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Budget 2027 to focus on cost‑of‑living issues and attracting investment, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The government will place greater emphasis on addressing the people’s cost-of-living issues more comprehensively in Budget 2027, taking into account the unsettled global geopolitical situation, said Madani Government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who
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Sabah records biggest unemployment drop as MYFutureJobs efforts yield over 71,000 job placements
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 23 — Sabah’s unemployment rate declined to 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 from six per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, reflecting positive developments in the state’s labour market. Chief Minister
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Tokyo injures at least 37
TOKYO, Aug 23 — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early today, injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity. The quake caused violent shaking in the Japanese capital and its surrounding areas, prompting the
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Thai army urges vigilance after multiple attacks in southern Thailand
BANGKOK, Aug 23 — Thailand’s Fourth Army Region has advised the public to stay vigilant following the occurrence of multiple violent incidents in its southern border provinces, reported Xinhua. According to Thai media reports, successive violent incidents, such as arson and
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Tesla gears up to launch Cybercab ‘robotaxi’ with no steering wheel or pedals
NEW YORK, Aug 23 — Electric vehicle-maker Tesla is teasing the upcoming debut of its self-driving robotaxi, dubbed “Cybercab,” to compete with the likes of Uber and Waymo. The Elon Musk-founded company shared a promotional image on social media late
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Iran warns countries joining US ‘economic war’ will be considered enemies
TEHRAN, Aug 23 — Iran yesterday warned countries against participating in the US’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies. Washington has pushed its allies to jump aboard Donald Trump’s new campaign to isolate the
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Malaysian caught in Golok lockdown after bomb blasts stranded in Thai town
KOTA BHARU, Aug 23 — A Malaysian visitor to Sungai Golok in southern Thailand found himself caught in a night of chaos after a string of bomb blasts sent military and fire trucks onto the streets and triggered roadblocks across
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Libaran MP says new settlement site being secured for 28 Pulau Nunuyan fire‑hit families
SANDAKAN, Aug 23 — Efforts are underway to secure a new settlement site for 28 families left homeless by the recent fire at Kampung Pulau Nunuyan Laut, said Libaran MP Datuk Suhaimi Nasir. Suhaimi, who visited the victims on Saturday,
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Anwar vows stronger federal–Sabah–Sarawak cooperation ahead of MA63 meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the close ties between the Federal Government under his leadership and the state governments of Sarawak and Sabah will continue to be strengthened based on mutual
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