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Bursa opens higher as ringgit boost lifts finance stocks
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index started the week on a positive note despite Wall Street’s mixed performance on Friday and softer performance in most regional markets. At 9.06am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced
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Sarawak lands first direct flight from Haikou, China; eyes Guangzhou and Shenzhen next
KUCHING, Nov 17 — Sarawak marked a significant milestone in its aviation connectivity with the arrival of 9Air’s inaugural scheduled charter flight from Haikou, China. The flight, AQ1295, landed at Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 5.10am on Saturday, signaling a
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Influencer loses jewellery, motorbikes, helmets worth RM360,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Police are tracking down a man who allegedly broke into a digital creator’s house in Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, yesterday, causing losses of nearly RM360,000. Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said
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High Court dismisses Najib, son’s bid to halt bankruptcy over RM1.69b and RM37.6m tax arrears
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The High Court here today dismissed an appeal by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his son, Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin, to stay bankruptcy proceedings against them. The proceedings were initiated by the Inland Revenue Board
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Malaysia ranks among world’s cheapest for internet per gigabyte, says Fahmi
BAKU (Azerbaijan), Nov 17 — Malaysia has some of the cheapest internet rates per gigabyte, reflecting the government’s continued efforts to ensure affordable and inclusive digital connectivity for the people, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said Malaysia
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Female cook stabbed, two hurt in Penang
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 17 — A female cook from Myanmar was stabbed to death after an argument with fellow countrymen over the quality of food served at an ala Thai restaurant in Lorong Bukit Juru here last night. In the
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Penang sees 520pc rise in China tourists from 2023, Indonesians still top arrivals
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 17 — The number of Chinese tourists visiting Penang recorded a 520.2 per cent increase since 2023, the state legislative assembly heard today. Penang tourism and creative economy exco Wong Hon Wai said tourist arrivals from China
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New waterfront centre could make Penang a mega-concert destination, says state tourism exco
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 17 — Penang hopes to become a concert tourism destination especially with the opening of the new Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) which can accommodate up to 10,000 concert-goers, state executive councillor Wong Hon Wai said today.
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STARSabah candidate snub sparks ex-Wiramuda chief’s protest in Sabah polls; Jeffrey explains decision
TAMBUNAN, Nov 17 — Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STARSabah) President Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said every party decision, including the selection of election candidates, is made through rigorous collective evaluation and is never influenced by emotion or external pressure. He
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EC begins issuing postal ballot papers ahead of Nov 29 voting
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 17 — The Election Commission (EC) today commenced the process of issuing postal ballot papers for the 17th Sabah State Election. It covers preparing and reviewing the ballot papers before sending them to voters. According to the
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