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Zahid takes Malaysian Bar’s DNAA challenge to Federal Court
KUALA LUMPUR May 26 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has applied for the Federal Court to set aside a Court of Appeal ruling that granted the Malaysian Bar leave to challenge the Attorney General’s (AG) decision
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Why is it still so hard to cut water losses? It’s the old pipes, says Air Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Malaysia has spent decades trying to reduce non-revenue water, or NRW, by chasing lower percentages and tighter targets. But once NRW comes down, the losses that remain are often the hardest to eliminate. This is
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Axiata eyes stronger dividends as it weighs asset monetisation strategy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Axiata Group Bhd is continuing to evaluate monetisation pathways for several portfolio assets as part of its broader value realisation strategy. Axiata chief financial officer Nik Rizal Kamil said the group’s value illumination work extends
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Immigrants in US uneasy over ICE presence ahead of World Cup matches
WASHINGTON, May 26 — Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of immense pride, but Emile, a Haitian living in Ohio, is afraid to attend a match because of US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. “Singing my
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Singapore eases private banking process for the rich, but keeps strict anti-money laundering checks
SINGAPORE, May 26 — Singapore is moving to speed up how quickly wealthy clients can open private banking accounts as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global wealth hub. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is working with
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PM Anwar back in Permatang Pauh ahead of Aidiladha celebration
GEORGE TOWN, May 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returned to his hometown in Penang today for a brief working visit ahead of the Aidiladha celebration. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, will present sacrificial cows to communities
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Rollout of new Malaysian passport with additional security features postponed
PUTRAJAYA, May 26 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has announced a postponement of the much-anticipated new version of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which was originally set to be introduced on 1 June 2026. In a statement issued today,
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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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