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Unsubsidised petrol prices rise 20 sen, diesel up 35 sen from today
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 will increase by 20 sen per litre each, while unsubsidised diesel will rise by 35 sen per litre for the period from July 23 to 29 following higher
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Singapore to boost air traffic capacity with AI and infrastructure overhaul
SINGAPORE, July 23 — Singapore is committing S$4 billion (RM12.7 billion) over the next 15 years to overhaul its air navigation services, a massive investment designed to cement the city-state’s status as a premier global aviation hub. The upgrade includes
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Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers as US-Iran War explodes into new front
DUBAI, July 23 — Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Wednesday, potentially opening a new front in the US-Iran war engulfing the region. The claim came as the United States
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EU clears US$110b Paramount-Universal merger but blocks joint distribution
BRUSSELS, July 23 — The European Union on Wednesday gave the conditional green light for Paramount Skydance’s US$110 billion (RM450 billion) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. After there were concerns about the deal’s impact on film distribution in Europe, Brussels
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Ringgit slips against US dollar as FOMC rate hike fears mount
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and
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Google Cloud up 80pc, profits triple, capex surges as Alphabet tops Q2 expectations
SAN FRANCISCO, July 23 — Google’s cloud business grew by more than 80 per cent, the company said on Wednesday, which exceeded investor expectations who are looking for signs that the company’s AI investments are paying off. CEO Sundar Pichai
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Kemas to widen Tabika teacher recruitment criteria beyond early childhood diploma holders
PUTRAJAYA, July 23 — The Community Development Department (KEMAS) is discussing with the Public Service Department (JPA) and Public Service Commission (SPA) plans to widen the eligibility criteria for Tabika (nursery school) teacher applicants. KEMAS director-general Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man
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Anwar questions rush among rivals to claim Negeri Sembilan MB post
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim appeared to question what he described as the eagerness of certain parties to vie for the menteri besar’s post. He said the priority in any election should be to
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Petros begins first oil production in Sarawak with 800 barrels a day from Marudi well
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Sarawak state-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Sarawak Berhad (Petros) has begun producing its first oil, pumping 800 barrels a day from an onshore well near Marudi earlier this week, Premier Tan Sri Abang
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MBI debunks viral image showing Chinese characters added to ‘IPOH’ hill sign
IPOH, July 23 — Ipoh City Council (MBI) has confirmed that a viral image depicting Chinese characters installed alongside the iconic “IPOH” signage on a hill near Jalan Kuala Kangsar here is fake and digitally manipulated. In a statement yesterday, MBI
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