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Communications minister pays tribute to late media veteran Muhammad Faizal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil extended his condolences on the passing of Harian Metro graphic designer Muhammad Faizal Mohd Fauzi, who died yesterday at the age of 44. In a Facebook post, Fahmi described Faizal
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Malaysia’s diplomatic approach on Israel-US aggression backed by GCC, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Malaysia’s balanced diplomatic stand on the West Asian conflict has been well received by most countries, including Iran and the United States, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said Malaysia’s
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AI frenzy lifts Nvidia supplier SK hynix past expectations, profits soar 400pc
SEOUL, April 23 — Chip giant SK hynix logged a record quarterly net profit on Thursday thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, shrugging off concerns that the Middle East war could drag on the semiconductor industry. Huge investments from governments
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Johor halts two property projects for causing flash floods
JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 — The Johor state government has taken firm action against two property developers in Johor Bahru and Kulai following their failure to comply with technical and drainage control requirements, which have been identified as the cause
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Amid Middle East tensions, Malaysia rules out unilateral action in Strait of Malacca
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan on Wednesday said no unilateral decisions can be made regarding the Strait of Malacca, stressing Asean’s consensus-based approach in maintaining maritime security in the vital waterway. Speaking as
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Zahid Hamidi rejects calls to postpone Melaka and Johor state elections
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) have never taken a position to postpone the Melaka and Johor state elections following current geopolitical developments, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president
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Tuanku Muhriz to open Negeri Sembilan state assembly meeting today
SEREMBAN, April 23 — The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly will commence today with the official opening ceremony officiated by the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
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Sabah property development scandal: Two lawyers remanded for misusing trust funds
PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded two lawyers from a law firm for allegedly submitting documents to facilitate the withdrawal of trustee funds amounting to about RM8 million for a property development project in the
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Crude surges past US$100 as Hormuz standoff drags on
TOKYO April 23 — Oil prices jumped 4 per cent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. At around 0025 GMT, the
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New escalation: Iran keeps Hormuz shut, warns ceasefire depends on US move
TEHRAN, April 22 — Iran vowed Wednesday not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension, as it announced the seizure of two ships trying to cross the
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