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‘Taken out of context’: Liew Chin Tong denies announcing new 150L Budi95 limit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has clarified that he did not announce a reduced 150-litre Budi95 quota, saying that his remarks during a corporate event earlier today were taken out of…

Thunderstorms forecast for KL, Selangor, and majority of states until 7pm

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Commuters and residents across the Klang Valley and several other states are advised to brace for heavy downpours and strong winds as the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a…

Founding was only half the story: Descendant says Yap Ah Loy’s true legacy was rebuilding KL after war

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Yap Ah Loy is widely remembered as the man who founded modern Kuala Lumpur, but according to his fifth-generation great-grandson Glenn Yap, that story only tells half the truth. Glenn said Yap’s…

WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday “our work is not over” to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness. The fate of the…

Top presidential aide floats 'AI national dividends'

The top presidential aide for economic policy has proposed the country should come up with a national dividend policy that returns the excess tax revenue generated by Korea's booming artificial intelligence (AI)-related…

Umno opens doors to ousted Bersatu leaders via Rumah Bangsa initiative, says party veep

KLUANG, May 12 — Umno is ready to welcome former Bersatu members and leaders subjected to disciplinary action by their party to join its ranks through the Rumah Bangsa initiative, said party Vice-President Datuk Seri…

Korea pushes OPCON transfer as US presses for expanded alliance role

Differences emerged between Seoul and Washington over the future direction of the alliance during this week’s Korea-U.S. defense ministers’ meeting, as the Lee Jae Myung administration pushes for an earlier transfer of…

Hong Kong, mainland China spur surge in Asia-Pacific commercial property deals

Asia-Pacific’s commercial property investments surged in the first quarter, according to data tracked by analysts, as early signs of recovery in office and retail segments across Hong Kong and mainland China boosted…

Police forum targets cybercrime, scams and illegal e-waste threats, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is continuing to enhance the nation’s security preparedness through the organisation of the PDRM Special Dialogue V 2026 (PSD V 2026) in the efforts to address the…

Appeals court sentences ex-interior minister to 9 years over martial law role

The Seoul High Court on Tuesday sentenced former Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min to nine years in prison, two years longer than the lower court’s sentence. He was found guilty of perjury and performing a key…

National Economic Action Council urges local authorities to cut rental rates for traders

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has urged local authorities and state governments nationwide to immediately reduce rental rates for premises and shops under their management. Economy…

Seoul cuts red tape to transform city with bold new architecture

Seoul is moving to speed up one of its most ambitious urban design initiatives, betting that faster approvals and wider participation can transform private developments into publicly accessible landmarks across the…

Public to access global supply crisis dashboard from May 15, says Akmal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The Global Supply Crisis Monitoring Dashboard, jointly developed by the Ministry of Economy and the Department of Statistics Malaysia, is expected to be accessible to the public from May 15, said…

Delhi's St Stephen’s College appoints first woman principal in 145-year history

Prof Susan Elias has been named the first woman principal of St Stephen's College, starting June 1, 2026.

Trump and Xi need to master a new art of the deal

In Gwangju, election fever comes with fresh bread

Some bakeries in Gwangju are serving up election-themed bread and pastries ahead of South Korea’s June 3 local elections, turning neighborhood bakeries into playful reminders to vote. According to the Gwangju…

Would you invest in a play? Hong Kong sets the stage for tokenised funding

Investors can finance part of the production cost of a stage play produced by film star Louis Koo Tin-lok and featuring award-winning actress Fish Liew Chi-yu, after a Hong Kong fintech firm converts it into tradeable…

Putrajaya weighing further cut to Budi95 fuel quota to 150 litres, says Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Malaysia is considering further tightening the subsidised RON95 fuel allocation under the Budi95 programme, with the monthly cap potentially reduced to 150 litres, the New Straits Times (NST)…

Lantau-bound Sun Ferry vessel runs aground, 29 passengers evacuated

A Lantau-bound Sun Ferry vessel ran aground near Hei Ling Chau in the early hours of Monday, prompting an evacuation of passengers and crew. A Mui Wo-bound Sun Ferry vessel ran aground near Hei Ling Chau in the early…

US-Iran conflict likely to dominate strategic calculations during Trump’s China visit

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump arrives in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit that is expected to mainly focus on trade and economic ties. But, the US-Iran conflict is likely to dominate the strategic…