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China’s Xi tipped for North Korea visit amid renewed Trump-Kim diplomacy talk
SEOUL, May 21 — Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump, South Korea’s Yonhap
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Amirudin lauds Selangor Sultan’s Aidiladha message urging Malaysians to defend unity, uphold Rukun Negara
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today expressed his gratitude for the Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026 address by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. He said the Sultan’s message highlighted the importance
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DOSM: Malaysia’s labour productivity rises 4.8pc in Q1 2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — Malaysia’s labour productivity stood at RM45.5 per hour worked in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 4.8 per cent compared with 5.8 per cent in the same quarter last year. According to the Malaysia Labour
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Hair today, bomb scare tomorrow: Laser beauty gadget sparks Australia airport panic
SYDNEY, May 21 — A bomb disposal unit was called to an Australian airport today — only to find the suspicious object was a laser hair removal device. Avalon airport in Victoria state was partially evacuated in the early hours
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Govt studying shift from B40–T20 income groups to PAKW‑based assessment for fairer aid targeting, says Akmal Nasrullah
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The Ministry of Economy is studying a fairer and more comprehensive approach in determining eligibility for public aid and subsidies by taking into account net disposable income and the actual commitments of households, instead of relying
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Global crisis driving push to reinforce Malaysia’s economic structure, says Akmal Nasrullah
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The government views the current global crisis as an impetus to strengthen the country’s economic structure, including a greater focus on high-value industries, the energy transition and a more inclusive approach to delivering public assistance. Economy
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Johor PAS dismisses claims it will give way to BN in state election, says party will contest state polls
JOHOR BAHRU, May 21 — Johor PAS today clarified that it is prepared to contest in the coming state election, contrary to a social media post claiming that it will withdraw to make way for Barisan Nasional (BN). Johor PAS
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MB: Terengganu rolls out Phase 1 economic plan to support MSMEs and farmers amid global supply crisis
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 21 — The Terengganu state government today announced Phase 1 of its State Economic Stimulus Action Plan to address the global supply crisis. Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said that several initiatives have been introduced to strengthen
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition worsens after multiple infections, royal palace says
BANGKOK, May 21 — The medical condition of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha has worsened as a result of multiple infections in several organs, with physicians unable to contain her irregular heart rate, the Royal Palace said in a statement today. The
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US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, says Trump envoy
NUUK, May 21 — The US special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by President Donald Trump, told AFP yesterday that Washington needs to rebuild its presence in the Danish autonomous territory. At the height of the Cold War,
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