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EU warns TikTok over child safety lapses, threatens fines under Digital Services Act enforcement
BRUSSELS, July 24 — The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of failing to protect children since their account settings expose them to risks like cyberbullying and predatory behaviour — putting the company at risk of a large fine. The EU
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Anwar says PJ, Subang development funds still available but not through MPs who oppose govt
PETALING JAYA, July 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said federal development allocations for residents in Petaling Jaya and Subang will continue to be distributed directly to the people, even if they are no longer channelled through
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China opposes fresh US tariffs, warns of renewed trade war
BEIJING, July 24 — Beijing condemned fresh US tariffs imposed on China and 59 other countries over alleged forced labour concerns today, and warned Washington against waging a trade war. The US levies range from 10 to 12.5 per cent,
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Deputy exco appointments will boost Johor governance without altering state structure, says Onn Hafiz
JOHOR BAHRU, July 24 — The Johor government has emphasised that the appointment of 10 deputy state executive councillors is not aimed at increasing the number of political appointments or expanding the state’s bureaucracy. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said
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‘I have made mistakes, but do not slander me’: PM Anwar hits out at false claims during Negeri Sembilan campaign
PORT DICKSON, July 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to refrain from spreading slander and false information for political gain, particularly during the campaign for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. Anwar said he
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PNB imposed no restrictions on RM20.3m transferred to FashionValet, witness tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Sessions Court was told today that there were two fund transfers totalling RM20.3 million from Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) to Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd. Maybank Jalan Tun Razak branch assistant manager Shamsiah Musa, 55,
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‘No signs of life’ as China landslide death toll rises to 11, 50 missing, authorities say
BEIJING, July 24 — The death toll from a landslide in south-western China rose to 11, with rescuers still searching for 50 missing people in the rubble, where there are “no signs of life”, according to authorities. The landslide, which
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World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031 as partnership shifts to knowledge sharing
WASHINGTON, July 24 — The World Bank on Thursday confirmed that it plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031, according to the organisation’s new country partnership framework (CPF) for the world’s second-largest economy. AFP first reported that
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Johor police arrest three, seize 71 Bitcoin mining machines in TNB power theft bust
JOHOR BAHRU, July 24 — Johor police have busted a syndicate illegally mining Bitcoin using electricity stolen from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), following four raids on July 22 and 23. Police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the operation, codenamed
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In food security push, Penang disburses RM3.28m in aid to rice and vegetable farmers
SEBERANG PERAI, July 24 — The Penang state government is disbursing a one-off RM500 cash grant to 6,572 padi and vegetable farmers to alleviate the cost of living and bolster the state’s food supply chain. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow
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