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Indonesia passes bill letting parliament review central bank, sparking independence concerns
JAKARTA, June 4 — Indonesia’s parliament passed a bill today expanding the central bank’s role to include responsibility for economic growth and allowing lawmakers to evaluate its performance. As the rupiah plummeted to a historic low against the dollar, the
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US House backs move to curb Trump’s Iran war powers amid stalled talks
KUWAIT CITY, June 4 — The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran — a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a
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Zahid: BN to name Johor candidates a week before nomination day
PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will finalise the list of candidates for the 56 Johor State Legislative Assembly seats in the near future before announcing them a week before nomination day, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad
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Wisma Putra: All registered Malaysians in Kuwait safe after drone and missile strike on airport
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that there have been no reports of Malaysians being affected by the drone and missile attack targeting Kuwait International Airport in the early hours of June 3. The ministry, through
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Malaysia, Japan can deepen ties in clean energy and high-tech sectors, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysia’s efforts to remain economically competitive while meeting its sustainability commitments responsibly and realistically will create significant opportunities for collaboration with Japan, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who is also the
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After childbirth, back to class: Fadhlina insists pregnant students complete SPM
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Teenage girls involved in out-of-wedlock pregnancies will continue to receive support to ensure they return to school and sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said. She said these students
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Anwar: Crisis in Hormuz Strait shows how vulnerable fossil fuel economies are
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said growing geopolitical tensions affecting major global energy routes have exposed the vulnerabilities of relying on fossil fuels, warning that countries remain vulnerable to supply disruptions beyond their
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Johor police: Secret society recruitment dispute behind fatal Pekan Nanas hacking, seven to be charged with murder
JOHOR BAHRU, June 4 — Police have linked the fatal hacking of a 22-year-old man outside an eatery in Pekan Nanas, Pontian last month to a secret society recruitment dispute, with seven suspects set to be charged with murder today. Acting
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Upko sets sights on Putatan parliamentary seat for GE16
PUTATAN, June 4 — The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) is setting its sights on the Putatan parliamentary seat in the next general election. Upko Putatan division chief Datuk Dr Marcus Mojigoh said the party has yet to identify a
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Penang council cracks down on burger stall over halal stickers that sparked segregation claims
GEORGE TOWN, June 4 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a warning to the operator of a burger stall at a food court in Jalan Terengganu here for displaying unapproved halal logo stickers on dining tables, which
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