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Paris IEA says Mideast war supercharges EV boom, with records set in 50 countries
PARIS, July 30 — Soaring fuel prices due to the Mideast war have supercharged sales of electric cars in the second quarter, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. Electric vehicle (EV) sales jumped 35 per cent in the second quarter
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MACC recommends AI scanners at cargo terminals to strengthen dangerous goods checks
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted several improvement recommendations to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to strengthen the management of dangerous goods (DG), following a governance investigation related to the incident at the
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N. Sembilan polls: Anwar touts Pakatan manifesto as blueprint for continued state development
SEREMBAN, July 30 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) manifesto for the Negeri Sembilan state election reflects the coalition’s commitment to continuing the state’s stable, progressive and inclusive development agenda for the well-being of all its people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Penang JPJ issues 1,328 summonses to foreign drivers under Ops PeWA since Jan 1
BUTTERWORTH, July 30 — The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 1,328 summonses to foreign drivers for various offences and impounded 178 vehicles under Op Khas Pemandu Warga Asing (PeWA) conducted since January 1. State JPJ director Zulkifly Ismail
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Malaysia highways to get 77 new telecommunications towers to improve coverage, says works minister
CYBERJAYA, July 30 — A total of 77 new telecommunications towers are targeted to be built along about 50 kilometres of highway stretches identified as having unsatisfactory telecommunications coverage, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said. He said the
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Australian Electoral Commission reports 200,000 fines issued over 2025 election no‑shows
CANBERRA, July 30 — More than 200,000 Australians who failed to cast their mandatory votes in the 2025 general election have paid fines, according to the electoral commission, reported Xinhua. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Bursa Malaysia climbs despite crude oil rebound, US‑Iran hostilities clouding market outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed at an intraday high today, supported by continued buying interest even as renewed geopolitical tensions and a weaker overnight lead from Wall Street following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision
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PSD taps TNG eWallet to provide pension lifeline for retirees facing banking access issues
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — TNG Digital Sdn Bhd today underscored its support for the Public Service Department’s (PSD) alternative pension payment initiative through Touch ‘n Go (TNG) eWallet, saying the platform is already used by more than 3.4 million
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Starlink to trial satellite-to-phone internet service in Malaysia, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA, July 30 — Satellite internet provider Starlink plans to conduct a trial of its direct-to-device (D2D), or direct-to-cell, technology in Malaysia, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the technology has the potential to deliver internet connectivity
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Home Ministry starts refugee checks as Malaysia prepares to send back 5,000 Myanmar nationals
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, July 30 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has begun identifying, documenting and screening Rohingya refugees as part of preparations to repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals after the Myanmar government agreed to accept the return of its citizens currently
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