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Malaysia defies global slump with 5.4pc Q1 GDP growth
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Malaysian economy recorded a firm growth of 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong domestic demand and a continued surge in electrical and electronics (E&E) exports, Bank Negara Malaysia
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Trump’s DOJ accuses Yale of anti-white and anti-Asian discrimination
NEW YORK, May 15 — The US Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants following a year-long probe into diversity practices at the elite university. It is the latest chapter in President
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Spain PM says ‘proud’ of Yamal after Israel claims Barcelona star ‘inciting hatred’ with Palestine flag
MADRID, May 15 — Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday said Barcelona star Lamine Yamal had made Spain “proud” for waving a Palestinian flag at a victory parade that sparked Israeli accusations of “inciting hatred”. The 18-year-old forward drew attention
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Terengganu civil servant duped of almost RM100,000 in Telegram investment scams
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 15 — A female civil servant in Terengganu lost RM99,276 after falling victim to two fraudulent online investment schemes. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 38-year-old victim responded to a ‘’Webull investment scheme’’
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Anwar should oppose Jho Low pardon bid with direct letter to Trump, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should immediately write to US President Donald Trump to formally oppose fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho’s alleged pardon application linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, Lim Guan
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Environment Dept cites national security in restricting EIA report downloads
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports are not made publicly available for download to safeguard ownership and copyright protection, information security, and national security interests, the Department of Environment (DOE) said in a statement. It said
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End of an era: LVMH confirms massive sale of Marc Jacobs brand
NEW YORK, May 15 — French luxury giant LVMH will sell its Marc Jacobs brand to US brand firm WHP Global, the two companies said Thursday. Marc Jacobs, acquired by LVMH in 1997, will keep the namesake American designer as
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Elon Musk’s complicated love affair with China enters a new chapter
BEIJING, May 15 — In China, Elon Musk has been the object of love — and occasional loathing. The Tesla boss has been both lauded as a visionary and criticised by Chinese regulators and the public for the alleged bungling of customer complaints.
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Trump, Xi meet again in Beijing under cloud of Taiwan warning
BEIJING, May 15 — US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a stark warning from Xi
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Cost cuts help Burberry swing back into black in latest financial year
LONDON, May 14 — British luxury fashion label Burberry said Thursday it returned to profit last year thanks to a sizeable cost-cutting plan launched at the end of 2024. Net profit stood at £21 million (US$28 million; RM111.46 million) in
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