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Genting unit issues RM3b unrated MTN, redeems existing notes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Genting Bhd’s (Genting) wholly-owned subsidiary, Genting Vista Bhd, today issued an unrated medium-term notes (MTN) programme of RM3.0 billion in nominal value (Series 1) under its RM5 billion unrated MTN programme. The proceeds raised from
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‘Major disruption’ leaves Eurostar passengers stranded at peak holiday period
PARIS, Dec 30 — Eurostar advised passengers to postpone their journeys today to a later date, citing “major disruption” including severe delays and cancellations. The operator blamed the travel chaos on “a problem with the overhead power supply in the
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China’s Taiwan drills explained: ‘Live’ fire, blockades and the message behind them
BEIJING, Dec 30 — China’s military drills around Taiwan entered their second day today, the sixth major manoeuvres Beijing has held near the self-ruled island in recent years. AFP breaks down what we know about the drills: What are the
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What does China mean by ‘Taiwan independence’?
TAIPEI, Dec 30 — China said today it would “never hesitate to combat separatism” as it held a second day of war games around Taiwan, describing the drills it calls “Justice Mission 2025” as a warning against independence and foreign
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Meta snaps up Singapore-based Manus to boost AI agent capabilities
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 — Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. However, analysts warned the deal could fall foul
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Fadillah: Loss of scholar Madeline Berma a blow to Sarawak and Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has described the passing of Malaysian Future Institute senior fellow Datuk Dr Madeline Berma as a great loss not only to the academic world, but also to Sarawak and
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Lamag by-election: BN’s Mohd Ismail pledges development as top priority
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 30 — Development of the Lamag state constituency will be the top priority of Mohd Ismail Ayob, who was announced as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Lamag by-election scheduled for January. The youth activist, better known
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Perlis MB says sacked PAS reps may be considered for exco if they regain seats
KANGAR, Dec 30 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said he is prepared to consider appointing three former PAS assemblymen to the new state executive council (exco), provided they are able to regain their respective seats. According to Berita Harian,
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Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 —The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) inspection for travellers departing from Malaysia will be consolidated at the departure gates of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1) starting Jan 1. Currently, JKDM conducts inspections using Departure
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