PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The outcome of applications for admission into public universities (UA), public higher education institutions (IPTA) and the MARA Higher Education Division (MARA BPT) for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia holders will be announced on May 22, said the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

It said the results for certificate, foundation and diploma-level admissions for the 2026/2027 Academic Session can be checked from 12 noon on that date until 5pm on May 31, 2026.

The results can be checked online via https://upu.mohe.gov.my or the UPUPocket mobile application on smartphones or through the MyGov mobile application.

“Offers for places for the 2026/2027 Academic Session are final, and any application to change study programmes at UA, IPTA and MARA BPT will not be allowed,” MOHE said in a statement today.

“Acceptance of offers is open from May 23 to 31, 2026, via the websites of the UA, IPTA and MARA BPT, while official offer letters will be issued to successful applicants beginning May 23 after candidates confirm acceptance within the stipulated period,” it said.

The ministry said only unsuccessful applicants or those offered certificate-level programmes may submit appeals through UPU Online within 10 days, from 12 noon on May 22 until 5pm on May 31.

It added that appeals to community colleges may be submitted directly to the respective institutions without going through UPUOnline.

“The appeal selection policy is subject to the availability of places offered under the respective study programmes after the registration of new students has been completed,” it said. — Bernama

Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.

Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.

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Al Nahyans’ control over farmland in Europe has meant they receive proportion of payments to farms

The United Arab Emirates’ ruling royal family is benefiting from tens of millions in EU subsidies to grow crops destined for the Gulf, it can be revealed.

A cross-border investigation by DeSmog and shared with the Guardian found subsidiaries controlled by the Al Nahyans collected more than €71m (£61m) in six years for farmland it controls in Romania, Italy and Spain.

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Cap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR says

Britain should lower speed limits for drivers as part of a package of measures to reduce the impact of the Iran war on consumers, a thinktank has said.

Capping legal speeds at 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would help reduce fuel demand and combat soaring oil prices triggered by conflict, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

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Exclusive: Voters remain split on issues critical to EU, such as support for Ukraine and dependence on Russian energy

More than three-quarters of Hungarians who voted for Péter Magyar in last month’s election want his government to do more to address the climate crisis, and more than 70% want him to protect LGBTQ+ rights, a poll has found.

Magyar’s opposition Tisza party won a supermajority in the vote, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power. The new prime minister will be sworn in on Saturday, weeks after the results set off celebrations in Budapest and Brussels.

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PETALING JAYA, May 7 — Selangor FC holds a slim advantage heading into the away leg after defeating Vietnamese representative Nam Dinh FC 2-1 in the first leg of the 2025/2026 Asean Club Championship (ACC) semi-final at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Stadium last night.

This result means that the “Red Giants” squad, coached by Kim Pan Gon, must at least maintain their momentum and avoid defeat in the return leg at Thien Truong Stadium in Vietnam next Wednesday to confirm their place in the final.

Both teams displayed energetic performances from the opening whistle, but Selangor controlled the game more effectively and created several early opportunities that tested the visitors’ defence.

Selangor’s opening goal came in the 37th minute when a low cross from Quentin Cheng was successfully finished by Chrigor Moraes to put the hosts in front.

However, Nam Dinh managed to equalise when Van Vi Nguyen scored towards the end of the first half, making it 1-1 before both teams headed to their respective dressing rooms.

Once the second half resumed, Selangor reorganised their rhythm by increasing the intensity of their attacks and Moraes proved decisive once again, scoring his second goal in the 58th minute with a chip shot after receiving an accurate pass from Quentin.

Nam Dinh attempted to fight back in search of an equaliser through several quick counter-attacks, but Selangor’s defensive line remained disciplined, closing down the space and absorbing the pressure until the final whistle. — Bernama 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has rejected claims that the national governing body lacks talented singles players.

The allegation was raised by several parties following the disappointing performance of BAM’s men’s singles players at the recent Thomas Cup.

BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh said the governing body actually has talented players in the individual events, but the squad has at times been unfortunate due to injuries.

“I do not agree when people say we (BAM) lack talent. Perhaps we have just been unfortunate in the singles events because we already have the talent, but then injuries happen.

“You all know how many players are injured, while some are still recovering and others have only just recovered. So I don’t think we lack talent; we have just been unlucky in that aspect,” he said when met yesterday.

Meanwhile, Kenny said that, to ensure BAM does not run short of new talent, the governing body’s talent scouts continuously monitor various national tournaments throughout the year.

He added that, besides monitoring national tournaments, BAM also conducts Talent Identification selections at least twice a year to ensure the country’s best players can be identified and absorbed into BAM’s development system. — Bernama 

An Iranian official on Wednesday called a reported peace deal for the end to the U.S. war against Iran the “Americans’ wish list.” “Axios' text is Americans' wish list until it becomes reality,” Ebrahim Rezaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian parliament on national security, said in a post on the social platform X Wednesday morning,...

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MEXICO CITY, May 7 — Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico’s National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a balcony after meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum.

BTS will perform shows in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, with more than 135,000 tickets for the stadium showcase getting snapped up in a matter of minutes.

The group returned to the world spotlight in March after an almost four-year pause so its members could carry out their obligatory military service.

Kim Nam-joon, one of the members of the group, said to the crowd in Spanish: “I love you, I adore you. Thank you very much!”

“I already told them they have to come back next year,” Sheinbaum said, later posting a photo with the group and holding their latest album “ARIRANG.”

Lizeth Zarate, a coordinator for the Zocalo – Mexico City’s main square located in front of the presidential palace – said the Wednesday crowd was around 50,000.

“They’re my whole world,” Estefany Victoriano, a 25-year-old secretary, told AFP.

Another onlooker, 18-year-old Zoe Perez, was on the verge of tears.

“I’m speechless, and it’s a very beautiful feeling to see them in person. Since I couldn’t get tickets, well, it makes me a little emotional,” she said. — AFP