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IEA ready to tap more oil reserves as diesel supplies tighten
PARIS, Oct 8 — The International Energy Agency’s member countries stand ready to release additional oil from their strategic reserves if necessary and will prioritise diesel fuel due to tight supplies of the fuel, the head of the IEA said
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Malaysia strengthens space disaster SOPs, prepares for risk of falling space objects, says Chang Lih Kang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia is strengthening the country’s preparedness to deal with potential incidents involving falling space objects, including satellite or rocket debris, through simulation exercises and improvements to disaster operating procedures. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk
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Anwar-Min Aung Hlaing talks focus on refugees, not recognition of Myanmar govt, says Fahmi
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing today does not constitute recognition of the country’s government but is aimed at resolving the longstanding issue of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia.
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Loke urges Malaysian ports to speed up green transition with electric terminal trucks
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 — Domestic port operators have been urged to accelerate their decarbonisation initiatives, including the adoption of electric terminal trucks (e-prime movers) for port operations, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the shift towards greener practices
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Malaysia to strengthen AI training modules as deepfake, scam risks grow, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Digital Ministry will continue to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) training modules based on newly identified risks, including deepfake threats and the misuse of the technology. Its Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the effort
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Govt confident of hitting 40pc workers’ compensation target by 2030, says deputy economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government is confident of achieving its target of raising workers’ compensation to 40 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, in line with the aspirations of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Deputy
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Lim Hui Ying: Women and Family Ministry outlines four approaches to tackle domestic violence
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) emphasises four key approaches in addressing the issue of domestic violence: prevention, protection, intervention, and rehabilitation. Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Lim Hui
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Haze disrupts five flights at Senai Airport, forces diversions to KLIA and Changi
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 — Several flights at Senai International Airport were delayed earlier today after haze caused poor visibility. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said at least five flights were affected, with aircraft unable to land because visibility conditions did
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Anwar hosts official luncheon in honour of visiting Myanmar president at Seri Perdana
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at the Seri Perdana Complex here. Min Aung Hlaing, who arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a
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Myanmar willing to accept repatriation of nationals in large numbers at own expense, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — Myanmar is prepared to facilitate the repatriation of its nationals on a large scale, with the country ready to bear the associated costs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said more than 10,493
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