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Anwar tells Johor election rivals to stop using Najib’s imprisonment as campaign issue
KULAI, July 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded parties contesting in the Johor state election to stop using the issue of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s release as political campaign fodder. He said the focus should instead be
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Thai crew of ship struck in Strait of Hormuz sue operators for negligence
BANGKOK, July 10 — Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz filed a lawsuit today against the vessel’s operator and captain for labour violations. The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was hit
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Seberang Perai council upgrades 70 playgrounds, plans to revitalise 630 more neighbourhood parks
SEBERANG PERAI, July 10 — The Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has upgraded about 70 neighbourhood playgrounds in housing estates over the past three years, with plans to continue upgrading the remaining 630 open spaces. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon
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Israeli opposition slams Netanyahu’s rush to pass key bills before parliament dissolves
JERUSALEM, July 10 — With the Israeli parliament set to dissolve in the coming days, just four months before national elections, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a series of bills, drawing fierce criticism from
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Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales hit RM171.3b in May, up 11pc year-on-year
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales reached RM171.3 billion in May 2026, an 11 per cent increase from a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement today, DOSM said
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Tourism Malaysia launches first VM2026 outreach in Timor‑Leste, eyes stronger ties
JAKARTA, July 10 — Tourism Malaysia has launched its first tourism promotion initiative in Timor-Leste as part of its drive to attract more visitors under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign while deepening tourism cooperation. As part of MYEXPO Dili
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MOE outlines data‑driven safety assessment covering attendance, behaviour and CCTV in schools, teacher training institutes
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) uses data-driven assessments, monitoring, auditing and compliance with established regulations and procedures to evaluate the actual safety level in schools and teacher education institutes (IPG). The MOE said the School
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Anthony Loke directs JPJ to go after campaigners riding motorcycles without helmets in Johor
PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to issue summonses to individuals seen riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election (PRN Johor) campaign. The order follows viral video showing a
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Selangor reviewing terminal operators as Carey Island port awaits MOT licence for September start, says MB
BANDUNG, July 10 — Selangor is ready to break ground on the proposed third port terminal on Carey Island as early as September, subject to the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) approval of the port licence, as the state reviews potential
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Johor polls: EC expects 70pc turnout from state’s 2.7 million voters, citing campaign‑period enthusiasm
PONTIAN, July 10 — The Election Commission (EC) expects voter turnout for tomorrow’s Johor state election to reach around 70 per cent, driven by strong public interest in participating in the democratic process. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said
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