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BN to consult chairman on N. Sembilan govt after reps withdraw support for MB, says sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said he would refer to the top BN leadership following the action of 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno/BN assemblymen withdrawing support for the Menteri Besar, Datuk
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Five N. Sembilan Perikatan reps say ‘ready’ to work with 14 BN lawmakers, stop short of backing no-confidence move
SEREMBAN, April 27 — Five Perikatan Nasional (PN) Negeri Sembilan lawmakers today declared they are “prepared” to work together with all 14 Barisan Nasional state lawmakers, but stopped short of saying that they have lost confidence in Negeri Sembilan Menteri
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EVs outsell petrol and hybrid cars in Singapore for first time
SINGAPORE, April 27 — Electric vehicles (EVs) have officially taken over Singapore’s new car market, accounting for 57.6 per cent of all registrations in the first quarter of 2026 and outnumbering petrol and hybrid models for the first time in
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China’s Star 50 hits three-month high amid semiconductor surge, Hong Kong tech index jumps 1.3pc
HONG KONG, April 27 — China and Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Monday, led by technology shares, as data showing solid industrial profit growth and renewed AI enthusiasm lifted sentiment. At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was
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Selangor targets hydrogen-powered Smart buses by year-end, says exco
SHAH ALAM, April 27 — The Selangor government is targeting the use of hydrogen energy for the Smart Selangor Bus service by the end of this year, as part of efforts to promote more sustainable energy use. State Investment, Trade
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Defence Ministry ramps up reskilling, aims half of ex‑servicemen secure jobs in private sector
BANGI, April 27 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is intensifying its transition programme for military personnel nearing the end of their service, with a target of ensuring at least 50 per cent of participants secure employment in the industrial
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MyJPJ app gets fresh redesign with new interface update
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has rolled out an update to its MyJPJ mobile application on Android and iOS, introducing a refreshed user interface for users nationwide. According to a report by Astro Awani, the redesigned
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BN mum on Melaka election strategy, says decision still ‘party secret’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has yet to decide whether it will contest solo or in collaboration with other parties in the Melaka state election, with party leaders keeping details tightly under wraps. According to a report
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Israeli strikes kill 14 in south Lebanon amid agreed ceasefire with Hezbollah
BEIRUT, April 27 — Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country’s south on Sunday killed 14 people, the deadliest day since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war came into force over a week ago. It came as Israel
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Putin hosts Araghchi in Moscow amid stalled US-Iran peace efforts
MOSCOW, April 27 — Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan. Abbas Araghchi arrived
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