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UN urges Israel to ‘immediately’ free detained Gaza flotilla activists, probe mistreatment claims
GENEVA, May 6 — The United Nations today called on Israel to immediately release two activists taken from a Gaza-bound flotilla, and demanded an investigation into “disturbing accounts” they had been severely mistreated. Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian
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Fahmi: Aminuddin remains Negeri Sembilan MB after Umno, Pakatan leaders resolve dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today the dispute surrounding the Negeri Sembilan government has been resolved following a meeting between the top leadership of Umno and Pakatan Harapan yesterday. Fahmi said the state government
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Works Ministry rolls out EV charging system guidelines, first of its kind in Malaysia, says Ahmad Maslan
SEREMBAN, May 6 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) launched the Design and Installation Guidelines for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems in conjunction with the 2026 Senior Officers’ Conference (SOC) of the Public Works Department (JKR). Its deputy minister, Datuk
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Oil tumbles and stocks rally on peace hopes, Samsung tops US$1t
HONG KONG, May 6 — Oil prices dived again today on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war, while Samsung blasted past the US$1 trillion valuation mark in an equity markets rally stoked by the AI tech boom.
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Insurance premiums stable for now but pressure is building, says PIAM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia’s insurance industry says premiums remain broadly manageable for now, but warns that rising claims costs, climate risks and global uncertainties could put pressure on prices in the future. General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM)
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China calls for ‘complete’ and immediate end to Middle East fighting
BEIJING, May 6 — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called today for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and for the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible”, during talks with
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Johor to trial Jalan Skudai contraflow lane ahead of RTS Link launch in 2027
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 5 — A contraflow lane will be implemented along the Senai-Johor Bahru corridor, particularly Jalan Skudai, to address critical traffic congestion following the commencement of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link operations expected next year.
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MCMC calls for public support after 10 ICT projects shortlisted for WSIS Prizes 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — A total of 10 information and communications technology (ICT) projects under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been shortlisted for the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026. In a
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Tabung Haji system ensures Haj eligibility based on quota and queue, not higher payments, says licensed operator
MECCA, May 6 — The queue system and quota allocation are the main criteria used by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) to determine Malaysian pilgrims’ eligibility, with no influence from financial capacity or higher package payments. Licensed Haj operators (PJH) operations
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Johor draws RM10b in potential investments after Shanghai trip, says exco
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 6 — Johor has attracted strong interest from 36 international investors, with potential initial investment commitments worth about RM10 billion, state investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han said today. Speaking during
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