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Penang courts more global productions as Mark Wahlberg filming puts state in focus
GEORGE TOWN, July 14 — Penang is stepping up efforts to attract more international film and television productions after Netflix’s upcoming Hollywood film The Big Fix, starring Mark Wahlberg, selected the state as one of its filming locations. State Tourism and
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Malaysia’s working poor under pressure as living costs outpace income growth, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Malaysia’s rising cost of living continues to put pressure on low-income households and the working poor despite an increase in average household income, Economy Minister Akmal Nasir Nasrullah said. In a written parliamentary reply to
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US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still ‘possible’
TEHRAN, July 14 — The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran early today, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was still possible.
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Zambry to represent Malaysia in paying final respects to Qatar’s late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad
PUTRAJAYA, July 14 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir will represent the Malaysian government in paying final respects to the late Father Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, from July 13 to 14.
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Zahid offers fully sponsored Umrah to TVET trainees who win WorldSkills gold
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged to sponsor umrah pilgrimages for participants who win gold medals at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) 2026 in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27.
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Anwar directs Miti, Economy Ministry to engage industries hit by global supply crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) and the Ministry of Economy to engage manufacturers facing mounting pressure from the global supply crisis to help ease
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