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Ringgit eases slightly against US dollar amid technical correction
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The ringgit opened slightly easier against the US dollar this morning, reflecting a technical correction after its recent gains. At 8 am, the ringgit stood at 4.1485/1595 versus the greenback, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1480/1515.
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Anwar denies misusing govt facilities in Sabah, says only official vehicle allowed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today denied claims that he used government assets for political activities during his recent visit to Sabah ahead of the state election. Responding to Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadli
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Mother of Bandar Utama stabbing victim urges parents to take responsibility for children
PETALING JAYA, Nov 18 — The mother of Yap Shing Xuen, the schoolgirl fatally stabbed by a schoolmate in Bandar Utama, has issued a plea for greater parental responsibility in children’s upbringing, saying families must also answer when a young
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Works minister says no proposal received from Genting Malaysia despite road charge confirmation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) has not received any proposals from Genting Malaysia Bhd regarding toll collection or any new charges for access to its privately owned areas. Its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi,
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Immigration raid uncovers drug den in Port Klang apartment, 95 foreign nationals detained
PORT KLANG, Nov 18 — The Selangor Immigration Department uncovered a drug den used by foreign nationals during a raid at an apartment unit here yesterday. Immigration Department deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli said officers conducting checks on
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Malaysia’s foreign investment surged 47pc in first nine months of 2025, Mida reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Malaysia recorded a 47.5 per cent increase in foreign investment in the first nine months of 2025, reaching RM150.8 billion and significantly outpacing regional trends, according to new figures from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority
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D29 route at KM11.95 Gua Musang-Jelawang in Kelantan closed after road collapse
GUA MUSANG, Nov 18 — The D29 route at kilometer 11.95 on the Gua Musang-Jelawang strech has been fully closed to all vehicles due to a collapse. The Gua Musang Public Works Department (JKR) announced today that the closure, which
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Penang police review LRT security plans
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 18 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in Penang is holding discussions with security agencies to examine several key security matters related to the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. In a post on its official
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DBKL targets unlicensed street traders choking up tourist districts
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Authorities here have launched enforcement operations against unlicensed street traders across Masjid India, Bukit Bintang and several major city hotspots. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said the checks involved static controls, regular patrols and
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Search under way for man swept away by water surge near Pintasan Saloma in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that a man is missing after he was swept away by a water surge in Sungai Klang, near Pintasan Saloma here yesterday afternoon. According to the Kuala Lumpur Fire
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