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Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the offer opens access to Arm’s computing platforms and intellectual property (IP) portfolio to accelerate the development of local semiconductor products designed in Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Putrajaya names three Malaysian firms to spearhead Made-By-Malaysia chip project

Senate president, Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah with the new Senate appointees. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Six new senators sworn-in

Khairy Jamaluddin once considered not becoming Malaysia’s prime minister would make him a failure but being out of active politics since 2023 has changed his perspective. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Khairy Jamaluddin: Prime minister’s post still ‘lifetime ambition’, yet no longer the obsession it once was

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said one of the key challenges was setting a clear cut-off point for eligibility without affecting groups that still require assistance. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Putrajaya weighs RON95 subsidy cuts, admits tough call on who should lose aid

Khairy Jamaluddin said launching his own party would have further fragmented the Malay voter base. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Khairy admits he thought ‘long and hard’ about new party, but says Umno remains his ‘natural home’

The accident that caused the death of two men who were in a Proton Persona car along Kilometre 25.3 of the Second Link Highway in Iskandar Puteri here today. May 8, 2026. —Picture courtesy of the Iskandar Puteri district police

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Two supervisors killed after being flung from car in Second Link five-vehicle crash

Warung Lejen nasi lemak supplier Othman Che Mat, 72, says his priority is ensuring people can still afford the dish. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Rising costs elsewhere, but this Perak stall in Selama keeps nasi lemak at 50 sen

i-Legasi was among several measures rolled out by the EPF to help Malaysians prepare for longer retirement years as life expectancy continues to rise. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 4 h ago

EPF introduces i-Legasi, i-Emas and retirement goal calculator to help Malaysians plan for longer golden years

This screen grab made on May 10, 2026, from a video released by the US Central Command on its X account on May 8, 2026, appears to show a strike on the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Sea Star III. — US Central Command Public Affairs handout/AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Latest in Middle East war: Trump rejects peace deal as Gulf drone attacks rattle ceasefire

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the accident occurred at about 11pm on May 9 at Km28 of the highway heading towards the Duta toll plaza. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police arrest Proton Inspira driver after viral three-vehicle crash on NKVE

The Kampung Kolam branch is the first in Penang to openly welcome Loke to contest in the state. —Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Penang DAP Kampung Kolam branch first to declare Anthony Loke welcome to contest in the state

A. Lekeswaran, 27, was charged with attempting to kill scrap metal business owner B. Yoga Sundram, 41, in front of an entertainment outlet along Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, at about 3.15 am on April 22. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Bangsar shooting case: Lorry driver charged with attempted murder

Kinabalu Running Club said both victims received immediate treatment from the event’s medical team before being taken to hospital for further observation and care. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Hit-and-run at Borneo Marathon leaves runner, Rela personnel injured; organisers say police probing incident

At 8am, the local unit rose to 3.9170/9230 against the greenback, compared with Friday’s close of 3.9185/9230. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 11 h ago

Ringgit edges higher as traders watch Middle East tensions, Malaysia GDP data

Although it largely champions Malay-Muslim causes, Khairy Jamaluddin said Umno naturally positions itself as a centrist party. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Khairy likens Umno to a centrist party that can ‘work things out so that nobody loses’

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Bersatu expels Kok Lanas and Parit leaders, suspends Mersing MP and Bukit Bunga rep in latest disciplinary action

Bersatu’s Disciplinary Board today expelled and suspended four more elected representatives and party leaders with immediate effect. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Bersatu’s Disciplinary Board today expelled and suspended four more elected representatives and party leaders with immediate effect.Those expelled were Kok Lanas assemblyman and Ketereh division chief Datuk Mohamed Farid Mohamed Zawawi, as well as Parit division Armada chief Wan Meor Safwat Naqiuddin Shamsuddin.Meanwhile, Mersing MP...

