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Huawei unveils chip design breakthrough, targets 1.4‑nm‑equivalent density by 2031 despite US curbs
SHANGHAI, May 25 — Huawei Technologies said today its high-end chips will have transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometre processes in five years, underscoring Beijing’s efforts to neutralise US sanctions that have made it hard for China to build advanced chips.
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Australian activists back home after Gaza flotilla interception, allege Israeli abuse and sexual assaults
SYDNEY, May 25 — Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital. Israel’s prison service has
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Malaysia maintains strong position in halal industry as Jakim seen as global benchmark, says BMI
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Malaysia’s institutional credibility remains a key competitive advantage in the global halal certification landscape, underpinned by the internationally recognised halal certification system developed by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), according to BMI, a
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BPMB, Matrade team up on RM700m BizConnect initiative to lift Malaysian exporters’ global competitiveness
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has partnered with Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) to accelerate Malaysia’s export ecosystem and broader economic transformation agenda via over RM700 million in strategic initiatives under BizConnect with Exporters
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Singapore economy grows 6pc in first quarter on strong AI chip demand
SINGAPORE, May 25 — Singapore’s economy grew six per cent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, balancing the fallout from the Middle East war, the government said today. As a major electronics hub, the
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Rubio warns Iran nuclear talks are too technical to conclude ‘in 72 hours on the back of a napkin’
NEW DELHI, May 25 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told The New York Times yesterday that an agreement with Iran had garnered regional support but a nuclear deal couldn’t be achieved “in 72 hours on the back of a napkin.”
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JPJ to restore online vehicle ownership transfer service immediately, Anthony Loke announces
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has agreed to immediately restore its online transfer of vehicle ownership (THM) transaction service, with any future suspension for system upgrades to be carried out only during the long holiday period
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Ministry assures livestock supply surpasses demand for sacrificial rituals during Aidiladha
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — The supply of livestock for this year’s Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration is sufficient to meet nationwide demand, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) said in a statement today. Data from the Department of Veterinary Services
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Petronas says investigations ongoing after fatal lifeboat incident at Sepat platform in Terengganu-Kelantan waters
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has confirmed that three contractor personnel were killed while another was critically injured during lifeboat maintenance work at the Sepat platform in Terengganu-Kelantan waters yesterday. In a statement today, Petronas said
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Kelantan begins exploring rare earth reserves in Gua Musang with Japanese collaboration
KOTA BHARU, May 24 — The Kelantan state government is exploring the potential of rare earth elements (REE) identified in an area covering approximately 1,400 hectares near Ladang Subong, Gua Musang. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman
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