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Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister
KLUANG, June 28 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has shortlisted four countries as possible suppliers of an anti-ship missile system for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project after Norway cancelled the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) procurement. Defence Minister Datuk
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World Cup fever may inject up to RM2.1b into Malaysia’s F&B sector, economist says
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia’s food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans flock to “mamak” outlets, cafes, and restaurants to catch live
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France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave, says health agency
PARIS, June 28 — French health officials said today there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days. “Since June 24, approximately 1,000 additional deaths (unconsolidated figures)
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S. Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula
SEOUL, June 28 — The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed today their countries’ commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, despite Pyongyang’s repeated pledges to expand its nuclear arsenal. The meeting comes after North Korean leader
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Govt mulls affordable housing on LRT3 park-and-ride sites to boost public transport use
KLANG, June 28 — The government is planning to redevelop large park-and-ride sites along the newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line into affordable housing and commercial projects, in a move aimed at making better use of public land while encouraging
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Father’s role important in shielding children from social ills as Madani govt bolsters family‑focused policies, says DPM Fadillah
CYBERJAYA, June 28 — A strong and effective fatherly role can serve as the earliest layer of protection in preventing children from being drawn into social ills, drug abuse and the erosion of values. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah
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PM Anwar: Free LRT3 Shah Alam Line rides for one month starting tomorrow
KLANG, June 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that commuters can ride the newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line for free for a month beginning tomorrow. The announcement coincides with the start of operations of the long-awaited
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Tourism Ministry sharpens strategy, targets China, Indonesia, Japan, India and key long‑haul markets
IPOH, June 28 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through Tourism Malaysia, is strengthening its strategy by focusing on high-performing and stable markets including China, Indonesia, Japan and India. Deputy Minister Chiew Choon Man said this included
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Buy Malaysian Goods campaign rebranded as Jom Malaysia, says Armizan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — Four decades after its introduction, the Buy Malaysian Goods campaign has been rebranded as Jom Beli Produk Malaysia (JOM MALAYSIA) to strengthen the branding of local products and services while fostering a spirit of economic
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Hezbollah rejects deal with Israel, which expects ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon
BEIRUT, June 28 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday declared his country’s agreement with Lebanon “a blow to Iran and Hezbollah”, while the militant group’s leader Naim Qassem declared it void. The agreement, which was signed in Washington on
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