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Nation
Azam reappointed as MACC chief commissioner until 2026
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Azam Baki's tenure as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner has been extended for one more year.
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Business
Trump says 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right"
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that 80% tariffs on Chinese goods "seems right" as representatives prepared for weekend talks to contain a trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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Thailand
Thai PM says that joint Cabinet meeting planned at Thailand-Malaysia border
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to hold a joint Cabinet meeting later this year at the Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam border area.
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Vietnam
Vietnam plans stockpile of key agricultural products amid global trade volatility
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday directed relevant ministries to develop plans for temporary stockpiling of key agricultural products, particularly rice, coffee, and pepper, during peak harvest seasons.
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AseanPlus News
Malaysia pushes for collective Asean effort on green energy financing at Indonesian forum
Malaysia has called on Asean member states to take bold, collective action to close the financing gap in the region's clean energy transition, emphasising the need for trillions of dollars to avoid jeopardising climate and development goals.
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Entertainment
Singapore actress Eleanor Lee accused online of insulting China, allegedly dropped from Chinese show
In a recording, a woman rumoured to be Lee is heard saying 'most people in China are idiots'.
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AseanPlus News
Europe's Earth-to-Mars interplanetary shuttle project is looking for 'passengers'
The European Space Agency (ESA) is working on the development of a propulsive tug capable of transporting a spacecraft carrying various modules and leaving them in orbit around Mars.
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Cambodia
Cambodia attracts 1.83 million international tourists in Q1; up from 1.58 million seen last year
Cambodia welcomed a total of 1.83 million international tourists in the first quarter of 2025, up from 1.58 million in the same period last year.
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World
Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday.
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Laos
Improving economy: Laos' inflation rate now stands at 11.1 per cent in April
Laos' inflation rate was recorded at 11.1 per cent in April, the latest official data showed.
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Nation
Anwar receives courtesy call from Siti Nurhaliza
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received a courtesy visit from Biduanita Negara Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin and discussed various topics related to the arts.
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Badminton
Tang Jie-Wen Tse smash their way to semis but all others fall in Taiwan
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's hopes of fielding two mixed doubles pairs in the semi-finals of the Taiwan Open were dashed, with only Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse making the cut on Friday (May 9).
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Brunei
Hot and dry weather with reduced rainfall forecast for Brunei in coming days
Based on the latest numerical weather prediction models, the weather in Brunei is forecast to continue to be generally hot and dry, with reduced rainfall amount and activity for the next upcoming days.
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AseanPlus News
Why China may find it hard to play peacemaker in India-Pakistan conflict
Analysts say Beijing isn't likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its 'very good relations' with Islamabad
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AseanPlus News
Asian Development Bank post record US$8.7bil in non-sovereign co-financing in 2024
The record numbers, said ADB, underscores the growing role of private sector engagement in advancing development across Asia and the Pacific.
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Myanmar
Myanmar announces extension of temporary ceasefire until May 31
The Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services of Myanmar on Tuesday announced the extension of the temporary ceasefire until May 31.
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AseanPlus News
Woman, 28, jailed for using fake US papers to get into University of Hong Kong
Magistrate slams her 'consistent dishonesty', punishes her with 240-day prison term for using fake Columbia University certificates
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Corporate News
Sapura Energy clears air on MACC investigation
KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd has assured its clients, partners, and stakeholders that it is not involved in the investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), despite recent news reports suggesting a connection to the company.
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Nation
France calls on Malaysia to join UN conference on Palestine two-state solution
KUALA LUMPUR: France has called on Malaysia to participate in a landmark United Nations conference on the two-state solution for Palestine, co-organised by Paris and Riyadh, set to take place in New York from June 2 to 4.
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Nation
MACC denies claims that its officer coerced Pamela Ling Yueh
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) refuted claims that a senior officer coerced Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh into resolving her divorce issues.
