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Sanctioned Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Bangkok for Asean reintegration talks
BANGKOK, Aug 6 — Myanmar’s ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok Thursday for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state. As a general, he
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Malaysia’s services producer prices accelerate to 2.9pc growth in Q2 2026, says DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Malaysia’s Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) increased 2.9 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from the 2.1 per cent growth recorded in the first quarter, driven by higher prices in the
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Pahang records over RM3m losses from telecom infrastructure vandalism, thefts
KUANTAN, Aug 6 — Pahang continues to record a high number of vandalism and theft cases involving telecommunication infrastructure equipment, with total losses last year standing at over RM3 million. State Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisation Committee
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Amir Hamzah: Govt to unlock markets, private capital must drive investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The government’s role is to maintain a credible policy and fiscal framework while using public capital to unlock markets, enabling private capital to play a larger role in driving investment, Minister of Finance II Datuk
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After Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins, Zahid sees ‘blue wave’ heading to Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said a “blue wave” could extend beyond Johor and Negeri Sembilan and soon reach Putrajaya, following Barisan Nasional’s (BN) strong showing in the two state elections. Zahid,
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Cambridge’s youngest black professor resigns over PhD plagiarism claims
LONDON, Aug 6 — A University of Cambridge professor engulfed in a high-profile plagiarism storm resigned from his posts Wednesday, shortly after the prestigious British institution announced a probe into the various accusations against him. Jason Arday – who made
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Disney beats profit forecasts as theme parks keep visitors coming
NEW YORK, Aug 6 — Disney reported better-than-expected profits Wednesday, citing a strong performance in its theme park business amid lingering worries about macroeconomic weakness. The entertainment giant’s third-quarter profits came in at US$2.6 billion (RM10.61 billion), about half the
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Zahid claims ministry officers ‘pressured’ over attending BN-linked events during state polls
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today alleged that some officers from his ministry had been “pressured” by “top people” in the government for attending events linked to Barisan Nasional (BN) during campaigning for the
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MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara LRT systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 6 — MRT Corp has awarded a RM3.028 billion system turnkey contract for the Penang Mutiara LRT Line, marking the project’s next major phase in the construction of Penang’s first Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. The contract
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Johor MB launches Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to boost mosque attendance
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 6 — The Johor government has introduced the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to be implemented at mosques across the state as part of efforts to strengthen the culture of congregational prayers, enliven mosques and foster syiar Islam
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