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Ringgit opens slightly firmer against US dollar as markets watch US-Iran negotiations
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback and other major currencies on Tuesday, amid negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran that could end the conflict and lead to the reopening of the
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Petronas takes full control of PRefChem in move to boost Malaysia’s energy security
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Petronas announced today that its subsidiary, Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation Sdn Bhd, is set to acquire the stake held by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) in Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd and Pengerang Petrochemical
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US strikes Iran again as Tehran envoys head to Doha peace talks
WASHINGTON, May 26 — US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. “US forces conducted
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Parents reminded that Article 15A citizenship applications now restricted to under-18s
KUCHING, May 26 — Women, Childhood and Community Well Being Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah reminded parents that beginning June 1, the special citizenship applications under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution will only be accepted for individuals below
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Police raid upscale KL hotel, arrest 51 men for drug-fuelled immoral activities
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — A total of 51 men were arrested in a series of four raids that uncovered drug abuse activities and a “gay party” at a prominent hotel in the capital early yesterday morning. Bukit Aman Narcotics
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Going to Genting this long weekend? You’ll need to pay RM5 toll starting Thursday
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Motorists heading to Genting Highlands will soon need to factor in a new road charge, with Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd (LCSB) set to begin collecting fees on Jalan Genting Highlands from Thursday, May 28. LCSB,
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As KL braces for concert surge, new ‘BTS’ initiative aims to curb ticket scams
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has previewed Malaysia’s first national consumer protection campaign, the ‘Beli Tiket Selamat’ (BTS) initiative, which aims to curb event ticket fraud and scams. This comes as Malaysia enters the ‘KL
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Iran reports progress in talks with US, warns signing of deal not imminent
TEHRAN, May 25 — Iran said today that Tehran and Washington had reached understandings on many issues in exchanges over a deal for ending the war, but warned an agreement was not imminent. “It is correct to say that we
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Petrovietnam launches open tender for offshore Block 17 in South China Sea
HANOI, May 25 — Vietnam’s state energy firm Petrovietnam has invited investors to participate in an open tender for an offshore oil and gas block in the South China Sea, it said today. The invitation is for the Block 17
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Anwar pledges targeted Budi Madani support for smallholders, entrepreneurs, vulnerable groups
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The government has agreed to continue the Budi Madani: Budi Agri-Komoditi initiative in a targeted manner to assist smallholders, entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups who are the backbone of the country’s economy. Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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