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Energy sector in focus as Anwar says Tatarstan’s oil strength offers Malaysia downstream and petrochemical opportunities
KAZAN, June 17 — Malaysia and the Republic of Tatarstan have vast potential to expand cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, tourism, the halal industry, technology and talent development, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said
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Op Drain: MACC nabs 13 including govt agency director over ‘contract cartel’ scandal
IPOH, June 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a current and former director of a government agency, following allegations of a RM2.5 million bribery scheme involving public contracts. Operating within northern
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No more ‘green wave’?: PAS sounds the alarm over parties going after the 40pc youth vote
KOTA BHARU, June 17 — PAS is concerned with the emergence of new political parties specifically designed to attract young voters ahead of the next general election, describing the trend as a significant strategic challenge. PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar
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Russian warship fires ‘warning shots’ at UK yacht in Channel standoff
LONDON, June 17 — Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a “dangerous approach” in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the shots were “not aimed at the vessel”. The incident involved
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Elon Musk’s Grok ‘used in Iran strikes’ sparks alarm over AI-powered warfare claims, US says
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP. The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by
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BMW slashes 2026 outlook as West Asia war shock and China slump batter profits
FRANKFURT, June 17 — German carmaker BMW downgraded its 2026 targets Tuesday due to turmoil from the Middle East war and worsening business in key market China, and vowed to step up cost-cutting efforts. It is the latest bad news
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Sultan Nazrin receives RM18.76m zakat contributions from Maybank, Tabung Haji, TNB and others
IPOH, June 17 — Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah yesterday consented to receive RM18.76 million in business zakat (tithe) contributions from six corporate entities for Zakat Perak Al Ridzuan (Zapar) at Istana Kinta here. In a statement, the Perak
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Onn Hafiz rebuts Anwar’s ‘arrogant’ tag, defends BN’s solo run in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, June 17 — Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has defended Barisan Nasional’s (BN) decision to contest all 56 state assembly seats independently, rebuffing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s labels of “arrogance” by detailing Johor’s
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DPMs and Cabinet ministers urge Malaysians to embrace Hijrah spirit of unity and resilience
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Deputy Prime Ministers and Cabinet ministers yesterday called on Malaysians to embrace the spirit of Hijrah by embracing the arrival of Awal Muharram 1448H a moment for reflection to strengthen resolve, unity and national resilience.
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Muhyiddin says Bersatu ready for ‘all out’ war with PAS after split
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared that the party is prepared to “go all out” against PAS following the latter’s recent decision to sever ties with them. Muhyiddin made the remarks to reporters
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