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Melaka DAP quits state government over nominated assemblymen Bill
MELAKA, July 14 — Melaka DAP today announced its withdrawal from the state government in protest against the passage of a Bill allowing the appointment of nominated state assemblymen. Melaka DAP chairman Khoo Poay Tiong said the party was standing
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South Korea hikes 2026 growth outlook to 3pc on AI chip boom
SEOUL, July 14 — South Korea raised its 2026 growth forecast by one percentage point to three per cent today, buoyed by strong performances from memory chipmakers as artificial intelligence demand soars. Record profits from semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK
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Watch what you post: Japan tightens social media rules for elections
TOKYO, July 14 — AI-generated images and videos will have to be marked as such under new rules on the use of social media during elections in Japan, the internal affairs minister said today. The new rules, approved by parliament yesterday
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Home Ministry probes alleged immigration misuse involving Network School in Forest City
PUTRAJAYA, July 14 — The Home Ministry has launched a comprehensive investigation into the operations of Network School in Forest City following concerns over alleged immigration irregularities. The ministry said in a statement today that the investigation followed claims that
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Between RM80 and RM250 for fake work permits: Kedah police uncover alleged Kulim-based document syndicate
ALOR SETAR, July 14 — Kedah police have cracked down on a syndicate believed to be issuing fake work permits and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards, allegedly masterminded by foreigners. Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah
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TVET 2.0 to get industry boost with direct recognition for graduates
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) 2.0 will be strengthened through an accreditation transformation that includes direct recognition from key industry players, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Rural and
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Malaysia wants to co-fund scholarships with Indonesia in higher education push
JAKARTA, July 14 — Malaysia has proposed exploring co-funded scholarships with Indonesia as part of efforts to strengthen higher education cooperation between the two countries, alongside broader efforts to deepen bilateral academic collaboration. Malaysian Higher Education Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Dr
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King welcomes six new foreign envoys at Istana Negara, appoints five Malaysian ambassadors
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, received Letters of Credence of six heads of foreign missions to Malaysia at Istana Negara today. The ceremony for the presentation of credentials by the heads of foreign
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King receives briefing from MACC chief Abdul Halim on commission’s latest developments
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s
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Malaysia, Thailand tighten defence ties as regional security pressures mount
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Malaysia and Thailand reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening defence cooperation and addressing regional security challenges in a meeting between Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and his counterpart Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen, today.
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