Entertainment

Malaysian film 'Last Dive' to debut at Cannes Film Festival on May 14

Adding to Malaysia's presence at Cannes ahead of the film's premiere, executive producer Datin Dr Wendy Wong will also join a panel of distinguished speakers on May 13.

Banking

Bank Negara's international reserves at US$129.7bil as at April 30, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.7 billion as at April 30, 2026. 

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah launches high-tech Hawksbill turtle conservation project

KOTA KINABALU: A new sea turtle conservation project has been launched in Semporna through a partnership between the Sabah Wildlife Department, WWF-Malaysia and Mataking Reef Resort.

Indonesia

Two Singaporeans among three hikers reported dead after Mount Dukono eruption: Indonesia media

JAKARTA: Three hikers, including two Singaporeans, have died following the eruption of the Mount Dukono volcano on Halmahera island in North Maluku, Indonesia, local police have said.

AseanPlus News

Karyawan set new steps to empower artistes and open pathways to the international stage

The Malaysian Artists' Association (Karyawan) has now officially introduced its rebranding in English as the Malaysian Artistes' Association to strengthen the profile of local artists on the international stage.

Nation

Malaysian haj pilgrim dies of heart attack, third in 2026 season

MECCA: A 55-year-old Malaysian male haj pilgrim died of a heart attack here on Thursday (May 7).

Technology

SoftBank cuts target for OpenAI margin loan, Bloomberg News reports

May 8 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group ⁠has downsized plans for a $10 billion margin loan ⁠backed by its OpenAI stake after hesitation from ‌some creditors, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Athletics

Athletics-Felix targeting US mixed relay spot for LA28

May 8 (Reuters) - Seven-time Olympic ⁠gold medallist Allyson Felix said she is aiming for a ⁠spot on the U.S. mixed 4x400 metres relay team ‌at the 2028 Los Angeles Games after the 40-year-old announced her plans to come out of retirement in April. 

Rugby

Rugby-Brumbies keen to impress against Force with Wallabies coach watching, says Alaalatoa

MELBOURNE, May 8 (Reuters) - Veteran Australia prop ⁠Allan Alaalatoa says the chance to impress Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will give ⁠his ACT Brumbies teammates fuel as they look to return to form in ‌a must-win match at home against the Western Force on Saturday.

Football

Soccer-Copa Libertadores game in Colombia abandoned due to crowd trouble

May 8 (Reuters) - A ⁠Copa Libertadores match between Colombia's Independiente ⁠Medellin and Brazilian side Flamengo in ‌Medellin was abandoned on Thursday after home fans lit flares and threw objects onto the pitch shortly after ​kick-off.

Sabah & Sarawak

S'wak keen on deeper transport, logistics collaboration with Germany

KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes stronger engagement with German industry players in its growing transport and logistics sectors, says state Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin.

Business

Foreign central banks boost share of Malaysian bonds to record

FOREIGN central banks and governments have raised their share of Malaysian sovereign bonds to a record, underscoring the nation's growing appeal as a reserve asset in a volatile global environment.

Nation

Tourist numbers alone do not define Langkawi’s strength, says group

ALOR SETAR: Langkawi is developing towards becoming a mature, quality driven and sustainable tourism industry, says the Langkawi Tourism Industry Players Association (PPIPL). Refusing claims that it is in a sluggish state, its chairman Raseli Yahya emphasised that the island's strength as a tourism destination cannot be measured solely based on the number of tourists. "If it is packed with tourists it will come to a point of affecting the identity and well-being of the local community and affect environmental sustainability." Langkawi continues to remain one of the country's main tourism destinations because it has its own uniqueness including the Unesco Global Geopark status. "It offers natural beauty, exclusive scenic views, peace and a friendly local community," he said in his statement on Friday (May 8).

AseanPlus News

New Zealand weighs overseas fuel stockpile: minister

SYDNEY: New Zealand is weighing options for storing fuel overseas in Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea if it decides to create a sovereign reserve, Resources Minister Shane Jones told AFP Friday (May 8).

Nation

Queen enchanted by Uzbekistan's Islamic heritage, hospitality

KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has expressed admiration for Uzbekistan's architectural beauty, Islamic heritage and the warm hospitality of its people during her recent visit to the Central Asian nation.

Technology

Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses

MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuters) - Russian dogwear entrepreneur Natalia ⁠Kukovinets has had to switch messaging apps multiple times to stay in touch with customers, one of many web-dependent businesses struggling ⁠with the Kremlin's widening internet crackdown.

Energy

Asia gets first Mexican fuel oil cargo in 9 months after Mideast disruption

SINGAPORE/MEXICO CITY: Asia received its first fuel oil cargo from Mexico in nine months on Thursday, with more to follow, as higher Asian prices draw supply after the loss of Middle East cargoes due to the Iran war, according to industry sources and shipping data.

Brunei

Brunei firefighters mark anniversary with Lifesaver 995 Community Challenge

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's Fire and Rescue Department celebrated its 66th anniversary on Thursday (May 7) with the final competition of the Lifesaver 995 Community Challenge held near the capital, testing participants' competence through a series of firefighting challenges.

Nation

Penang Governor lauds local councils for commitment to efficient service delivery

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib has commended the state's two local authorities, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), for their commitment to strengthening urban governance, digital transformation and service delivery.

Entertainment

‘My Name Is Earl’ star Jaime Pressly joins OnlyFans

The 48-year-old performer told TMZ that meeting fans at Comic-Con events raised her interest in engaging with supporters directly through a paid subscription service.