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Tengku Zafrul: Asean’s next integration stage could draw on Malaysia’s NIMP 2030 principles
SINGAPORE, Sept 21 — Asean’s next stage of economic integration could draw on the principles underpinned by Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said NIMP
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Rauf: BN open to alliances for Melaka polls, but don’t negotiate on social media
MELAKA, Sept 21 — Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has advised parties interested in collaborating with the coalition in the upcoming state election not to negotiate such matters via social media. He said doing so
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US seeks ‘AI dialogue’ with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit
NEW YORK, Sept 21 — US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings yesterday as they set the stage for a summit of the countries’ top leaders this week. The talks come as
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Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounds 0.31pc at midday after earlier losses
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 —Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded to close the morning session 0.31 per cent higher, paring earlier losses on persistent buying in heavyweights, particularly banking stocks. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.24
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Lubok Antu and Kanowit schools close as haze pushes API past 200
KUCHING, Sept 21 — All primary and secondary schools under the Lubok Antu and Kanowit District Education Offices (PPD) have been ordered to close temporarily with immediate effect due to worsening haze. The Sarawak Education Department (JPNS) said the decision
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Negeri Sembilan MB says Yamtuan can’t dismiss excos without his advice, insists current line-up still valid
KUALA LUMPURT, Sept 21 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said today that the state’s executive councillors remain in office, arguing that the Yang di-Pertuan Besar cannot remove them without his advice. In a statement a day after
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Amirudin: PH Plus in Melaka more electoral pact than coalition given short preparation window
ALOR GAJAH, Sept 21 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) views the PH Plus cooperation for the Melaka state election as more suitable as an electoral understanding rather than a new political coalition, given the increasingly limited time for preparations. PH election
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CIMB Securities: TNB to absorb up to RM150m extra costs from expanded AFA exemptions
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is projected to absorb RM120 million to RM150 million in extra costs over September-December 2026 from expanded government exemptions for residential users from automatic fuel adjustment (AFA), retail charges, and sales and
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Negeri Sembilan exco member confirms getting palace dismissal letter
SEREMBAN, Sept 21 — Negeri Sembilan State Executive Councillor Suhaimizan Bizar has confirmed receiving a formal letter revoking his appointment with immediate effect last night. Suhaimizan, who is the Gemencheh assemblyman and held the Health, Unity, Information, National Integration and
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PM Anwar reflects on reformasi journey, says ‘lawan tetap lawan’ spirit must endure
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday recalled the long journey of the reformasi struggle alongside early pioneers and longtime comrades who endured various trials and sacrifices since the movement’s inception. In a Facebook post,
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