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‘I got scammed too’: Johari Abdul Ghani exposes fake Miti letter promising RM80,000 investment returns
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today revealed how his name and the ministry were recently exploited in a scam targeting the public. In a Facebook reel today, Johari
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Jollibee acquires South Korea hot pot operator All Day Fresh in US$88.6m deal, eyes regional growth
SEOUL, April 20 — Jollibee Foods Corp., the leading fast food chain operator of the Philippines, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in All Day Fresh, the operator of South Korean hot pot chain Shabu All Day, Yonhap News
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Iran launches drone strikes on US vessels in retaliation for cargo ship seizure
WASHINGTON, April 20 — Iranian forces launched drone strikes yesterday on multiple American vessels in retaliation for US forces firing on and intercepting an Iranian ship, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media. The semi-official news agency Tasnim reported that after
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Singapore sounds alarm on AI cyber threat as Anthropic’s Mythos model rattles banks
SINGAPORE, April 20 — Singapore’s financial watchdog has warned banks to urgently shore up their cyber defences, as fears grow over a powerful new artificial intelligence model deemed too risky for widespread release, Bloomberg reported. The Monetary Authority of Singapore
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China deal helps Malaysia avoid medical device shortages, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The supply of medical devices in Malaysia remains stable and under control despite the global energy crisis affecting the availability of certain high-risk imported products. The Ministry of Health (MOH), in a statement today, said
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Anwar: Malaysia’s ‘active non-alignment’ helps cut red tape in global defence supply chains amid Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Malaysia’s pursuit of active non-alignment enables it to maintain working relationships with major powers even during global uncertainties, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking at this year’s Defence Services Asia and National
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South Korea’s Lee meets Modi in Delhi, eyes boost to trade and shipbuilding ties
SEOUL, April 20 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung heads into talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today, aiming for a big boost in economic cooperation, particularly in areas such as shipbuilding. It is the
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Sarawak eyes hydrogen as diesel prices remain volatile
KUCHING, April 20 — Sarawak is strengthening its push towards alternative energy sources, particularly hydrogen, in response to ongoing volatility in global diesel prices linked to geopolitical tensions and market dynamics. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari
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US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict
MANILA, April 20 — Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises today set against the backdrop of the Middle East war. The war games will
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Dollar hits one-week high as US-Iran tensions drive flight to safety
SINGAPORE, April 20 — The US dollar firmed to its highest level in a week against major currencies today as renewed US-Iran tensions and shaky prospects of a peace deal in the Middle East sent investors toward safe havens. The
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