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‘Time has come for BN to lead’: Zahid demands GE16 held as soon as possible
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today called for the 16th General Election (GE16) to be held as soon as possible, saying the time had come for Barisan Nasional (BN) to seek a fresh
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Beyond data centres: What Budget 2027 needs to deliver, according to MBSB Investment Bank
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Budget 2027 should move Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) agenda beyond data centre construction towards enterprise adoption, domestic intellectual property, cybersecurity and workforce productivity. MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said there should also be focus
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Zahid takes swipe at Pakatan petrol promise, blasts Budi95 policy flip‑flop, says Umno primed for GE16
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today took a veiled jibe at Pakatan Harapan’s past election manifesto to slash petrol prices within 24 hours if the coalition won the general election. Speaking at the
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No payslip, no problem? New housing policy targets gig workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Providing homeownership assistance, particularly for youths and gig workers, is among the key priorities of the National Housing Policy (DRN) 2026-2035, ensuring greater access to affordable housing. Ministry of Housing and Local Government (known by
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Pardons Board postpones decision on Najib’s clemency application
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 11 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s clemency application has been deferred to a future sitting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board, the Prime Minister’s Department said today. In a statement, it confirmed the board held
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Classic hits set upbeat tone as Umno assembly enters third day
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — If the background music was anything to go by, spirits were soaring high on day three of the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Guests and delegates who came
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Felda’s future under review as special committee prepares interim report due by end-Sept
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — An interim report containing findings and recommendations by the Special Committee on the Strategic Plan for Felda Group’s Direction 2025-2030 (Special Committee HTF30) will be submitted to the Prime Minister by the end of this
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Ringgit opens lower against US dollar on stronger US economic data
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed by stronger-than-expected US economic data which supported the greenback. At 8 am, the local currency eased to 4.0680/0745 against the greenback from 4.0630/0670 yesterday’s
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What to know about Trump’s US$5,000 pledge to Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept 11 — President Donald Trump has promised US$5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November’s midterm elections. The pledge has raised questions about its legality, its cost
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Carney says he remains in touch with Trump, Canada still ready for fair trade deal
CALGARY, Sept 11 — Prime Minister Mark Carney said yesterday that he had spoken to US President Donald Trump “in recent days” and Ottawa remains ready to reach a “fair” trade deal with Washington, despite escalating economic tensions. The once
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