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Penang’s new investment facilitation centre to spur locally driven growth amid global uncertainty, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, May 6 — The establishment of an Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) in Penang will encourage domestically driven investments, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said this is especially crucial during this period of global economic
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Malaysia to prioritise emerging markets with increased funding allocation, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia will continue to focus on new markets while exploring non-traditional markets to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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Govt may offer special aid for businesses hit by US tariffs after negotiations conclude, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will consider introducing a special incentive package for businesses affected by United States (US) tariff after assessing its impact, in addition to evaluating its effect on the country’s
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Najib to know by June 11 if SRC RM27m money laundering charges will be dropped, defence seeks DNAA
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak will know whether his representation to drop his three other money laundering charges involving SRC International Sdn Bhd funds amounting to RM27 million is successful come June 11. High Court Judge
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Macau Scam strikes yet again as Penang woman loses RM489,550
NIBONG TEBAL, May 6 — A woman working for a private company lost RM489,550 after falling victim to a Macau Scam syndicate recently. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) police chief Supt Jay January Siowou said the 39-year-old woman received a phone
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Police investigating repeated bullying of Form Two boy in Subang Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Police are investigating allegations that a Form Two male student has become a victim of bullying and beating at a school in USJ 4, near here, since last month. Subang Jaya district police chief ACP
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Anwar confident Malaysia-Singapore ties will strengthen under Lawrence Wong
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence that Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations will continue to strengthen under the leadership of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, especially as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship this year.
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Tragic drowning: 12-year-old boy found dead in Putrajaya pond
PUTRAJAYA, May 6 — A 12-year-old boy was found drowned in a pond near the flyover at Precinct 17. Putrajaya police chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said police received an initial report about the incident from a member of the
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PDRM announces reshuffle involving 22 senior officers, effective June 9
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today announced a reshuffle involving 22 senior officers, effective June 9. The transfers were confirmed by Police Secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah in an official statement released yesterday and included the
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MACC rearrests Datuk in RM1.3 billion highway project false claims probe
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — A man with the title of Datuk who was released from remand on Saturday was rearrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection to an ongoing case of submitting false claims worth RM450 million.
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