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MCMC: Under-16 social media restrictions aim to ensure greater platform accountability
SINGAPORE, Aug 7 — Malaysia’s regulatory approach to restricting social media access for users under 16 underscores the need for platforms to practice higher levels of accountability in ensuring a safe online environment, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
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Ten assemblymen sworn in as N. Sembilan exco members
KUALA PILAH, Aug 7 — Ten Negeri Sembilan assemblymen took their oaths of office today as members of the State Executive Council (Exco) before the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at Istana Besar Seri Menanti
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China’s trade machine roars back in July as AI demand lifts exports
BEIJING, Aug 7 — Chinese exports and imports soared in July, official data showed Friday, as the manufacturing powerhouse benefits from a global AI boom lifting overseas demand for its tech products. Exports climbed 23.9 per cent year-on-year last month,
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Oil rally resumes as Hormuz uncertainty weighs on global markets
NEW YORK, Aug 7 — Oil prices barreled higher again Thursday, extending their volatile run, while global stock markets had a mixed day ahead of key US employment data. With traders awaiting developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the main
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Locked room in South Jakarta school hid hundreds of guns, drugs and porn videos — and only its ousted foundation chief had the keys
JAKARTA, Aug 7 — Nearly 1,000 firearms and airsoft guns, along with ammunition, suspected narcotics, and pornographic video discs, were discovered in a locked room at a private school in South Jakarta. Lawyer Hermawanto, who represents the school’s foundation, said
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Measles scare prompts warning for thousands who visited Universal Studios Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Aug 7 — Recent visitors to the popular Universal Studios theme park in California may have been exposed to measles, the local health department said, as cases of the once-eradicated disease soar in the United States. A person
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Tuanku Muhriz reminds new N. Sembilan exco to reject abuse of power, prioritise people
KUALA PILAH, Aug 7 — The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, has reminded the state’s new executive councillors (Exco) to carry out the trust placed on them and their responsibilities with honesty, fairness and professionalism.
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Malaysia Aviation Group mandates pilot drug tests after off-duty crew member’s Jakarta drug arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots and will implement stricter screening for all active pilots, going beyond current industry practice. The parent company of Malaysia Airlines
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Home minister orders immediate probe into deaths of three cops in Beaufort electric shock tragedy
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 7 — A comprehensive and transparent investigation has been ordered immediately to determine the actual cause of the electric shock tragedy that claimed the lives of three Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel in Beaufort yesterday. Home Minister
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Terengganu technician loses RM58,500 in scam promising Indonesia export approval
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 7 — A women technician lost RM58,500 after falling victim to a scam offering to obtain a Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) certificate for the purpose of exporting products to Indonesia. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP
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