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Singapore seeks deeper engagement with Selangor as economies become more interconnected
SINGAPORE, June 10 — Singapore and Selangor are exploring new areas of cooperation to deepen economic ties and share development experiences as the economies of the two become increasingly interconnected, Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said. He said Selangor
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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir, no survivors reported
ISLAMABAD, June 10 — A Pakistani army helicopter crashed near the city of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir due to a technical fault, the military said today, adding there were no survivors. Kashmir is considered highly sensitive by the Pakistani military
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RTM mobilises resources for World Cup coverage as RTM Klik hits seven million downloads
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) is committed to delivering comprehensive coverage of all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 across its television and digital platforms. Director-General of Broadcasting Ashwad Ismail said football fans nationwide
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Govt’s RON95, diesel subsidy bill estimated to hit RM3.5b a month, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — The government’s subsidy bill for RON95 petrol and diesel is projected to remain high at about RM3.5 billion a month at current market prices, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of Finance
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Anger grows in South Korea over ballot shortages as students plan nationwide protests
SEOUL, June 10 — University students across South Korea will stage protests today as anger grew over ballot paper shortages at recent local elections. Dozens of polling stations nationwide were short of around 7,000 ballot papers on June 3 election
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Negeri Sembilan Bersatu says it will contest election under PN banner despite PAS split
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Negeri Sembilan Bersatu has said it will continue to contest under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) banner in the next state election, despite PAS’ decision to end political cooperation with the party. According to Utusan Malaysia, Negeri
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In Tokyo, Anwar pitches Malaysia-Japan alliance for chips, AI and clean energy
TOKYO, June 10 — Malaysia and Japan can make a meaningful contribution to strengthening regional supply chains, particularly in semiconductors, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said Malaysia’s strengths in assembly, testing and advanced packaging complement Japan’s
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PAS taps Annuar Musa to lead Johor election campaign
JOHOR BAHRU, June 10 — PAS has appointed former federal minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa as its Johor election director ahead of the upcoming state polls. Johor PAS information chief Mohd Firdaus Jaffar said the appointment was aimed at strengthening
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Malaysian banks honour 68 staff who helped save RM139m from scammers last year
PETALING JAYA, June 10 — A total of 68 outstanding employees were honoured today for what banks described as their “exceptional vigilance and quick actions”, which helped prevent over RM139 million from being stolen by financial fraudsters in 2025. The
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Singapore police use AI, drones and 3D scanning to speed up crime scene investigations
SINGAPORE, June 8 — The Singapore Police Force is using artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 3D scanning technology to enhance forensic investigations, improve efficiency and optimise resources, according to The Straits Times. Deputy Superintendent of Police Tan Boon Kok,
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