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Sabah police, navy investigate suspected WWII bomb near Pulau Sibuan substation, island’s reopening uncertain
SEMPORNA, Jan 9 — Police are continuing their investigation into a suspected bomb-like object, found yesterday in the waters of Pulau Sibuan Substation in Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Semporna police chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol said the Royal Malaysia Police
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Onn Hafiz leads Johor mission to Qatar to boost investments and tourism in state
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 9 — The Johor government will hold meetings with Qatari government representatives and companies that can potentially boost the economy and attract investments, thus creating more job opportunities in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi,
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Diesel and RON97 prices rise by 5 sen at RM3.33 per litre, RON95 remains at RM2.05
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The retail price of RON95 will remain unchanged at RM2.05 per litre, while the price of RON97 will increase by five sen from RM3.28 to RM3.33 per litre from Jan 9 to 15. The Ministry
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Second finance minister predicts FDI and domestic growth to drive Malaysia’s economy above 5pc in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Malaysia’s economic growth is poised to sustain last year’s momentum, with expectations to surpass 5 per cent in 2025, supported by strong foreign direct investments and local funds. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah
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MACC arrests 13 more inspectors over heavy vehicle inspection bribery syndicate
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested another 13 vehicle inspection officers at a vehicle inspection centre in the capital on suspicion of their involvement in a syndicate that approves the inspection of heavy vehicles. According
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PM Anwar says Malaysia will double down on Asean power grid and global market leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will double down on its geographical centrality this year as a conduit for electricity, talent and supply chain diversification. Referring specifically to the ASEAN Power Grid connecting
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Japan-Malaysia ties in focus as PM Ishiba begins two-day official visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will make a two-day official visit to Malaysia beginning Thursday, his first visit to the country since assuming office in October 2024. According to a statement from Wisma Putra (Malaysia’s
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PM Anwar highlights Asean unity in push for Malaysian-Indonesian partnerships through investments and mergers
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Malaysia welcomes direct investment from Indonesian companies and encourages strategic collaborations such as mergers between companies owned by Malaysian and Indonesian entities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance
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Selangor contractor duped by bogus investment app via Facebook
SHAH ALAM, Jan 9 — A private contractor suffered a massive loss of more than RM5.9 million after he was scammed by a non-existent investment scheme via Facebook. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the 58-year-old victim began
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Elderly man dies in four-vehicle crash in Machang, three others unharmed
KOTA BHARU, Jan 9 — A senior citizen died after the car he was driving was involved in an accident with three other vehicles at KM51 Jalan Kota Bharu-Kuala Krai, Machang, yesterday. Machang Fire and Rescue Station chief Ahmad Alfarra
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