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JPN denies defying court order in 17-year-old’s MyKad application
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 12 — The National Registration Department (JPN) asserted that there has been no defiance of a High Court order regarding the MyKad application of a 17-year-old teenager, stating that all actions are being carried out systematically and in
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Myanmar’s pro-military party says it won Suu Kyi’s seat as disputed election continues
YANGON (Myanmar), Jan 12 — Myanmar’s main pro-military party today claimed victory in the parliamentary seat of sidelined democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi in elections being derided as a ploy to prolong junta rule. The armed forces have ruled
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Trump says Iran ‘want to negotiate’ after reports of hundreds killed in protests
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 — US President Donald Trump said Iran’s leadership had contacted him to seek negotiations, as protests across the country entered a second week amid a violent crackdown that rights groups say has killed scores of demonstrators. Speaking
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Iran says protest violence ‘under total control’, blames Trump for inciting unrest
TEHRAN, Jan 12 — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the situation in the country was “under total control” after violence linked to protests escalated over the weekend. According to Reuters, Araqchi said on Monday that warnings by US President
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Gold, silver hit record highs as US probes Fed, fuelling fears over central bank independence
HONG KONG, Jan 12 — Gold and silver surged to record highs after the US Justice Department targeted the Federal Reserve in an investigation, fuelling fears over the bank’s independence and raising demand for safe haven assets. Gold vaulted toward
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Petronas seeks Federal Court clarity on legal framework for Sarawak operations
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Petronas has filed a motion at the Federal Court in Putrajaya to seek clarity on the applicable petroleum regulatory framework governing its operations in Sarawak. In a statement today, the national oil company said the
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Bursa Malaysia hits six-year high as buying frenzy lifts KLCI past pre-pandemic peak
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index extended its upward momentum to close at a fresh six-year high today, supported by sustained buying interest in heavyweight and plantation stocks, in tandem with stronger performances across regional markets. At
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Proton eyes Algeria entry via partnerships and CKD assembly
NEW DELHI, Jan 12 — Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings Bhd is exploring partnerships, including dealerships and assembly from completely knocked-down (CKD) kits, to enter Algeria’s growing car market. Proton’s interest in the key North African market aligns with Algeria’s policy
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Chief Justice: Bribing judges would require impossible chain of corruption
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Bribery of judges in Malaysia is “almost impossible”, although there could be “isolated” cases of corruption, Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said today. Asked by reporters about the judiciary’s
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Chief Justice says 30pc pay rise will strengthen judiciary’s independence and attract talent
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The 30 per cent salary increment for Malaysia’s judges from this month onwards will help ensure their independence when deciding on court cases, Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said today. Wan
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