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Negeri Sembilan considers creating Deputy Exco positions, says MB
SEREMBAN, Aug 4 — The Negeri Sembilan government is considering a proposal to create Deputy Executive Council (Exco) positions for several portfolios as part of efforts to strengthen the state administration, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim. He said Exco positions
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Pulau Burung landfill fire extinguished after nearly four-hour operation
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 4 — The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) took nearly four hours to fully extinguish a landfill fire at the Pulau Burung Solid Waste Disposal Site here last night. Its Fire and Rescue Operations Division assistant director
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Dow hits fresh record as oil prices tumble
NEW YORK, Aug 4 — Oil prices slumped and stocks mostly rose yesterday after US President Donald Trump insisted negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran’s denials. Crude futures slid more than four per cent as markets brushed aside Iran’s
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US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate
NEW YORK, Aug 4 — More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, US authorities announced yesterday that they certified the aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced certification of the smallest version
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Anwar praises Malaysian contingent’s fighting spirit at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the entire Malaysian contingent for their fighting spirit and commendable performances at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. In a Facebook post last night, he also expressed appreciation to
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Govt seeks wider gas supply options as Malaysia moves to boost energy security
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The government is prioritising Malaysia’s energy security by diversifying access to large-scale gas resources that could broaden supply options and enhance the country’s energy resilience. The Economy Ministry said that amid uncertainty in global energy
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KTMB expands Southern Shuttle route linking Paloh to JB Sentral from Aug 8
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will extend its Southern Shuttle service on the Paloh-JB Sentral-Paloh route from Aug 8. KTMB said in a statement yesterday that the expanded service will cover seven stations—Paloh, Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Kulai,
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Malaysia, Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in AI, digital economy and cross-border crime, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Malaysia and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation across various sectors, including the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), the halal industry, food security and human capital development, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Loke resigns as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman after state election defeat, stays on as party sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today announced his resignation as Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman following Saturday’s outcome of the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election, in which he failed to retain the Chennah seat. Loke, who is also
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DAP to put govt role to vote as delegates decide whether party stays until Parliament ends
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — DAP will table a motion to decide if the party will remain in the government till the end of the current Parliament’s term at its National Convention on Aug 16. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said
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