The Star Malaysia - 6 May 2026
Fresh shot in the arm
Gearing up for three-state polls
Fireworks factory blast kills over 20
Sartorial artistry
World presses Iran
Padi farms get early help
Groups hail cost-cutting support, but say more needed
New government financial assistance
WEATHER
PRAYER TIMES
FOR MORE:
When singles bear the extra load
Singled out for being single
Mubarak and three Undang go to court
‘BN ready for state polls’
Saifuddin: Move to arm AKPS personnel gains ground
Pakatan and Umno agree to maintain status quo
Villagers find water source
Four areas nationwide still under Level 1 heatwave alert
New monthly rail passes for KLIA, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya
Rural schools to receive safety upgrades
Negligence major cause of fire losses in Sabah
Broader workplace reform needed
King’s birthday a compulsory paid public holiday, bosses told
Industrial boom fuels TVET talent demand
PERKESO: TVET no longer second choice
Sabah to study call to revive barter trade with Philippines
Farmers turn climate chaos into crop gain
Stamping fun into Penang’s top attractions
Policy flaws left high achievers out
Sarawak to produce James Brooke animated film
Fun in the sun
59% of Hospital Pasir Gudang’s posts still unfilled
RM7,000 boost for first homes
Rafizi speaks to MACC for third day
Old perahu could have historic value
Satellite tech deployed to track urban tree health in Penang
Malaysia’s elephants to stay in Osaka despite concerns
Scam ring targeting Indian nationals busted
Azam: Graft operations evolving
Man under investigation for burying unborn child
Director and manager remanded for submitting false claims
Focus shifts to Malacca Strait
Fisherman finds highly valuable ambergris
Boy’s eyelid caught in his school uniform zipper
Inspiring Malaysia’s future wildlife guardians
Retirement should not be treated as the finish line
Maternity allowances alone not enough for working mothers
26 killed in blast at fireworks factory
Scorching heat grips Bangkok
El Nino fuels water shortage threat in 41 provinces
US lobbying deal draws backlash
200,000 affected by Mayon volcano ash cloud
Heritage on display
Pilot body disputes findings in Air India crash probe
Delhi urges calm after UAE strikes
‘Explosion and fire’ strikes ship
Holiday in the air
First Russian oil arrives since Iran war
Energy exploration pact cancelled
Defence cooperation deal signed with Japan
Bangkok to borrow Us$12.2bil as mideast crisis continues to hurt
Pressure piles on Iran as truce slips
Group: Flotilla activists facing abuse in Israel jail
149 stranded amid outbreak
Nine killed in central Colombia mine blast
What to know about hantavirus
White House mulls vetting AI models before public release
Two killed in car rampage
Spain beefs up security ahead of Pope Leo’s visit next month
Linkedin hit with privacy complaint for ‘selling user data’
UK’S Labour faces bruising losses
Duel at the falls
Lively and Baldoni agree to end legal battle
Mother convicted for locking up daughter in Germany
HIV ‘spreading like wildfire’ in Fiji
Wowee, Wu!
Sinner seems unstoppable entering his home Italian Open
Boyer attacks umpire’s chair in explosive meltdown at Challenger
Great French hope
FIFA face World Cup broadcast crisis in India, China
Mercedes up for F1 returning to V8 engines
Real’s Mendy suffers fresh injury setback
A coaching great?
Roma rout Fiorentina to remain in Champions League hunt
Bayern’s Kompany promises repeat fireworks against PSG
Sanchez guides Sevilla out of relegation zone
Pep’s out of step
Mcfarlane backs Chelsea flops after woeful Forest loss
Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in ‘arms race’
Up to speed with Tigers
Liek Hou continues to push boundaries despite long and celebrated career
Truly a headscratcher
Pearly and Thinaah better connected in new roles
Big leap for Lee after flawless ride in Horsens
Pearly looking likely for return to action in home Masters
Captain comeback
No way error-prone Brunei could’ve cleared Immigration
Noraqilah insists she and Zi Yu have wide gap to close on Pearly-thinaah
Arif set for timely return as JDT gear up for crucial run-in
Mickey’s mighty rebound
City slip and slide
Zii Jia savours big ride up the rankings after Horsens.
Herry stands by decision to split pairs at Thomas Cup.
This year’s Met Gala showcases fashion as art, blending bold looks with global cultural conversation.
Elegance in adversity
Statement tees return
Hero dog retires
Charmed, I’m sure
Restoring youthful skin
New skin solutions
Lush bodycare
Smooth and soft
A complete cleanse
Worldwide style spectacle
Down to a tee
A hero hangs his boots
Gentle interaction elicits positive emotions
CROSSWORD
KAKURO
STARSCOPE
SOLUTIONS
SUDOKU
Tow the line
Orang Asli SPM top scorers in S’gor rewarded RM8,000 for hard work
DBKL U-turn on former sewerage site plan draws backlash
Kuala Langat MP calls for tighter laws to protect environment
Congestion choking Penang streets
City Hall in murky waters
Shah Alam council rolls out five-year tourism roadmap
MBDK MATTERS
KL EVENTS
LICENCES AND PERMITS
MOTHERS DAY MARKET
ROAD CLOSURE
FUN RUN
PARKING ENQUIRIES
RAPIDKL SURVEY
Delivery delays cause some pumps to run dry in Johor
Early detection key to managing diabetes
‘Enact tighter laws to tackle pollution’
Klang residents mark Earth Day collecting 98kg recyclables
Climate Pause
Reaping the rewards of hard work
Joy, camaraderie bloom in flower-arranging class for 1Razak Mansion folk
In tune for Sharifah Aini tribute
Miri tapping into petroleum museum’s edutourism potential
‘No waiting on semicon wafer fabs’
Carlsberg future-proofing its ops and investments
Country’s neutral geopolitical position an advantage
Magni-tech buys Rm133mil Penang land
Ann Joo wins Rm37mil BESS project
Ringgit ends firmer against major currencies
Nod for RGT-3 anchors Petgas growth outlook
Gamuda unit accepts new Sabah power project terms
MPI’S 3Q26 profit slips, declares 30 sen dividend
Sealink gets Rm68mil vessel fire settlement
Sunview looks to fully exit Winstar Capital
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on late buying
Tesla’s Semi getting overtaken by China Inc
Hartalega profit jumps in FY26
CIMB Thai offloads auto financing portfolio to Krungsri
Stanchart committed to growing business in M’sia
Higher cost pressures to weigh on F&N in 2H26
Matrade in Netherlands’ CBI tie-up to bolster exports
Suria Capital lands Sabah power project
RSSB to acquire RLSB shares
Bina Puri buys Sarawak water company
Higher earnings likely for IHH Healthcare in 2H26
MISC FSRU deal strengthens LNG market position
Diversified ops underpin Capital A growth
Maxis wins roaming, network contract from TM unit
Cautious stance seen for equity market on uncertainty
Supply squeeze boon for Press Metal
Sunway Healthcare poised for profit growth
ESG summit to drive verifiable impact
Cost pressures weigh on manufacturing outlook
Oil producers poised to benefit from UAE exit
Mixed results ahead for plantation sector in 1Q26
Persisting supply risks buoy industrial inputs
Skyechip eyes growth ahead of debut
Data centre demand fuels momentum for EI Power’s upcoming IPO
Jakarta 1Q trade surplus halves amid slump in coal, coffee exports
Banks enhance digital shields against fraud
Gig economy, online platforms teaming up to reshape work
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