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LRT3 Phase Two set to add five stations, seven trains under long-term expansion plan, deputy minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Phase Two of the Shah Alam Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3) project remains part of the government’s long term development plan and will include five additional stations and seven more train sets, the Dewan
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China moves to curb dual-use exports, targets 20 Japanese institutions
BEIJING, June 29 — China added 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, to a blacklist on Monday aiming to block the export of dual-use items, the commerce ministry said. “For the purpose of safeguarding national security
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‘Kinetic activity’ on pause again: US and Iran agree to no strikes ahead of Qatar talks
WASHINGTON, June 29 — The United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other, American media reported citing senior US officials, and plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The
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Strait showdown looms as Iran warns against bypassing Hormuz
TEHRAN, June 29 — Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as US and Iranian forces again traded attacks. The
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Penang police bust two World Cup betting call centres in Gelugor and Butterworth, nine arrested
GEORGE TOWN, June 29 — Penang police have busted two call centres involved in football betting activities during the 2026 Fifa World Cup following raids in Gelugor and Butterworth, arresting nine individuals. Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng
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As Malaysian Bar turns 80, it will continue to champion justice, stateless persons, persons with disabilities, says new president
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — With the Malaysian Bar celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, its president Anand Raj said the professional body for lawyers in Peninsular Malaysia will continue its main role of upholding justice without fear or favour.
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‘I’ve done my job’: Lead prosecutor leaves Syed Saddiq’s fate to Federal Court
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — “I have done my job to the best of my ability in the pursuit of justice. I leave any decision to the court.” That was the response from deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan
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MARA chairman vows ‘You touch, you go’ as six MRSM teens in Johor face police probe
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Six MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) students in Johor who were arrested on suspicions of bullying a fellow student will be expelled if they are found guilty, MARA Chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said. He
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In Dewan Rakyat today: Tourism fallout from West Asia conflict and Langkawi’s border security readiness
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The impact of the West Asian conflict on foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia and the readiness of assets and personnel of security agencies in Langkawi in addressing the threat of smuggling activities of migrants are
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