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Riding the AI supercycle: Penang’s Mi Equipment pours millions into expansion
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — Mi Equipment, a homegrown semiconductor powerhouse based in Bayan Lepas, is pouring millions into an ambitious expansion to capture the global “AI supercycle.” The investment will bolster the firm’s research and development (R&D) in advanced
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Nvidia staffer detained in Taiwan over AI chip smuggling to China
TAIPEI, July 28 — Prosecutors in Taiwan have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the smuggling of the US tech giant’s AI chips to China, a source familiar with the case told AFP on Tuesday. The
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MACC pursues documents from Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia as KWAP investment probe widens
MELAKA, July 28 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia as the three key jurisdictions from which it intends to obtain documents through the Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) process as part of its investigation into
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Malaysia has enough fuel supply until year-end, govt securing 2027 stocks, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Malaysia has begun securing fuel supplies for next year as the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of ending, with the government saying it has already ensured sufficient supply through the end
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Most infrastructure ready ahead of 2027 dual Year One intake, says education minister
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The majority of infrastructure projects to support the intake of six-year-old Year One pupils for the 2027 school session have been completed ahead of schedule, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said. She attributed the achievement to the
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Police to question Kedah MB, Rembau Umno leader over N. Sembilan polls remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Police will call up Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and a Rembau Umno leader soon to record their statements over remarks made during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign. Negeri Sembilan
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Malaysian govt prioritising wage growth before widening tax base, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today said Malaysia must first address its long-standing structural wage problem before considering any significant expansion of the country’s personal income tax base. Responding to the latest OECD Economic
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Negeri Sembilan early voter turnout passes 53pc as 18 centres close at noon
SEREMBAN, July 28 — A total of 18 out of the 38 early polling centres for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election involving security force personnel and their spouses closed at noon today. The polling centres, which opened at 8am,
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Penang monitoring Rohingya settlements after Penaga relocation, says chief minister
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — The Penang government is monitoring areas with sizeable Rohingya communities following the voluntary relocation of 126 people from a temporary settlement in Penaga, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. Chow said the move was not a
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Kon Yeow: Mixed support means Pakatan must intensify Negeri Sembilan campaign in weaker seats
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — Penang Pakatan Harapan chairman Chow Kon Yeow said PH needs to intensify its efforts in some Negeri Sembilan seats after seeing varying levels of support on the ground. He said the coalition will use the
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