Nation

Fortune teller claims trial to charge of causing senior citizen’s death

KUALA LUMPUR: A fortune teller claimed trial at the Selayang Sessions Court to a charge of causing the death of a senior citizen last week.

Nation

Medicine prices stable this year amid energy supply crisis, says Health Minister

SERI ISKANDAR: The prices of medicines remain stable for this year following manufacturers' decision to absorb production costs, including logistics costs, due to the increase in fuel prices.

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Four Chinese nationals arrested in Kuala Perlis for suspected housebreaking

KANGAR: Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Kampung Wai, Kuala Perlis, on Wednesday (May 13) for suspected housebreaking.

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Two more Malaysian haj pilgrims die in Mecca, increasing death toll to five for 2026 season

MECCA: The number of Malaysian pilgrims who have died in the Holy Land during this year's haj season has risen to five following two additional deaths.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Bomba readies helicopter for disaster response ahead of monsoon season

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Fire and Rescue Department's disaster monitoring and response is set to be sharpened by stationing a light helicopter, says its director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad.

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Multi-agency retreat on anti-scam measures fixed for May 23 and 24

KUALA LUMPUR: A multi-agency retreat to strengthen efforts against scams will be held next week, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Jho Low must be brought back to face the law, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: There should be no pardon or clemency for fugitive financier Low Taek Jho or Jho Low, who must return to Malaysia to face the law, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Skipping breakfast: A hidden driver of childhood and adolescent obesity

Childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity have surged worldwide since the 1980s. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 390 million children and adolescents aged five to 19 are overweight, with 160 million of them living with obesity.

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Penang to see 4% to 5% growth this year driven by high-tech manufacturing, state assembly told

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is projected to record economic growth of between 4% and 5% this year, driven by the strength of its high-technology manufacturing sector, particularly electrical and electronics (E&E), says Chow Kon Yeow.

Nation

Eighth body found in Pangkor boat capsize

IPOH: Another body was found in the waters off Pulau Pangkor on Thursday (May 14), bringing the death toll from Monday's (May 11) boat capsize involving undocumented Indonesian migrants to eight.

Nation

No indication from PM that GE16 will be held this year, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no indication from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that the 16th General Election will be held this year, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Mara Act amendments aimed at curbing abuse of power, says Asyraf

KUALA LUMPUR: About 70% of the proposed amendments to the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Act 1966 will focus on strengthening corporate governance, including preventing abuse of power and conflicts of interest within the organisation.

Nation

PM to make special announcements for youth on Friday (May 15)

REMBAU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several special announcements for youths during the National Youth Day 2026 celebration at X Park Sendayan on Friday (May 15).

Nation

26 Indonesians held for using fake MyKads in Glenmarie raid

SHAH ALAM: The National Registration Department (NRD) detained 26 Indonesians on Thursday (May 14) for using fake MyKads or identity cards belonging to others during Ops Pandan at two clothing company premises on Jalan U1/20, Glenmarie, here.

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Three nabbed, 25,000 litres of diesel seized in Pandamaran raid

SHAH ALAM: Three men were detained in a raid on a syndicate suspected of illegally storing diesel worth about RM119,000 in Pandamaran, Klang.

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Man found dead after suspected elephant attack in Gua Musang

GUA MUSANG: A 55-year-old man has been found dead, believed to be the victim of an attack by a herd of wild elephants along Jalan Ladang Serasa here.

Nation

Penang govt exploring bridge option as alternative to undersea tunnel project, says Zairil

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is studying the viability of constructing a bridge linking the island and mainland as an alternative to the proposed undersea tunnel project, says state infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.

Nation

Rafizi hands over documents, video recordings to MACC in voluntary session

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received documents and video recordings from Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli after a voluntary session on Thursday (May 14).

Nation

KL Tower to light up in blue for International Museum Day 2026

PUTRAJAYA: The Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL) will be illuminated in blue on May 18 in conjunction with International Museum Day 2026, which is observed worldwide.

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Three-year-old falls from fifth floor in Johor Baru

JOHOR BARU: A toddler is in critical condition after falling from the fifth floor of a flat at Bandar Uda Utama near here on Tuesday (May 12) at 10.30am.