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Ringgit seen trading at RM4.04-RM4.06 against US dollar next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The ringgit and other regional currencies are expected to come under pressure next week, with the local currency seen trading between RM4.04 and RM4.06 against the US dollar. This comes after the stronger-than-expected US non-farm
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Police detain four in separate cable theft cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar
IPOH, Sept 5 — Police detained four local men early yesterday morning in connection with two separate cable theft cases in Kampar and Kuala Kangsar. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the first arrest in Kampar was
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Perak exco hopes Budget 2027 will prioritise welfare of older rural residents
IPOH, Sept 5 — The Perak state government hopes Budget 2027 will give special attention to the welfare of senior citizens in rural areas, covering housing, basic amenities, mobility as well as digital access. State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and
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Serian haze eases slightly, but API remains hazardous at 390 at 7am; Kuching, Tebedu, Lundu remain at very unhealthy levels
KUCHING, Sept 5 — Air quality in Serian improved slightly, with its Air Pollutant Index (API) reading dropping to 390 by 7am today from 498, which was categorised as very hazardous at 8pm yesterday. According to the Natural Resources Environment
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Understand and follow guidelines before flying Jalur Gemilang, including AI‑generated images, says national unity minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Malaysians are urged to exercise greater care and always refer to the proper guidelines when installing and displaying the Jalur Gemilang. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the Jalur Gemilang was a symbol
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Philippine VP Sara Duterte hit with arrest warrant over alleged death threat against Marcos
MANILA, Sept 4 — A Philippine court today issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over an alleged death threat against the country’s president, with her defence team saying she would “exercise all her legal remedies”. Duterte was
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Prosecution to appeal Rosmah ruling allowing additional evidence, says AG
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 — The prosecution will appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision allowing Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s application to adduce additional evidence in her appeal against her conviction and sentence for corruption involving the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project.
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BN backs unity govt despite push for earlier GE16, says Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Barisan Nasional remains committed to the unity government and the country’s political stability despite calls within the coalition for the 16th General Election (GE16) to be held earlier, said its secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd
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China detains 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi over suspected pyramid-scheme offences
SINGAPORE, Sept 4 — China has detained 52 Singaporeans over alleged involvement in pyramid-scheme activities in Guangxi, in what could be one of the largest cases involving Singapore citizens held overseas. The detentions were disclosed on Friday by Singapore’s Ministry
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Israel defence minister hails capture of Hezbollah highland in Lebanon
JERUSALEM, Sept 4 — Israel’s defence minister today hailed the capture of a strategic highland from Hezbollah as solidifying Israel’s “security zone” in Lebanon and vowed that troops would not leave it. “The capture of the Ali Tahar ridge marks
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