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How Trump exploits oil reservoirs to be strategic pressure point on Iran - Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- There have been weeks of naval blockade along the Iranian Gulf coast by the United States. The maritime pressure on Iran is now pushing the country towards a far more dangerous... Read More


Musk grilled on AI profits at OpenAI trial as judge probes for-profit shift claims

OAKLAND, May 1 -- Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day yesterday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he is try... Read More


Over 7,000 turn up for Rain Rave day one, KL police chief warns public against misconduct

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - The opening of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF), held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, saw a massive turnout with over 7,000 attende... Read More


Clearer guidelines needed on cargo handling after Hin Leong, Ocean Tankers scandals, says industry player

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - The maritime industry is urging regulators to provide clearer guidance on cargo handling practices, particularly involving oil commingling in shore tanks, ... Read More


Trump lifts Scottish whisky tariffs 'to honour' King Charles after US state visit

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- WASHINGTON, May 1 - US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they wrapped ... Read More


Tim Cook hails 'best March quarter ever' as Apple beats forecasts ahead of CEO transition

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- SAN FRANCISCO, May 1 - Apple said yesterday it had its best-ever start to the year when it came to earnings, with iPhone demand and digital service sales helping it beat expecta... Read More


Iran war redraws global sea routes, pushing Asia-Europe traffic around Africa as Hormuz and Red Sea choke

PARIS, May 1 -- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are reshaping trade routes, with Africa becoming a hub of global container ship traffic, according to logistics a... Read More


Dine in comfort at Jamun in Bangsar, which offers a banana leaf rice set for just RM11.90

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Since Jamun opened its second location in Bangsar, I have been slowly eating my way through its vast menu. Their glossy menu will tempt you to dive into their selection of Nort... Read More


What Trump's looming war powers deadline means for Congress authority and US military action

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- WASHINGTON, May 1 - President Donald Trump was facing a midnight deadline yesterday to secure congressional authorization for the war against Iran, though the looming cutoff is ... Read More


More than half of SPM graduates now opting for TVET, Zahid says as he calls for skills training to be elevated

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the growing number of SPM graduates opting for TVET shows the vocational route is gaining prominence and should be recognised a... Read More