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Boat carrying 37 migrants capsizes off Malaysia coast; 14 missing

A major search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Malacca Strait after a boat carrying 37 undocumented Indonesian migrants capsized off Malaysia's Pangkor Island early Monday.

The Times of India

At least 14 missing after boat carrying Indonesian migrants capsizes off Malaysia

Vessel carrying undocumented Indonesian migrants sinks off Perak state

The Independent UK

5 Most Powerful Hanuman Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Hanuman is one of the most loved and worshipped deities in Hindu tradition. Known for strength, devotion, courage, humility, and unwavering loyalty to Lord Rama, Hanuman’s spiritual influence extends far beyond India. Over the centuries, Hindu communities across the world have built magnificent temples dedicated to him, turning them…

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Malaysia unveils Picasso and Miró works recovered from 1MDB scandal

Artworks were repatriated from New York as part of Malaysia’s efforts to recover assets allegedly bought with misappropriated state investment funds

The Independent UK

You Must Decide for Yourself If Super Micro Computer Stock Is Toxic or a Tantalizing Buy Here as Legal Drama Swirls

Super Micro represents a cheap entry point into the AI revolution as a high-risk, high-reward play. You’re either buying a future titan at a fire-sale price, or boarding a ship that’s already being dismantled by lawyers.

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His grandmother’s recipes were stolen – so he rebuilt them from memory

After his grandmother’s treasured recipe book was stolen, supper club host Ranie Saidi set out to recreate her dishes from memory. In his debut cookbook The Malay Cook, he pieces together lost flavours through grief, identity and the enduring power of food.

The Independent UK

Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia

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Have Trump's Tariffs Brought Manufacturing Jobs Back to America? New Study Says No.

However, the tariffs did shift supply chains away from China and towards other countries with low-cost manufacturing, like Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.

Reason

Islamic finance principles ‘align naturally with ESG and sustainability,’ says Maybank’s first-ever chief sustainability officer

The amount raised for sustainable finance within the 57 countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation jumped from $17.8 billion in 2017 to $82.3 billion in 2024, according to a 2025 report from the World Bank.

Fortune

Man who heckled Shabana Mahmood dismisses ‘laughable’ white liberal claim

Protester says he migrated from Malaysia as a child and describes home secretary’s immigration policies as cruel

The Guardian - UK

Why SEO Demand Is Growing Rapidly in Malaysia’s Digital Economy

SEO demand in Malaysia is accelerating as digital commerce expands, SMEs go online, and AI search reshapes how customers discover brands.

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The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca

Indonesia’s finance minister has floated the idea. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing back. Thailand sees an opportunity.

Fortune

US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade

US forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, redirecting them away from key shipping lanes near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. This action intensifies Washington's maritime blockade on Iran, disrupting global energy flows. The US Central Command has directed numerous vessels to turn back, highlighting…

The Times of India

Southeast Asia’s short-term solution to the global energy crunch? Russian crude

Malaysia joins a growing number of Southeast Asian nations hoping to tap Russia’s stocks of crude oil.

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Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire that destroyed 1000 homes

Drone footage shows a huge coastal village fire in Malaysia that has destroyed around 1,000 homes and displaced over 9,000 people, according to authorities.

The Independent UK

Fire destroys 1,000 homes in a Malaysian coastal village on Borneo Island

A fire has destroyed about 1,000 homes in a Malaysian coastal settlement on Borneo Island, displacing over 9,000 people

AAP

Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel

As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil.

The Economic Times

Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca Strait near Singapore

Singapore emphasizes transit rights under international law. Malaysia favors dialogue with Iran. The region's strategic position remains a global focus.

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Tom’s Hardware

Chinese fabs import record volumes of US chipmaking equipment via Singapore and Malaysia — homegrown tool makers booked record 2025 revenues as price competition squeezes margins

2025 was a bumper year for Chinese chipmaking equipment firms Naura, AMEC, ACM Research, and Piotech, with each posting record revenues.

AAP

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

Anthony Albanese will return to Australia early from overseas following a major blaze at one of the nation's two remaining fuel refineries.

The Times of India

It’s raining cats in Malaysia: The story of ‘Operation Cat Drop’

As the title suggests, Operation Cat Drop appears to be a fairy tale. However, it really took place in the 1950s when a series of bizarre occurrences in Borneo resulted in cats being dropped from aeroplanes. The whole incident started with an innocent intention to help solve an environmental issue…

The Independent UK

Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister issues worrying health update

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Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad says he has lost control of legs after fall

Veteran leader, 100, suffered hip fracture and head injury after fall in January

The Independent UK

Survivors recount harrowing ordeal as 250 feared drowned in Andaman Sea tragedy

Overcrowded trawler carrying Rohingya refugees to Malaysia sinks due to heavy winds and rough seas

Barchart

Hopes for a Demand Recovery Stokes a Rally in Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +279 (+8.51%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +161 (+6.57%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Tuesday to 1.75-month highs on hopes that the recent plunge in prices sparked a rebound in cocoa demand. On Tuesday, Malaysia...

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