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No formal US tariff yet on Malaysia-made chips
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Malaysia has sought clarification from the United States on a proposed 100% tariff on semiconductor chips manufactured in countries without US-based production facilities. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz told
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‘I don’t smoke’, says Anwar, backing push to raise tobacco tax
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he agrees in principle with raising tobacco taxes. He was responding to calls for the government to review tobacco duties. “I agree with the spirit of that proposal.
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Father formally charged with murder of six-year-old son found buried in Jempol
JELEBU, Aug 7 — A father was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the murder of his six-year-old son by the roadside at Kilometre 25 of Jalan Rompin in Bahau last month. M. Arunkumar, 36, nodded in understanding after
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Released from prison in July, Kelantan man now held over suspected murder of father
MACHANG, Aug 7 — A 39-year-old man has been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation into the suspected murder of his father at a house in Kampung Baru Kuala Gris, Dabong, Kuala Krai, yesterday. Magistrate Amal Razim
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Police bail for teens over viral video feeding chicken bones to homeless man
SEREMBAN, Aug 7 — Three teenagers believed to be involved in a viral video showing them giving leftovers to a homeless man recently were released on police bail yesterday. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the boys,
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Too soon to say if students should finish school at 16 to join workforce earlier
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said it is too early to decide whether students should complete secondary school by the age of 16 to enable them to enter the workforce by 21. He said
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MATA’25 Culminates In A Grand Celebration Of Visionary Leadership And Distinction
KUALA LUMPUR , Aug 7 —The Malaysia Top Achievers 2025 (MATA’25) concluded its much-anticipated awards ceremony in grand style with a dazzling evening of recognition, inspiration, and celebration at M Resort & Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Organised by The Leaders
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