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Ringgit strengthens against greenback and major currencies as markets await Fed decision
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The ringgit closed higher against the greenback and other major currencies today, ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting tomorrow and Wednesday to decide on interest rates. At 6 pm, the ringgit climbed to
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Iran denies talks with US, insists Strait of Hormuz discussions are only with Oman
TEHRAN, July 27 — Iran’s foreign ministry today said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. “Mediators may convey messages from the American side to us
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Marcos says ‘perhaps time to revisit nuclear energy’ as Philippines battles high electricity prices
MANILA, July 27 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, who declared a national energy emergency this year, said today that nuclear power might hold answers for a country paying the highest electricity prices in the region. Marcos made the suggestion in
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Proton e.MAS books 20,000 sales in first seven months of 2026, now has 42pc of Malaysia’s EV market
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — PRO-NET, a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton, announced today that Proton e.MAS has surpassed 20,000 vehicle sales within the first seven months of 2026. According to data from the first half of the year, Proton
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PM Anwar urges JPKK leaders to uphold integrity and unity at grassroots level
PORT DICKSON, July 27 — Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) leaders must carry out their responsibilities with integrity while providing the people with clear and accurate information on the government’s initiatives and achievements, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
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Senate passes competition bill to strengthen fight against cartels, monopolies
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 —The Senate today passed the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to strengthen efforts to combat cartels, monopolies, and other anti-competitive practices that contribute to the rising cost of living. The amendments empower the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC)
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Anwar warns public office must never be used for personal or family gain
TAMPIN, July 27 — The government has a responsibility to ensure that those entrusted with public office uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He stressed that public office is not a vehicle
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Palace says Sultan Ibrahim’s friendship with Bahrain king paved way for F1 race
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Malaysia’s hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is the result of diplomatic ties and the close friendship between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim,
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Socso: Four Bentong accident victims covered under Lindung 24 Jam, families to receive long‑term support
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Four of the victims who lost their lives in the devastating road accident on Jalan Karak Lama, Bentong, on July 25 have been confirmed eligible to receive benefits under the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) Lindung
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Chang Lih Kang says Sanusi’s comments ‘inappropriate, hurtful’, urges sensitivity during campaigns
PETALING JAYA, July 27 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Chang Lih Kang has described recent remarks by Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor as inappropriate and potentially hurtful to the public, urging politicians to exercise
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