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PM Anwar inaugurates Malaysia’s latest film landmark
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially opened the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Tower in Damansara, marking a new phase in strengthening Malaysia’s film and audiovisual industry under the Orange Economy framework.
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Ringgit slips as markets weigh US ‘economic D‑Day’ threat and Jackson Hole risks
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback today as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and continued instability in the US Treasury market spurred caution.
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Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door‑handle hazard and steering‑assist issues
BEIJING, Aug 24 — Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China with interior door handles that could hamper a person’s ability to exit their vehicle in an emergency, Beijing’s national market watchdog said. Eight Chinese carmakers also filed
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Facebook and TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups’ child‑recruitment content, says Human Rights Watch
BOGOTA, Aug 24 — Facebook and TikTok failed to prevent the spread of content produced by Colombian armed groups to recruit children and in some cases even “appeared to promote these posts,” Human Rights Watch reported today. Human Rights Watch
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Police tighten Malaysia–Thailand border security after Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat blasts
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Police have stepped up security preparedness at the Malaysia-Thailand border following a series of explosions and attacks in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, southern Thailand, with the areas remaining under control. Bukit Aman Internal Security and
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Penang enforces Private Accommodation By‑Laws, vows crackdown on unlicensed short‑term rentals
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 24 — The enforcement of the Private Accommodation By-Laws 2026 marks a crucial step in ensuring that short-term accommodation operators run their businesses legally and in compliance with regulations. President of the Malaysian Budget and Business Hotel
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Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights as airspace closes for National Day flypast rehearsals
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd will retime selected flights arriving at and departing from KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following temporary airspace closures in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations. The national airline said the
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Finas moves to combat ‘cartels’ and ensure fair competition in local film market
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is moving to convene industry players to address alleged distribution monopolies and ensure fair competition within the local cinematic market. Chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib acknowledged
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India security chief heads to Beijing for Himalayan border talks ahead of BRICS
NEW DELHI, Aug 24 — India’s top security official arrived in Beijing today for talks on the countries’ disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit next month that New Delhi hopes President Xi Jinping will attend. India’s foreign ministry
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Malaysia, Indonesia to synchronise haze suppression ops as monsoon and El Niño converge
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to ramp up preventive measures to tackle cross-border haze, to safeguard air quality, especially in the lead-up to the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
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