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SpaceX shareholders approve 5-for-1 stock split ahead of planned IPO
CALIFORNIA, May 16 — A majority of SpaceX shareholders have approved a 5-for-1 stock split recommended by the company’s board, Bloomberg News reported yesterday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shareholders of IPO-bound SpaceX were informed via email that the stock’s fair
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Taiwan insists it is ‘independent’ after Trump warns island against formal declaration
TAIPEI, May 16 — Taiwan said today it is an “independent” nation, hours after US President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence. Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing yesterday where Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Malaysia scam losses surge from RM1.28b in 2023 to RM2.77b in 2025, investment fraud leads cases, says deputy minister
KULAI, May 16 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is stepping up its Safe Internet Campaign at all levels of the community following a sharp rise in online scam cases, which recorded losses of
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Deputy minister: 6,680 issued notices for littering nationwide since January, teens and foreigners among offenders
JOHOR BAHRU, May 16 — A total of 6,680 individuals nationwide, including 15 teenagers, have been issued notices of offence (NPK) for littering in public places since January. Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said the figure
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Penang pushes active water-saving culture, aims to cut domestic use to 250 litres per person daily
GEORGE TOWN, May 16 — Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) aims to reduce the state’s domestic water consumption to 250 litres per capita per day (LPCD) this year through various water-saving initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Its chief executive officer,
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Singapore ends detention for first-time drug abusers who voluntarily seek help from narcotics agency
SINGAPORE, May 16 — First-time drug abusers in Singapore who voluntarily seek help from its Central Narcotics Bureau will no longer face detention at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre starting today. According to Singapore’s CNA, Minister for Law and Second Minister for
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Sabah raid uncovers wildlife hoard of rhino horns, pangolin scales, elephant bones in former ranger’s Tuaran home
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — A man believed to be a former forest ranger was arrested after allegedly possessing various parts of protected wildlife, estimated to be worth RM589,230, in a raid in Tuaran, Sabah, yesterday. Bukit Aman Internal Security
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MetMalaysia warns of short-term thunderstorms with intense rainfall in Perlis, Kedah, Penang and parts of Sabah, Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit all northern states in Peninsular Malaysia as well as several areas in Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Labuan until noon today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological
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Democrats accuse Trump of corruption after disclosure of major stock market trades
WASHINGTON, May 16 — Democrats accused US President Donald Trump of corruption yesterday after the disclosure of major stock market transactions carried out in his name, although his son denied there was wrongdoing. “The President’s corruption is a national security
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‘I want China to cool down’: Trump warns Taiwan against independence after talks in Beijing
BEIJING, May 16 — US President Donald Trump yesterday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support the self-ruling island. Trump ended the state visit claiming
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