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Police open disciplinary probe after personnel goes viral in China, IGP warns every officer accountable
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has opened a disciplinary investigation into one of its personnel who recently went viral over allegations of insulting local residents while travelling in China. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd
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Lorry driver who saved 21 people near Menora Tunnel awarded RM10,000 by national council
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — A lorry driver has received a RM10,000 cash award from the Malaysian Road Safety Council (MKJR) after helping stop a runaway bus near the Menora Tunnel on June 15, saving 21 passengers. Transport Minister Anthony
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UN chief demands tech giants ‘be honest’ about the hidden water, power, and carbon cost of the AI boom
LONDON, June 23 — The United Nations called on major artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to publicly disclose the full environmental cost of their data centres and use renewable power, as he launched a transparency initiative for the sector. The
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Can Jakarta dodge a devastating downgrade? MSCI set to decide Indonesia’s emerging markets status today
SINGAPORE, June 23 — Global index provider MSCI is poised to decide on Tuesday on whether Indonesia retains its emerging markets status or edges towards a downgrade, a move that could accelerate outflows from the world’s worst-performing stock market. The
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Education Ministry orders immediate school interventions for students showing mental health warning signs
JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has urged schools to carry out immediate interventions for students identified as showing signs of mental health issues to ensure their welfare and safety continue to be safeguarded. Education Minister
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Fadhlina Sidek demands stricter school safety, guidelines enforced after student’s fatal fall in Negeri Sembilan
JOHOR BAHRU, June 23 — The Education Ministry has ordered all schools nationwide to strengthen their protection and safety aspects through the implementation of mandatory school security guidelines without any compromise. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry has taken
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‘Never return to pre-war conditions’ — Iran sets new rules for Hormuz strait
TEHRAN, June 23 — Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday, following talks pushing to end the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic. Iran and
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Meta bets on Indian startup head Kunal Shah to take charge of WhatsApp
MUMBAI, June 23 — Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app’s massive user base. The announcement, made Monday night, was accompanied
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SpaceX stock craters, hundreds of billions wiped out as AI scepticism hits Wall Street
HONG KONG, June 23 — Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors again questioned a long-running AI-fuelled boom, while crude largely held losses that came on the back of positive US-Iran talks. While Washington
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Loke: Malaysia must modernise ports, secure shipping routes amid global uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Malaysia must build a future-ready maritime economy, anchored by resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, secure shipping corridors, and robust regional cooperation. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this is important
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