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Cambridge’s youngest black professor resigns over PhD plagiarism claims
LONDON, Aug 6 — A University of Cambridge professor engulfed in a high-profile plagiarism storm resigned from his posts Wednesday, shortly after the prestigious British institution announced a probe into the various accusations against him. Jason Arday – who made
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Disney beats profit forecasts as theme parks keep visitors coming
NEW YORK, Aug 6 — Disney reported better-than-expected profits Wednesday, citing a strong performance in its theme park business amid lingering worries about macroeconomic weakness. The entertainment giant’s third-quarter profits came in at US$2.6 billion (RM10.61 billion), about half the
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Zahid claims ministry officers ‘pressured’ over attending BN-linked events during state polls
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today alleged that some officers from his ministry had been “pressured” by “top people” in the government for attending events linked to Barisan Nasional (BN) during campaigning for the
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MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara LRT systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 6 — MRT Corp has awarded a RM3.028 billion system turnkey contract for the Penang Mutiara LRT Line, marking the project’s next major phase in the construction of Penang’s first Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. The contract
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Johor MB launches Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to boost mosque attendance
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 6 — The Johor government has introduced the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to be implemented at mosques across the state as part of efforts to strengthen the culture of congregational prayers, enliven mosques and foster syiar Islam
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KTMB services disrupted after lorry carrying flammable liquid causes power outage on Kulai-Kempas route
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 6 — The Shuttle Selatan and Electric Train Service (ETS) operations on the Kulai–Kempas route were disrupted yesterday following a power supply outage caused by a lorry carrying flammable liquid that skidded near the railway tracks. In a Facebook
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RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices down five sen this week
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The retail prices of RON97 petrol, unsubsidised RON95 and unsubsidised diesel have each decreased by five sen per litre from Aug 6 to Aug 12, 2026. In a statement last night, the Ministry of Finance
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Mohamad Hasan meets UN resident coordinator to discuss Malaysia-UN cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan received a courtesy call from United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) for Malaysia Nikolas Myint at Wisma Putra yesterday. In a Facebook post, Mohamad said the meeting provided an opportunity for
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