Archive - 19 May 2026

WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo 'deeply disturbing'

WHO calls Ebola outbreak in Congo 'deeply disturbing'

There has reportedly been at least 80 suspected deaths as of Saturday.

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SNAPSHOT | Nik Nazmi: PKR legal action will bolster Bersama; prove party hopping in court - Rafizi

SNAPSHOT | Nik Nazmi: PKR legal action will bolster Bersama; prove party hopping in court - Rafizi

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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Liu cites Rukun Negara importance in response to Selangor sultan

Liu cites Rukun Negara importance in response to Selangor sultan

DAP ex-rep says royal reminder holds deeper message.

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Progress of TLDM’s first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) reaches 77%, delivery remains on schedule

Progress of TLDM’s first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) reaches 77%, delivery remains on schedule

30 per cent of the components integrated into all five LCS vessels are supplied by local industry players, reflecting the country’s capability in developing defence technology domestically

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ILO: West Asia crisis threatens RM13.2t income losses, jobs in Asia-Pacific

ILO: West Asia crisis threatens RM13.2t income losses, jobs in Asia-Pacific

Global economy could lose 14m full-time jobs this year, the organisation warned.

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SNAPSHOT | S'gor PN wants DAP rep to apologise to sultan; PKR VP tells party saboteurs to be responsible

SNAPSHOT | S'gor PN wants DAP rep to apologise to sultan; PKR VP tells party saboteurs to be responsible

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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Ex-Sabah Water Dept director guilty of RM45m money laundering, wife cleared

Ex-Sabah Water Dept director guilty of RM45m money laundering, wife cleared

RM23m cash found in Tahir's office, RM13m in two cars, RM8m at his residence.

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KPJ Healthcare University partners with RCS England to strengthen surgical training

KPJ Healthcare University partners with RCS England to strengthen surgical training

The collaboration brings together KPJ’s integrated academic health system – spanning postgraduate medical specialist training, allied health sciences and a network of teaching hospitals.

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S'gor sultan tells state reps, Wong, Liu to visit Rukun Negara monument regularly

S'gor sultan tells state reps, Wong, Liu to visit Rukun Negara monument regularly

This is so they can become citizens who respect the royal institution.

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VitaHealth crowned Malaysia’s leader in Turmeric Wellness by Malaysia Book of Records

VitaHealth crowned Malaysia’s leader in Turmeric Wellness by Malaysia Book of Records

This historic achievement marks a decade-long journey of innovation for VitaHealth’s flagship turmeric series.

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Defamation: Court sets aside RM550k award to Farhash, orders retrial for Chegubard, YouTuber

Defamation: Court sets aside RM550k award to Farhash, orders retrial for Chegubard, YouTuber

Judge finds writ not properly served; earlier judgment overturned, case to restart.

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'PM term limit, AG-PP reforms at risk after Rafizi-Nik Nazmi vacated seats'

'PM term limit, AG-PP reforms at risk after Rafizi-Nik Nazmi vacated seats'

Opposition not keen, coalition partners may not be that enthusiastic - Bangi MP.

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SNAPSHOT | Guan Eng labels KJ 'fake progressive'; Issue is fund misuse, not foreign source - Kamil

SNAPSHOT | Guan Eng labels KJ 'fake progressive'; Issue is fund misuse, not foreign source - Kamil

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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COMMENT | Should PKR purge Rafizi's allies now?

COMMENT | Should PKR purge Rafizi's allies now?

Most of Rafizi's allies are likely to defend their seats under Bersama against PKR.

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Anwar assured non-language courses will be opened to UEC grads, PAS Youth sees red

Anwar assured non-language courses will be opened to UEC grads, PAS Youth sees red

'No pressing need for govt to elevate UEC as matter of national importance.'

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LETTER | Education, identity, and the Malaysian compromise

LETTER | Education, identity, and the Malaysian compromise

The arguments that UEC undermines national unity become untenable in the modern context.

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Rafizi says Bersama to be merit-based, seeks young professionals ready for 'leap of faith'

Rafizi says Bersama to be merit-based, seeks young professionals ready for 'leap of faith'

Former minister believes it will be first M'sian party to require merit, competence.

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Govt sends LOD to Norwegian defence firm, seeks over RM1b in losses

Govt sends LOD to Norwegian defence firm, seeks over RM1b in losses

UPDATED 2.34PM | RM583m already paid for LCS missiles prior to Norway cancellation - minister.

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LETTER | Why govt should not appeal nicotine ruling and raise tobacco tax instead

LETTER | Why govt should not appeal nicotine ruling and raise tobacco tax instead

Simply raising excise duties is a far simpler solution to improve public health.

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Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280k damages to Guan Eng, son for defamation

Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280k damages to Guan Eng, son for defamation

UPDATED 12.49PM | Wan Azri claimed in 2020 that DAP leader's son was detained at Singapore airport.

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COMMENT | Bersama: Better to cling to hope than despair

COMMENT | Bersama: Better to cling to hope than despair

We cannot go on with 'business as usual' mindset.

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Did Kamil forget his foreign-funded training with PKR, ex-party leader asks

Did Kamil forget his foreign-funded training with PKR, ex-party leader asks

Muda leader also describes Kamil as a hypocrite.

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Anwar demands release of 16 M'sians under Israeli detention over second Sumud flotilla

Anwar demands release of 16 M'sians under Israeli detention over second Sumud flotilla

PM condemns interception of aid flotilla and detention of activists.

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Third claimant disputes appointments of 2 Sungai Ujong undangs

Third claimant disputes appointments of 2 Sungai Ujong undangs

Othman says he got the post in 2009 but was denied rights.

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SNAPSHOT | Wangsa Maju MP not quitting yet; Zafrul assures Pandan PKR's loyalty

SNAPSHOT | Wangsa Maju MP not quitting yet; Zafrul assures Pandan PKR's loyalty

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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COMMENT | Anwar still standing while opposition is in disarray

COMMENT | Anwar still standing while opposition is in disarray

PKR president not perfect but the only one capable of governing.

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YOURSAY | Harapan should not rebrand old projects as 'new achievements'

YOURSAY | Harapan should not rebrand old projects as 'new achievements'

'Political honesty equally important as development.'

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COMMENT | The Razak Report shows recognising UEC would be a mistake

COMMENT | The Razak Report shows recognising UEC would be a mistake

Our education system has always aimed to unite all citizens with a common language.

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