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From small steps to big impact, Anwar reflects on Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship during closing ceremony
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed pride in Malaysia’s successful completion of its Asean Chairmanship for 2025, saying that the year had demonstrated Malaysia’s commitment to unity, patience and steady leadership. Delivering his
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MCMC to meet Meta, Google and TikTok on user identity checks and 16+ age rule for social media
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will discuss with social media platforms to determine the best mechanism for implementing user identity verification (eKYC) aimed at enforcing a minimum age limit of 16 years for
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Early morning blaze destroys three ferries at Langkawi Pier
ALOR SETAR, Oct 28 — Three ferries docked at a pier in Langkawi were destroyed in a fire early this morning. Langkawi Zone 4 Chief of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Kedah, Fire Superintendent Mohd Zamri Abdul Ghani,
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Malaysia, New Zealand reaffirm ties, target trade pact review completion by December
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia and New Zealand are looking to conclude the review of the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) by the end of this year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he and New Zealand
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Three years on, suspect goes on trial for former PM Shinzo Abe’s assassination
TOKYO, Oct 28 — The trial of a man accused of killing Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe is set to open on Tuesday, three years after the assassination in broad daylight shocked the world. Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, stands accused
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Meta and TikTok say they’ll follow Australia’s under-16 social media ban — but warn it won’t be easy
SYDNEY, Oct 28 — Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia’s under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce. Australia will from December 10 force social media platforms such as
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Trump and Takaichi set to supercharge US-Japan relations with new deal on critical minerals
TOKYO, Oct 25 — Japan’s new premier Sanae Takaichi lavished US leader Donald Trump with praise and vows of a “golden age of ties” on his visit to Tokyo Tuesday, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical
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Ringgit gains ground on trade optimism, poised to test RM4.20 barrier
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The ringgit continued to open higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, buoyed by recent US-Malaysia trade deals that have increased appetite for the local currency, an analyst said. At 8am, the ringgit appreciated to
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Heavy rains push Air Itam Dam to near full capacity for first time in four years
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 28 — Penang’s Air Itam Dam is nearly full for the first time in four years, reaching 99.4 per cent effective capacity following continuous rains over the past few days. Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive
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RM22.35m e-waste seized as police arrest six in Penang raid
SEBERANG PERAI, Oct 28 — Police have arrested six individuals and seized various e-waste components and equipment worth RM22.35 million during a raid at a factory in Jalan Bukit Tambun in Juru yesterday. Northern Brigade General Operations Force Commander SAC
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