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Don’t use Malaysia as base to dodge US tariffs, Putrajaya tells Beijing, as it cites growing export concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Malaysia has urged Chinese companies to refrain from using it as a base to “rebadge” products to avoid US tariffs, its deputy trade minister said on Monday, amid increasing export restrictions and concerns of a
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Proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today tabled proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, or Act 588, for its first reading in Parliament. Among the key amendments proposed in the Bill are changes to
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RM60m was Saudi king’s donation to help me be PM again, I opened personal account on my aide’s suggestion
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said the RM60 million he had received in 2011 in his personal AmIslamic bank account was a donation from the late Saudi ruler King Abdullah. Najib said
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Flood situation shows signs of recovery, number of evacuees at relief centres declines, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The nationwide flood situation is beginning to show signs of recovery, with the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres (PPS) seeing a downward trend, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad
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PM Anwar hosts luncheon for Timor Leste’s Xanana Gusmão, shares lighthearted ‘Dia Datang’ moment
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of his visiting counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao of Timor Leste. Xanana Gusmão, who is on his first official visit to Malaysia, arrived
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Govt moves to boost MCMC’s powers, enforce stricter oversight, accountability and clearer separation of roles
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The government today tabled a Bill to amend the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Act 1998 or Act 589. The proposed amendments seek to make changes to the composition of the commission, to expand
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Najib begins reading his 525-page witness statement in 1MDB trial, says wasn’t first to wear double PM-MOF hat
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today finally started his defence in his trial over 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) RM2 billion funds, and began reading his 525-page witness statement that was prepared while he
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Two senate members sworn in today
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Two senate members took their oath of office before Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah today. They are Kemaman PAS chairman Che Alias Hamid and Dr Wan Martina Wan Yusoff, who was
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AirAsia says in talks with Penang mural artist Ernest Zacharevic over use of his artwork on plane livery
SEPANG, Dec 2 — AirAsia has initiated discussions with Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic after he raised concerns over the airline’s use of his Children on Bicycle artwork without permission, AirAsia Brand Co (ABC) CEO Rudy Khaw confirmed. Khaw told Malay Mail that the airline
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Malaysia extends auto gate facility to visitors from 53 more countries, plans QR code system for faster checks
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Malaysian Immigration Department has extended the auto gate facility for its clearance into the country to visitors from 53 more countries, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He said they comprised
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