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The issue of congestion involving heavy vehicle lanes on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) will be brought to the attention of the Ministry of Home Affairs, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Transport Minister flags lorry lane congestion at Second Link, issue to be raised with Home Ministry

He said police also seized four cars, a motorcycle, RM7,750 in cash, S$308, and jewellery. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Johor police bust two drug syndicates, seize RM4.77m worth of narcotics in raids

Tan Sri Azam Baki said he will remain active in public discourse on governance and anti-corruption matters after retiring as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Azam Baki says MACC retirement will not silence him, but has no plans for politics

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said that during this period, low humidity levels will typically result in reduced cloud formation over most areas. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Dryer, hotter weather incoming: Southwest monsoon to begin May 14, says MetMalaysia

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Transport Minister Anthony Loke at the launching ceremony of the national-level MyLesen B2 Sekolah (MyB2S) 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 32 m ago

MOE tightens school safety rules, aims to keep students safe after fatal accidents

Police detained three people yesterday to assist investigations into the fatal shooting of a man outside an entertainment outlet in Taman Industri Jaya, Skudai, on May 9. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Police arrest two men and a woman in probe into Skudai fatal shooting

Police are looking for a lorry driver and witnesses to help investigate a hit-and-run accident that killed a 65-year-old man in Jalan Desa Serdang, Seri Kembangan. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police seek lorry driver after 65‑year‑old man killed in Seri Kembangan hit‑and‑run

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the accident occurred at about 11pm on May 9 at Km28 of the highway heading towards the Duta toll plaza. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police arrest Proton Inspira driver after viral three-vehicle crash on NKVE

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A 26‑year‑old Malaysian man was jailed for six weeks for secretly recording videos of four men in a toilet at the Sembcorp Marine Tuas Boulevard Yard. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

Malaysian man jailed in Singapore for secretly filming men in shipyard toilet

The Singapore Police Force will establish a new Cyber Command in July to consolidate its counter‑scam and cybercrime capabilities. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore police set up Cyber Command to boost scam and cybercrime response

A 62‑year‑old man was jailed for 15 months for sending pork slices to seven mosques together with the personal details of a woman he blamed for losing his job. — TODAY file pic

Singapore / 4 h ago

Singapore jails man 15 months for pork‑filled letters to seven mosques after he blamed woman for contract non‑renewal

A view of the skyline in Singapore. The Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future, an initiative of Teach For All, will host the Better Future Forum over three days beginning May 12, bringing together 200 of the world’s most influential education practitioners, policymakers, researchers and student leaders in Singapore. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 5 h ago

Better Future Forum brings 200 global education leaders to Singapore for practice‑led learning

A teenage cosplayer was arrested after getting into a scuffle with convicted child sex offender Amos Yee at an anime convention in Suntec Singapore yesterday. — Screengrab via social media and X/Amos Yee

Singapore / 7 h ago

Teen cosplayer charged over alleged assault on Amos Yee at Singapore anime event

People watch as smoke rises after the eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, May 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. — Jhon Frengki Manipa/social media pic via Reuters

Singapore / 10 h ago

Singapore embassy works with Indonesia to identify two bodies recovered after Mount Dukono eruption

Rescuers had found backpacks suspected to belong to the two Singaporeans, and the authorities confirmed that one Indonesian hiker, who had gone missing, was dead. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Two Singaporeans confirmed dead after Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia, evacuation hampered by ash and bad weather

A handout picture taken and released on May 8, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency shows rescue workers standing by after the volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, North Maluku. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Seven Singaporean hikers evacuated after Mount Dukono eruption to return home as search continues for two missing

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World

Protesters call for the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives on whether to transmit the impeachment complaint to the Senate, outside the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Philippines, May 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

Philippine lawmakers impeach Sara Duterte, putting 2028 presidential bid at risk

Myanmar Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum arrives for a welcome ceremony during the 48th Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) summit in Cebu, central Philippines May 8, 2026. Myanmar claimed today that ‘discriminatory measures’ are shutting it out of the Asean bloc after a summit last week saw the organisation continue to blacklist the country’s post-coup leadership. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Myanmar decries ‘discriminatory measures’ in Asean as Malaysia insists atrocities bar junta’s return

Passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, board a plane bound for the United States at Tenerife Sud airport, Canary Islands, Spain, May 10, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 8 h ago

‘This is not Covid’: No automatic quarantine for Americans repatriated from hantavirus‑struck cruise ship

World / 9 h ago

One US evacuee tests mildly positive for hantavirus as another shows symptoms on flight home

Loved and loathed in almost equal measure, Thaksin Shinawatra transformed Thai politics in the early 2000s with populist policies that won him and his party loyalty from the rural masses. — AFP pic

World / 0 m ago

Loved and loathed, Thaksin’s release highlights how his family continues to shape Thai politics today

Taiwan’s coast guard said today that it had disrupted ‘illegal’ operations by ‌a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it away, part of what Taipei sees a provocative pattern of China’s stepped up ‌maritime activities. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship conducting ‘illegal’ survey near island

