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The Coffee Break

You’re listening to the audio version of our daily newsletter. Stay informed, be smarter in 3 minutes. The Coffee Break - The daily newsletter of 20,000+ Malaysians. We make it easy and entertaining to read news. Our goal is simple - to make our readers more informed. We filter the news to take out the noise and at the same time, our readers can know and learn more. We cover interesting facts, local and global news all in our daily newsletter.

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00:15:00

Tengku Zafrul: Exits UMNO, to enter PKR

The Coffee Break ·

2025/06/02

Scam Kebangsaan: MBI scam, Scam dari highway ke casino. Another startup scandal: Microsoft-backed, USD1.5 bil unicorn Builder.ai. Taylor Swift's M&A - buys back master recordings.

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00:16:15

Trump's global tariffs blocked by US trade court

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/29

Post-PKR election: Selangor’s exco lineup may be reshuffled. PKR VP denies allegation that a group of MPs have stated non-confidence in the PM. Anthropic CEO claims AI will take over 50% of entry-level office jobs

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00:14:46

1 day and 2 ministerial resignations

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/29

Msia, Indonesia to work towards a common halal logo globally. 800+ legal experts co-sign open letter call for UK sanctions on Israel. Man lost in clouds, 9,000 m above ground and survived to tell the tale.

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00:08:10

What’s next for Rafizi?

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/27

Highway news: NPE economic benefits, welcoming KEC, compensation for road users. Will FGV Holdings see a better future? Liverpool FC victory celebration cut short by rampaging car.

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00:07:50

Coming soon in H2 - RON95 subsidy rationalisation

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/26

Petronas Gas suffered RM170 mil total loss from gas pipeline fire. Trump's u-turns: "Absolutely crazy" Putin, 50% EU tariff delay by a month. OpenAI to open new Seoul office - SK 2nd-highest paid users outside US.

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00:06:37

PKR Party Elections gives MADANI a new meaning -...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/25

Spray-painted monkey Incident sparks outcry. Blackmailed by AI: “Replace me and I will expose you”. Business: OnlyFans in USD8 bil M&A talks, The Picklr, world's largest pickleball franchise to open in Japan.

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00:08:20

MACC probing RM2 bil in undeclared assets in Daim...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/22

Mindef inks RM11 bil worth of deals at LIMA 2025. OpenAI acquires AI device startup for USD6.5 bil. Pabloe Cat-scobar - kitten with vest of drugs caught by Costa Rican prison guards.

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00:13:00

Singapore Airlines Group to pay employees 7.45...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/21

The French Affair: Najib’s edition. PKR central leadership election intensifying with Rafizi’s list. Space War - Trump’s shiny USD175 bil anti-missile weapon in space.

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00:09:58

TVET grads earning more than academic peers

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/20

Up in smoke: Selangor cracks down on vape ads. Trump signs bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’. PNB post record payout. DBKL denies cyberattack, blames tech glitch for system crash.

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00:09:33

Doctors - potentially one of Malaysia's best "cheap...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/19

Airlines revise name entry rules to match passport formats. US x Israel to US vs Israel? Move aside Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows - meet Huawei HarmonyOS.

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00:11:32

Abang Bomba myth debunked - significant number of...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/18

MRCB secured RM2.94 bil project to rebuild the new Stadium Shah Alam. YouTube’s MrBeast accused of exploiting Mayan pyramids. Researchers found energy drinks ingredient elevates risk of blood cancer.

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00:18:02

Deputy PM: Malaysia's public transport usage rate...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/15

Proton launches RM4.8 mil trade-in programme. The Art of The Deal: US, Qatar announce aviation, defence deals worth USD243.5 bil. Singapore to develop new mega terminal for Changi Airport.

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00:13:50

Chinese voters not choosing PH

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/14

Sapura Energy might need to ‘mandi bunga‘ to get rid of worsening luck. U Mobile moving on from DNB. Multi-billion dollar deals galore with Trump's Middle East tour.

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00:17:43

Lorry Worry: After an elephant, now we lost nine...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/13

Former Penang Deputy CM II P Ramasamy to be charged. ICAO: Russia responsible for MH17. Trump orders 90% drug price cut. Nissan slashes 20,000 jobs and closes plants after massive losses.

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00:18:25

Survey: 57.8% of Malaysians against Najib receiving...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/12

Ain’t sci-fi - mining nickel through a rare plant found in Sabah. PM Anwar set for official trip to Russia. US x China - tariff war truce for 90 days.

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00:14:12

MACC probes 'Tan Sri' in alleged RM500 mil money...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/08

Proton and Perodua tease new EVs. Sapura faces RM500 mil money laundering probe. K is the first country to strike a tariff deal with the US. Meet the new Pope - Pope Leo XIV from the US of A.

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00:16:17

Rafizi says I am here to stay, if...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/07

ASEAN Summit: Some schools will be virtual, some workers to WFH. ‘Amal Trust’ operator charged RM3.16 mil. Facebook alleged of detecting when teen girls delete selfies to show beauty ads.

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00:18:32

The RM75 bil ECRL: 82% complete, to start operations...

The Coffee Break ·

2025/05/06

US flags Malaysia's halal and bumiputera requirements as "key trade barriers". DoorDash acquires Deliveroo in USD3.9 bil deal. World War III: Majority of Americans, West Europeans think it is looming within a decade.

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00:18:37

US to Malaysia: 4 conditions to secure a tariff deal

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2025/05/05

Former BNM governor: Fresh grads should be earning RM7,000-8,000. Survey: private clinics mark up meds prices up to 75%. 61% of Malaysians face difficulty with RN1k emergency expenses.

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