Maybank moves to supercharge Johor-Singapore SEZ with RM2.35b investments

Maybank has committed to supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) with up to RM2.35 billion in client investments over the next decade. This support, formalized through a letter of intent with the Ministry of Economy, will focus on financing (including green and Islamic financing), promoting the zone globally, stakeholder engagement, and research. Maybank aims to strengthen the local ecosystem, particularly for SMEs, and attract foreign direct investment. They have already facilitated LOIs from Singaporean companies in sectors like renewable energy, manufacturing, and healthcare, aligning with the Madani Economy's growth objectives.

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Negara rugi RM277 bilion akibat rasuah dari 2018 hingga 2023

Malaysia has reportedly lost an estimated RM277 billion (approximately USD 58 billion) due to corruption between 2018 and 2023, averaging RM55 billion annually. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, Azam Baki, expressed concern over the widespread impact of corruption on the nation's economy and systems. He cited an EMIR Research 2023 study suggesting potential losses of up to RM4.5 trillion from 1997 to 2022. Azam highlighted how corruption facilitates other crimes like document forgery and financial manipulation, undermining government and private sector integrity.

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Two killed, one injured after fertiliser-laden lorry crashes in Bintulu

Two people died and one was injured in a single-lorry crash on the Pan Borneo Highway near Bintulu, Sarawak. The lorry, carrying fertiliser, crashed at KM16 of the Bintulu-Miri Road. A 31-year-old victim, Christon Naim, was identified. Firefighters extricated two trapped victims who were later pronounced dead. The injured person was taken to the hospital. The accident occurred around 10am and prompted a response from the Bintulu fire station.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Now Available For Desktop And Laptops

NVIDIA has launched the GeForce RTX 5060 for desktops and laptops. This entry-level Blackwell architecture GPU, based on the 5nm GB206 GPU, features 8GB GDDR7 memory, a 128-bit memory bus, and a base clock of 2.28GHz boosting to 2.5GHz. Available from May 19th starting at US$299 (~RM1,320), it supports DLSS 4 and will not have a Founders Edition.

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KKFP ‘senjata’ SPRM kesan dana haram di luar negara

Johor optimis catat nilai pelaburan lebih RM50 bilion akhir tahun ini

Family pressure, money woes, mistrust fuel Johor’s 2024 Muslim divorce surge

Divorce cases in Johor, Malaysia, increased slightly from 7,174 in 2023 to 7,306 in 2024. Primary reasons cited include lack of understanding, financial issues, irresponsible partners, infidelity, and in-law interference. Divorce claims rose to 4,264, while validated divorce pronouncements reached 2,462. Annulments and conditional divorces decreased. The 26-35 age group filed the most divorces (2,838 cases).

‘Underdog’ Ng Tze Yong eyes Malaysia Masters redemption after injury-plagued year

Malaysian badminton player Ng Tze Yong is excited to play in the 2025 Malaysia Masters despite being an underdog due to a previous back injury. He's seen improvement since returning to competition at the Badminton Asia Championships in April. Although he suffered first-round exits in recent tournaments, he's eager to compete with home crowd support at the Axiata Arena from May 20-25. He faces Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long in his opening match.

Pempengaruh TikTok mengaku ceroboh rumah Anju

A TikTok influencer pleaded guilty to trespassing at the home of Malaysian celebrity Anju (Zarina Anjoulie Lavocah Mohd. Fahizul) on May 7th. The accused, Nurul Nur Ariani Muhammad Zahari, 41, entered the plea in the Seremban Magistrate's Court. Sentencing is postponed until June 19th. The charge falls under Section 447 of the Penal Code, carrying a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment, a RM3,000 fine, or both. The accused was granted bail of RM2,500. Previous reports mention Anju filing police reports regarding car ownership, trespassing, and defamation by the same individual.

Maybank labur RM2.35 bilion dalam projek JS-SEZ

Kevin Spacey honoured for ‘artistic brilliance’ at Cannes fringe event amid fresh misconduct claims

Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award at a Cannes Film Festival charity gala, despite recent sexual misconduct allegations. The Better World Fund will honor him for his "decades of artistic brilliance." Spacey was acquitted of nine sexual offense charges in the UK last year and a US civil lawsuit was dismissed in 2022. However, a new documentary features further allegations. His last Cannes appearance was in 2016.

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Nicole Kidman calls out scarcity of female directors as she’s honoured at Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival, Nicole Kidman received the Kering Women In Motion award and highlighted the persistent underrepresentation of female directors in the film industry. Despite her commitment to working with a female director every 18 months, she noted the low number of women-directed films among top-grossing movies. She praised Mascha Schilinski's "The Sound of Falling" and revealed her personal writing habit, often waking at 3:00 am to capture dreams and thoughts.

Bapa lumpuh bertongkat cari anak hilang ketika ke sekolah

A paralyzed father in Seremban, Malaysia, is desperately searching for his 17-year-old daughter, Nurhidayah Jamalludin, who went missing on her way to school last Thursday. Nurhidayah left home in her school uniform but never arrived. Her father, who suffered a minor stroke, has been deeply distressed by her disappearance. The family reported her missing to the Nilai District Police Headquarters after 24 hours. A suspicious car was seen circling their house before Nurhidayah vanished.

Wan Junaidi calls for private sector to drive Sarawak’s economic transformation

Sarawak's Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, urged the private sector to actively participate in the government's economic transformation initiatives. He emphasized the importance of seizing job and business opportunities arising from these initiatives. He highlighted Sarawak's growing recognition as a strategic investment destination due to its political stability, economic policies, and fiscal management. He praised the government's efforts to attract investments, improve infrastructure, and acquire Bintulu Port Authority and MASwings (now AirBorneo).