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A new chapter for Gibraltar from today as decades-old border barriers fall
MADRID, July 15 — Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel today, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted. Home to only around 40,000 people,
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China’s economy expands 4.3pc in second quarter as property crisis and spending slump persist
BEIJING, July 15 — China’s economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom helped offset trade disruptions caused
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Ringgit strengthens against US dollar as investors eye upbeat Malaysia GDP outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors anticipated an upbeat advance estimate of Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), analysts said. At 8 am, the local currency appreciated to 4.0740/0780
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Singapore and Malaysia seek deeper collaboration as Anwar and Tharman discuss regional challenges
SINGAPORE, July 15 — Singapore and Malaysia have reaffirmed the need to deepen cooperation in areas of shared interest including food security and energy. Singaporean Foreign Ministry (MFA) said the commitment was made during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s courtesy
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Police uncover suspected smuggled liquor worth RM409,818 during raid in Klang, two men detained
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A total of 100 boxes of suspected untaxed liquor were seized and two men, including an Indian national, were detained during the Ops Taring Alpha 2 Intra/Inter raid on Jalan Berai, Klang, Selangor, yesterday. Royal Malaysia
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Johor adopts new mission-based approach for 2040 plan to drive sustainable state development
JOHOR BAHRU, July 15 — Addressing climate change, preparing for an ageing population and embracing emerging technologies are among the key priorities in the review of the Johor Structure Plan (RSN) 2040. Johor Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia Johor) director
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RM318.5b of approved manufacturing investments realised since 2023, creating over 210,000 jobs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A total of 2,688 manufacturing investment projects worth RM318.5 billion approved between 2023 and March 2026 have been realised, creating 210,546 new jobs, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said today.
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University student dies in Tawau crash while heading for practical training
TAWAU, July 15 — A 24-year-old Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam student died after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a four-wheel-drive vehicle here, yesterday, cutting short his plan to undergo practical training at the Tawau District
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Islamic inheritance, Native Courts among nine Bills for Sabah assembly sitting from July 20
KOTA KINABALU, July 15 — Nine Bills will be tabled during the Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting, which will convene for four days beginning July 20. State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M Yahya said the Bills comprise three
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Businesswoman Sofia Rini to be charged with defamation today
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong is expected to be charged with defamation at the Magistrates’ Court here today. Sinar Harian reported that Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar confirmed that she would be
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