Malaysia News in English
May 17, 2026
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Good morning! It’s 17th May, and here’s your Malaysia daily news capsule.
Anwar discusses the shift in Chinese school mindsets regarding the Malay language after 40 years.
Dr. Zaliha calls nicotine delisting a critical step to regulate the black market vape industry.
Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional plans to contest all 56 seats in Johor’s upcoming state election.
China agrees with the US to implement all existing trade agreements following recent talks.
Education Ministry launches 12 new initiatives aimed at empowering teachers across the nation.
Around 5,000 people rallied in solidarity with the Selangor sultan, emphasizing their support.
Bukit Aman investigates claims of Jho Low's secret meetings taking place in Malaysia.
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after his recent visit to China, stirring tensions.
Samsuri has been named the new opposition leader, marking a significant political shift.
Overnight queues and chaos marked the launch of the Audemars Piguet x Swatch collaboration.
Scam victims question why banks and BNM allowed transactions to flagged accounts to proceed.
Oil prices rise as Trump expresses frustration over climbing prices amid US-Iran tensions.
Commuters voice their concerns over recent hikes in taxi fares across the city.
NASA releases final request for proposals for a Mars communications orbiter, worth $700 million.
Antarctic DNA may hold crucial insights into predicting future sea-level rise, scientists say.
That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!
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