World

Russian attacks kill one, injure more than 30 in Ukraine overnight, officials say

May 18 (Reuters) - Russia launched ⁠drones, airstrikes and shelling at Ukraine overnight, targeting cities ⁠such as Odesa in the south and Dnipro in ‌the southeast, killing one person and injuring more than 30, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.

Nation

Property agent remanded for allegedly stabbing woman in Kepala Batas

ALOR SETAR: A 32-year-old property agent suspected of stabbing a woman outside a restaurant along Jalan Titi Gajah in Kepala Batas here has been remanded for seven days.

Banking

Hong Leong Bank to facilitate access to Bank Negara's SME Stabilisation Relief Facility

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank is facilitating access to the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) that are experiencing temporary disruptions to operations and cash flow challenges resulting from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Sabah & Sarawak

Expand 'KDMR' or adopt 'Momogun' – debate over term for Sabah native groups goes on

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah minister has suggested adding the letter "S" to the abbreviation KDMR for the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut and Rungus native communities to represent the Sungai ethnic group.

Corporate News

Gold Li plans first high-rise residential project in Muar by 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor-based property developer Gold Li Holdings Bhd plans to launch its first high-rise residential project in 2027 as part of its strategy to expand beyond its traditional landed property segment.

Nation

MIC's entry into Perikatan now void after no confirmation, says Takiyuddin

SHAH ALAM: The earlier decision to accept MIC as a member party of Perikatan Nasional is no longer relevant and has been revoked following the party's failure to confirm it is joining the coalition.

Athletics

Athletics-Fast Eddie does it again, Australia's Nketia runs 9.74 in illegal wind

May 18 (Reuters) - Australia's Eddie Nketia ⁠has promised to run 100 metres under 10 seconds in ⁠legal conditions this season after going under the symbolic mark with ‌the help of an illegal wind for the second time in two months in Nebraska on Sunday.

Analysis

Has PMX stepped on a melting iceberg?

The dizzying string of events the last few days has pushed the Prime Minister to seriously consider an early general election

Style

Hublot collaborates with US artist Daniel Arsham for the second time

American contemporary visual artist Daniel Arsham has an extensive portfolio of work that defies easy categorisation.

Laos

Laos begins national campaign to boost interest in vocational skills development

VIENTIANE: A new nationwide campaign has been launched to reshape the perception of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) among Lao youth, aiming to bridge the growing gap between the country's labour market needs and student career choices.

Myanmar

Moderate magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar

YANGON: A moderate earthquake struck Myanmar at around 8:35 a.m. local time on Monday (May 18), with strong tremors felt in the commercial hub, Yangon.

Badminton

Jun Hao admits missing training, says he had reasons

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao has acknowledged missing several training sessions after being accused of skipping practice.

Smartphones

Want more secure text messages? Update your iPhone to iOS 26.5 now

The changes in Apple's iOS 26.5 include end-to-end encryption for messages sent between iPhones and Android devices.

Style

Watches that stole the show at Watches and Wonders 2026

In a year where horology doubled down on high-end craftsmanship, Watches and Wonders 2026 saw brands blending innovative design with storied heritage in Geneva.

Global

Museums that challenge the ordinary

From underwater installations in Mexico to an open-air sculpture park in Belgium, these museums redefine how visitors experience art around the world.

Food News

This Australian lamb is known as the 'Wagyu' of its class

Newly launched in Malaysia, Gundgai Lamb is a pioneering lamb renowned for its marbling and quality.

Vietnam

Supertanker with Iraqi oil heads for Vietnam after hold-up in US blockade

SINGAPORE: Supertanker Agios Fanourios I is heading for Vietnam to discharge its Iraqi crude oil cargo after it was held by the US Navy for five days in the Gulf of Oman, shipping data on LSEG showed.

Nation

Setiawangsa residents to continue receiving support despite vacant seat, says Hannah Yeoh

PETALING JAYA: Residents of Setiawangsa will continue receiving services and support despite the vacancy of the parliamentary seat, assured Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.

Nation

Suspect in woman's stabbing caught, remanded for seven days

ALOR SETAR: The suspect in a woman's stabbing outside a restaurant in Jalan Titi Gajah here on Sunday (May 17) night has been arrested.

Economy

PIVB keeps 20206 GDP growth forecast unchanged at 4.6% as domestic demand supports expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has maintained its 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast at 4.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), with domestic demand still anchoring the expansion.