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Late selling drags Bursa Malaysia lower amid rotation into mid-, small-cap stocks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 – Last-minute selling dragged Bursa Malaysia into negative territory at closing, reversing gains after trading in positive territory throughout the day, as investors shifted to rotational play into mid- and small-cap segments, favouring domestically driven and
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Adidas shares rise as Sawe breaks sub-two-hour marathon record
LONDON, April 27 — German sportswear maker Adidas’ shares rose today after Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in an official race, accomplishing his feat wearing the brand’s Adizero Adios Pro
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National Workers’ Day carnival promises 4,000 job vacancies, skills development and support services for workers
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — The 2026 National Workers’ Day celebration and carnival, to be held over three days from May 1 to 3 at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil, will serve as a platform to appreciate the contributions of the country’s
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N. Sembilan MB to remain in office after 14 Umno assemblymen withdraw support
SEREMBAN, April 27 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun will continue in office after the Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has advised him to carry on administering the state. He
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China blocks Meta’s acquisition of AI firm Manus
BEJING, April 27 — China has blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, the top economic planning body said today, after a regulatory review that reportedly also saw Beijing restrict two co-founders from leaving the country. Facebook owner Meta had
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Proton reports 6,500 orders for e.MAS 7 plug-in hybrid
SHAH ALAM, April 27 — Proton’s energy vehicle arm, PRO-NET, is reporting steady consumer interest for its plug-in hybrid SUV, attributing the trend to rising fuel costs and recent cuts to the BUDI95 fuel subsidy. Since its launch in February,
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King honours RMN personnel and veterans on 92nd anniversary, extends prayers for fallen servicemen
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today conveyed his greetings on the 92nd anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to its personnel, veterans and those who have served in the force. His Majesty,
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Hari Raya travel surge lifts KLIA traffic, MAHB reports 14.4pc rise in Q1 passenger movements
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded strong growth across its local network in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) registering 16.9 million passenger movements, a 14.4 per cent increase compared
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Deputy minister hopes Media Council becomes first stop for press complaints
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching today expressed hope that the police would accord the newly set-up Media Council more trust to deal with press-related complaints, even if it still has authority to investigate them
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BN to consult chairman on N. Sembilan govt after reps withdraw support for MB, says sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said he would refer to the top BN leadership following the action of 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno/BN assemblymen withdrawing support for the Menteri Besar, Datuk
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