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A deep cave diving expedition near Vaavu Atoll on May 14, 2026, became one of the Maldives’ deadliest marine tragedies after five Italian divers, including a university professor and her daughter, died. - Photo: X
A deep cave diving expedition near Vaavu Atoll on May 14, 2026, became one of the Maldives’ deadliest marine tragedies after five Italian divers, including a university professor and her daughter, died. - Photo: X
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Maldives diving tragedy: What happened to the five Italian divers found inside a deep sea cave?
The recovery mission itself became another tragedy after Mohamed Mahudhee, a 43-year-old Maldives National Defence Force diver, died during operations on May 16.
20 May 2026 10:16AM
Bersama, a low-profile party founded nearly a decade ago, has entered the national spotlight after Rafizi and Nik Nazmi assumed its leadership yesterday. Photo: Bernama
Bersama, a low-profile party founded nearly a decade ago, has entered the national spotlight after Rafizi and Nik Nazmi assumed its leadership yesterday. Photo: Bernama
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What is Parti Bersama Malaysia? The new 'third force' party led by Rafizi, Nik Nazmi
For years, the party remained relatively unknown in mainstream Malaysian politics. However, that changed significantly yesterday following a major leadership transition.
18 May 2026 02:50PM
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim arrives for his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim arrives for his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)
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Before the courtroom: How Nadiem Makarim built Gojek from a small startup into a super app
Long before courtrooms and indictments, Nadiem Makarim built his reputation in a very different environment — Jakarta’s roads.
14 May 2026 08:46PM
On May 8, 2026, two Singaporean hikers, Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez and an Indonesian guide, Enjel, were killed on Mount Dukono after a sudden volcanic eruption struck near the crater rim. - Photo: X
On May 8, 2026, two Singaporean hikers, Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez and an Indonesian guide, Enjel, were killed on Mount Dukono after a sudden volcanic eruption struck near the crater rim. - Photo: X
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He turned back: The last seconds of a Singaporean hiker who died saving a friend at Mount Dukono
Rescuers later recovered the bodies under extremely difficult conditions involving steep terrain, rain, unstable ground and continuing volcanic activity.
13 May 2026 02:07PM
The new i-Legasi scheme comes amid concerns about retirement adequacy among Malaysians. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
The new i-Legasi scheme comes amid concerns about retirement adequacy among Malaysians. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
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What are EPF’s new i-Legasi, i-Emas schemes? And how could your savings end up in your child’s account?
The initiatives reflect a broader shift in how retirement planning is being approached in Malaysia focusing not just on saving, but on long-term financial sustainability and intergenerational support.
12 May 2026 03:43PM
Concerns over whether electric vehicles (EVs) will become significantly more expensive in Malaysia have been growing following recent policy changes affecting imported models and tax exemptions. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.
Concerns over whether electric vehicles (EVs) will become significantly more expensive in Malaysia have been growing following recent policy changes affecting imported models and tax exemptions. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.
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Will EVs really get more expensive in Malaysia? Here’s what’s changing
While EVs remain a key part of Malaysia’s push towards greener mobility, the shift in policy has raised questions among consumers about future pricing, market accessibility and whether the era of relatively "affordable" imported EVs is coming to an end.
12 May 2026 10:51AM
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A retired policeman was found dead in a house in Taman Bukit Katil last Sunday after neighbours detected a foul smell coming from the residence.
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Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker
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Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim - Photo: Johor Archive
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New government guidelines tightening the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the development of Malaysia’s local EV ecosystem, according to the Bumiputera Car Dealers Association, better known as Persatuan Pengimpot dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (Pekema). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.
New government guidelines tightening the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to accelerate the development of Malaysia’s local EV ecosystem, according to the Bumiputera Car Dealers Association, better known as Persatuan Pengimpot dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (Pekema). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva.
New CBU EV policy to strengthen local EV industry ecosystem - Pekema