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Malaysia records historic RM203.99b tax collection in 2025, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia recorded its highest-ever tax revenue collection of RM203.99 billion in 2025, marking a 10.38 per cent increase year-on-year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today. In a speech read out by Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah
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Malaysia’s ringgit now as Asia’s second best-performing currency in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March. At 8 am, the local currency was marginally higher at
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US charges soldier who made US$400,000 betting on Maduro raid he helped plan
WASHINGTON, April 24 — A US soldier faces charges for using classified information to bet on online prediction markets related to the US operation to capture former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, the Department of Justice said Thursday. US Army soldier
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India hits back at Trump’s ‘hellhole’ and tech worker slurs
WASHINGTON, April 24 — India on Thursday criticised as inappropriate a post by US President Donald Trump that called the South Asian country a “hellhole.” The comments come ahead of a planned visit next month to India by US Secretary
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Trump supports Putin G20 invite but doubts Russian president will attend US summit
WASHINGTON, April 24 — The United States will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to a G20 summit in Miami, a US official said Thursday, but President Donald Trump said he doubted his counterpart would come. The invitation would mark a
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MACC seizes RM18.36m in properties in NGO fund probe
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized immovable assets worth an estimated RM18.36 million involving 14 properties as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a non-governmental organisation (NGO). In a
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Azam Baki: MACC officers must declare NGO ties to prevent conflicts of interest
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) now requires all its personnel to declare their involvement in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as a measure to strengthen integrity and prevent any conflict of interest within the organisation. Chief Commissioner Tan
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Malaysia hailed as global model in disaster management, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia has emerged as a global model in disaster management, with international powers seeking to learn from its expertise and specialised response teams, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said
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Singapore Airlines A380 hit by catering truck at Changi
SINGAPORE, April 24 — A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight to Frankfurt was delayed for over 90 minutes on April 22 after a catering truck collided with one of the Airbus A380’s engines, forcing a last-minute aircraft change and the subsequent
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Global stocks fall despite record earnings as oil tops US$100 on US-Iran crisis
NEW YORK, April 24 — Global stocks mostly fell Thursday, retreating after recent gains as investors tempered their enthusiasm for a quick end to the Middle East war. The benchmark international oil contract, Brent North Sea crude, rose further above
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