🗓️ May 16th
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PM Anwar says Kyrgyz govt wants Malaysia to appoint adviser to the republic

The Kyrgyz Republic today expressed its desire for Malaysia to appoint an adviser to the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar said this request was made by his Kyrgyz counterpart, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Zhaparov, at a meeting at the Ala Archa State Residence here yesterday afternoon.

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Amid students' pro-Malay protest, ministry reiterates no talk among govt to open UiTM to non-Bumiputera

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir has denied any discussion to allow non-Bumiputera students to enroll into Universiti Teknologi Mara.

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Tiger found dead in Bentong, third death involving mammal in six months

An adult tiger has been found dead early this morning at Lentang, Bentong in Pahang, the third death involving the mammal in six months.

The tiger, estimated to be about five years old, was knocked down by a vehicle as it was crossing the highway.

News of its death was shared by Malaysia Animal Association (MAA) on its social media.

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Agong, Permaisuri extend Teachers' Day greetings

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the King and Queen of Malaysia today wished Happy Teachers’ Day to all teachers and educators in the country.

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Between falling trees and dangerous roads: A data-driven look at public safety ― Richard Chow

The recent death of a person struck by a falling tree has sparked outrage, but Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur's (DBKL) response by planning mass tree-chopping deserves a critical look. While safety is paramount, resorting to tree removal signals a sort of performative knee-jerk alarmism rather than a well-considered strategy based on data.

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Penang police investigating Bayan Lepas pizza receipt with words deemed insulting to Islam

Police are investigating a case of religious provocation stemming from remarks on a receipt at a pizza franchise in Bayan Lepas, Penang that contains words deemed insulting to Islam even as pictures are being shared on social media platforms.

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ERL, DK Schweizer partner to elevate VIP experience on KLIA Ekspres with premium leather seats

Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd’s (ERL) VIP service customers will enjoy added comfort with the introduction of premium leather seats on the KLIA Ekspres.

The enhanced experience follows a partnership with DK Leather Seats Sdn Bhd (DK Schweizer), which will outfit the ERL’s VIP service seats with custom premium leather covers.

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Paris Olympics: Aaron-Wooi Yik will start to feel the heat at games village, says coach Rexy

The coaching director of Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM), Rexy Mainaky expects 2022 men’s doubles world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to start to feel the heat once they check into the Games Village for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris from July 26-Aug 11.

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🗓️ May 17th
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Why keep UiTM open only to Bumiputera? Protesting students say poor Malay students have nowhere else to turn to

The Kyrgyz Republic today expressed its desire for Malaysia to appoint an adviser to the Yesterday was the culmination of a protest organised by the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Student Representative Council to deter Putrajaya from opening up the university currently exclusive to the Bumiputera majority.

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PM Anwar says Malaysia, Kazakhstan ready to strengthen ties, explore new cooperation opportunities

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart pose for a picture during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Astana May 16, 2024.

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Malaysian singer-songwriter Amir Jahari to release upcoming third album in June

Fans of Amir Jahari can expect to get many new tunes from the Malaysian singer-songwriter with the release of his third new album this June.

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In Johor, two cops dead, one injured after man attacks police station

Two policemen were killed while another was injured after an unidentified assailant attacked them at the Ulu Tiram police station along Jalan Kota Tinggi here early this morning.

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🗓️ May 20th
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Ten Hag says Man United ‘must do everything’ to win FA Cup after Premier League flop

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must “do everything” to reward the loyalty of the “best fans in the world” by winning the FA Cup following their worst finish to a Premier League season.

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UiTM V-C defends students wearing black, says it’s to show their identity and not a protest against call to open up varsity to non-Bumi

Students dress in black for the #MahasiswaUiTMBantah campaign against the proposal to allow non-Bumiputera students to enrol in its cardiothoracic surgery postgraduate programme at UiTM campus in Shah Alam.

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🗓️ May 21st
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Abandoned, turned to detention centres and army camps: A look at former National Service sites ahead of revival

The current condition of the former Kepimpinan Gemilang National Service (NS) camp in Lawan Kuda, Gopeng after the programme was halted in 2018.

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Fahmi: Cancellation of Singapore comedian Sharul Channa's permit took into account police reports on video related to 3R issues

The cancellation of the permit for popular comedian Sharul Channa to perform in Malaysia by the Central Agency for Application for Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes (Puspal) was made after taking into account police reports lodged over an old video of hers that allegedly touched on race, religion, and royalty (3R) issues, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

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Biden: What’s happening in Gaza is not genocide

US President Joe Biden strongly defended Israel yesterday, saying Israeli forces are not committing genocide in their military campaign against Hamas in Gaza in a rejection of criticism from pro-Palestinian protesters.

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One dead as Singapore Airlines plane makes emergency landing due to turbulence, 30 reported injured

A Singapore Airlines flight from London made an emergency landing in Bangkok today due to severe turbulence, officials said, with one passenger on board dead and local media reporting multiple injuries.

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🗓️ May 23rd
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Sepak Takraw World Cup: Double celebration as Malaysia beat Thailand 2-0 to win regu title

The Malaysian team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier Division regu title in the Sepak Takraw World Cup.

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Malaysian recalls turbulence on Flight SQ321 that killed one man: So many passengers flung about, lying bleeding on the floor

The interior of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 is pictured after an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand.

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