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Ringgit closes higher vs US dollar ahead of BNM OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The ringgit edged up against the US dollar and other Asean currencies at today’s closing ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision tomorrow. BNM’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold its
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Anwar says aid for Indian community goes beyond Mitra, more initiatives in pipeline
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Government assistance for the Indian community is not only channelled through the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra), but also includes various initiatives in welfare, entrepreneurship, education and social development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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Penang DOSH to probe cause of fatal Paya Terubong landslide, developer told to submit documents
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is conducting an investigation to determine the actual cause of the landslide at Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, covering aspects such as safety, construction, and regulatory
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HR minister: 864 employers, including VVIPs, MPs and assemblymen, fail to pay Socso for domestic workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — A total of 864 high-profile individuals, including prominent figures (VVIPs), members of parliament and state assemblymen, have been identified for failing to pay Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) contributions for their domestic workers. Human Resources Minister Datuk
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Bursa Malaysia closes lower on profit-taking in banks, telcos
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Bursa Malaysia closed lower today amid profit-taking in selected banking and telecommunications heavyweights, despite improved market breadth driven by renewed buying interest in small-cap technology stocks. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong
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Technology Depository Agency achieves 100pc certification success, strengthens local maritime industry
KUALA KEDAH, Nov 4 — Technology Depository Agency Berhad (TDA), through the Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP), has recorded a 100 per cent certification success rate for 65 maritime workers, while recognising the participation of 10 local companies in the Kuala
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One dead, five rescued after Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes near orangutan park off Borneo
JAKARTA, Nov 4 — An Indonesian military helicopter carrying eight people on a firefighting mission crashed in waters off Borneo island today, killing a crew member, the army said. The Southeast Asian archipelago has for months been struggling to control
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Israel election watchdog dismisses Netanyahu’s fraud claims, says vote results reflect voters’ will
JERUSALEM, Nov 4 — Israeli electoral authorities today rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. President Isaac Herzog will at noon
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Google commits additional US$15b to Malaysia data centre expansion over two years, projects 37,000 jobs as Anwar hails investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Google will invest an additional US$15 billion (RM61 billion) in Malaysia over the next two years to expand its data centre infrastructure, which is expected to contribute an annual average of US$1.1 billion to the
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King Charles calls transatlantic slave trade ‘monstrous injustice’ as Britain faces calls for formal apology
LONDON, Nov 4 — King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade “a monstrous injustice” yesterday opening a Commonwealth summit in which UK leader Andy Burnham is holding talks about apologising for Britain’s role in slavery. Britain’s head of state told
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