May 8, 2025
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Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia and Bahrain explore partnerships in trade and green technology

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Malaysia and Bahrain are strengthening their commitment to boost trade and investment ties, while also exploring new opportunities in the digital economy and green technology, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.‍

May 8, 2025
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MCMC: RM10,000 fine imposed over TikTok post on racial and religious sensitivities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — A man has been fined RM10,000 for uploading offensive content on TikTok involving racial and religious sentiments linked to the Kuala Lumpur Tower workers’ issue on March 31.

May 8, 2025
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Construction of the RM20 million food court project at Penang Hill will begin in July.

GEORGE TOWN, May 8 — The construction of a new RM20 million food court on Penang Hill is expected to begin in July or early August, following the ongoing demolition of the existing structure.

May 7, 2025
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‘A dream come true’: China hails Zhao’s historic snooker triumph

BEIJING, May 7 — Zhao Xintong’s historic victory at the World Snooker Championship sparked celebrations across China yesterday, with trailblazing star Ding Junhui leading the tributes to the country's newest sporting icon.‍

May 7, 2025
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India launches ‘precision strikes’ in Pakistan, killing at least eight; Islamabad vows retaliation

MUZAFFARABAD (Pakistan), May 7 — Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan surged yesterday after India launched missile strikes on Pakistani territory, killing at least eight civilians, according to Pakistani officials, prompting immediate retaliation from Islamabad.‍

May 7, 2025
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Bangladesh seeks China’s support as US aid cuts threaten millions of lives

DHAKA, May 6 — Bangladesh had hoped to mark a milestone this year in its fight to eliminate tuberculosis, having dramatically reduced the death toll from the preventable and treatable disease.

May 7, 2025
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‘No intention to burden doctors’: Health Ministry defends drug pricing regulation amid GP protest

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The Health Ministry has clarified that the enforcement of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723) is aimed at enhancing transparency and affordability in healthcare, not disrupting the operations of private medical practitioners.‍

May 7, 2025
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Melaka police arrest parents over suspected abuse after a two-month-old sustains head injuries

MELAKA, May 7 — Police in Melaka have arrested a couple after their two-month-old baby boy was admitted to the hospital with severe head injuries, suspected to be the result of abuse at a residence in Sungai Petai, Alor Gajah.‍

May 7, 2025
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Penang hotels and orchards gear up for durian season as tourism campaign intensifies

GEORGE TOWN, May 7 — Penang is bracing for its annual durian season with hotels and orchards preparing to welcome a wave of enthusiasts from Malaysia, Singapore, and China.

May 6, 2025
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Knockouts, Celebs, and Shocks: Fury Championship Attracts 200,000 Viewers as Stars, Influencers, and Pros Face Off

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The debut of Malaysia’s Fury Championship wrapped up last Friday with high-energy bouts and dramatic moments at Zepp KL, featuring 16 fighters from Malaysia and Indonesia — including pro athletes, content creators, and celebrities.‍

May 6, 2025
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Israel says expanded Gaza operation will displace ‘most’ residents as UN warns of ‘countless’ civilian casualties

JERUSALEM, May 6 — Israel’s military announced that its expanded offensive in Gaza, recently approved by the government, will involve displacing “most” of the enclave’s population — a move that has sparked alarm from the United Nations.‍

May 6, 2025
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‘A Generation’s Bravery Remembered’: Massive Crowds Gather in London to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory

LONDON, May 6 — For history teacher Martin Rizcki, emotions ran high during the UK’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, especially as the voice of Winston Churchill echoed from loudspeakers across the crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace.‍