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Israeli directors face threats after Gaza film ‘NAZA’ ignites nationalist outrage, political storm
JERUSALEM, Sept 18 — On a street in southern Israel, a graffiti artist paints a mural depicting the filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary NAZA. But this is not a tribute. Red targets are painted next to the two Israeli directors,
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ECRL testing shows positive results as MRL eyes December debut during school holidays
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) is working towards opening the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to the public as early as mid-December, with testing and commissioning by its Comprehensive Inspection Train (CIT) progressing well.
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Coal price surge jolts Malaysia’s power costs, economy minister warns of direct impact
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on September 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today. He said coal prices showed a
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Najib solidarity fund raises RM165,645 in first hour, says Umno sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Umno’s Najib Razak Solidarity Fund raised RM165,645 within its first hour of being launched today to help former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak pay the RM50 million fine required under his conditional royal pardon,
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Zahid announces Umno donation drive to pay Najib’s RM50m fine following conditional pardon
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Umno has launched a nationwide donation drive to assist former party president Datuk Seri Najib Razak in settling the RM50 million fine required under his conditional royal pardon, party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
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Australia to detain visa overstayers under new migration crackdown, drawing concern from tourism sector
SYDNEY, Sept 18 — Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing levels of migration, a minister said today. Australia’s ruling Labour party has denied it is tightening visa
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DOSM: Malaysia’s August inflation edges up to 1.9pc on higher transport, services costs
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.9 per cent in August 2026 from 1.8 per cent in the previous month, with the Consumer Price Index rising to 137.5 points in July from 134.9 a year earlier, according to
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Najib gets conditional pardon, to serve remainder of sentence under house arrest
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a conditional royal pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, the Legal Affairs Division announced today. The division under
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Hannah Yeoh denies signing Najib house arrest order, calls document fake
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has denied signing any house arrest order involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which has been circulating on social media. Hannah made the
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Capital A chief refutes report that AirAsia needs govt bailout, calls it ‘irresponsible’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Capital A CEO and AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes today refuted a Reuters report that said the company he co-founded needs government help to absorb the budget carrier’s domestic market share. Speaking at a media
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