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A woman suspected of being involved in an acid attack on a spa owner in Beris Kubur Besar last Saturday is brought for her remand hearing at the Bachok Magistrates’ Court May 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Kelantan cops seek chemical clues at rubber factory in spa acid attack case

The case went viral on social media after a video showed the suspects blocking the victim’s vehicle and forcing him into a grey Suzuki Swift. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Grey Suzuki Swift in crosshairs as Kelantan cops hunt four suspects in gold shop owner’s abduction

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan attends a press conference at the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre May 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia awaits US nod for Asean Special Summit, says Mohamad

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan speaks during a press conference during the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre May 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia urges junta to honour Myanmar peace deal as ceasefire nears expiry

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh greets schoolchildren as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim looks on, in Putrajaya May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Anwar hails Asean Power Grid success, praises Vietnam’s role in energy transition

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses key issues in an exclusive interview on the 46th Asean Summit at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Asean must put poverty fight at core of regional agenda, says PM Anwar

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof shares his insights during the Luncheon Powertalk — Shared Prosperity: The New Imperative for Asean’s Economic Growth at the Asean Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) in Kuala Lumpur May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

DPM Fadillah calls for Asean member states to strengthen energy cooperation 

Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said that by introducing a lower youth age at 16, teenagers will have the opportunity to join youth associations, which in turn ensures that these associations have strong successors. — Picture via Facebook/JBS Negara

Youth at 16? Johor govt plots early start to build next-gen leaders, says committee chair

Terengganu Prisons director Mohd Nasir Yusof said currently, 32 inmates are employed by three different employers on Redang Island, while five inmates are working for a single employer on Perhentian Island. — File pic

A second shot at life — Terengganu’s island jobs offer hope for parolees

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds a bilateral meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Putrajaya May 25, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia and Vietnam seal new ties in energy, education and Asean unity

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said a 67-year-old businessman has lost RM5.3 million after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme advertised through the Google app. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Selangor top cop: Businessman loses RM5.3m after joining fake investment scheme on social media

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud said the upcoming state election would test the party’s organisational strength, political maturity, and unity as a team. — Bernama pic

Sabah PKR turns focus on state election, says unity key after fraught party polls

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit 11 states until 6pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Rain, wind, thunder: 11 states face severe weather till 6pm

The Terengganu government is keen to adopt more natural approaches to prevent future elephant-human conflicts. — Reuters pic

Elephant grass to keep elephants out: Terengganu banks on nature to curb wild raids

The Malaysian Youth Council has voiced its opposition to the proposal to raise the retirement age to 65, arguing that the policy is not suitable for Malaysia’s labour market as it could adversely affect youth employment and development. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Youth council says raising retirement age to 65 unsuitable for Malaysia, warns of shrinking job opportunities for graduates

Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming has warned local councils that poor performance under the new ‘traffic light’ grading system will carry consequences, including funding cuts. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

New ‘traffic light’ performance system: Local councils rated red will face cuts, those rated green get more funds, says housing minister