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China’s exports jump 25pc on AI boom as US shipments surge before Trump-Xi talks
BEIJING, Sept 8 — China’s imports and exports surged in August, helped by a global AI buildout that has fuelled demand for technology products and ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump. After
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Sungai Perak blue water caused by rain, minerals and changes in water flow, state assembly told
IPOH, Sept 8 — The phenomenon of Sungai Perak turning blue was caused by the interaction of several factors, including increased runoff following heavy rain, the presence of mineral particles and changes in water flow conditions, the Perak State Legislative
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Anwar says Cabinet consensus provides stability for govt to plan, implement policies
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 — Cooperation and consensus among members of the Cabinet are, as a whole, at a good level, thereby contributing to the country’s political stability, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this had enabled the government
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King receives 2026 Auditor-General’s Reports on federal, state finances
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today received and reviewed the 2026 Auditor-General’s Reports on the federal and state governments’ financial management and activities. The reports were presented to the King by Auditor-General Datuk
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No seat for Pakatan at annual Umno assembly, but PAS gets red carpet
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — Umno will not be inviting its federal government partner Pakatan Harapan (PH) to its general assembly, starting this Wednesday to Saturday. Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said PAS was invited instead, as a
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No cracks in federal unity govt, says Pakatan minister as Umno closes gap with PAS ahead of assembly
SHAH ALAM, Sept 7 — PKR today denied speculations of turmoil among federal unity government components following developments in Umno’s ties with PAS. PKR vice-president Datuk Chang Lih Kang said Pakatan Harapan (PH) continues to maintain good relations with BN,
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PMO: King approves end of emergency declaration in Serian
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today consented to lift the emergency declaration in the entire Serian division, Sarawak, imposed last Friday following the haze situation. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the decision was made
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ECB poised for rate hike as Middle East fighting pushes eurozone inflation to three‑year high
FRANKFURT, Sept 7 — The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates again this week as renewed fighting in the Middle East pushes up energy costs and risks further stoking inflation. Some of the heaviest clashes in weeks
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Asian markets mixed as tech rebounds, oil rises and US inflation takes centre stage
HONG KONG, Sept 7 — Tech firms rallied on a mixed day for Asian stocks today, with traders gearing up for a crucial week of events culminating in US inflation data that could determine the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest
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North Korea vows nuclear‑armed navy as US‑Japan‑South Korea drills begin
SEOUL, Sept 7 — Leader Kim Jong Un vowed to build North Korea’s navy into a nuclear-armed force, state media reported today as US allies’ maritime drills were to begin. This week’s manoeuvres involving Japan, South Korea and the United
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