May 3, 2025
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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.‍

May 2, 2025
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Malaysian biologist Farina Othman receives global award for collaborating with palm oil farmers to protect Sabah’s remaining 300 Bornean elephants

KOTA KINABALU, May 2 — Malaysian biologist Dr Farina Othman has been awarded the 2025 Whitley Award by the UK-based Whitley Fund for Nature for her efforts to protect the last 300 Bornean elephants in Sabah’s east coast.‍

May 2, 2025
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Black panther killed in early morning crash while crossing the Terengganu expressway

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 2 — A black panther was killed early this morning after being hit by a four-wheel drive at Km 387 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2).‍

May 2, 2025
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Police investigating Melaka hit-and-run that left young girl with severe forehead injury

BUKIT KATIL, May 2 — A Year Two student sustained a severe forehead injury, while her older sister suffered bodily wounds following a hit-and-run incident near SK Demang Hussin in Bukit Katil, Melaka, yesterday.

May 1, 2025
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World
‘Absolutely insane’: Germany’s second tier surpasses La Liga in attendance, breaks €1b revenue mark

BERLIN, May 1 — Fueled by massive crowds, dramatic matches, and the presence of historic clubs like Hamburg and Schalke, Germany’s second-tier football league, Bundesliga 2, has shattered the €1 billion revenue mark, becoming Europe’s richest second division.‍

May 1, 2025
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World
US and Ukraine sign delayed minerals agreement, following Trump’s remarks linking aid to resource access

WASHINGTON, May 1 — The United States and Ukraine signed a long-delayed minerals agreement on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump's administration framing it as a new form of US support for Kyiv following the cessation of military aid.

May 1, 2025
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Man feared drowned after boat strikes pole near Penang Second Bridge during cockle harvesting activity

BATU KAWAN, May 1 — A man is feared to have drowned after falling from a boat while harvesting cockles near Kilometre 4.2 of the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (Penang Second Bridge) earlier this morning.