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Samsung union says South Korea strike on hold ‘until further notice’
SEOUL, May 21 — Samsung Electronics workers’ union said late yesterday that a planned strike had been put on hold until further notice after negotiations with management resumed with the participation of Seoul’s labour minister. The company’s management and workers’
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Bursa opens higher as traders breathe easier over Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid optimism after the United States signalled that the conflict with Iran could end soon. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM
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Zuckerberg says Meta is building the future — after laying off 8,000 workers
NEW YORK, May 21 — Meta began laying off roughly 8,000 employees yesterday — about 10 percent of its global workforce — as co-founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg pushes to redirect resources toward an ambitious artificial intelligence agenda. According
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Anwar calls on Malaysian envoys to boost economic diplomacy, attract quality investments
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Malaysian diplomats to continue strengthening the nation’s economic diplomacy capabilities, particularly in attracting trade, high-quality investments and exploring strategic cooperation opportunities capable of empowering sustainable national economic growth.
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MOF: RON97 up 15 sen, unsubsidised RON95 up 20 sen, diesel up 10 sen for May 21–27
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will increase by 15 sen, 20 sen and 10 sen per litre respectively for the period from May 21 to 27. The Ministry
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‘Anything is possible’: Negeri Sembilan MB does not rule out state election this year
SEREMBAN, May 20 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has not ruled out the possibility of the state election being held this year, although the matter is still under consideration. The Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman
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RMAF confirms F/A-18D Hornet lands safely at KKIA after engine trouble mid-flight
LABUAN, May 20 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed that an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft, deployed on a detachment at the Labuan Air Base for training purposes, experienced an engine issue during its return flight after undergoing a
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Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town after two-week offensive
YANGON, May 20 — Myanmar’s military claimed today to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil war. The southern Myanmar border town of Mawtaung is a
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With Trump on their heels, EU agrees to implement tariff-cutting deal with US
STRASBOURG, May 20 — EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of today to implement the bloc’s nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done
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BN, GRS and GPS reaffirm support for unity government until end of term, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had informed the Cabinet that Barisan Nasional (BN), Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had reaffirmed their support for
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