Starting May 26, Maybank customers will notice a change when topping up mobile prepaid, game credits, and similar services: a daily transaction limit of RM200 will be in place by default. But this isn’t just a random change — it’s all about protecting you. In a statement on its website, Maybank explained that this move […]
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SRINAGAR: In a significant development, India has started work on increasing the reservoir capacity at two key hydroelectric projects in Kashmir, a move that follows the suspension of a water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. This action comes in the wake of escalating tensions between the two countries, which led India to put a hold on the […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: In light of the ongoing tariff disputes with the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reassured the nation that the government is committed to supporting Malaysian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are feeling the impact. Speaking during a special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday (May 5), Anwar emphasized […]
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NAIROBI (Reuters) — In a dramatic moment captured on social media, Kenya’s President William Ruto narrowly avoided a shoe thrown at him during a speech on the rising cost of living, a topic that has sparked widespread discontent across the nation. At a rally in Migori county, located in western Kenya, Ruto was speaking about […]
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Malaysia’s Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the new Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drug) Order 2025, which came into effect on May 1st. The minister shared that adherence to the new rules has been generally positive, as the Ministry focuses on educating private healthcare […]
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A morning fire tore through a vehicle workshop along the Bukit Jalil Highway in Bandar Puchong Jaya, Selangor, on Saturday, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The fire, which broke out at around 10:56 AM, destroyed 20 cars and three motorcycles. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department […]
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JAKARTA: Indonesian businesses are expressing growing concern over President Prabowo Subianto’s recent proposal to establish a special task force aimed at addressing layoffs. While the initiative is meant to prevent mass job cuts and resolve labour disputes, many fear it could unintentionally lead to the criminalisation of employers. The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has raised […]
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SINGAPORE, May 3 — A sense of quiet determination filled the air this morning as Singaporeans headed to the polls. For many, it wasn’t just another election — it was a defining moment. A new prime minister, economic uncertainties, and the rising voice of a younger, more questioning electorate have all come together to make […]
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PASIR MAS – For Malaysian travellers heading to Thailand, the journey just got a whole lot smoother—and they’re loving it. Since May 1, the Thai government has rolled out its new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), replacing the old-school paper forms once needed at immigration counters. The digital card allows visitors to submit personal and […]
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NEW YORK, May 2 – In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead, US Vice President JD Vance has expressed deep concern over the growing tensions in South Asia and emphasized the importance of restraint, unity, and international cooperation. Speaking to Fox News, Vance—who was in India with […]
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