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Strong global markets lift EPF investment income 48pc to RM57.5b in first half of 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) total investment income rose by 48 per cent to RM57.50 billion in the first six months ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026) from RM38.92 billion in the corresponding period a
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Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan
JERUSALEM, Aug 17 — President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today after holding talks with Hamas leaders, as he tries to revive a Gaza peace plan that Israel has so far rejected. The meeting comes
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1MDB ex-CEO Shahrol says no deal to escape US$5.64b civil suit, says no explanation given too
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi told the High Court today he has no idea why the company dropped him from its US$5.64 billion civil suit. The
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Fahmi: Pakatan leaders to meet on PKR congress and DAP conference outcomes
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders will hold a meeting soon to discuss several matters identified following the PKR National Congress and DAP Party Conference, including efforts to accelerate reforms and address violations of the law and major
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UUCA repeal can give Malaysian universities room to compete globally, says local varsitities
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The country’s new higher education legal framework must provide a conducive environment for Malaysian universities to grow, remain competitive and achieve excellence on par with leading institutions worldwide. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Professor
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Ministry defends transfer of Sabah hospital director amid ongoing sexual harassment probe
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The Health Ministry’s decision to remove a Sabah hospital director from his post and transfer him to the state health department is pending further investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly
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O&G sevice provider Alam Maritim Resources says CEO Azmi Ahmad under MACC remand
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Alam Maritim Resources Bhd today announced that its group managing director and group chief executive officer Datuk Azmi Ahmad is under remand to facilitate an ongoing investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The service
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Taiwan’s leader says govt to propose record defence spending for 2027
TAIPEI, Aug 17 — Taiwan’s government will propose record defence spending for 2027, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, as the island democracy faces growing military pressure from China. Beijing claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened
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Lala weakens over Hawaii, but deadly risks remain after hurricane unleashes torrential rain
HONOLULU, Aug 17 — Damage assessments and clean up efforts began yesterday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, rolled past Hawaii’s Big Island and kept dumping heavy rain across the US Pacific state’s archipelago. At a
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Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc fountain pen fetches S$461,500 at Singapore auction
SINGAPORE, Aug 17 — A silver Montblanc fountain pen once owned by Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew sold for S$461,500 (RM1.45 million) at auction yesterday, after attracting 111 bids from around the world, according to The Straits Times. The
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