May 4, 2025
Local
Local
Workshop fire destroys 20 cars, three motorcycles in Puchong Jaya

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A fire broke out at a workshop along the Bukit Jalil Highway in Bandar Puchong Jaya, Selangor, today, destroying 20 cars and three motorcycles.‍

May 4, 2025
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Local
Communications Minister: Government acknowledges RSF’s concerns on media freedom but remains firm on laws against misinformation and 3R issues.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today the government is taking seriously concerns raised by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) over Malaysia’s press freedom ranking.

May 4, 2025
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Local
Police say there are still no leads in the case of the missing Datin Seri en route to the MACC headquarters.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Police have yet to uncover any leads in the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh, who went missing on April 9 while on her way to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya.‍

May 3, 2025
World
World
F1’s Youngest Ever Polesitter: 18-Year-Old Antonelli Breaks Vettel’s Record with Historic Miami Sprint Qualifying Performance

MIAMI, May 3 — Mercedes' Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli made history today by becoming Formula One’s youngest-ever polesitter in any format after a stunning final lap in sprint qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix.‍

May 3, 2025
World
World
Five Bolivia Plane Crash Survivors Rescued After 36 Grueling Hours in Alligator-Infested Swamp

LA PAZ, May 3 — Five people endured 36 hours in an alligator-infested swamp after making an emergency landing in the Bolivian Amazon, according to local authorities and the pilot.‍

May 3, 2025
World
World
"US Agencies Investigate Army Helicopter's 'Scenic Route' After Two Aborted Passenger Landings in Washington, Say 'No More VIP Helicopter Rides'”

WASHINGTON, May 3 — Federal investigators have launched an inquiry after two flights were forced to abort their landings at Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday due to the presence of a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, which was too close and heading towards the Pentagon.‍

May 3, 2025
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Local
No Malaysians Affected by Severe New Zealand Storms, Says Foreign Ministry as Worst in a Decade Hits Wellington and Canterbury

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — The Foreign Ministry, through the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington, is actively monitoring the aftermath of the severe weather that impacted New Zealand, particularly in the Wellington and Canterbury regions.

May 3, 2025
Local
Local
Bersatu Youth Backs Petronas in Miri Terminal Dispute with Sarawak, Citing Petroleum Development Act

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Sarawak State Government’s allegation that Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) is operating illegally at the Miri Crude Oil Terminal has been dismissed as unfounded and inconsistent with existing legal provisions.

May 3, 2025
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Local
Dr. Mahathir: Trump is a century out of touch — accuses US of enabling Gaza genocide and provoking regional instability by challenging China

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has renewed his strong criticism of the United States, condemning what he sees as its hypocritical and destructive foreign policies, particularly under former president Donald Trump.‍

May 2, 2025
World
World
Verstappen skips Miami media day to await birth of first child.

MIAMI, May 2 — Reigning world champion Max Verstappen will join the Miami Grand Prix a day later than scheduled as he awaits the birth of his first child.‍

May 2, 2025
World
World
Thailand records first anthrax fatality in decades, with over 600 people potentially exposed to tainted meat.

BANGKOK, May 2 — Thailand has confirmed its first anthrax-related death in decades, with two cases reported nationwide, sparking a public health alert after authorities identified hundreds of people potentially exposed to the deadly bacteria, officials said yesterday.‍

May 2, 2025
World
World
Thailand’s 10th richest man sentenced to 24 years in prison for illegally expanding a golf resort into protected land.

BANGKOK, May 2 — A Thai court has sentenced billionaire businessman Prayudh Mahagitsiri to 24 years in prison for illegally expanding his luxury golf resort into protected forest land, local media reported.‍