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Oil rises moderately as Mideast tensions spike again
TOKYO, July 8 — The benchmark US oil contract increased more than 2.5 per cent when markets opened today, as Mideast tensions rose with new US attacks on Iran. West Texas Intermediate crude, one of the two major global benchmarks, was
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Ireland passes Bill banning goods from Israeli settlements
DUBLIN, July 8 — Ireland’s parliament yesterday approved legislation banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, as Dublin presses ahead with one of Europe’s most far-reaching trade measures over Israel’s occupation. The Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of
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International sting arrests 24 over India-based organised crime, linked to murder of Sikh activist
LOS ANGELES, July 8 —An international operation against Indian organised crime groups has led to 24 arrests, US officials said yesterday, including in connection with the assassination in Canada of a prominent Sikh figure. The sting involved law enforcement officials
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Selangor Sultan does not consent to Friday prayers at shopping malls
SHAH ALAM, July 8 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has not granted consent for surau and musolla in shopping malls across the state to hold Friday prayers for now, the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) said. Mais chairman
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BN does not deserve second chance over Johor development failures, says Lim Guan Eng
BATU PAHAT, July 8 — DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has claimed that Barisan Nasional (BN) does not deserve a second chance to govern Johor, alleging the coalition failed to ensure balanced development and economic growth that benefits ordinary Johoreans.
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Perak’s TVET elderly care programme projected to generate RM1.75m income for practitioners
IPOH, July 8 — The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Elderly Care Programme implemented by the Perak state government since 2023 is projected to generate RM1.75 million in cumulative income for its practitioners, driven by growing demand for elderly
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Police uncover suspected illegal e-waste facility in Bukit Tengah, 11 foreigners held
BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 8 — Police raided a premises in Lorong Pengkalan Indah, Bukit Tengah, yesterday and uncovered a suspected illegal electronic waste (e-waste) storage and processing facility. Acting Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief Supt Norazizi Saad said authorities seized
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In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs to raise LPT3 plans, crackdown on harmful vape products
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The proposed implementation of the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 (LPT3) through a public-private partnership (PPP) model and measures to curb syndicates distributing harmful vape products targeting youths and school students are among the focus
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Pakatan candidate Maszlee hopes Johor election dialogue sparks more mature political culture
JOHOR BAHRU, July 8 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Puteri Wangsa state seat, Maszlee Malik, hopes the political dialogue session he participated in yesterday will serve as a catalyst for fostering a more mature political culture in the country. Maszlee said
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Govt says Malaysia’s fuel supply secure through December 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The government will continue to ensure there are secure and sufficient levels of petroleum from July 2026 to December 2026, according to the Economy Ministry. It said the country’s oil and fuel supplies remained stable and
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