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Lee's approval rating falls below 60%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell below the 60 percent mark for the first time in two months partly due to growing concerns over people's livelihoods, a survey showed Monday. According to the survey…

98pc employability: Zahid says TVETMARA-industry link delivers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The employability rate of TVETMARA graduates exceeding 98 per cent proves the effectiveness of strategic collaboration with industry in ensuring that training provided remains relevant and meets…

Storm rips through Pontian, 100 evacuated (VIDEO)

PONTIAN, May 4 — A total of 100 people from 24 families in Kampung Melayu Raya, Pekan Nanas here were moved to a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) after their houses were damaged by a storm yesterday. The Secretariat of…

Policeman turned PR adviser John Tse set for top government media role

A Hong Kong policeman turned public relations adviser will be promoted to lead the government’s Information Services Department, the South China Morning Post has learned. John Tse Chun-chung, who has served as the…

Body found lodged in rubbish pile along Sungai Jebong in Taiping

IPOH, May 4 — The body of an unidentified man was found lodged in a pile of rubbish along the banks of Sungai Jebong at Jalan Izzudin Shah near Taiping yesterday evening. Perak Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia (JBPM)…

Kangar hardware shop owner held over ‘Allah’ inscription on shrine

KANGAR, May 4 — Police have arrested the owner of a hardware business in connection with the discovery of Jawi inscriptions bearing the word “Allah” on a small shrine at his premises in Seriab, here yesterday. Kangar…

How Rain Rave took over Bukit Bintang with massive crowds and viral moments (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) made its debut on the streets of Bukit Bintang, turning the usually congested streets into a high-energy, water-soaked dance floor. Organised by…

Selangor to include Vishu, other minority festivals in official calendar

SHAH ALAM, May 4 — The Selangor State Government intends to include the Vishu New Year and other celebrations of smaller communities in the official state calendar starting next year as an effort to recognise cultural…

Man held in Bukit Mertajam over social media post allegedly insulting Selangor Sultan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A local man was arrested in Bukit Mertajam, Penang yesterday evening over an image allegedly insulting the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, posted on social media. Bukit Aman…

Space startup hub set to open in Q3

Nvidia’s push into physical AI sparks rally in partners

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Elderly scam victims lose HK$850,000 on average, but ones who know finance lose more

Investment scams targeting Hong Kong’s elderly rose by 17 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 against a year ago, despite an overall decline in the number of cases, with police warning that better-educated retirees…

Tourists flock to Hong Kong countryside as city records 600,000 arrivals in first 2 days of Golden Week

Hong Kong’s countryside has seen an influx of tourists with the start of the Labour Day Golden Week in mainland China, recording over 600,000 arrivals in the first two days of the five-day-long holiday. Visitors camping…

A century-old clock above, hidden tunnel below: How Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad’s legacy was given new life

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Once a colonial administrative building and later home to Malaysia’s highest courts, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad has since taken on another interesting incarnation. Overlooking Dataran Merdeka, the…

‘Thank you, Mum’: In Mecca, young Malaysian pilgrim sees depth of parent’s sacrifice

MECCA, May 4 — “Thank you, Mum… if not for you starting to save and plan since I was young, I might not be here today.” Those were the heartfelt words of gratitude from Eusoff Azman, 18, one of Malaysia’s youngest haj…

Beijing tells China firms to ignore U.S. sanctions on refiners

The sanctions and Beijing's response come just weeks before an expected and long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping.

With a week left for Aurat March in Karachi, organisers say NOC yet to be issued

KARACHI: Aurat March organisers in Karachi said on Sunday that they had not been issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) yet for holding the annual march in the city, scheduled for May 10. The organisers said they had…

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists; lawyers say pair subjected to 'severe physical abuse'

An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said. The flotilla of more…

ADB announces $70bn initiative to boost cross-border electricity in trade, increase broadband access in Asia Pacific

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday a $70 billion initiative on Sunday to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the ​Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen power grid…