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Three littoral mission vessels set for delivery by end-2027, says defence minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — All three Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2) vessels currently being constructed in Turkiye are on track for delivery by end-2027, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said today. Mohamed Khaled said the second
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Malaysia keeps 2026 OPEC production quota unchanged, says Akmal Nasrullah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Malaysia will maintain its petroleum production quota under the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) for 2026, as previously agreed, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Ahmad Nasir said. He said the
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Collins Aerospace expands Subang facility with RM256m investment to boost Malaysia’s MRO ambitions, says Anthony Loke
SUBANG, June 9 — Collins Aerospace today announced a US$63 million (RM256 million) expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Subang Aerotech Park, quadrupling its footprint and strengthening Malaysia’s ambitions to become a leading aerospace servicing hub
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Ringgit opens higher against US dollar, tracks weaker greenback amid easing West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies today, tracking a slight pullback in the US Dollar Index (DXY) amid easing tensions in West Asia. At 8 am, the local note
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Bursa Malaysia opens slightly lower as FBM KLCI slips 0.06pc in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today with the key index slipping 0.06 per cent even as investors continued to participate in the broader market despite lingering concerns over the West Asia conflict. At 9.07 am, the
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Iran and Israel say hostilities halted after exchange of strikes raises fears of wider war
TEHRAN, June 9 — Iran and Israel said yesterday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “fire on that front
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US expands blacklist of Chinese military-linked firms, includes major tech and EV companies
WASHINGTON, June 9 — The United States issued an updated list yesterday of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country’s military—including e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD. The US Defense Department unveiled
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Sheinbaum says Mexico will ensure peaceful World Cup opening despite protest threats
MEXICO CITY, June 9 — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said yesterday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. A teachers union has threatened demonstrations at Thursday’s opening game between Mexico and
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Police bust ketum operation in Pulau Tioman, arrest man and seize 300 packets
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Police have arrested a man and seized 300 packets of ketum water worth about RM3,000 during a raid on an unnumbered house in Kampung Tekek, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, yesterday. Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai
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Pakatan seat talks for Johor, N. Sembilan await Anwar’s return from Japan for final approval, says Saifuddin Nasution
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The finalisation of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) seat allocation for the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections will only be concluded after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returns from his overseas trip, Datuk Seri
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