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Struggling Continental to sell ContiTech in €4b deal as German auto supplier accelerates restructuring
FRANKFURT, July 4 — German auto supplier Continental announced today a €4-billion (RM18.7-billion) deal to sell a division to a US investment group, the latest move in a major restructuring. Continental, which has been struggling amid a crisis in the
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Ukraine says it is still fighting for eastern stronghold, calls Russia’s claim of seizure ‘a lie’
KYIV, July 4 — Ukraine’s army today dismissed Russian claims to have seized the eastern stronghold of Kostyantynivka, saying the situation was “difficult” but that troops were defending the town. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the Russian claim a “lie”, a
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UK agencies warn parents of ‘real’ AI threat as child sexual abuse imagery surges, urges parents to limit photo sharing
LONDON, July 4 — Parents have been warned over posting images of their children online as they could be used to create artificial intelligence (AI)-generated sexual abuse material, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said, reported PA Media/dpa. New guidance
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Economy Ministry: JS-SEZ master plan launch aligned with Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan needs to be strategically coordinated to ensure policy alignment and a smooth implementation, while reinforcing investor confidence. The Ministry of Economy said Prime Minister
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PM Anwar declares war on support letters, says crony loans destroy agencies and entrepreneurs
PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the practice of using letters of support, political connections and cronyism in approving financing for entrepreneurs must be stopped. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the
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DBKL announces long-term road closures around Jalan U Thant from Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Several roads in the Jalan U Thant area will be temporarily closed to traffic from this Monday until Jan 31 next year to facilitate pipe-jacking construction works. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), in a Facebook post,
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Johor Jaya’s Pakatan debutant bets on youth vote to shape state’s future
JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Johor Jaya candidate Lee Wern Yiing believes young voters will play a decisive role in shaping Johor’s future at the upcoming state election. The 30-year-old first-time candidate said the younger generation’s votes
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Malaysia on track for 100pc internet coverage in populated areas by 2027
BATU PAHAT, July 4 — The government through the Ministry of Communications is targeting 100 per cent Internet access in populated areas nationwide by next year through the implementation of the National Digital Network (JENDELA). Ministry of Communications secretary-general Datuk Abdul
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BN-Pakatan cooperation remains intact despite Johor campaign heat, says Zahid
KOTA TINGGI, July 4 — Barisan Nasional (BN) enjoys a very good relationship with Pakatan Harapan (PH) at the federal level, with cooperation between the two political coalitions remaining strong despite the heat of the Johor state election campaign. BN chairman
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Anwar says Bumiputera empowerment is national priority, not just agencies’ responsibility
PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — The Bumiputera empowerment agenda is no longer the sole responsibility of specific agencies but a national priority to be pursued by all ministries, government agencies and government-linked companies, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said
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