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German auto workers protest job cuts, plant closures nationwide
ISTANBUL, Sept 21 — Germany’s largest industrial union IG Metall launched nationwide protests on Monday against job cuts and cost-saving measures in the country’s struggling automotive sector, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Under the slogan “Future instead of devastation — solidarity
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Thailand weighs fuel tax cuts on E20 ethanol, B20 biodiesel blends to ease energy price burden
BANGKOK, Sept 21 — Thailand may consider targeted reductions in fuel excise tax, particularly for E20 (ethanol blend) and B20 (biodiesel blend) fuels, if necessary to ease the impact of high energy prices while supporting the country’s agricultural sector, said
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EU hits Google with €403m fine over location data breach
DUBLIN, Sept 21 — Ireland’s data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, said Monday that it had fined Google €403 million (RM1.89 billion) for breaching users’ location data. The technology giant infringed the EU’s General Data Protection
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Najib’s residence assessed for house arrest, but location not yet finalised, authorities say
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Police and the Prisons Department held a coordination meeting today to assess the security aspects of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence in preparation for the former prime minister’s house arrest. Sentul district police chief ACP
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Beyond trade: Anwar’s fourth China visit targets AI, digital economy and skills
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesday is aimed at deepening economic ties, advancing digital trade frameworks and highlighting the importance of technical talent development. In his three-day working visit
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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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