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Rembau Undang says exco cannot override state constitution, DKU ruling on Tuanku Muhriz
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Undang of Rembau Hassan Ab Hamid has rejected the Negeri Sembilan executive council’s position on the removal of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, saying an administrative decision cannot override the state constitution or
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Malaysia Armed Forces to add Cyber Force as fourth service by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is set to make history by establishing a Cyber Force as its fourth service by 2030, in a strategic move to confront evolving threats in the modern security landscape. Armed
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BUDI Diesel subsidy eligibility now transferable to non-family users, says Anwar
KUCHING, Sept 17 — The government has agreed to expand the BUDI Madani Diesel (BUDI Diesel) eligibility transfer facility, allowing registered owners of private diesel vehicles to transfer their eligibility to any eligible actual user, effective immediately. Prime Minister Datuk
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Anwar, Abang Johari witness Bintulu Port handover to Sarawak
KUCHING, Sept 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday witnessed the official handover of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak state government from the federal government, marking a new chapter
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Anwar: RM500 domestic flight aid for new students travelling between peninsula and Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The government has announced a one-off RM500 special assistance for domestic flight ticket purchases for every eligible new student of public higher education institutions (IPTA) for the September or October intake this year. “The intake
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US Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, Trump sees move as personal attack
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying President Donald Trump’s demand for cuts, as central bank chief Kevin Warsh stressed the need to combat inflation that has
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EU chief pitches ‘associate member’ status for Canada as bloc seeks closer cooperation
STRASBOURG, Sept 16 — EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect today of Canada becoming the 27-nation bloc’s first “associate member’, as she pitched closer cooperation on tech, defence and energy to Canadian leader Mark Carney. Von der
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Batik Air says it can bring in aircraft quickly to meet domestic demand if required
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Batik Air is able to bring aircraft in quickly to absorb or help with the domestic market demand if required, says its chief executive officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy. He was responding to a foreign
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PM Anwar: Malaysia supports and appreciates Saudi Arabia’s efforts following drone interception in Mecca
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysia has expressed its support for Saudi Arabia following the successful interception of a drone near Mecca, asserting that any attempt to threaten the security and sanctity of Islam’s holiest city is completely unacceptable. Prime
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Selangor MB: Follow-up haze measures to be reviewed on Friday
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 — The Selangor government will review follow-up measures to address the deteriorating haze situation, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the matter would be discussed in detail, based on reports from all relevant parties, at the
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