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Penang Hill cable car hits 32pc completion; operations expected by late 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The Penang Hill cable car project has reached 32 per cent completion and is expected to be physically finished by August next year, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. The state expects operations to
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Felda task force to examine current management, not just past problems, says Anwar
BANGI, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would wait for the complete report of the Special Task Force investigating the management of the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) before making any official announcement. He said
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Amazon to invest US$2b to expand Latin American originals and licensed content, including Mexican version of ‘The Office’
MEXICO CITY, Aug 21 — Amazon announced yesterday that it would invest US$2 billion (RM8.09 billion) in Latin American productions for its Prime Video streaming service through 2030 to harness “extraordinary” momentum in the region. “What’s happening in Latin America
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Dengue cases surge 56pc as MOH warns of nationwide spread
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has sounded the alarm over a significant surge in dengue cases across Malaysia, with infections spiking by more than 50 per cent compared to last year. Data as of Epidemiological
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Any lane, any time: Plus activates JustGo ANPR toll payments across North-South Expressway minus Penang Bridge
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Plus Malaysia has activated its JustGo toll payment system across the entire North-South Expressway (NSE) network, except the Penang Bridge, using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) to allow motorists to pay tolls through any available
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Anwar impressed by Sukma’s young athletes, hopes to see them represent country
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes the young athletes competing in the 2026 Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) will go on to represent Malaysia on the international stage. In a Facebook post last night, Anwar
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Serian API hits ‘Very Unhealthy’ level of 241 as Sarawak air quality worsens
SERIAN, Aug 21 — Air quality here is still at a very unhealthy level with the monitoring station at the Serian District Police Headquarters registering an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 241 as of 8am on Friday. The Department
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US hits Hezbollah with new sanctions, says group operates under Iran’s command
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 — The United States announced new sanctions yesterday against an alleged Hezbollah financing network, while highlighting the Lebanese armed group’s close ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Hezbollah’s legal designation as a terrorist organization has been amended to
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Sabah Immigration repatriates 4,750 undocumented migrants so far this year
TAWAU, Aug 21 — The Sabah Immigration Department has repatriated 4,750 illegal immigrants of various nationalities to their respective countries so far this year. In a statement yesterday, the Sabah Immigration Department said Filipinos accounted for the highest number at
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MCMC: Scammers turn to RCS, iMessage after hyperlink restrictions on SMS
PETALING JAYA, Aug 21 — Online scams have been detected shifting to messaging services such as Rich Communication Services (RCS) and iMessage to spread phishing links following the enforcement of hyperlink restrictions on short messaging service (SMS). Selangor Malaysian Communications
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