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Swiss luxury watchmakers drop after Trump tariff shock
ZURICH, Aug 4 — Swiss luxury watchmakers’ shares, including Richemont and Swatch, were volatile in early trade today, underscoring the challenges for the industry after US President Donald Trump imposed a39 per cent tariff on Swiss imports. The sector, which
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Malaysia’s ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ loans hit RM3.8b but risks ‘under control’ ahead of new rules, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities remain under control, but regulatory measures are being strengthened to protect consumers through the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA). Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the
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Tesla’s brand loyalty collapsed after Musk backed Trump, data shows
LOS ANGELES, August 4 — Tesla for years had more repeat US customers than any other major automotive brand but its loyalty has plunged since CEO Elon Musk endorsed President Donald Trump last summer, according to data from research firm
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At least 68 dead, dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Yemen, says UN agency
DUBAI, Aug 4 — A shipwreck off Yemen has killed at least 68 people, the UN’s migration agency said today, with dozens still missing after the boat carrying mostly Ethiopians sank. The International Organization for Migration’s country chief of mission, Abdusattor
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New Johor police chief vows to instil ‘G.R.E.A.T.’ principles across state contingent
JOHOR BHARU, Aug 4 — Newly appointed Johor police chief Commissioner Ab Rahaman Arsad has pledged to implement a set of guiding principles for all 10,400 police personnel in the state, aimed at improving the force’s performance and professionalism. He
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Court of Appeal rejects Bersatu’s bid to challenge Speaker over Sabah seat vacancies
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) failed in its appeal to obtain leave to initiate a judicial review to challenge Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul’s decision not to declare vacant four parliamentary seats in Sabah,
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Child psychologist tells court no proof of neglect, abuse in Zayn Rayyan’s medical records
PETALING JAYA, Aug 4 — A child psychologist testified in the Sessions Court today that the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin had not been neglected or abused, as indicated by three medical reports from Selayang Hospital and Sungai Buloh Hospital.
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MAHB says sorry after KLIA Aerotrain door glitch halts service for 15 minutes, third incident since July reopening
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — A technical issue involving the Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) caused a 15-minute service disruption this morning. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said a door malfunction occurred at 10:30am, prompting a temporary halt
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Taxi driver, 76, pleads not guilty to sexual assault of student while stopped at traffic lights in Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — A man was brought before the Sessions Court in Muar, Johor, today and charged with committing physical sexual assault on a female student who was riding in his taxi last May. The accused, Low Fatt
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Bursa slides at open, echoing Wall Street’s woes on US economic outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Bursa Malaysia retreated from last week’s gains to open lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s losses last Friday as investors remain concerned over weaker US economic data coupled with impacts from President Donald Trump’s tariff
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