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Mynews buys Rawang industrial land for RM24.7m to build new distribution centre
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Mynews Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Thung Hing Metal Industry Sdn Bhd to acquire 13.5 acres leasehold industrial land in Rawang,
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US-Iran conflict flares up again but Malaysian businesses stay prepared with measures in place
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The renewed escalation of tensions in West Asia has once again rattled global markets, renewing concerns over one of the world’s major geopolitical flashpoints and its potential impact on global trade. For many Malaysian businesses,
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Police bust RM27m-a-day World Cup gambling syndicate in Klang Valley
SUBANG JAYA, July 22 — A major online betting syndicate with an estimated RM27 million in daily betting transactions has been dismantled by federal police following a series of coordinated operations targeting online gambling activities during the 2026 Fifa World
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Johor strengthens state administration with 10 new deputy executive committee leaders
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 22 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today announced the appointment of 10 deputy chairmen of the State Executive Council committees to strengthen the state administration and improve service delivery. The appointments are aimed at
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Personal Data Protection Department investigates Maxis over Khairul Aming data leak
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — The Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) has launched a probe into the unauthorised disclosure of Maxis customers’ account and billing details after the information surfaced on social media. The department warned that it could trigger enforcement
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Indonesia cuts more than US$2b in free meal budget
JAKARTA, July 22 — Indonesia has further cut the budget of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free meal programme by more than US$2 billion (RM8.18 billion), officials said, in a move expected to reduce access to the scheme. The multi-billion dollar
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Singapore pushes AI, STEM and holistic student development in New Asean Education Roadmap
SINGAPORE, July 22 — Artificial intelligence (AI), STEM education and holistic student development will anchor Asean’s next five‑year education strategy, under a regional work plan launched on July 22 by Education Minister Desmond Lee and his counterparts from across Southeast
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PDRM prepares security operations for Negeri Sembilan state election
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) Department of Internal Security and Public Order (KDNKA) has mobilised 200 officers and personnel to support security operations for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. KDNKA director Datuk Seri Mohd
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Amirudin: Pakatan banks on micro-campaign strategy to win over Negeri Sembilan voters
SEREMBAN, July 22 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is focusing on a locality-based micro-campaign strategy to deliver the coalition’s message and election pledges directly to grassroots voters in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
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Higher oil prices may push petrol, diesel subsidies to RM3.5b monthly, says Liew Chin Tong
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The government estimates that the RON95 petrol subsidy will reach approximately RM2 billion per month, while the diesel subsidy will amount to about RM1.5 billion per month, if crude oil prices remain at around US$90 per
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