An airbus belonging to Turkish Airlines is parked at Tribhuvan International Airport after a minor fire broke out while landing in Kathmandu, Nepal May 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 7 h ago

Turkish Airlines A330 evacuated after landing‑gear fire shuts Kathmandu airport, passengers safe

Passengers in a military bus arrive to board a plane bound for US carrying passengers evacuated from the Dutch flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius at the Tenerife Sur-Reina Sofia airport on the island of Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Repatriation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship accelerates as 94 flown home from Canary Islands, WHO urges 42‑day monitoring

Money

The Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) has appointed Datuk Jay Khairil Jeremy Abdullah as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective May 20, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/KWAP Malaysia

Money / 4 h ago

KWAP appoints Datuk Jay Khairil Jeremy Abdullah as CEO effective May 20

An elderly woman selects vegetables at a supermarket in Beijing on May 11, 2026. China’s consumer prices ticked up in April as the cost of crude oil rose globally due to the Iran war, official data showed today. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Oil‑driven inflation lifts China consumer prices but deflation risks persist amid weak demand

This photograph shows the prices per litre of petrol and diesel fuels at a Tamoil petrol station next to gasoline and fuel tanks in Geneva on May 8, 2026. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Oil soars as Trump shoots down Iran’s terms and Hormuz disruption fears deepen

Money / 9 h ago

India shields consumers from fuel hikes as Modi calls for reduced petrol and diesel use amid Middle East supply strain

Senior Chinese and US officials will hold talks in South Korea in the coming days, Beijing’s commerce ministry and Washington’s treasury secretary said yesterday, ahead of an expected summit between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. — Reuters pic

Money / 9 h ago

China, US to hold trade talks in Seoul ahead of Trump–Xi summit in Beijing

Bursa Malaysia opened firmer today, driven by buying interest in selected heavyweight counters following the market’s retreat after a five-session rally last week. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 10 h ago

Bursa Malaysia opens higher on buying interest in heavyweights after last week’s pullback

At 8am, the local unit rose to 3.9170/9230 against the greenback, compared with Friday’s close of 3.9185/9230. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 11 h ago

Ringgit edges higher as traders watch Middle East tensions, Malaysia GDP data

The employment data points to challenges in the key labour market as companies took a cautious approach in hiring and investment while grappling with Trump’s sweeping—and rapidly changing—tariffs this year. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

A screen displays the results of the final draw of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup at the end of the ceremony in Diriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh May 9, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 tickets go on sale after final draw in Riyadh

Arsenal’s Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard (right) celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the London Stadium May 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

Arsenal edge West Ham after dramatic VAR ‘earthquake’ to move within sight of Premier League title

(From left) Paris Saint-Germain’s French midfielder #14 Desire Doue, Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian defender #05 Marquinhos and their teammates celebrate after winning the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris May 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 8 h ago

PSG all but seal Ligue 1 title with two games to spare after 1–0 win over Brest

Barcelona’s players celebrate winning the 2025-2026 Spanish League after the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona May 10, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 9 h ago

Barcelona seal back‑to‑back La Liga crowns with 2–0 Clasico win that leaves Real Madrid trophyless

Inter Milan's players celebrate after winning the Italian Serie A football match against Lazio. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Inter Milan celebrate Serie A title in style with commanding 3-0 victory over Lazio in Rome

This picture taken on May 9, 2026 shows a Japanese professional baseball umpire wearing the number 29 on his helmet in solidarity with his colleague Takuto Kawakami who is still unconscious three weeks after being hit on the head by a bat, during a baseball game between Saitama Seibu Lions and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Saitama. — Jiji Press via AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Japan baseball umpires wear 29 in tribute to unconscious colleague

Dubois, who now has a professional record of 23 wins and three defeats, with 21 knockouts, had been angered by an apparently casual comment made by Wardley in a pre-fight interview. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

Daniel Dubois storms back from two knockdowns to stop Fabio Wardley in 11th round and reclaim world heavyweight title

Urawa Red Diamonds fans celebrate in the stands after their team’s victory against Al-Hilal in the second leg of the AFC Champions League final at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on May 6, 2023. Their raucous fans are the self-styled bad boys of Japanese football and the team’s red shirts, white shorts and black socks bear more than a passing resemblance to Manchester United. — AFP pic

Sports / 1d ago

Japan drawn with defending champions Qatar in 2027 AFC Asian Cup group stage