May 12, 2025
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Grieving mother elephant over calf killed by truck sparks public outcry, reigniting calls for wildlife crossings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Heartbreaking images of a mother elephant trying for hours to save her calf after it was struck by a truck in northern Malaysia have gone viral, sparking renewed calls for dedicated wildlife crossings in the biodiverse nation.‍

May 12, 2025
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Zahid: Malaysia should leverage its Asean chairmanship to expand halal exports to the 600 million-strong regional market.

BUTTERWORTH, May 12 — Malaysia should capitalise on its role as Asean Chair in 2025 to grow its halal product exports and tap into the 600 million-strong Asean market, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.‍

May 12, 2025
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KL police are seeking additional eyewitnesses as the suspect in the Duta Toll superbike and 4WD collision may be charged as early as tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Police are seeking more eyewitnesses to assist in the investigation of a crash involving a married couple riding a high-powered motorcycle, which was struck by a four-wheel drive vehicle near the Duta Toll Plaza heading towards the city last Saturday.‍

May 11, 2025
World
World
UK aims to scrap 'failed free market approach' to immigration by tightening skilled worker visa rules

LONDON, May 11 — The British government today unveiled plans to overhaul its immigration policy, aiming to end what it described as the “failed free market experiment” by tightening skilled worker visa rules and requiring businesses to invest more in training local talent.

May 11, 2025
World
World
Trump Praises China Talks, Says Both Sides Agreed on a ‘Total Reset’ During Geneva Negotiations

GENEVA, May 11 — US President Donald Trump praised his meeting with Chinese officials in Switzerland yesterday, describing it as a “total reset” conducted in a “friendly, but constructive” atmosphere.‍In a post on his

May 11, 2025
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World
Kane Claims First Trophy as Bayern Celebrate Title and Bid Farewell to Muller

MUNICH, May 11 — Harry Kane scored the opening goal before lifting his first-ever career trophy as Bayern Munich triumphed 2-0 over Borussia Mönchengladbach, with Thomas Müller playing his final home game for the club.

May 11, 2025
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Local
Mattress Factory and Recycling Plant Destroyed in Butterworth Blaze, No Injuries Reported

BUTTERWORTH, May 11 — A mattress factory and a recycling plant in Kampung Tok Sani, located in the Sungai Lokan Industrial Area, were destroyed in a fire last night.‍

May 11, 2025
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Local
Police to Seek Statements from Pamela Ling’s Children in Singapore with Interpol Assistance in Kidnapping Probe

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Police are set to record statements from Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh’s children in Singapore soon, as part of the ongoing investigation into her abduction in Putrajaya on April 9.‍

May 11, 2025
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Local
King and Queen Celebrate Mother’s Day with Heartfelt Tribute to Motherhood

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, shared heartfelt Mother’s Day wishes with all women who carry the noble title of ‘mother’.‍

May 10, 2025
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World
Liverpool manager Slot says the club is ‘disappointed’ with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave at the end of the season.

LONDON, May 9 — Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted on Friday that the club is “disappointed” by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave Anfield at the end of the season.‍

May 10, 2025
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World
Army source: Drone strikes hit Port Sudan for sixth straight day, targeting airport, fuel depot, and power station

PORT SUDAN, May 10 — Drone strikes hit Port Sudan for the sixth consecutive day yesterday, with the Sudanese army blaming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been engaged in conflict with the regular army since April 2023.‍

May 10, 2025
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World
India-Pakistan air clash puts Chinese weapons to the test — and the world is watching

WASHINGTON, May 10 — A recent aerial clash between Chinese-made Pakistani jets and French-made Indian Rafale fighters is drawing intense global scrutiny as militaries seek insights into modern air combat capabilities.‍