid” to reject such a gift.‍

May 13, 2025
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Local
Teen Driver Charged with Reckless Driving, Father Faces Negligence Allegation in Fatal Kuching Multi-Vehicle Crash

KUCHING, May 13 — The 15-year-old boy involved in the major crash along Jalan Teo Kui Seng earlier this year is set to be charged in the Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.‍

May 13, 2025
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Local
UN aviation agency holds Russia accountable for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 downing, as Moscow condemns the verdict as 'scandalous'.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The United Nations (UN) aviation council has ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine, which killed all 298 people on board, including 196 Dutch nationals and 38 Australian citizens or residents, according to statements from the Dutch and Australian governments, as reported by Reuters.‍

May 13, 2025
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Local
Teluk Intan Fatal Crash: DPM Says Lorry Carrying Stones Shouldn’t Have Been on the Road, Logistics Company Must Be Held Accountable

PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The federal government has emphasised that the logistics company responsible for the lorry involved in the Teluk Intan crash, which claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel, must be held accountable.‍

May 12, 2025
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World
Mbappe’s hat-trick paves the way for Real Madrid’s road to redemption

BARCELONA, May 12 — Real Madrid’s season-long balancing act came crashing down on Sunday as Barcelona surged ahead in the La Liga title race with a dramatic 4-3 comeback win, despite a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick.

May 12, 2025
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World
Japanese teen confesses to fatally stabbing 84-year-old woman, says urge to kill was indiscriminate

CHIBA, May 12 — A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Monday for allegedly stabbing an elderly woman to death on a street in Chiba, near Tokyo, the day before, police said, according to Kyodo News.

May 12, 2025
World
World
For the first time, a woman is set to lead MI6 — with attention focused on a diplomat known for her expertise on Beijing.

MOSCOW, May 12 — For the first time in history, British intelligence agency MI6 is set to be led by a woman, with agency leadership currently selecting from three female candidates who reached the final round of interviews, according to The Times, as reported by Sputnik/Ria Novosti.