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Rising airfares could undermine Visit Sabah 2027 tourism push, says former state Matta chief
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 — The government should consider targeted assistance or subsidies to address rising airfares and fuel costs that could undermine Sabah’s tourism competitiveness ahead of Visit Sabah 2027, said former Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents
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Akmal Nasrullah: Oil and gas here to stay even as Malaysia pushes for green energy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Oil and gas will continue to play a critical role in supporting Malaysia’s economic growth and safeguarding national energy security, even as the country accelerates its shift toward cleaner energy sources, Minister of Economy Akmal
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US issues US$1 coin featuring Trump despite law barring living presidents on currency
WASHINGTON, Sept 3 — The US Treasury yesterday issued US$1 (RM4.04) coins featuring the face of President Donald Trump, the latest move in an unprecedented campaign by the Republican billionaire to put his personal stamp on national institutions. The coins
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Penang eyes record manufacturing investments after RM17.3b secured in first half
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 3 — Penang is optimistic it will surpass last year’s RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments after securing RM17.3 billion in the first half of 2026, with several projects yet to be reflected in the latest figures.
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Umno’s future direction, unity govt ties among key issues at upcoming general assembly, says Asyraf Wajdi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Umno’s direction and its political cooperation within the unity government are expected to be among the key issues debated at the party’s upcoming general assembly, with motions received from all 157 divisions. Umno secretary-general Datuk
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‘It destroyed everything’: Nepal seeks climate justice after glacial collapse, says rich nations must answer for Himalayan catastrophe
KATHMANDU, Sept 3 — When a wall of icy debris from a glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border tore through his village last week, Pemba Chhring Tamang watched the landscape he had known all his life disappear. “The flood was
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Kuwait says air defences intercept Iranian missiles and drones as Tehran targets US allies across region
KUWAIT CITY, Sept 3 — Kuwait’s army said today it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran, as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran has targeted US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates,
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‘Malaysia, Jom Check!’: Free health screenings for STR recipients aged 40 and up
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd (ProtectHealth) under the Ministry of Health (MOH) is offering free health screening services to eligible Malaysians through the PeKa B40 2026 Programme in conjunction with the ‘Malaysia, Jom Check!’ campaign. ProtectHealth
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Former Tabung Haji COO’s corruption charges postponed after hospitalisation
SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — The reading of corruption charges against former Lembaga Tabung Haji chief operating officer Datuk Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani, who was scheduled to be charged today, was postponed after he was hospitalised for a heart problem.
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Singapore, Thailand to coordinate multi‑year push on Asean Community Vision 2045 ahead of 2027-28 chairmanships
SINGAPORE, Sept 3 — Singapore and Thailand will work together to develop a multi-year agenda to advance the Asean Community Vision 2045, the Singapore Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) said. The commitment was made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his
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