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Anwar hails TM’s 80-year role in expanding connectivity, calls for shared prosperity
CYBERJAYA, Aug 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today praised Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) as an important institution in nation-building as it marked its 80th anniversary, saying the company had played a pivotal role in democratising communication across
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Singapore sees 17.9pc drop in scams and cybercrime, but losses remain high
SINGAPORE, Aug 26 — Singapore recorded a decline in scam and cybercrime cases in the first half of 2026, with the number of cases falling 17.9 per cent to 18,391 and scam losses dropping by the same rate to S$410.6 million
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Netanyahu rules out diplomacy with Iran, backs Trump’s economic pressure campaign
JERUSALEM, Aug 26 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the “savages” who rule Iran as he hailed US President Donald Trump’s new campaign of economic pressure. Recounting a recent meeting with Trump,
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Malaysia slams Israeli seizure of UNRWA training centre in occupied East Jerusalem
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — Malaysia strongly condemned the forceful incursion and seizure by the Zionist Israeli forces of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) training centre in occupied East Jerusalem on August 25, describing it
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PAC to probe Tabung Haji governance and RCI recommendations
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has unanimously agreed to initiate proceedings into governance, financial, and investment weaknesses at Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH). PAC chairman Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the decision follows disclosures
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Haze: Health Ministry prepares for possible spike in asthma, respiratory infections
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will step up its preparedness in terms of manpower, monitoring and healthcare facilities to address the expected increase in health cases following the current haze situation affecting the country. Minister
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PLUS braces for 2.2 million vehicles during National Day, school holidays
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects an increase in traffic flow of up to 2.2 million vehicles on its highways during peak days from August 28 to 31 and September 4 to 7 in conjunction with
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Night shifts, radiation, passive smoke: French flight attendant wins landmark breast cancer ruling
PARIS, Aug 26 — A former Air France flight attendant has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, in what her lawyer and union said was a first for France’s aviation industry. A court in Bayonne
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Mudslide from Nepal causes ‘major casualties’ at Tibet border
BEIJING, Aug 26 — A mudslide originating in Nepal caused “major casualties” and left people missing today at a trade hub in Tibet near the countries’ shared Himalayan border, Chinese state media reported. State broadcaster CCTV said the disaster struck
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‘Extremely high’ security risks: China tells citizens to leave Eswatini after Taiwan president’s visit
BEIJING, Aug 26 — China has told its citizens to immediately leave Eswatini, citing security risks in the African nation that is one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes the
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