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Fahmi: Social media platforms given time to align with ONSA on scams, online gambling
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — Social media platform operators have been given time to align their internal mechanisms to ensure that the removal of high-risk content involving scams and online gambling is carried out automatically. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil
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Malaysia to discuss refugee repatriation plan with Myanmar junta, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Malaysian government will hold talks with the Myanmar junta over the proposed repatriation of 5,000 refugees to the country, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today. He said the Myanmar junta must also ensure
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Ops Sapu: 81 undocumented migrants held at Kedah construction site
ALOR SETAR, Aug 5 — The Kedah Immigration Department arrested 81 undocumented migrants during Ops Sapu at a construction site in Kuala Kedah yesterday. The department said the operation, which began at 9.50am, was carried out following intelligence gathering and
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South Korea police raid Starbucks headquarters over ‘Tank Day’ controversy
SEOUL, Aug 5 — South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters today, the chain’s local operator told AFP, following allegations an advertising campaign defamed activists slain in 1980 pro-democracy protests. Starbucks Korea caused an uproar this year when it
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PLUS opens tenders for next phase of Juru-Sungai Dua traffic dispersal project
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) has opened tenders for Packages 2 and 5 of the Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project (PTJSD) as the project enters its next phase, with Package 1 recording an overall physical progress
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SPM 2025 holders can now apply for Public Service Dept’s Dermasiswa B40 scholarships until Aug 16
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — The Public Service Department (PSD) has opened applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 (DB40) programme for 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders from eligible B40 families to pursue diploma studies at institutions of higher learning in
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Rosmah seeks stay on RM67.4m ruling, cites RM100,000 bank balance and concerns over jeweller’s finances
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Counsel for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor today sought a stay of execution on a court order requiring her to pay RM67.4 million to Lebanese jeweller Global Royalty Trading SAL, saying she has only about RM100,000
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Mexico dismantles clandestine refineries as fuel smuggling costs Pemex millions
MEXICO CITY, Aug 5 — Mexican authorities said yesterday they dismantled four clandestine oil refineries and seized almost a million liters (6,300 barrels) of petroleum derivatives. For years organized crime gangs in Mexico have engaged in fuel smuggling, siphoning hydrocarbons
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Ringgit edges up as weak US economic data weighs on dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, supported by weaker-than-expected US economic data that weighed on the greenback. At 8 am, the local currency edged up to 4.0940/0995 against the greenback from yesterday’s close
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SpaceX revenue jumps 92pc after IPO but shares fall on investor doubts
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 5 — SpaceX’s revenue jumped 92 pe rcent in the second quarter, beating analyst expectations by around US$1 billion in its first post-IPO earnings report, but shares tumbled as investors remained skeptical about the company’s ability to deliver
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