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Asia stocks fall as tech rout continues amid inflation worries and US-Iran tensions
HONG KONG, June 10 — Stocks fell today to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes. Worries over
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Japan rolls out guard of honour for Anwar in first official PM trip to Tokyo
TOKYO, June 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, marking his first official visit to Japan since taking office. Upon arrival, Anwar was warmly
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Anwar urges firm stand against discriminatory tariffs, calls for stronger free trade voice
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Sovereign countries should not be timid in defending free trade and opposing punitive tariffs or discriminatory policies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said as a sovereign interdependent country, Malaysia took its position
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Sarawak TVET team clinches runner-up spot at Taiwan robotics championship
KUCHING, June 10 — Matang Vocational College has brought pride to Sarawak and Malaysia after its robotics team secured a runner-up finish at an international robotics competition held in Taiwan recently. The team won the Finalist Alliance Award in the
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Former MCA president says PAS could win Putrajaya ‘by default’ if Chinese voters stay home
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Former MCA president Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek has reportedly said that PAS could win federal power “by default” in the next general election if Chinese voters avoid the polls or intentionally cast spoilt votes.
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As Modi sets tenure record, Anwar praises leader and Malaysia-India friendship
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic milestone of becoming the country’s longest-serving elected prime minister. In a Facebook post today, Anwar said the achievement reflects
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At Nikkei Forum, Anwar calls for leadership with clear sense of direction
TOKYO, June 10 — The world is currently facing a shortage of leadership clarity rather than power, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking at the Nikkei Forum on “Navigating Strategic Uncertainty”, Anwar urged renewed global cooperation to
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Selangor to make universal design a development requirement under new PWD blueprint
SHAH ALAM, June 10 — The Selangor govt today launched the Selangor Persons with Disabilities Policy and Action Plan 2026-2030 to strengthen inclusion and support the holistic development of the state’s approximately 150,000 registered persons with disabilities (PWDs). State Women
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Ringgit edges lower against greenback ahead of crucial US CPI report
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar today, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data tonight. At 8 am,
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Kim, Xi unveil ‘far-reaching blueprint’ to deepen North Korea-China ties after Pyongyang summit
SEOUL, June 10 — The leaders of North Korea and China have adopted a “far-reaching blueprint” for bilateral ties during Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said today. China’s president made a rare visit to North Korea
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