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PM Anwar: Russia to guarantee long-term petrol, oil and gas supplies to Malaysia
KAZAN, June 19 — Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the agreement would provide certainty to Malaysians about the country’s energy supply without
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‘Can’t tread too slowly’: Anwar says Malaysia must be bold in pursuing economic ties with Russia, other countries
KAZAN, June 19 — Malaysia needs to be more bold and aggressive in strengthening economic relations with Russia and other countries that have the potential to benefit the nation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. Speaking to the Malaysian media at
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DAP names newcomer Chu Poh Yee as first Johor polls candidate, rest to be named by Monday
KLUANG, June 19 — Newcomer Chu Poh Yee was announced yesterday as DAP’s first candidate under Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming Johor election, and will contest the Mengkibol state seat. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the remaining
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Perodua cuts service and parts prices by up to 10pc across all models, including EV
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is reducing the price of its service maintenance parts, including labour, by up to 10 per cent, beginning June 19. The carmaker said the initiative is in line with
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Modi says US-India trade talks advance as Trump calls him ‘an angel’ and ‘a killer’
NEW DELHI, June 18 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in long-running talks with Washington for a trade deal, according to a statement issued today after his meeting with President Donald Trump. The leaders
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Johor rolls out economic plan targeting RM167.4b in investments
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 — The state government launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) by identifying 83 investment projects across eight priority industries, which are expected to contribute investments worth RM167.4 billion. State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human
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Anwar to announce Johor Pakatan state election candidates on Monday
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to announce the list of candidates contesting in the Johor state election this Monday, said Johor PKR chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Zaliha, who is also PKR vice-president, said the announcement
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Singapore launches S$48m digital content and capability programme to support media sector
SINGAPORE, June 18 — Singapore has introduced the S$48 million (RM152 million) Digital Content and Capability Development (DCCD) programme to support media professionals in creating digital content. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said the four-year initiative will help Singapore’s
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Hong Kong hoists black rain signal, shuts schools as city braces for severe flooding
HONG KONG, June 18 — Hong Kong’s observatory raised its highest black rain signal today at 12.55pm local time (0455 GMT/12.55pm Malaysian time), prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as it asked residents to take shelter and
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Taiwan president urges US to approve US$14b arms sale ‘as soon as possible’ as island boosts defence
TAIPEI, June 18 — Taiwan’s president said yesterday he hoped the United States would approve a US$14 billion (RM57 billion) arms sale “as soon as possible”, reiterating that the democratic island “rejects unification” with China. Taiwan relies heavily on US
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