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Singapore Cruise Centre relocating from HarbourFront Centre in July
SINGAPORE, June 20 — HarbourFront Centre is set to shut its doors on July 27. In a related move, the Singapore Cruise Centre that has been operating out of the mall will shift to 5 HarbourFront Avenue from July 15,
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Indonesia’s new palm oil export rules draw scrutiny from Malaysia, traders
JAKARTA, June 20 — Indonesia’s plan to tighten oversight of strategic commodity exports through a new state-linked monitoring framework is being closely watched by industry players in Malaysia as well as buyers and traders in major markets, with analysts assessing
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DAP names four candidates for Johor state election
JOHOR BAHRU, June 20 — DAP has named four candidates for the Johor state election on July 11. The candidates are Nor Zulaila Abd Ghani, 38, private secretary to the Deputy Finance Minister, who will contest the Tiram state seat,
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Anwar to present HAWANA prizes, special awards to journalists at PICCA Convention Centre
BUTTERWORTH, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at the PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena to officiate the highlight of the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2026 celebration. Anwar arrived at 2.40 pm and was received
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RM150 unlimited travel: Rapid KL opens digital monthly pass to all passengers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Rapid KL has introduced a digital Rapid Monthly Pass, allowing users to purchase and activate unlimited travel directly through the TNG eWallet application. The initiative is part of Rapid KL’s broader effort to digitise public
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Traveling to Japan? Visa fees go up fivefold from July
TOKYO, June 20 — The Japanese government on Friday decided to raise single-entry visa fees for foreigners fivefold to 15,000 yen (US$90; RM384.83) from 3,000 yen (RM76.97) beginning in July, marking the first increase since 1978 amid inflation and the
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Chip giant MKS pours RM400m into Penang plant, creates 1,000 high-value jobs
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Global semiconductor technology company MKS Inc today invested more than RM400 million to establish a new Super Center Factory in Penang. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the facility at Bandar Cassia Technology Park
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Why diesel? Anthony Loke defends Shuttle Selatan choice to avoid years of waiting
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The decision to deploy diesel trains for the KTM Shuttle Selatan service was a pragmatic move to ensure commuters have immediate access to transport rather than facing years of waiting, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.
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US, China, or India? Anwar explains why Malaysia doesn’t have to choose
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia’s policy of engaging all major powers while maintaining independence and neutrality has increased investor confidence and created new economic opportunities for the country. Speaking at
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Anwar lauds US-Iran de-escalation, warns geopolitical turmoil hits the poor hardest
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the reported de-escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, describing the breakthrough as a vital win for global energy security and economic stability. Speaking at
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