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Malaysia stocks edge higher, bargain hunting offsets cautious mood on global tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from recent losses as oversold conditions spurred bargain hunting. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.21 points, or 0.43 per cent, to

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FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

PETALING JAYA, Sept 30 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will meet the Home Minister to discuss the passport and citizenship status of the seven heritage players embroiled in the document falsification case. FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan

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Fahmi asks MCMC to clarify Meta’s response on WhatsApp issues

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to issue a statement clarifying Meta’s response to issues involving hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts. However, he said he had yet to

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Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

SHAH ALAM, Sept 30 — The Selangor state government has allocated RM100,000 for the implementation of the Selangor Rahmah Maintainence Assistance Programme 2026 to strengthen social protection and welfare for women and children who have been wronged due to syariah

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Touch ‘n Go to add 10 Enhanced RFID lanes for Malaysia’s MLFF transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd (Touch ‘n Go) is expanding its Enhanced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) network with 10 additional lanes by the end of the year to support the country’s transition towards a Multi-Lane

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Anwar: Malaysia needs young talent to navigate diverse challenges

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The country needs a younger generation with determination, understanding and knowledge to take on the important responsibilities of driving national development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said young people with such talent and

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US formally ends Iraq mission after more than a decade fighting Islamic State

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 — The United States said Wednesday it had “formally concluded” its mission against jihadists in Iraq, following the withdrawal of troops from Erbil airbase in the Kurdistan region. After more than a decade, the US-led coalition said

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KTM Komuter, ETS services resume after Batang Benar-Labu power line repairs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — KTM Komuter Klang Valley and ETS services have resumed normal operations after repair works on the overhead power line between Batang Benar and Labu were completed at 1.41pm today, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said.

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Free Rapid KL shuttle buses to Sepang circuit to run every 10–15 minutes from Oct 2–4

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Rapid KL will operate free shuttle bus services to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from October 2 to 4, with buses running every 10 to 15 minutes from three pick-up points. According to travel information

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Kuala Pilah school death: Five students allege bullying by 16-year-old suspect

SEREMBAN, Sept 30 — Five students have come forward to police claiming they had been bullied by the first suspect detained over the death of a Form Two male student in Kuala Pilah last Friday. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk

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